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Auditions: Bent

BENT

Audition Dates: Monday, January 23rd and Tuesday, January 24th at 7pm

Audition Location: Berlin Theatre: (220 N. 10th Street. Columbia, MO)

Synopsis: Bent, by Martin Sherman, was first staged off-Broadway in 1978 and portrays the experiences of homosexuals in the Holocaust.  The main character, Max, is forced from his hedonistic lifestyle in 1934 Berlin and into the brutality and horror of a Nazi camp as a result of Hitler’s persecution of homosexuals.  In the camp Max learns that homosexuals, identified by a pink triangle, are considered the lowest of those held in captivity and he does whatever he must to survive.  Max meets Horst, another gay prisoner, and a relationship begins between them in stark contrast to the violence of the work camp.   

Prepare: Auditions will consist of reading excerpts from the script. Actors interested in the role of Greta will have a short musical audition – no advance preparation is needed.

Performances:  March 8, 9, 10 and 11; March 15, 16, 17 and 18, 2012. A benefit performance may be added on March 7th or March 14th.

Roles: 
7 men. Age 18+

~There are NO children parts in this show.  Some content might not be suitable for young children.

Further Details: Auditions generally run about two hours. You should come prepared to stay the entire time. If you are unable to stay the entire time, please inform the Director so you have a chance to be completely seen/heard before you leave. 

A tentative rehearsal schedule will be available at auditions.  Please bring your planner/calendar, so you can list any possible conflicts. To be considered for a part you MUST be available for all performance dates.

Contact: If you are unavailable at the scheduled audition times, yet wish to audition, please contact Meg Phillips (meg@meg-phillips.com) to schedule an alternative audition. 

If you're not able to audition but are interested in being involved in the production in some other way, please contact the director to see what crew positions are still available.

Murder at the Howard Johnson's

Audition Dates: February 13 and 14th at 7:00pm

Audition Location: CEC Theatre: 1800 Nelwood Drive

Synopsis:  All is fair in love? Even murder? That's the question posed by this light and funny suspense comedy about a love triangle in a Howard Johnson Motor Inn. In the first episode, Mitchell, an obvious and commonplace dentist who sees himself as the dashing, heroic type and Arlene, a middle aged "Femme Fatale" of sorts, plan to murder her husband Paul, a blundering used car salesman. In the second episode, having discovered that Mitchell has been unfaithful, Arlene allies herself with Paul to do away with Mitchell. In the third episode, the two men, feeling foolish and betrayed themselves, join forces against Arlene. This murder attempt, like the others, fails.

Prepare:  Prepare: Auditions will consist of reading excerpts from the script

Performances:   April 19-22; April 26-29; May 3-6 Possible Benefit performances on April 18, 25 and May 2

Roles:  2 males: 40yr+ in appearance
1 femaile: 35yr+ in appearanc

~There are NO children parts in this show. 

A tentative rehearsal schedule will be available at auditions.  Please bring your planner/calendar, so you can list any possible conflicts. To be considered for a part you MUST be available for all performance dates.

Contact:   If you are unavailable at the scheduled audition times, yet wish to audition, please contact Judy Olson (cecjudyolson@mchsi.com) to schedule an alternative audition.

The Drowsy Chaperone

Audition Dates: April 9 & 10 at 7:00 pm. Call backs: April 11

Audition Location: To be announced

Synopsis:  The Drowsy Chaperone is a family-friendly musical comedy with tons of laughs and winner of the most 2006 Tony Awards of any musical on Broadway! A hilarious, zany and yet poignant tale of a celebrity bride and her uproarious wedding day, The Drowsy Chaperone is full of thrills and surprises that take the cast and audience soaring to the rafters.

Prepare: : 1-2 minute selection from a song - An accompanist is available if you wish to bring sheet music. A CD player and cassette player are also available. There may be some cold reading from the script. Also please dress comfortably as there will be a dance portion of the auditions.

