MPI Announce Auditions for A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC

Mariemont Players Announce Auditions For A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC

Director Skip Fenker will hold auditions for the Mariemont Players production of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, a musical romance in waltz time, at 7:00pm on Sunday, October 6th and at 7:00pm on Monday, October 7th at the Walton Creek Theater, 4101 Walton Creek Road (just east of Mariemont). A Little Night Music has music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler . This production is being produced by Kathy Beiting, with musical direction by Ron Attreau, vocal direction by Kendra Struthers and choreography by Mike Fielder. 

Auditions are on a “first come, first served” basis. Those auditioning are asked to provide a current resume and headshot and to prepare 32 bars of a song that best shows your vocal range. Accompaniment will be provided. PLEASE, NO CD’S, TAPES OR ACCAPELLA NUMBERS. Please provide sheet msic in the proper key, with cuts marked. 

The production calls for a cast of 6 males and 9 females of varyng ages, including a 12-year old girl. 

Set to a lilting score in three quarter time, this captivating tale of romance in turn of the century Sweden follows the amorous adventures of Desiree Armfeldt, a touring actress. When her past and present lovers — and their jealous wives — show up for a weekend in the country, surprising liaisons, passions and a taste of love’s endless possibilities are all brought to light.

Rehearsals for this production will begin in late October, with performances January 10th through January 26, 2014. 

For a complete cast breakdown, including vocal ranges and a detailed plot synopsis, see below or visit: www.mtishows.com/show_detail.asp?showid=000048. 

For more information, contact the director at skipafen@aol.com. 

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

• DESIREE ARMFELDT – A self-absorbed, once-successful actress now touring the country-side. She becomes entangled in a love triangle with the Count and Fredrick.
  Female, 40-50 yrs old 
  Range: F#3 – Ab5
• FREDRICK EGERMAN – Middle-aged lawyer who is married to his second wife, Anne, and has a son, Henrik, from his first marriage.
  Male, 35-45 yrs old
  Range: A2 – E4
• MADAME ARMFELDT – Desiree’s elderly mother; brutally honest and a veteran of discreet encounters with the crowned heads of Europe.
  Female, 70-85 yrs old
  Range: C3 – F#4
• COUNT CARL-MAGNUS MALCOLM – Vain, arrogant, and splendidly proportioned but ferociously jealous. He is Desiree’s newest lover.
  Male, 30-45 yrs old
  Range: G3 – F#4
• COUNTESS CHARLOTTE MALCOLM – the Count’s manic depressive, mistreated and downtrodden wife.
  Female, 30-40 yrs old
  Range: G3 – F5
• ANNE EGERMAN – Giddy and virginal; naive at times. A breathtakingly gorgeous child bride and Fredrick’s new wife.
  Female, 18-21 yrs old
  Range: G#3 – Ab5
• HENRIK EGERMAN – Fredrick’s gloomy son. He is serious but confused, as he studies for the Lutheran priesthood.
  Male, 18-21 yrs old
  Range: G3 – B4
• PETRA – Anne’s earthy maid and closest confidante. She seizes every moment to rustle in the hay.
  Female, 20-30 yrs old
  Range: F#3 – F5
• FREDRIKA ARMFELDT – Desiree’s witty daughter who is very self-contained and formal with the precise diction of the convent-trained.
  Female, 12-15 yrs old
  Range: C4 – Eb5
• FRID – Madame Armfeldt’s butler
  Male, 20-40 yrs. Old
  Non-singing role.
• Mr. Lindquist –
• Mrs. Nordstrom –
• Mrs. Anderssen-
• Mr. Erlanson –
• Mrs. Segstrom –
  A quintet of liebeslieder singers who appear as servants throughout the show and act as a Greek musical, offering musical commentary and reflection on the action of the play.