Auditions for the Erie Playhouse productions of IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE and MISERY will be held on August 6 and 7 at 6:30 pm at the Erie Playhouse Rehearsal Hall at 1158 East 12th Street.
Actors are asked to arrive and to sign in within the first hour of the audition start time. All roles are available. The Erie Playhouse practices color conscious casting. All ethnicities and newcomers are welcome. Crew and other volunteers are also needed for these events. Perusal scripts are available in the box office for 24 hrs. with a refundable $10 deposit. Questions?, please contact richardd@erieplayhouse.org
-MISERY
Book by William Goldman based on the novel by Stephen king
Directed by Carolin Lynn
Assistant Director -Michael Weiss
Show Dates October 13, 14, 20-22 and 26-29
Rehearsals begin the week of August 20
Audition Requirements: Monologue – does not need to be memorized. Will do cold readings from script w/ others, depending on turnout each night. Be prepared to have callbacks to read w/ others from the script, if necessary.
Synopsis: Misery follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home. While Paul is convalescing, Annie reads his latest book and becomes enraged when she discovers the author has killed off her favorite character, Misery Chastain. Annie forces Paul to write a new Misery novel, and he quickly realizes Annie has no intention of letting him go anywhere. The irate Annie has Paul writing as if his life depends on it, and it does.
Roles available in MISERY:
ANNIE WILKES (Female Presenting, 40s – 60s) Annie seems to be a kind, tender woman who cares deeply for Paul, even if she does seem slightly off. Manipulative, cunning, and hides a deep-set and terrifying malice behind her cheery simple façade.
PAUL SHELDON (Male Presenting, Late 30s – Early 60s) He’s thoughtful, if not a touch arrogant, and extremely crafty.
BUSTER (Male Presenting, Late 30s – Late 60s) The sheriff of a nearby town searching for Paul. Very friendly, with possible hopes of something more with Annie.
-IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
Book and lyrics by Keith Ferguson, Music by Bruce Greer
Directed by Ryan Ingram
Asst. Director – Nico Lombardo
Choreography – Melissa Dixon
Music Director – Devon Yates
Show Dates – Dec 1, 2, 8-10, 14-17
Rehearsals begin Late September
Audition requirements – 32 bars or a one and a half minute song, You must provide the sheet music and an accompanist will be provided. A karaoke track is also acceptable. Please also prepare a short monologue – be familiar with it if not fully memorized. There will also be a short dance/movement audition.
Synopsis: Based on the beloved 1946 film, this musical faithfully follows George Bailey’s life from his childhood dreams to his midlife disappointments and beyond, as we all take a journey to discover whether his life has mattered at all. Cinematically scored and theatrically staged, this adaptation breathes musical life into a familiar story, while retaining the warmth, humor, and pathos of the original.
Auditions open to ages 5 and up.
Roles in IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE:
Clarence – Male identifying – An Angel age
George Bailey – Male identifying – Our hero
Mr. Gower – Male identifying – The pharmacist
Mr. Martini -Male identifying – Immigrant from Italy
Mrs. Martini – Female identifying – His wife
Harry Bailey – Male identifying – George’s brother
Violet Bick – Female identifying – George’s friend
Mother Bailey – Female identifying – George’s mother
Uncle Billy – Male identifying – George’s uncle
Cousin Tilly- Female identifying – Billy’s cousin
Henry Potter – Male identifying – The richest and meanest man in town
Pop Bailey – Male identifying – George’s father
Sam Wainwright – Male identifying – George’s friend
Mary (Hatch) Bailey – Female identifying – George’s wife
Pete Bailey – Male – 9
Janie Bailey – Female – 8
Tommy Bailey – Male – 5
Zuzu Bailey – Female – 6
Ensemble
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