Performances:   June 14-17; 21-24; 28-July 1, 2012 Possible Benefit performances on June 13, 20 and 27.

Roles: 
Check them all out in the song “Fancy Dress” on YouTube

ALDOLPHO European self-proclaimed "ladies man", played by former silent movie star Roman Bartelli. A#2 - G4 Bass/Baritone + great falsetto In "Adolpho", the high notes can be sung calla foce (falsetto). The lower notes are more of a character voice.

FELDZIEG Broadway producer, played by Jack Adler.
Db3 - Db4 Baritenor GANGSTERS (2 men or women) Posing as pastry chefs, intending to collect from Feldzieg, played by the vaudeville duo the Tall Brothers (or Sisters). Db3 - Gb4 Tenors

GEORGE Robert's anxious best man. F3 - Bb4 Tenor

JANET VAN de GRAAF The famous bride, played by rising star Jane Roberts. G3 - Eb Alto

KITTY Feldzieg's dim-witted companion, played by Sadie Adler. Bb3 - F5 Soprano

MAN IN CHAIR Musical theatre aficionado who mourns the end of the Golden Era. His recording of "The Drowsy Chaperone" brings the show to life as he narrates.

MRS. TOTTENDALE The air-headed host of the wedding. G3 - Db5 Alto

ROBERT MARTIN The dashing, ever-cheerful groom, played by matinee-idol Percy Hyman. C3 - Ab4 Tenor

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (Woman or Man) Janet's alcoholic confidante, played by wellestablished stage actress Beatrice Stockwell F3 - D5 Alto While the role of the Chaperone is traditionally played by a woman, men will be considered for this production. They will be portraying a woman.

TRIX The brave and brash female aviator. Ab3 - Eb5 Alto

UNDERLING Mrs. Tottendale's savvy butler. Ab2 - G4 Tenor

CHORUS

~There are NO children parts in this show. 

Further Details: 
Further Details: Auditions generally run about two hours. You should come prepared to stay the entire time. If you are unable to stay the entire time, please inform the Director so you have a chance to be completely seen/heard before you leave. A tentative rehearsal schedule will be available at auditions. Please bring your planner/calendar, so you can list any possible conflicts. To be considered for a part you MUST be available for all performance dates, this includes benefit performances

A tentative rehearsal schedule will be available at auditions.  Please bring your planner/calendar, so you can list any possible conflicts. To be considered for a part you MUST be available for all performance dates.

Contact:  If you are unavailable at the scheduled audition times, yet wish to audition, please contact the director, Leslie Stock (LeslieMStock@gmail.com), to schedule an alternative audition.

CEC celebrates the diversity of our community. Anyone, regardless of background or experience, is welcome to audition or participate in any way!

Helpful Audition Information
Whether you have auditioned many times before or have never auditioned for a show at all we would like your audition to be a fun and memorable experience at CEC. We have put together some helpful hints to make your audition a good experience.

Nonmusical Auditions (Straight plays)
Dress appropriately for the audition. Wear something you will be comfortable in. The director may have you acting out a scene in which there is a lot of movement. Speak clearly and loud enough so the director can hear and understand you.

Musical Auditions
Dress appropriately for the audition. Women - Do not wear tight skirts, dresses or clothing that will impede your movements. Also bring comfortable shoes to wear. High heels and sandals will get in the way. Men - Don't wear ball caps or sunglasses during the audition. These items are a distraction to the director. Wear clothes that you would work out at the gym with. If you have dance shoes Please bring them otherwise bring tennis shoes. CEC has facilities in which you may change clothes if you wish to bring them. Remember that you are not auditioning for a fashion show.

Have a Song Prepared
Choose a song that will emphasize your vocal range and will allow the director to hear you clearly. Even if you just sing Happy Birthday, practice it before you audition. During a musical audition an accompanist is available if you wish to bring sheet music. A CD player and cassette player are also available.