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Open call non-equity auditions for The Rocky Horror Show
By Playhouse on the Green
Aug 22, 2008 - 2:00:50 PM

Playhouse on the Green, a 54-year-old not-for-profit theater company in residence at a beautiful 228-seat jewel-box theater in the heart of downtown Bridgeport, CT, is holding Open Call Non-Equity Auditions for its upcoming production of Richard O'Brien's live stage musical The Rocky Horror Show.

Auditions take place:
" Saturday, September 6 from 11AM-2PM (sign-in starts 10:30AM)
" Monday, September 8 from 5:30PM-8:30PM (sign-in starts 5PM)

The Rocky Horror Show is an outrageous musical comedy featuring a Transylvanian transvestite, a cryogenically preserved motorbiker, and a sexy version of Frankenstein's monster. This sexual parody of horror and science fiction films premiered onstage in London in 1973, becoming the popular cult classic film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" in 1975. This production will be mounted by a team of professional directors and designers. Steven Smeltzer is director/choreographer for The Rocky Horror Show; Tim Heavner is Musical Director.

For Audition:
" Please prepare full song from the show or a pop/rock/musical theater song in the style of the show that best shows your voice. Sheet music, provided by you, is required. An accompanist will be provided.
" Also please prepare a short comic monologue. If no monologue is prepared, sides from the script will be available.
" Please bring photo and resume.

Rehearsals for The Rocky Horror Show take place weeknights after 7PM and weekends during the day beginning September 20. Performances take place Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays: October 24 - November 8. Three special midnight showings are planned, including Halloween night. All rehearsals and performances to take place at Playhouse on the Green at 177 State Street in Bridgeport, CT. One block walk from Metro North station.

SEEKING:

Narrator: 35-60; some singing, distinguished with good English "radio" voice.

Brad: Tenor (written top G/A-flat), 20s-30s - classic Hero type.

Janet: Soprano (Top F), 20s-30s - comfortable with some light belting but can also sound classical in head voice. Classic Heroine type.

Riff Raff: Tenor (written top G/A-flat), 20s-40s - seeking a true rock screamer. Not your "average" handyman servant.

Magenta: Alto (Top C/D), rock belter, 20s-40s. Servant/maid type with a kinky side. Riff Raff's sister.

Columbia: Alto (Top C/D), rock belter, 20s-30s. A tap dancing Groupie.

Dr. Frank N Furter: High Baritone (Top F/ G), 20s-30s. A full-bodied voice able to do a range of "voices." A masculine Sweet Transvestite from Transsexual Transylvania who is appealing to both women and men alike.

Eddie/Dr. Scott: Baritone (Top F-sharp), 20s-40s. (This is a double role) Meatloaf-type rock voice. Biker look for the nephew, Eddie. German accent, talk-singing voice for the Uncle, Dr. Scott.

Rocky: Tenor, 20s-30s. Must be in good shape and comfortable with wearing little clothing (bodybuilder, swimmer, gymnast, etc.) Frank N Furter's perfect creation.

4 Phantoms (2 Male, 2 Female): 20s-40s. Sexy singer/dancers on stage most of the time. Includes a lot of harmony singing so some choral experience is helpful.

For more information about Playhouse on the Green, visit www.playhouseonthegreen.org.

Non-Equity Actors Only/No Pay
No phone calls, please.

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