KELSEY THEATRE OPEN AUDITIONS

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JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH

Based on the book by Roald Dahl & dramatized by Richard R. George

• Produced by Spirit Players
• Director: Haley Schmalbach
• Stage Manager: Melissa Gaynor

Spirit Players and Kelsey Theatre are committed to advancing an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We aim to foster an inclusive environment for people of all races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, creeds, socio-economic statuses, nationalities and abilities.

 

ABOUT THE SHOW: 

A magical peach! An imprisoned boy! Insect friends! An incredible journey! This amazing adventure of James Henry Trotter will fulfill the fantasy of anyone who has ever dreamed of escape. Roald Dahl's story comes hilariously to life in this delightful dramatization that reveals the wickedness of some, the goodness of others, and the indecision encountered by many when they are faced with crises.

 

AUDITION DATES & TIMES: 

• Monday, November 25, 2024 (6:30pm-10pm)
• Tuesday, November 26, 2024 (6:30pm-10pm)
• Zoom Callbacks by invitation as needed

 Auditions will be held on the Mercer County Community College West Windsor Campus in the Communications Building in room CM164.

MCCC is located at 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor NJ 08550.

 

APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED

If you can’t attend at these dates/times, email us at jatgpatkelseytheatre@gmail.com to make other arrangements.

*Video auditions will also be accepted!*

Use this link to sign up for an audition slot: Audition Sign Up

 

Please send any questions or concerns to jatgpatkelseytheatre@gmail.com

 

AUDITION PREPARATION:

• 2-5 Minute kid-friendly monologue (you may perform 2)
• Resume (please attach to the Audition form)
• Photo (please attach to the Audition form)       
• Copies of audition sides will be provided
• Please complete an  Audition Form prior to the day of your audition.

 

REHEARSALS: 

• Rehearsals will begin shortly after the show is cast during the week of 12/2-12/6. Exact schedule TBD, but expect rehearsals 1-3 times per week (weekends are a possibility depending on conflicts.)
• Rehearsals will be a hybrid schedule of 1 day Zoom per week and 1/2 day in person rehearsal (depending on conflicts)
• We can accommodate all observed holidays during the season

 

ALL CAST MEMBERS MUST BE AVAILABLE EVERY EVENING

FROM January 26-30, 2025

 

SEEKING:

We are actively seeking performers of all races, gender identities, sexual orientations, body types, ages and abilities. All roles are Non-Equity, unpaid.

 

CHARACTER INFORMATION:

• NARRATOR - Tells the story throughout the play holding a storybook to read from.
• JAMES (under 18) - young hero of the story; downtrodden lonely child; he develops into a brave “captain” of the insect band; acts as a narrator too; possible if can emulate or learn an English/British accent
• OLD-GREEN GRASSHOPPER - elderly, genial, courteous; Whenever James tries to solve the problems that the group faces, Old-Green-Grasshopper is a stable figure who proves willing to help James with whatever he needs. (possibly play the violin)
• MISS SPIDER - sassy, sharp and a little bit sinister; but ultimately kind
• CENTIPEDE - sparky and warm-hearted. Despite the charming elements of his joking, outspoken personality, Centipede's outlandish personality sometimes gets him into trouble.
• LADYBUG - posh but not vain; She often comforts James and encourages him, building his confidence and offering assistance whenever the group faces an obstacle.
• EARTHWORM - Blind and very self-defensive, Earthworm is the most pessimistic of the peach passengers, and he frequently quarrels with the high-spirited Centipede.
• AUNT SPONGE - mean aunt to James; possible if can emulate or learn an English/British accent
• AUNT SPIKER - mean aunt to James; possible if can emulate or learn an English/British accent
• OTHER CHARACTERS - Most of the above mentioned characters have double ensemble roles as well.
• ENSEMBLE - Tourists, Visitors, Sea Creatures, and New York Citizens

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KINKY BOOTS

 

• Producers: Beverly Kuo-Hamilton & Laurie Gougher
• Director: Matthew Johnson
• Assistant Director: Andrew Devlin
• Music Director: Laurie Gougher
• Choreographer: Sheilla Kraft
• Technical Supervisor/ Sound Designer: Evan Paine
• Stage Manager: Fabiola Bien-Aimé

 

THANK YOU 5 PRODUCTIONS and KELSEY THEATRE are committed to advancing an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. We aim to foster an inclusive environment for people of all races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, creeds, socio-economic statuses, nationalities, and abilities.

 

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Kinky Boots is the big-hearted musical extravaganza that won six Tonys including Best Musical, the Grammy for Best Musical Theatre album and London’s Olivier Award for Best Musical. Kinky Boots features a joyous, Tony-winning score by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, and a hilarious, uplifting book by four-time Tony winner, Harvey Fierstein. 

Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited his father's shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father's legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair find that they have more in common than they realized... and discover that when you change your mind, you can change your whole world.

 

AUDITION DATES:

• Monday, December 2, 2024: 6PM - 9PM
• Tuesday, December 3, 2024: 6PM - 9PM
• Wednesday, December 4, 2024: 6PM - 9PM
• Callbacks Saturday, December 7, 2024 by invitation only.

