AUDITION NOTICE
Is there anything more exciting, frightening and utterly transformational than the final frontier of--PARENTHOOD?! Baby, the musical from acclaimed duo, Richard Maltby, Jr., and David Shire, examines how parents-to-be experience the emotional stresses and triumphs, as well as the desperate lows and the comic highs that accompany the anticipation and arrival of a baby. Three couples on a university campus deal with the painful, rewarding and agonizingly funny consequences of the experience of pregnancy and upcoming parenthood. There are the college students, barely at the beginning of their adult lives; the thirty-somethings, having trouble conceiving but determined to try; and the middle-aged parents, looking forward to seeing their last child graduate from college.... until a night of unexpected passion lands them back where they started!
Directed by: Beth Ray-Scott
Musical Director: Angela Mickler
AUDITIONS:
Sunday, May 20 at 6:30pm
Monday, May 21 at 6:30pm
HJ Ricks Centre for the Arts
122 W. Main St.
Greenfield
Performance Dates: August 3-4, 10-12, 2018
A full production synopsis, character descriptions, and music clips can be found at https://www.mtishows.com/baby You are welcome and encouraged to check them out!
RWTC is seeking an ethnically- and racially-diverse cast of six (6) principal vocalists as well as a diverse ensemble of friends, students, townspeople, and local professionals for this funny and light-hearted musical comedy. The ensemble has several singing (including solos) and speaking roles so if you have thought about being in a show, but maybe feel like you're not quite ready for a principal role, this is an excellent production to get your start! All roles are open available. It’s going to be a fun one so come on out and join us!
Auditioness should prepare a 16-32 bar solo from any production and bring sheet music in your own key. An accompanist will be provided. Accompaniment CD's are not permitted. Be prepared to read from the script and demonstrate some stage movement for choreography. Please bring your conflict calendar as well.
Danny Hooper
A composer & baseball player in his junior year of college. Lizzie's loving and supportive boyfriend.
Male; 18-25 (stage age); any race, ethnicity, body type
Lizzie Fields
A composer in her junior year of college. Danny's bright-eyed, loving, sincere girlfriend.
Female; 18-25 (stage age); any race, ethnicity, body type
Alan McNalley
A college administrator fighting for the youth and for a second chance. Married to Arlene.
Male; 45-55 (stage age); any race, ethnicity, body type
Arlene McNalley
Alan's wife, a dedicated community volunteer, who is weighing the aspects of a patterned life as an empty nester.
Female, 40-50 (stage age); any race, ethnicity, body type
Pam Sakarian
A neurotic, eager, go-getting collegiate basketball coach desperately wanting a child. Married to Nick.
Female; 30-35 (stage age); any race, ethnicity, body type
Nick Sakarian
Danny's collegiate baseball coach and husband to Pam. Quirky and playful.
Male; 30-40 (stage age); any race, ethnicity, body type
Ensemble (singing and speaking roles)
Friends, Townspeople, Students, Local Professionals
Any gender; 16-60 (stage age); any race, ethnicity, body type
All auditionees must be at least 16 years of age with reliable transportation. Please note: The production contains some adult situations, content, and themes. Those auditioning who are 16 or 17, please review the show synopsis and material with your parent or guardian at https://www.mtishows.com/baby Directors will review the content with parents and guardians and signed parental consent will be required if you are cast.
For more information or if you have any questions, feel free to contact:
Beth Ray-Scott at barayscott@aol.com or their general e-mail, ricksweilinfo@gmail.com
ACT. REACT. EXPERIENCE!
