Beavercreek Community Theatre Open Auditions for NEVERMORE
Music by Matt Conner
Book by Grace Barnes
Based on the writings of Edgar Allan Poe
Directed by: Matthew Smith
Music Director: Lorri B. Johnson-Topping
Assistant Music Director: Abby Williams
Set Designer: Christ Harmon
Choreographer: Kiersten Farmer
Costume Designer: Janet Powell
Lighting Designer/Producer: John Falkenbach
Stage Manager: Dionne Meyer
Monday and Tuesday, August 26 and 27, 7pm at Beavercreek Community Theatre
*No callbacks
Performance dates: October 25 – November 3, 2019.
SHOW DESCRIPTION
Based on the writings of Edgar Allan Poe
Take a dark, mysterious, musical journey into the heart and soul of Edgar Allan Poe, America’s first truly visionary poet. This story of love, personal demons and self-discovery delves into the mind of Poe with disturbing yet relatable charm. Poe’s poetry is transformed into soaring musical numbers creating a timeline that lures the audience into his world.
For more information visit https://www.theatricalrights.com/show/edgar-allan-poes-nevermore/.
AUDITIONS PREPARATION
- Please prepare 16 to 32 bars. Nothing from show. Clearly mark cuts. No acapella and NO digital tracks or electronic music. All must sing with piano.
- Little dance requirements. No dance audition.
- Please bring a resume and list all conflicts. Headshot helpful, but not required.
AVAILABLE ROLES
- EDGAR (bari-tenor): the poet. Ranging in age from 17 to death at 40. Stubborn, determined and obsessed with his work.
- MUDDY (mezzo): Virginia’s mother and Edgar’s surrogate mother. Muddy is stoic and is the grounded voice of reason.
- MOTHER (mezzo): Edgar’s mother. She died when Edgar was still a child. She is a haunting presence in Edgar’s life.
- ELMIRA (mezzo): a southern belle. Edgar’s first and last love. Ranging in age from 17 to 40. Elmira is understanding, patient and a place of salvation.
- VIRGINIA (soprano): age 13, Edgar’s bride and cousin. Virginia is youthful, naive and a source of inspiration for Edgar.
- THE WHORE (alto/belter): an embodiment of Edgar’s fantasy. A street wise woman who is insightful and compassionate.

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