"A New Brain" Show Looking for Performers
The company is holding auditions for "A New Brain" Show, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: A New Brain is a funny, heartfelt, quirky, and deeply human musical about creativity, identity, love, family, and finding your way back to yourself when life suddenly takes an unexpected turn. Set inside the mind and world of Gordon Schwinn, this semi-autobiographical piece centers around a frustrated songwriter racing to finish a children's television song, when a life-changing event takes place. Torn between his legacy and the life he is living, Gordon must come to terms with what is most important. The story explodes into a colorful musical journey filled with eccentric characters, big personalities, intimate moments, and an eclectic William Finn score. Additional info: Please prepare 16 to 32 bars, or roughly one minute of a musical theatre song - songs from A New Brain are encouraged, but not required. An accompanist will be provided - bring sheet music with beginning and end of your cut marked. IMPORTANT DATES: Rehearsals will begin in early February Rehearsals will consist of two to three three-hour rehearsals on weekday nights, plus a six-hour rehearsal on Sundays, with a meal break. All rehearsals and performances will be held at Chelsea Theater Works Performances are scheduled for: Friday, March 5 at 8pm Saturday, March 6 at 8pm Sunday, March 7 at 3pm Monday, March 8 at 8pm (Industry Show!) Thursday, March 11 at 8pm Friday, March 12 at 8pm Saturday, March 13 at 8pm Sunday, March 14 at 3pm Please apply if interested
7 roles
Tenor A talented but frustrated songwriter who is desperate to prove himself. Gordon is intelligent, neurotic, funny, sarcastic, passionate, and often his own worst enemy. Gordon's journey is ultimately about learning what—and who—really matters. Though his comedy is incredibly dry, it is important Gordon have a sharp wit and strong comic timing.
Baritone, Male Presenting Gordon's boyfriend. Roger is loving, patient, and deeply committed to Gordon, but he also has his own feelings, frustrations, and needs. Their relationship provides some of the show's most intimate and emotionally honest moments.
(The Homeless Lady) Alto/Mezzo-Soprano, Female / Any Gender A homeless woman Gordon encounters early in the story. Lisa initially appears to Gordon briefly on the street, but becomes an important and surprisingly meaningful presence to both Gordon and Roger. She is funny, direct, vulnerable, and resilient.
Alto/Mezzo-Soprano, Female Presenting Gordon's mother. Loving, opinionated, occasionally overbearing, and deeply invested in her son's life. Mimi brings a grounded family perspective to Gordon's journey, while also contributing some of the show's wonderfully strange humor. Mimi is a force to be reckoned with, but at the end of the day she is a mother who fiercely loves her son.
Baritone, Male Presenting “The Nice Nurse”, A nurse who becomes part of Gordon's medical journey. Richard brings warmth and a more grounded presence to the increasingly surreal world around Gordon. Richard also brings a quirky sense of humor and is a big presence in Gordon’s hospital stay.
Baritone, Male / Any Gender The primary physician in charge of Gordon's medical team. The Doctor comes and goes with a flippant energy, not seeming to spend much time on Gordon or his tragic diagnosis. The Doctor sits firmly between Nancy and Richard in terms of emotion and energy. Is present for most of Gordon’s mental collapse.
Tenor, Male Presenting The Minister serves as a spiritual check point throughout the show. They first appear when Gordon finds out his diagnosis and is present throughout, especially at moments of turmoil. The Minister’s appearances do have a hint of humor to them, arriving at the most dramatic moments.
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