General Audition Information
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All auditions are held at CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21237
Mainstage and Cabaret auditions will be held in the AHUM Building.
Court Jesters auditions will be held in the ADMIN Building, Lecture Hall.
For campus map and directions, visit: www.ccbcmd.edu/About-CCBC/Locations/CCBC-Essex/Get-directions.aspx.
For musicals, bring sheet music; accompanist will be provided.
Dance auditions will be held; dress appropriately.
For plays, no monologue necessary; be prepared to read from script.
Headshots and resumes welcome, but not required.
Young performers may bring music or sing a simple song with the piano. Older children may be asked to read from the script.
Contact Cockpit with questions, additional information:
Email: cockpitincourt@ccbcmd.edu
Call: 443-840-ARTS (2787)
MAINSTAGE
Xanadu
Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Music & Lyrics by Jeff Lynne & John Farrar
Based on the Universal Pictures film
Screenplay by Richard Danus & Marc Rubel
Originally produced on Broadway by Robert Ahrens, Dan Vickery, Taro Smith/B. Swibel, Saro Murchison,/Dale Smith & Cari Smulyon
Directed by Tom Wyatt
Show Dates: June 12 – 28, 2020
Xanadu follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time – the first ROLLER DISCO! .
Xanadu Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.MTIShows.com.
Audition Dates:
Saturday, March 14, 2020 10am – 2pm
Sunday, March 15, 2020 12pm – 4pm
Character Descriptions:
Kira/Clio: younger female (20’s), very strong singer and actress. The youngest of Zeus’ daughters (Muse of History) Immortal ! Decides to spend time on Earth, and falls in love with a mortal / human. Smart, naive, adventurous, impetuous. Uses comic Australian accent.
Sonny Malone: (20’s to 30’s) Handsome, not the sharpest tool in the shed. Very strong singer with large range. Roller skates – basic skills only. A self-critical and frustrated artist who falls in love with Kira. He embodies 80’s culture and thought, and is very much a California boy.
Melpomene/Medusa: (40’s to 60’s) the oldest of the Muses (Mother of Sirens) Muse of Tragedy. Jealous of younger sister Kira, and plots her downfall. Very strong comic actress with powerful singing voice – sings Evil Woman. Not unlike Ursula or Cruella DeVille
Calliope/Aphrodite: sidekick to Melpomene, Muse of Epics. Weirdly funny comic actress who sings well. Middle Aged preferred.
Danny Maguire/Zeus : (50’s to 60’s) older, hard-nosed businessman who was once an aspiring artist (like Sonny). He owns the theatre he built for his lost love, (called Xanadu) and has let money and greed consume him. Strong singer and actor, some dance would be helpful.
Younger Danny: need younger dancer/actor who taps very well to play the younger version of Danny in one number!
Need six actors to play the other six Muses / sisters. All ages and types. Seeking four women and two men, all of whom sing very well and can dance. They will play various roles including : Muses of various Art forms, Gods in Mount Olympus, the Andrews Sisters, a Centaur, a Cyclops, etc. Versatile and talented performers with comic acting skills preferred. Roller skating (basic skills) helpful but NOT required !
In addition:
Need actors who roller skate very well, possibly to do tricks / specialty skills. Could be used as Muses, or certain other roles – but skating is the priority.
MAINSTAGE
The Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein
Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan
Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks
Original Direction & Choreography by Susan Stroman
Directed by John Desmone
Show Dates: July 24 – August 9, 2020
Young Frankenstein is based on the 1974 comedy film of the same name written by Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder, and directed by Brooks, who described it as his best film. It is a parody of the horror film genre, especially the adaptations of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and sequels like Son of Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein. The musical has a book by Brooks and Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray, etc,), with music and lyrics by Brooks.
Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced “Fronk-en-steen”) inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sideckick, Igor (pronounced “Eye-gore”), and a leggy lab assistant, Inga (pronounced normally), Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. “It’s alive!” he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather’s. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity continuously abounds.
