Arts and Entertainment
September 22, 2022
From: Villagers TheatrePerformance dates run February 10th through February 19th 2020
All auditioners must provide a current resume/headshot and properly marked sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre selection in the style of the show. Do not sing from the show. Auditioners should be prepared to read/sing from the show. A dance routine will be taught. Sign up for an appointment at the provided link. If time allows, those without an appointment may be seen at the end.
Sign Up For An Appointment At:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44ADAB2DA0F9C07-sweet
Virtual Submissions:
Virtual submissions can be sent to [email protected] and will be accepted until Sunday, October 2nd. Include your audition form, 32 bars in the style of the show, short dance reel, and current resume/headshot.
Audition Form:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Cjo4AdpUuX5GFGK7OpVR-dZCCuW41QqA/view?usp=sharing
The creative team is seeking performers of all ethnicities, genders, and body types to portray the following roles:
Charity Hope Valentine: Must Read 30s+, Strong Actress/Dancer, Alto-Mezzo (E3-C#5)
The eternal optimist and eponymous heroine is a taxi-dancer at the Fandango Ballroom. A gullible girl next door who comically finds herself in and out of love’s strangest situations.
Helene: Must Read 30s+, Strong Actress/Dancer, Mezzo (F3-C#5)
A seasoned dancer at the Fandango Ballroom and one of Charity’s closest confidants. She is sassy and very confident. Will Double.
Nickie: Must Read 30s+, Strong Actress/Dancer, Mezzo (F3-C#5)
A seasoned dancer at the Fandango Ballroom who looks out for Charity’s best interests despite her blunt and sarcastic tone. Will Double.
Vittorio Vidal: Must Read 30s+, Strong Actor/Singer, Bari-Tenor (Bb2-G4)
Italian movie star in a spat with his lover, Ursula March. Takes Charity to a club out of spite but finds himself charmed with her. Will double.
Oscar Lundquist: Must Read Late 30s+, Strong Actor/Singer, Bari-Tenor (B2-Gb4)
Neurotic, claustrophobic actuary who falls in love with Charity after their meeting in a stuck elevator. Will Double.
Herman: Must Read 30s+, Strong Actor/Singer, Tenor (E3-B4)
Owner of the Fandango. He’s crude but has a soft spot for his veteran dancers. Will Double.
Daddy Brubeck: Must Read 30s+, Strong Singer/Actor, Baritone (C3-E4)
An enigmatic leader of the Rhythm of Life Church. Will Double.
Ursula March: Must Read Late 20s+, Strong Actress/Singer
Emphatic starlet in a spat with her lover, Vittorio. Will Double.
Fandango Dancers (Carmen, Frenchy, Rosie, Suzanne, Betsy, and Elaine): All Except Rosie Must Read 30s+, Rosie to Read 20s, Strong Dancers/Actresses, Will Double.
Ensemble Must Read 20s+, Strong Actors/Dancers, All Vocal Types, Will Double to Portray:
Charlie Dark Glasses
Park Crowd
Cops
Panhandlers
Hotel Staff
Club Pompeii Dancers and Staff
92nd Street Y Patrons and Staff
Rhythm of Life Church Congregation
Subway Riders
Coney Island Attendees
Waiter
Fandango Ballroom Customers and Employees