TCR announces auditions for the TCR @ Brucemore Summer 2023 productions of Madagascar, book by Kevin Del Aguila, Music & Lyrics by George Noriega and Joel Someillan, and A Little Night Music, book by Hugh Wheeler, Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.
ABOUT AUDITIONS
- Audition Dates/Time: Friday April 7th (slots between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.) and Saturday, April 8th (slots between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.) If you cannot attend auditions on these dates we will accept a video audition or an alternate appointment. Email courtny.rocarek@theatrecr.org for more information.
- Fill out an AUDITION FORM HERE (REQUIRED)
- Sign up for an AUDITION SLOT HERE (REQUIRED) If you intend to audition for both shows, please sign up for two adjacent audition slots.
- On audition day:
- Arrive at the TCR lobby at least 10 minutes before your scheduled audition time and you will be directed to the audition space.
- Prepare part of a song: Prepare 16-32 bars of any musical theatre song. Sing something that showcases you and your range and is similar to the style of the show. You may sing a song from the show. If you will only accept a specific role, it is recommended you choose a relevant song from the show. If you intend to audition for both shows, please bring a different song from or in the style of each show.
- Bring sheet music or accompaniment: Bring marked sheet music for our accompanist to play, or bring a track on your phone to connect to our Bluetooth speaker. No acapella auditions please.
- After you hare finished with your slot you audition is complete and you may leave.
- Callbacks will be held by appointment on an as needed basis.
- Casting timeline We will let you know if you are needed for a scheduled callback during the week of April 10th, if not sooner. After callbacks have been completed, we will be in contact with all auditioners about a timeline for the final cast announcements.
- Perusal Scripts/Scores:
Contact Courtny Rocarek (courtny.rocarek@theatrecr.org) with questions about auditions.
ABOUT MADAGASCAR
Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York’s Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends – Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo – have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with regular meals provided for them. Not content to leave well enough alone, Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his escape – with the help of some prodigious penguins – to explore the world. Fun for the whole family!
PERFORMANCES
Madagascar will be performed live at Brucemore, July 7th – July 23rd, 2023. Performances take place Thu – Sun at 7:30 p.m.
CREATIVE TEAM
- Director – Lisa Kelly
- Music Direction – TBD
- Choreography – Megan Robinson
- Scenic and Lighting Design – S. Benjamin Farrar
- Sound Design – Darin Ulmer
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals for Madagascar will start in early or mid May. Rehearsals for all shows will typically be held 5-6 days a week, including potential weekends. Not all cast will be called to all rehearsals. We will have a “days off” outlined schedule to cast members no less than two weeks prior to the first rehearsal.
MADAGASCAR ROLES AVAILABLE
The creative team seeks a diverse company of actors. Actors of all ethnicities will be equally considered for all roles and actors of color are encouraged to audition. All roles are open.
MARTY: male-identified (vocal range: A3-D5) – A zebra with dreams of exploring beyond the confines of the zoo. Alex’s best friend.
ALEX: male-identified (vocal range: A3-Eb5) – A lion that is a true showman. Alex is the main attraction of the Zoo and known as “The King of New York”.
GLORIA: female-identified (vocal range: Eb4-E5) – A bold, young hippo that shines with a maternal streak.
MELMAN: male-identified (vocal range: E3-Db5) – A kind-hearted giraffe that happens to be a hypochondriac with a nervous streak.
ENSEMBLE ROLES: The ensemble includes the roles of Skipper the penguin, King Julien the lemur, and all the other Zoo animals! All genders and voice parts needed.
ABOUT A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
Sondheim’s dreamy, brilliant masterpiece. Desiree Armfeldt, a glamorous and beautiful actress, is weary of her life on the road. A chance encounter with an old flame sets in motion a tangle of love affairs, leading to a magical weekend in the country where confusion rules, jealousies rage, and passionate desires reign. A romantic comedy of errors. Winner of three Tony Awards including Best Musical, A Little Night Music is sumptuous, sexy, and will leave outdoor audiences thoroughly enchanted.
PERFORMANCES
A Little Night Music will be performed live at Brucemore, August 11th – August 27th, 2023. Performances take place Thu – Sun at 7:30 p.m.
CREATIVE TEAM
- Director – Angie Toomsen
- Music Direction – Janelle Lauer
- Choreography – Megan Robinson
- Scenic and Lighting Design – S. Benjamin Farrar
- Costume Design – Melonie Stoll
- Sound Design – Darin Ulmer
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals for A Little Night Music will start in late May or early June. Rehearsals for all shows will typically be held 5-6 days a week, including potential weekends. Not all cast will be called to all rehearsals. We will have a “days off” outlined schedule to cast members no less than two weeks prior to the first rehearsal.
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC ROLES AVAILABLE
The creative team seeks a diverse company of actors. Actors of all ethnicities will be equally considered for all roles and actors of color are encouraged to audition. All roles are open. Ages listed are “stage ages” so older/younger performers will be considered.
DESIREE ARMFELDT: female identified, age 35+ (vocal range F#3-Ab5) – A magnetic and glamorous actress, once very famous, now touring the countryside making ends meet. She becomes embroiled in a love triangle with the Count and her old flame, Fredrick.
MADAME ARMFELDT: female identified, age 65+ (vocal range C3-F#4) – Desiree’s elderly mother; brutally honest and a veteran of discreet encounters with the crowned heads of Europe.
FREDRIKA ARMFELDT: female identified, age 12-15 (vocal range C4-Eb5) – Desiree’s intelligent, curious, and quite charming daughter, who has a special relationship with her grandmother.
HENRIK EGERMAN: male identified, age 18-21 (vocal range G3-B4) – Frederick’s emo son. He is serious but confused, falling into burning crushes and tempting dalliances as he studies for a life as a clergy. Must be able to look like he’s playing cello (bonus for actual cello player but not necessary!)
ANNE EGERMAN: female identified, age 18-21 (vocal range G#3-Ab5) – Giddy and virginal; naive at times. Child bride and Fredrick’s new wife.
FREDRICK EGERMAN: male identified, age 35-45 (vocal range A2-E4) – Middle-aged lawyer who is married to his second wife, Anne, and has a son, Henrik, from his first marriage. Once loved and had his heart broken.
PETRA: female identified, aged 20-30 (vocal range F#3-F5) – Anne’s playful and savvy maid and closest confidante. She seizes every moment for passionate encounters.
COUNT CARL-MAGNUS MALCOLM: male identified, age 30-45 (vocal range G3-F#4) – Vain, arrogant, and ferociously jealous. He is Desiree’s newest lover.
COUNTESS CHARLOTTE MALCOLM: female identified, age 30-40 (vocal range G3-F5) – The Count’s mistreated and downtrodden wife who has frequent mood swings.
THE LIEBESLEIDER SINGERS: all genders, any age, any vocal range – will take on various additional roles.