Friday, March 10, 2017

Audition Notice

AUDITION NOTICE

Cappuccino Theatre is thrilled to announce auditions for our upcoming production of Next To Normal, Music by Tom Kitt, Lyrics by Brian Yorkey
Directed by: Trevor Rueger *

Assistant Director: Chelsea Millard
Musical Director: Mandee Marcil
Auditions will be on Wednesday March 15 and Thursday March 16 in the evenings (additional dates may be added).
Rehearsals are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-10pm, and Sundays from 1-5pm and will begin as soon as the show is cast. Due to the short rehearsal process for this production, it will be expected that those who are auditioning and subsequently cast in the show are familiar with the role(s) they are submitting for.

The show will run from June 3 – 17 in The Studio @ Vertigo Theatre.

Audition Requirements:
2 Contrasting songs in the style of Pop/Rock musical theatre or contemporary that shows off flexibility and acting. Please bring backing tracks with a headphone jack as a pianist will not be provided.

Character Breakdown
Diana-Delusional, bipolar, and depressed. The sexiness of her yesterdays has only recently begun to soften. She is determined to make her family perfect but is tortured by a death in the family.
Gender: female
Age: 40 to 45
Vocal range top: F#5
Vocal range bottom: G3

Gabe-Diana & Dan's son. Dashing, athletic, and bright. He is a playful man and everything a mother could imagine.
Gender: male
Age: 18 to 21
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: B2

Dan-Diana's husband. He is handsome and genuine. Though a constant in Diana's tumultuous life, he has grown tired and weary of her antics.
Gender: male
Age: 40 to 45
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: Ab2
Natalie-Diana & Dan's troubled daughter. An accomplished pianist and hardworking student, her struggles are exacerbated by her mother's behavior. She greatly admires Henry.
Gender: female
Age: 16 to 16
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: G3

Henry-Natalie's classmate. The all-around musician, philosopher, and slacker. He has an intoxicating capacity for sympathy and romance.
Gender: male
Age: 17 to 17
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: G#2

Dr. Madden-Diana's handsome psychiatrist. Quite assured in his practice and considered somewhat of a rock star.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: A2

Those who are interested in auditioning are asked to submit a Headshot (selfie is fine) and resume to auditions@cappuccinomusicaltheatre.ca expressing the role(s) they would like to be considered for.

*Mr. Rueger appears courtesy of Canadian Actors Equity Association