Audition Notices
Winnie the Pooh
Synopsis: Winnie-the-Pooh is Christopher Robin's fat little "bear of very little brain" who would like to drift peacefully through life, humming tunes and stopping frequently to eat "a little something." However, he finds himself involved in all sorts of frantic adventures, assisted by such friends as the dismal Eeyore, Piglet and Rabbit, with his countless relations. Pooh's intentions are always the best, but his passion for honey and condensed milk keeps getting him into trouble. When friend Piglet gets roped into Kanga's household and Kanga starts bathing him (with soap!) and forcing down spoonful's of Strengthening Medicine, Pooh wants to fly to the rescue, but he's had so many snacks he gets stuck in the door.
Who Can Audition: All Ages. See character descriptions below.
Christopher Robin: Kind, good at advice to his woodsy friends.
Winnie the Pooh: Sweet, loyal, simple minded, and easily distracted by his hunger of honey.
Piglet: Soft spoken, timid with a big heart.
Owl: A know-it-all but semi-knowledgeable, confident.
Eeyore: Quiet, gloomy, loyal.
Kanga: Kind, protective and motherly.
Roo: Eager, rambunctious, child of Kanga
Rabbit: Nervous, fidgety but determined and sometimes stubborn.
Narrator
Ensemble
Preparation: Cold Reading
Audition Dates, Times and Location:
Monday and Tuesday August 8th and 9th , 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Rhode Center for the Arts
514 56th St
Kenosha WI 53140
Performance Schedule:
September 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, Friday and Saturday 7:30 pm, Sunday 2:00pm
Directors: Carol Larson: carol@rhodecenter.org and Lexi Rios-Olivares lexi@rhodecenter.org.
The Addams Family: A New Musical
Synopsis: THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.
Who Can Audition: Ages 15+, See Character Descriptions below for more details regarding character age restrictions for the production.
Audition Information:
Auditions: Date Saturday Aug 20th 12:00pm-5:00pm & 6:00pm-8:00pm. Please fill out the Audition Form below to secure your slot.. Walk-ins will only be accepted at the end of the audition times.
Preparation: Please prepare a 32 bar cut song from a contemporary music along with a 1 minute monologue.
Dance Call: August 21st 12:00pm-2:00pm- please wear tennis shows with comfortable athletic clothing.
Callbacks: Sunday August 21st, 3:00pm-5:30pm. Please prepare by listening to the soundtrack and becoming familiar with the music.
Cast:
GOMEZ ADDAMS (Age Range: 18-50) A suave man of Spanish decent who adores his wife and children and takes immense pride in being an Addams. Gomez finds himself trapped between his daughter and his wife, being forced to hide Wednesday's big secret from Morticia. He has great comedic timing and is a strong dancer. Spanish accent is a plus.
MORTICIA ADDAMS: (Age Range: 18-50) The beautiful, leggy and mysterious head of the Addams family who believes strongly in family tradition. Morticia is unnerved thinking that Gomez is hiding something from her. She is confident and sexy with a side of dry wit. She is a strong mover and tango skills are a plus!.
WEDNESDAY ADDAMS: (Age Range 18-25). Gothic big sister Wednesday who has her father's heart and her mother's sensibility falls in love with a "normal" boy who she brings home to meet the family. Wednesday is trying to balance her relationships with a "strange" family with that of her new love and his "normal" family. Wednesday showcases compassion, a bit of stubbornness and a strong will. She has a strong belt.
PUGSLEY ADDAMS: (Age Range 15+) The youngest of the Addams family, Pugsley loves to be tortured by his big sister. He is lost trying to figure out his place now that she has a new boyfriend nd the family dynamics are changing. Pugsley is charming and funny.
FESTER ADDAMS: (Age Range 18+) Serving as the narrator of the show, Uncle Fester is lovable, childish, enthusiastic and highly incorrigible. Fester has great comedic timing and a tenor voice. Ukulele skills are a plus.
GRANDMA ADDAMS: (Age Range: 30+) Fun, quirky, and feisty, Grandma always has a trick up her sleeve. Grandma is wise, wacky and sometimes a bit crass. She has great comedic timing and physicality.
LURCH ADDAMS: (Age Range 18+) A man of few words, Lurch is the Addams Family butler. His unmistakable commanding presence is accented by grunts, moans and deliberate movement. Must have a great non-verbal story-telling abilities. Lurch as a rich bass voice.
LUCAS BEINEKE: (Age Range 18-25) The hopeful romantic son of Alice and Mal, Lucas has fallen in love with Wednesday and intents to marry her. He is optimistic and hopeful yet struggles to find the balance between his "normal" family and the macabre Addams. Strong Singer.
ALICE BEINEKE: (Age Range 18-50) Lucas's mother and Mal's wife, Alice is strongly devoted to her family. She presents herself as reserved and collected (even with speaking in rhyme) until she learns to unleash her wild side and dinner with the Addams. She is a strong comedic actress with a strong belt.
MAL BEINEKE: (Age Range18-50) The uptight father of Lucas and cold-shouldered husband to Alice, cynical Mal meets the Addams with skepticism. He finds the Addams to be too bizarre for his liking and cannot fathom being related to them.
ANCESTORS (Age Range: 15+) The Addams ancestors from various eras serve as both the chorus for the show and help bring the story to life. They will be featured in both signing and dancing throughout the entire show (Once released from the family crypt!) Seeking actors with both vocal an dancing abilities.
Location
Rhode Center for the Arts
514 56th St
Kenosha WI 53140
Performance Schedule:
Oct 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, Nov. 4, 5, Friday and Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2:00pm
Director: Colin Swanson: colin@rhodecenter.org