Auditions for upcoming shows
- Steel Magnolias – November 12 and 13, 2017
- Leaving Iowa – November 18, 2017
- Gypsy – February 17, 2017
Steel Magnolias
The Longmont Theatre Company announces open auditions for “Steel Magnolias”, directed by Brie Michaels.
| Where | Longmont Theatre, 513 Main Street, Longmont CO. [MAP] |
| When | Sunday, November 12, 2017, and Monday, November 13, 2017, starting at 7:00 pm. Open auditions. No appointment required, but please complete the form (link above) to let the director know you’re interested.
Callbacks on November 14, 2017, starting at 7:00 pm, by invitation only. |
| What | Auditions will be cold readings from the script.
Bring a headshot and resume, and a list of all conflicts between the audition date and the day AFTER the close of the show. Actors are expected to participate in set construction on weekends during the rehearsal period, and with strike after the show closes. No pay, no equity. |
| Roles | Please note that these ages are approximations. Example: If you are in your 30’s and can play 20’s, please feel free to audition for the younger roles.
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| Huh? | For questions, please contact director, Brie Michaels. |
Leaving Iowa
The Longmont Theatre Company announces open auditions for “Leaving Iowa”, directed by Scott Dunn.
| Where | Longmont Theatre, 513 Main Street, Longmont CO. [MAP] |
| When | Saturday, November 18, 2017, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, by appointment. Please complete the form (link above) and the director will contact you to set an appointment time.
If needed, callbacks will be on November 20, 2017, at a location to be announced. |
| What | Auditions will be a prepared monologue no longer than two minutes, and cold readings from the script.
Bring a headshot and resume, and a list of all conflicts between the audition date and the day AFTER the close of the show. Actors are expected to participate in set construction on weekends during the rehearsal period, and with strike after the show closes. No pay, no equity. |
| Roles | Please note that these ages are approximations. Example: If you are in your 30’s and can play 20’s, please feel free to audition for the younger roles.
DON (30’s – 40) – A writer living in Boston. Too busy to attend his father’s funeral three years ago. Must also play young Don in flashbacks. We see Don, the child, the adult cynic at the beginning of the play and the Don, who over the course of the journey, has grown to find a new connection to his father and learned to appreciate his father’s tireless spirit and getting what he can out of every moment. DAD (60’s) – Exists entirely in Don’s memory, where he plans the family vacations around every educational and historical highlight of the great American road. A great father who tries so hard for his kids to appreciate the little things in life and time with their family. MOM (60’s) – Don’s mom past and present. In flashbacks, always there – the ever-calming influence on Dad and the kids – the ultimate peacemaker on these family road trips. SIS (30’s – 40’s) — Don’s older sister, past and present. In flashbacks, “Sweet Pea”, as Dad called her. The two were always united in their efforts to influence Dad on the vacation plans. In present day, Sis is somewhat critical, but obviously loves her family and carries less guilt about relationship with Dad who is now gone as she was there for him more while he was alive. MULTIPLE CHARACTER MALE (1-2 roles) – Super versatile actors who can portray many characters with physicality and voice. Must play the male characters Don encounters on his road trip – in flashbacks and present day vignettes: farmer with silo, Don’s grandfather, grocery store clerk, Don’s Uncle, farmer with a hoe, Amish peddler at flea market, Civil War performer, Dan’s childhood friend (now a professor), mechanic, park ranger, unhappy old man, stoic waiter with a mullet, hog farmer. MULTIPLE CHARACTER FEMALE (1-2 roles)– Same only female characters encountered: farmer’s wife with silo, Don’s grandmother, Don’s aunt, Amish peddler, museum assistant, mechanic, drunk woman in hotel, talkative waitress, hog farmer’s wife. |
| Huh? | For questions, please contact the producer, Jan Davison. |
Gypsy
The Longmont Theatre Company announces open auditions for “Gypsy”, directed by Theresa Collins.
| Where | Longmont Theatre, 513 Main Street, Longmont CO. [MAP] |
| When | Saturday, February 17, 2018, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, by appointment. Please complete the form (link above) and the producer will contact you to set an appointment time.
Callbacks will be on February 19, 2018, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, at a location to be announced. The first read-n-sing-through will be February 22, 2018, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm |
| What |
16-32 bars from a traditional musical
No acapella or recorded music; accompanist will be provided
Call backs will be cold readings.
Bring a headshot and resume, and a list of all conflicts between the audition date and the day AFTER the close of the show.
