Audition Notice: Front Row Centre Players

Front Row Centre Players will be holding auditions for our fall show:

Singin' in the Rain

Screenplay by Betty Comden and Adolph Green Songs by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed Based on the classic Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film, by special arrangement with Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Inc.

Music Published by EMI

(Original Movie Choreography by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen) Produced by Arrangement With Maurice Rosenfield, Lois F. Rosenfield and Cindy Pritzker, Inc.

Directed by Jay Newman

Musical Direction by Danielle Wahl

Choreography by Karen Iwanski

Audition Dates:

Tuesday June 19th, 2012 6:30-10:00 PM -Thursday June 21st, 2012 6:30-10:00 PM Friday June 22nd, 2012 6:30-10:00

Callbacks:

Callbacks will be held on either Saturday, June 23 or Sunday, June 24 from 1-5 PM (will be confirmed shortly).

Visit www.frontrowcentre.ca/auditions to book your time today!

About the Show

Run Dates: October 5th - 20th, 2012, Victor Mitchell Theatre - Pumphouse Theatres

What a glorious feeling, I'm happy again!

You remember the story. You love the characters. You know the song. FRC is proud to present the stage adaptation of one of the most celebrated and beloved films of all time, Singin' in the Rain!

Set in 1920's Hollywood, this zany, light-hearted romantic comedy centres around the early days of sound film, when many a movie studio found itself scrambling to salvage the career of its chipmunk-voiced silent picture star. Much loved silent film actor Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly in the film) has to find a way to stay on top, so with the help of his friend Cosmo and love interest Kathy Seldon, Don turns his first talking picture into a musical.

With songs like "Make Em Laugh", "Good Morning" and, of course, "Singin' in the Rain", you'll be tapping your toes all night long. Bring the kids, bring your friends, but don't forget your umbrella you never know when it might start raining!

Audition Location

Auditions are held at the FRC Studio, located at 2633 Hochwald Ave SW, Calgary AB (see www.frontrowcentre.ca/frcstudio for directions).

Audition Requirements

Auditioners are asked to prepare a classic musical theatre song in the style of the show that showcases their vocal abilities. Preferably, the audition piece will also showcase the auditioner's dance ability. A cappella song auditions will not be considered. Please bring the sheet music (an accompanist will be provided) or backing track for your song. Auditioners are asked to come in comfortable attire to move in. Auditioners may also be requested to learn and perform a short dance routine in the time slot allotted.

Members of Equity and ACTRA please note that as FRC produces shows on a volunteer, recreational basis, we will not pay any professional association fees, such as the fees stipulated by Equity's Amateur Guest Artist policy, under any circumstances whatsoever.

Rehearsals

Rehearsals will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7-10 PM and Sunday afternoons from 1-5 PM starting Sunday July 8. All rehearsals will be held at the new FRC rehearsal space in the Beddington Heights Community Centre, 375 Bermuda Drive NW.

Roles Available

MEN:

Character - Age - Vocal Range

Description

Dance?

Don Lockwood 28-40 G F# Baritenor

Famous movie star, romantic lead, charismatic and charming, outstanding tap dancer, strong singer.

Yes

Cosmo Brown 28-40 C  G Baritenor

Don's best friend, high energy comedic sidekick, outstanding tap dancer, acrobatic skills and/or ability to play piano would be a plus Yes

R.F. Simpson 40+ No singing.

Big time studio executive and producer with Monumental Pictures No

Rosco Dexter 30+ No singing.

Director of Lockwood and Lamont pictures, high strung No

Rod 30+ No singing.

Public Relations man for Monumental Pictures, may also be in ensemble No

Featured Tenor Any age D  Ab

Soloist in Beautiful Girl, also in ensemble Some

Male Ensemble Age: 18-50 Various vocal ranges.

Various speaking roles, most will also dance and sing Yes

WOMEN:

Character - Age - Vocal Range

Description

Dance?

Kathy Selden 20-30 G  Eb Mezzo

Classic ingénue, Don's love interest, sweet but spunky, excellent tap dancer, strong singer Yes

Lina Lamont 28-40

Don's leading lady onscreen (but not off), air headed starlet with a big ego, nasal irritating voice Minimal

Zelda Zanders 25-35 Any vocal range.

Actress, Lina's friend, on her ninth husband, also in ensemble Yes

Dora Bailey 35-50 No singing.

Red carpet commentator, gossipy society reporter No

Miss Dinsmore 35-55 No singing.

Lina's exasperated diction coach

No

Female Ensemble 18-30 Various

Various singing and dancing roles, including featured dancer in Broadway Melody Yes

Visit www.frontrowcentre.ca/auditions to book your time today! For other inquiries, please call 403-246-8505 (ext. 3 for auditions).

Singin' in the Rain, is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 5th Street, New York, NY 10019

Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax 212-397-4684 www.MTIShows.com

Jenn Brown Clarke, Marketing Director

Producer, Singin' in the Rain

Front Row Centre Players Society

Calgary's Premier Community Musical Theatre Company www.frontrowcentre.ca

403-246-8505 Ext. 107

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Master Class Interviews
The Master Class interview process is dedicated to creating a program that is right for each actor, taking into consideration individual scheduling needs and previous acting experience. We also offer a customized payment plan and our flexible scheduling allows students to remain employed during their training period- a feature unique to our program. Beyond the one-year full-time program, actors will find opportunities to continue to train with us on a course-by-course or session-by-session basis for as long as they choose to call Company of Rogues their creative home.

Master Class Auditions
For new students applying to the Master Class Program you are required to audition for one of our studio directors. Auditions consist of the presentation of one contemporary monologue of your choice, two minutes in duration. The half-hour audition will consist of the presentation of your selected piece and a working session with our director. Please bring in a hardcopy of your headshot and resume or photo and letter on interest to the audition.

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