Auditions will be held on the Mercer County Community College West Windsor Campus.

MCCC is located at 1200 Old Trenton Road, West WIndsor, NJ 08550

***THOSE SEEKING ADULT ROLES SHOULD AUDITION IN PERSON. THE TWO CHILD ROLES, YOUNG CHARLIE AND YOUNG LOLA, WILL BE FILLED VIA VIDEO AUDITION AND CALLBACK BY INVITATION ONLY***

 

APPOINTMENTS FOR LIVE AUDITIONS:

Sign up for an audition time slot, walk-ins are welcome and will be seen as time allows.

 

QUESTIONS:

PLEASE CONTACT hello@thankyou5productions.org

 

PREPARE: 

• 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show.
• Please bring sheet music accompaniment. A pianist will be provided. Acapella or pre-recorded music will not be allowed.
• Be prepared to dance. Please wear comfortable clothing. Dance shoes recommended, not required.
• Audition form (available online or provided at audition)
• Conflicts for December 2024 through March 2025

 

REHEARSALS: 

Read through in December, rehearsals will begin in January. Expect one to two rehearsals per week on weekday evenings and one rehearsal on the weekend. Not everyone will be called to every rehearsal. 

 

ALL ROLES ARE NON-EQUITY, UNPAID. 

 

ADULT ROLES (All age ranges listed are stage age):

Charlie Price

• A bit confused, a bit unfocused, a hero hiding under a victim's mantle.
• Gender: male presenting
• Age: 20 to 30
• Vocal range: Tenor (C3-B4)

Lola/Simon

• A prize fighter's physique draped in satin. A talented drag queen with a killer voice and winning ways.
• Gender: Given the nature of this role, the actor must be comfortable presenting both masculine and feminine qualities
• Age: 25 to 35
• Vocal range: Tenor (E3-B4)

Nicola

• Charlie's long-term girlfriend. Driven, uncompromising.
• Gender: female presenting
• Age: 20 to 30
• Vocal range: Mezzo - High Belt/Mix (E3-F#5)

Lauren

• Intelligent, quirky and somewhat neurotic factory worker
• Gender: female presenting
• Age: 20 to 30
• Vocal range: Mezzo - High Belt/Mix (Bb3-F#5)

Don

• Lola's nemesis. Burly hypermasculine factory worker. 
• Gender: male presenting
• Age: 20 to 40
• Vocal range: Baritone (A2-F4) *D5 in falsetto for Finale

Pat

• Office manager who will let loose her wild side when allowed. 
• Gender: female presenting
• Age: 20 to 40
• Vocal range: Mezzo - High Belt/Mix (Bb3-F#5)

Trish

• Factory worker with a family to support.
• Gender: female presenting
• Age: 20 to 40
• Vocal range: Alto (Bb3-D5)

George

• Factory manager who is focused on maintaining traditions. Reserved, yet open-minded.
• Gender: male presenting
• Age: 30 to 60
• Vocal range: Baritone (G#2-D4)

The Angels

• The drag performers who populate The Blue Angel Nightclub.
• NOTE: Not all Angels must be solo singers. Looking for strong dancers who are comfortable in high heels.
• Gender: male presenting, but will perform in drag
• Age: 20 to 30
• Vocal range (Featured Angel singers): C4-C#5

Mr. Price

• Charlie's father.
• Gender: male presenting
• Age: 50 to 80
• Vocal range: Baritone (G2-F4)

Simon Sr.

• Lola's father. An unforgiving tower of anger.
• Gender: male presenting
• Age: 50-80
• No solo singing

Harry

• A contemporary of Charlie's but his opposite. Successful and self aware.
• Gender: male presenting
• Age: 20 to 30
• Vocal range: Tenor (F#3-F#4)

Richard Bailey

• Nicola's boss. An overly confident and successful man.
• Gender: male
• Age: 30 to 50
• No solo singing

Ensemble

• Hooligans, Factory Workers, Pub Patrons, Photographers, Club Patrons

 

CHILD ROLES: (No In-Person Audition Necessary - Please submit a video for consideration)

Young Charlie

• Charlie as a young boy. Lost, quiet, reflective.
• Gender: male presenting
• Age: 7 to 10
• Vocal range: Alto - Unchanged Voice (G4-D5)

Young Lola/Simon

• Lola as a young boy who already knows he's destined to wear high heels.
• Gender: male presenting
• Age: 10 to 12
• Vocal range: Alto - Unchanged Voice (G3-D5)

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“Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!”

 

• THE BEAR TAVERN PROJECT
• Director – Susan Galli
• Producer – Meg Waldowski
• Music Director – Charles de Mets
• Choreographer – Marissa Miller & Aimee Miller

 

The Bear Tavern Project and Kelsey Theatre are committed to advancing an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism. We aim to foster on inclusive environment for people of all races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, creeds, socio-economic statuses, nationalities and abilities.