Actors are expected to participate in set construction on weekends during the rehearsal period, and with strike after the show closes. No pay, no equity. |
| Roles | Mama Rose Mezzo-soprano The Mother. Rose is the ultimate “stage mother”, aggressive and domineering, pushing her children to perform.
Baby June Mezzo-soprano Rose’s baby daughter. An extroverted, talented child star. Approx 9 to 10 years old Baby Louise Mezzo-soprano Rose’s other baby daughter and June’s introverted, shy older sister. Approx 10 to 12 years old June Mezzo-soprano The older version of June. 15 – 16 years old. Pretty, talented and frustrated with Mom’s domination. Louise Mezzo-soprano The older version of Louise. Shy and loyal. At Mom’s prodding, she becomes the famous stripper, Gypsy Rose Lee. Approx – 17 to 18 Herbie Baritone Candy salesman and Rose’s manager. Reluctant manager of the act. Loves Rose and the girls, but his patience has limits. Tulsa Baritone Singing and dancing member of the “Farm Boys”. Dreams of having his own act with his special girl. Approx 17 years old. L.A. Tenor Singing and dancing member of the “Farm Boys”. Teenager Yonkers Tenor Singing and dancing member of the “Farm Boys”. Teenager Angie Tenor Singing and dancing member of the “Farm Boys”. Teenager Tessie Tura Mezzo-soprano An experienced and wisened Burlesque performer. Specialty – Ballet stripper. Ballet skills optional. Mazeppa Alto An experienced and wisened Burlesque performer. Specialty – Trumpet stripper. Trumpet skills optional. Electra Mezzo-soprano An experienced and wisened Burlesque performer. Specialty – Lightbulb stripper. Electrical experience not required. Uncle Jocko non-singing Vaudeville master of ceremonies at a weekly kiddee talent show. Hates stage mothers. Would rather be drinking. Georgie non-singing ]ocko’ s assistant Balloon Girl (non-speaking) Auditioning child. 9 to 12 years old. Clarinet Boy [Oarence] (non-speaking) Auditioning child. 9 to 12 years old. Pop non-singing Rose’s father. He does not believe that she or the girls will ever amount to anything. Rich Man non-singing Driver of a touring car. Rich Man’s Son (non-speaking) Boy Soprano Driver’s son. Kidnapped by Rose. Singing and dancing member of the Newsboys. Tap Dancing Urchin (non-speaking) E to E Roadside kid. Kidnapped by Rose. Singing and dancing member of the Newsboys. Little Boy Scout (non-speaking) E to E Another roadside kid. Kidnapped by Rose. Singing and dancing member of the Newsboys. Weber non-singing Theatre manager in Los Angeles. Does not want to hire the act. Kringelein non-singing Hotel manager in Akron. Has seen all of the tricks show-biz people play. Mr. Goldstone non-singing Representative of the Orpheum Circuit. Books the act. Miss Cratchitt non-singing Secretary at Grantziger’s Palace. Has no patience for “small-time” acts or pushy mothers. Agnes Soprano Singing and dancing member of the “Hollywood Blondes”. Does not need to be blonde. Marjorie May Soprano Singing and dancing member of the “Hollywood Blondes”. Does not need to be blonde. Teenager Dolores Soprano Singing and dancing member of the “Hollywood Blondes”. Does not need to be blonde. Teenager Thelma (non-speaking) Soprano Singing and dancing member of the “Hollywood Blondes”. Does not need to be blonde. Teenager Gail (non-speaking) Soprano Singing and dancing member of the “Hollywood Blondes”. Does not need to be blonde. Teenager Cigar non-singing Burlesque theatre manager in Wichita. One step ahead of the cops. Pastey non-singing Burlesque Stage manager in Wichita. Has seen it all. Offstage Announcer non-singing Introduces Gypsy across the country Renee non-singing Louise’s maid Phil non-singing Louise’s press agent. Big time. Bourgeron-Cochon non-singing Famouse French Photographer Auditioning Kids non-singing 9 to 12 years old. Mothers of Auditioning Kids non-singing Boy Scouts non-singing Hotel Guests non-singing Restaurant Wait Staff non-singing Front of Cow Wears Cow Costume in the act Rear of Cow Wears Cow Costume in the act Stagehands at Grantziger’s non-singing Other Strippers non-singing Backstage Figures non-singing Showgirls non-singing |
| Huh? | For questions, please contact the producer, Tracy Cravens |