Join Cockpit in Court for our homage to the original Brooks comic masterpiece. There are a number of terrific roles, featured and cameo, as well as large group numbers for those looking to participate in a fun and busy show. Auditioners are encouraged to prepare to sing the song from the show listed per each character below based on the role for which one is auditioning. Memorization is helpful but not required. Lyrics will be provided.
Young Frankenstein Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.MTIShows.com.
Audition Dates:
Saturday, March 14, 2020 10am – 2pm
Sunday, March 15, 2020 12pm – 4pm
Character Descriptions:
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein / lead / prepare to sing “Life, Life”
Brilliant brain surgeon, professor and grandson of mad scientist Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein. Excellent comic timing, very good singer, solid dancer. Tap helpful.
Gender: Male / Age: 25 to 40
Tenor / High Baritone
Vocal range top: G4 / Vocal range bottom: Bb2
The Monster / supporting / prepare to sing “Deep Love – Reprise”
The misunderstood creation of Dr. Frankenstein. Excellent facial expressions and comic timing. Size matters.
Gender: Male / Age: Not specified
Baritone / Bass
Vocal range top: Bb4 / Vocal range bottom: Db2
Igor / supporting / prepare to sing “Together Again” (sing both characters’ lines)Frederick’s faithful, bright-eyed, eager servant and friend with a hunchback. Excellent facial expressions and comic timing. Good singer and dancer. Tap helpful. Energetic and quirky. Ability to do a cockney accent a plus.
Gender: Male / Age: 25 to 50
Vocal: Tenor / High Baritone
Vocal range top: G4 / Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Inga / supporting / prepare to sing “Roll in the Hay” (focus on singing and yodeling)
Frederick’s young assistant. Attractive and a resident of Transylvania. Excellent comic timing, Very good singer and dancer. Tap helpful. Must do eastern European accent.
Gender: Female / Age: 20 to 30
Vocal: Soprano / Mezzo-Soprano
Vocal range top: A5 / Vocal range bottom: G3
Elizabeth Benning / supporting / prepare to sing “Please Don’t Touch Me”
Frederick’s boisterous fiancé. Excellent deadpan comic timing. Very good singer who moves well.
Gender: Female / Age: 25 to 35
Vocal: Soprano / MezzoSoprano
Vocal range top: F5 / Vocal range bottom: F#3
Frau Blücher / supporting / prepare to sing “He Vas My Boyfriend”
Stern housekeeper of the Frankenstein estate and former lover of Victor Frankenstein. Excellent coming timing. Good singer. Must do exaggerated eastern European accent.
Gender: Female / Age: 40 to 60
Vocal: Mezzo-Soprano / Alto
Vocal range top: C5 / Vocal range bottom: E3
Inspector Hans Kemp / supporting / prepare to sing “Welcome to Transylvania”
The head of police in Transylvania. Driven by justice, with a wooden arm and leg. Character actor. Excellent comic timing. Good singer. Must do eastern European accent.
Gender: Male / Age: 40 to 50
Vocal: Baritone/Bass
Vocal range top: F4 / Vocal range bottom: A2
The Hermit / cameo / prepare to sing “Please Send Me Someone”
A lonely, blind town hermit, hoping for a friend. Character actor. Good singer. Ability to stare straight ahead. Ability to do an eastern European accent a plus
Gender: Male / Age: 30 to 60
Vocal: Baritone/Bass
Vocal range top: F4 / Vocal range bottom: Ab2
Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein / cameo / / prepare to sing “Join the Family Business”
The infamous Dr. Frankenstein and Frederick’s grandfather. Character Actor. Good singer. Move well. Ability to do an eastern European accent a plus.
Gender: Male / Age: 45 to 65
Vocal range: Baritone/Bass
Vocal range top: F4 / Vocal range bottom: C#2
Ziggy / supporting / prepare to sing “Happiest Town in Town”
The village idiot. Character actor with excellent comic timing and energy. Good singer. Ability to do an eastern European accent a plus.
