ASSASSINS
Directed by Matt Neal
Produced by Meggorie Haven
Audition time and date:
- 7 p.m. Thurs., June 21
- 7 p.m. Fri., June 22
Callbacks: If needed, callbacks will be 2 p.m. June 23. Actors will be asked to attend callbacks per request at auditions.
Location: Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton
Character needs: All ages, ethnicities, and genders sought
Preparation:
- Auditioners should prepare 1 to 1.5 minutes of a musical theatre selection that shows vocal and acting range.
- Headshots appreciated but not required.
- Contact: matthewdouglasneal@gmail.com
ASSASSINS will be performed at the Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton, in the Fitton Family Theater. This is a Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre show — the organization is working in collaboration with the Fitton Center in honor of its 25th anniversary.
Performances: Sept. 20-23, 2018
Other: Video auditions will be accepted if auditioners cannot make the above dates. Tickets to this show will be available via the Fitton Center at www.fittoncenter.org and (513) 863-8873 ext. 110
CASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES
(Note: Actors of all races and genders considered for ALL roles.)
- American Ensemble: Greek chorus of 4-6 strong character actors/singers to play 100+ roles from every American time period. Seeking performers of all voice types capable of strong characterization and comedic timing. Dance ability or special talents/instrument playing a plus.
- The Proprietor: Male or Female. Vocal range top- F4, bottom- Gb2. Ageless. Mysterious. Seductive. Charisma of a circus ringmaster.
- The Balladeer: Male or Female. Age 18-35. Vocal range top- G4, bottom- C3. The American everyman. Narrator of the action. Youthful. Witty.
- John Wilkes Booth: Male. Age 25-40. Vocal range top- G4, bottom- F2. The American pioneer of assassination. Vainglorious. Charismatic. Proficient with genteel southern accent a plus.
- Charles Guiteau: Male or Female. Age 30-55. Vocal range top-Ab4, bottom- A2. Charming. Friendly. A murdering madman.
- Leon Csolgosz: Male. Age 25-45. Vocal range top-G4, bottom-G#2. Angry. Brooding. Poverty worn-radical.
- Giuseppe Zangara: Male or female. Age 25-45. Vocal range top- A4, bottom- B2. Enraged. Frantic. Driven to insanity by chronic pain. Proficient with Italian accent a plus.
- Sam Byck: Male or female. Age 35-55. Vocal range top- G4, bottom-D3. Strong actor/improviser. Comedic timing and turn on a dime temper tantrums.
- Sara Jane Moore: Female. Age 30-55. Vocal range top-Eb5, bottom- F3. Frazzled. Medicated. In her own reality. Comedic timing a must.
- John Hinckley: Male. Age 18-35. Vocal range top-G4, bottom- A2. Depressed. Delusional. Desperate for affection.
ACT 2018 CONVENTION
Award winning comedian + magician Erik Tait is proud to announce that his acclaimed show PLEASE SHUFFLE THE CARDS is a part of the main lineup for the Cincinnati Fringe Festival. This is the third major run of the show, having completed two separate runs in Columbus to widespread acclaim. PLEASE SHUFFLE THE CARDS is a one man show featuring high end sleight of hand developed by the writer performer himself. This production explores the relationship between magic and skill as it endeavors to see how close a magician can come to divulging the secrets he is sworn to keep.
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