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CHURCH & STATE by Jason O’Dell

Audition Dates:

• July 17th 2pm – 4:30pm or
• July 19th 7pm – 8:30pm

Audition Requirements: Cold Readings from the script

Synopsis:
A North Carolina U.S. senator makes an off-the-cuff comment to a blogger that gets leaked on “the Twitter,” calling into question the senator’s stance on guns and God. As his devoutly Christian wife and liberal Jewish campaign manager try to contain the damage, this look at how religion influences politics and how politics has become a religion is simultaneously funny, heartbreaking, and uplifting

Production Dates: October 14, 15, 21 & 22, 2022
Rehearsals Begin: End of August

• SENATOR CHARLES “CHARLIE” WHITMORE (R-NC): Male. 40s–50s.
  Born and raised in North Carolina, he is a former state senator, now incumbent Junior U.S. Senator up for reelection. Though not gunning for it himself, the party is grooming Charlie for a presidential run in a few years. Charlie is a man filled with doubt. But he has plenty of charisma and sex appeal. He’s a rare honest politician and gifted public speaker. A real family man who loves his wife, sons, and constituents.
• SARA WHITMORE: Female. 40s to 50’s.
  Charlie’s wife. A big, brassy, former real estate agent, now stay-at-home mom to their boys Matthew (9, athletic and fearless) and Luke (6, artistic and sensitive). She is sweet, charming, and instantly likable. Even when she’s bossing you around, she does it with an irresistible smile. More “street smart” than “book smart,” but can still hold her own with the big boys. Also born and raised in North Carolina. Loves her family, Jesus, and the Bible. She’s a tough Southern woman with a soft underbelly.
• ALEX KLEIN: Female. 20’s and up.
  Charlie’s campaign manager. A fast-talking, no-nonsense liberal Jew from New York whose star is on the rise as a go-to campaign manager. Hired by the Whitmore campaign so she wouldn’t defeat him working for the other side. She is great at her job, but knows her career is on the line if this election goes badly. Her self-doubt bubbles to the surface at times, but she’s clearly a professional at the top of her game.

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Audition Dates:

• Monday, May 2 – 6:30pm – 8:30pm
• Tuesday, May 3 – 6:30pm – 8:30pm
• Wednesday, May 4 – 6:30pm – 8:30pm (this evening may be used for call-backs as well)

Audition Requirements:
Please prepare 2 songs (up to 32 measures) that show your range, strength and character.  You may be ask to do cold readings from the script. Accompanist will be provided.

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Roles Available:

• Mr. Mushnik: The seasoned owner of the failing East Side flower shop and Seymour’s nosy boss. He is profit-driven, greedy, and manipulative. Vocal range top: F4 – Vocal range bottom: G2
• Audrey: Bleached-blond, Billie-Dawn-like, secret love of Seymour’s life. She has poor self-worth and education, but incredibly good looks and a sweet and vulnerable demeanor. Vocal range top: D5 – Vocal range bottom: G#3
• Audry II – The Plant: Male or Female – The actor/actress needs a powerful voice/belt. A funky Rhythm and Blues voice is best. The plant will have a more human persona and needs a lot of sex appeal and charisma. Vocal range top: G4 – Vocal range bottom: G2
• Chiffon, Crystal & Ronnette: Female or Male –  Street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart,  the only ones who have a grip on reality. Must be able to harmonize. Vocal range top: F5 – Vocal range bottom: Ab3
• Seymour Krelborn: An insecure, put-upon florist’s clerk and eventual hero. He is a genuine, well-meaning man who is taken for granted because of his clumsy ways and poor social skills. Vocal range top: G4 – Vocal range bottom: A2
• Orin Scrivello: An egotistical dentist with a passion for leather and sadistic tendencies. Audrey’s abusive boyfriend, who is targeted by Seymour. Vocal range top: G4 – Vocal range bottom: G2
• CHORUS: Several people will be cast as townspeople, skid row bums, back-up singers, etc.

Performance dates: Aug. 19-27

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