CenterStage Players is excited to announce auditions for our regional premiere of SUPERHERO – Music & Lyrics by Tom Kitt / Book by John Logan
SHOW SYNOPSIS: Superhero tells the story of a mother and son grappling with a devastating loss and the mysterious stranger who helps them on their journey. Before we can save the world, we have to save each other. From the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer of Next to Normal and the Tony Award-winning writer of Red comes a deeply human new musical about a fractured family, the mysterious stranger in apartment 4-B, and the unexpected hero who just might save the day. Original cast recording is currently available on YouTube.
AUDITION LOCATION: Dunham Center for the Arts – 1945 Dunham Way – Cincinnati, OH
AUDITION DATES: Monday and Tuesday, June 16 and 17 from 7:00-9:30 each evening. Please prepare a 16-32 bar musical selection that best displays your vocal talents. Auditions will also consist of cold readings from the script. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space is available. Please bring a headshot, resume, and list of conflicts from July through September.
Sign up for an audition slot using the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/…/10C094DA8AF29A1F85…
SHOW DATES: Friday and Saturday, September 12 & 13 (7:30 PM) Sunday, September 14 (2:00 PM) Thursday-Saturday, September 18-20 (7:30 PM). Rehearsals will begin on July 14 and be held Mon-Thurs evenings. All rehearsals and performances will be held at the Dunham Arts Center.
ROLES AVAILABLE (no roles have been pre-cast):
• Simon – A naive and imaginative high schooler struggling with the loss of his father. Loves comic books and is still trying to grow out of his awkward phase. (Strong Tenor – Vocal Range C3-A4)
• Charlotte – Simon’s mother, trying to reconnect with her hurting son while struggling with her own depression from the loss of her husband. (Vocal Range G3-D5)
• Jim – An uncomfortable and nervous man who lives alone. He is also secretly a powerful superhero from another planet. (Strong Tenor – Vocal Range C3-A4)
• Vee – A very confident high school girl, deeply in love with social causes. She just wants to make the world a better place. (Vocal Range G3-C5)
• Dean Fulton/Sea Mariner – The Dean of an accredited University, and Charlotte’s boss. Kind and patient, but still a stern employer. He also doubles as The Sea Mariner, the main character of the comic books that Simon loves to write.
• Vic – The landlord of Simon and Charlotte’s building. A gruff and serious exterior hides a kind man who takes an interest in others.
• Rachel/The Princess – Vee’s best friend, a ride-or-die who supports Vee unconditionally. She also doubles as a princess who is kidnapped in Simon’s comic books.
• Dwayne/Crush – A stereotypical high school bully, he’s obnoxious, rude, and mean to pretty much everyone he knows. He also doubles as Crush, the Sea Mariner’s evil arch-nemesis in Simon’s comic books.
Company member also perform VOICES where noted
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact either of the following:
Trey Reeves (Director) – reevesta99@yahoo.com
Mark Culp (Producer) – markcandjanec@gmail.com
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