By Ken Ludwig
Directed by Sean Anderson
At the Pumphouse Theatre Sept 27 - Oct 5, 2019
For more information (including character descriptions), or to book an audition, visit www.morpheustheatre.ca, call 403-246-2999 or e-mail audition@morpheustheatre.ca.
It's September 8, 1934 – the biggest night in the history of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company. The world-famous Tenor, Tito Merelli, known as Il Stupendo, is set to appear for one night only as the star of the opera, at the ten-year anniversary gala season opener. Tito arrives late, and through a hilarious series of mishaps, he is given a double dose of tranquilizers and passes out. Tito is believed to be dead and everyone is in a panic. In a frantic attempt to save the evening and fool the audience, Tito is replaced by Max, an assistant with little stage training. But when the real Tenor suddenly awakens and gets into costume, the chaos of mistaken identities, mixed signals and misunderstandings has everyone scrambling! A sensation on Broadway and in London's West End, this madcap, zany farce is guaranteed to leave audiences teary-eyed with laughter.
Open auditions for all roles will take place:
Tuesday June 18th (7:00 to 9:00pm)
Wednesday June 19th (7:00 to 9:00pm)
Thursday June 20th (7:00 to 9:00pm)
At the Morpheus Rehearsal Centre
3512 5 Avenue NW (lower level of the Parkdale Community Centre)
Tentative Callbacks, if required, will take place on Monday June 24th from 7:00 to 10:00pm.
Audition Requirements:
*A prepared monologue to highlight your abilities (no more than two minutes in length).
*If auditioning for Max, Tito or the Bellhop please prepare 32 bars of a song – either classical or musical theatre
*A cold read may be requested
*Please bring your resume and headshot to the audition
Not a traditional actor? That is okay, get in touch with us and we will find a way for you to showcase what you have to offer.
Rehearsals will take place from July 23rd through September 26th. Rehearsals will be Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Morpheus Theatre requires that auditioners come prepared to commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule.
Tentative Callbacks, if required, will take place on Monday June 24th from 7:00 to 10:00pm.
Audition Requirements:
*A prepared monologue to highlight your abilities (no more than two minutes in length).
*If auditioning for Max, Tito or the Bellhop please prepare 32 bars of a song – either classical or musical theatre
*A cold read may be requested
*Please bring your resume and headshot to the audition
Not a traditional actor? That is okay, get in touch with us and we will find a way for you to showcase what you have to offer.
Rehearsals will take place from July 23rd through September 26th. Rehearsals will be Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Morpheus Theatre requires that auditioners come prepared to commit to the rehearsal and performance schedule.