 

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s first collaboration remains, in many ways, their most innovative, setting the standards and rules of modern musical theatre. In a Western territory just after the turn of the 20th century, a high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys provides a colorful background for Curly, a charming cowboy, and Laurey, a feisty farm girl, to play out their love story. Their romantic journey, as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road, contrasts with the comic exploits of brazen Ado Annie and hapless Will Parker in a musical adventure embracing hope, determination and the promise of a new land.

 

AUDITION DATES & TIMES:

• January, 2025
• Sunday, January 5th – 5pm to 8pm
• Monday, January 6th – 7pm to 9pm
• Wednesday (Dance Auditions) 6pm to 7pm
• Callbacks (by invitation only) after dance 7pm-9pm

 

APPOINTMENTS:

Please sign up using Sign-up genius. Link will be on Bear Tavern Projects website.

Sides and audition forms will be emailed to you when you sign up for the audition.

 

QUESTIONS:

Any questions or to schedule a virtual audition or submit a video audition due to a conflict for the audition times, please contact Susan Galli at sgalli33@gmail.com

 

PREPARE:

• 30-60 seconds of any musical theater song in the style of the show. Songs from the show are acceptable. ** Bring sheet music for accompanist. No a cappella auditions.
• Dress comfortably for the dance/movement portion of the audition.
• Please bring along your Headshot/Photo & Resume

 

REHEARSALS:

First Rehearsal will begin on Monday, January 13th from 7pm-9pm. Rehearsals will be Monday, Wednesday and Saturdays. Time, Dates and Location TBD Seeking – Roles are open to performers of all races, gender identities, sexual orientation, body types, and a few roles for children who can sing and dance.

 

CHARACTER INFORMATION:

PRINCIPALS:

• 3 Women
• 4 Men

FEATURED:

• 1 Woman
• 2 Men

ENSEMBLE:

• Large singing-dancing ensemble with numerous small roles

 

CHARACTERS:

• Aunt Eller (Range: Mezzo D3-A4) She acts as the town’s aunt, a fun-loving caretaker. She watches over the town and a ranch with her niece, Laurey and a hired hand, Jud. She sees the good in everyone.
• Curly (Range: Baritone, Db3-F4 (opt. F#4)) Has a confident swagger and deserves it, he is the most handsome man in the who county. He is in love with Laurey, but refuses to admit it. He’s a cowboy and the romantic lead. He is called Curly for his curly hair.
• Laurey (Range: Soprano, D4-E5 (opt. A5) She has an innocence and yet an air of knowledge about her. She lives with her Aunt Eller on a ranch and is in love with Curly, though she many not admit it.
• Will Parker (Range: Tenor,Eb3-F4) Will is a cowboy who is skilled enough to compete in rodeos. Being able to do rope tricks is a plus. Will is a dance role. He is interested in Ado Annie, but isn’t the brightest bulb.
• Jud Fry (Range: Baritone, D3-C#4) Described as dark and growly by others, Jud takes care of the ranch Laurey and Aunt Eller live on. Jud does not fit in with the society he lives with, he is seen by most as an outsider and misunderstood. He has feelings for Laurey. He works hard to take care of Laurey and Aunt Eller on the ranch.
• Ado Annie Carnes (Range: Soprano,C4-E5) Andres Carnes’ daughter, she “Can’t Say No” to anyone. She wants everyone to be happy. Her heart is always in the right place, but she isn’t always the best judge of character. A comic, romantic lead, she is wooed by Ali Hakim, but deep down she feels a connection to Will Parker.
• Ali Hakim – Traveling peddler who says he’s from Persia (present day Iran). Though we aren’t sure how much of what he says we can believe. He like, Jud, is an outsider to this town but not feared by most. He likes pretty things and women. He pursues Ado Annie and Gertie Cummings.
• Gertie Cummings (Soprano, Alto) From the next town over, she has eyes on Curly and isn’t waiting around for Laurey to say No to him. She has a very unique laugh.
• Andrew Carnes (Range: Tenor) He is very protective of his daughter, Ado Annie. He doesn’t want Will Parker to marry her because he believes the cowboy’s life to be risky and unreliable. To prove this isn’t true he asks Will to maintain $50 in order to have his daughter’s hand in marriage. He is a rancher, and doesn’t feel very kind to cowboys in general.

OTHER CHARACTERS:

• Ike Skidmore – Owns the rancher where the Box social takes place
• Fred, M, Baritone – Farmer
• Slim, M, Dancer – Farmer
• Ellen, F, Alto/Mezzo/Soprano
• Kate, F, Alto/Mezzo/Soprano
• Sylvie, F, Alto/Mezzo/Soprano
• Armina, F, Alto/Mezzo/Soprano
• Aggie, F, Alto/Mezzo/Soprano
• Cord Elam, M, Tenor/Bari/Base, Cowboy
• Jess, M, Tenor/Bari/Base
• Chalmers, M, Tenor/Baritone/Base
• Mike, M, Tenor/Baritone/Base
• Joe and Sam, M, Tenor/Bari/Base

For additional information please reach out to the Producer, Meg Waldowski

• MWaldowski4@gmail.com
• 215-275-6940

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