Gender: Male / Age: 18 to 30
Vocal: Baritone but flexible depending on performer
Vocal range top: Eb4 / Vocal range bottom: D3
Ensemble / prepare to sing “Happiest Town in Town” although any upbeat Broadway song is acceptable
Will need an acting/singing ensemble as well as a dancing/singing ensemble. Performers can be part of either/or both and also do a featured character.
Various ensemble members will play Gravediggers, Villagers, Medical Students, Passengers, Mad Scientists, Transylvania Quartet, Show dancers, etc. Featured characters would include, the following roles: Herald, Priest, Steward, Purser, Cruise Director, Shoeshine Man, Mr. Hilltop, Telegraph Boy, Elizabeth’s Entourage, Executioner, Count Dracula, etc.
Vocal: Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass
CABARET
Run For Your Wife
By Ray Cooney
Directed by Toby Hessenauer
Show Dates: June 13 – 28
A taxi driver gets away with having two wives in different areas of London because of his irregular working schedule. Complication is piled upon complication as the cabby tries to keep his double life from exploding.
Run For Your Wife is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company.
Audition Dates:
Saturday, March 14, 2020 10am – 2pm
Sunday, March 15, 2020 12pm – 4pm
Character Descriptions:
John Smith
30ish, London taxi cab driver, likable average guy with a hidden secret. Comic timing an absolute must
Mary Smith
John’s first wife, motherly, nurturing, caring but becomes explosive when upset
Barbara Smith
John’s other wife, devoted and loving but in a more sensual way
Stanley Gardener
John’s friend, upstairs neighbor and only confidante, lazy, views himself as a man of the world, but with little to show for it, but a devoted friend, again comic timing is a must
Bobby Franklyn
Barbara’s flamboyantly gay upstairs neighbor, charming, likable
Det. Sgt. Troughton
A stern London policemen, no nonsense, imposing (think Captain Peacock from Are You Being Served)
Det. Sgt. Porterhouse
A good cop to Troughton’s bad cop, warm, cuddly
CABARET
And Then There Were None
By Agatha Christie
Directed by Linda Chambers
Show Dates: July 25 – August 9, 2020
Ten strangers receive unusual invitations to a solitary mansion on a remote island off Britain’s Devon Coast. Cut off from the mainland with their generous hosts Mr. Mrs. U.N. Owen mysteriously absent, darkness awaits them. They are each accused of a terrible crime. When one of the party dies suddenly they suspect a murderer in their midst. The tension escalates as the survivors realize the killer is not only among them but is preparing to strike again… and again…
“We’re not going to leave the island. None of us will ever leave. It’s the end, you see – the end of everything … “ – from the novel by Agatha Christie
And Then There Were None is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company.
Audition Dates:
Saturday, March 14, 2020 10am – 2pm
Sunday, March 15, 2020 12pm – 4pm
Character Descriptions:
ANTHONY JAMES MARSTON: an amoral & irresponsible young playboy
MRS. ETHEL ROGERS: cook/housekeeper, middle-aged
THOMAS ROGERS: her husband, the butler, also middle-aged
GENERAL JOHN GORDON MACKENSIE: a retired WW1 hero
EMILY CAROLINE BRENT: an elderly, pious spinster
*DR. ARMSTRONG: A Harley Street physician
WILLIAM HENRY BLORE: a former police inspector and now a private investigator
PHILIP LOMBARD: a soldier of fortune
VERA ELIZABETH CLAYTHORNE: hired as a secretary; a former governess
*JUSTICE WARGRAVE: a retired judge, known as a “hanging judge”
(FRED NARRACOTT: captain of the ferry boat; may be double cast)
*MAY BE CAST AS EITHER MALE OR FEMALE.
NOTE FOR AUDITIONERS:
Please familiarize yourselves with the story. Reading the novel is fine. There are some minor differences, but it will certainly give you the best idea of the story and the characters.