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
