audition notice..

Director: Sam Williams
Music Director: David Williams
Choreographer: Sarah Williams

When: Sunday April 22 at 10:00 AM
Where: Sutter Street Theatre, 717 Sutter Street, Folsom 95630

The audition will consist of a prepared song and cold readings from the script plus some
dancing. Dress appropriately for movement if you are auditioning for a dancing role.

What to bring: A head shot and resume if you have them plus a prepared short song
with sheet music. There will be an accompanist available, so sheet music is preferred.
If that is not possible backing tracks on your phone are acceptable.

We are looking for 6 male actors to fill the following roles:
Ernst
Max
Bobby
Victor
Hans
Herbert

The show runs May 26-June 25
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 4:30pm

Rehearsals are April 15-May 25, Monday-Thursday evenings. There can be no conflicts for tech week or performances. We can usually work around rehearsal conflicts if they’re minor.
For further information call the Director at 916-600-2096

Book by Joe Masteroff, Music by John Kander
Director: Sam Williams
Musical Director: David Williams
Choreographer: Sarah Williams

When: Sunday April 2 at 7:00pm
Where: Sutter Street Theatre Annex, 710 Figueroa Street, Folsom 95630

The audition will consist of a prepared song and cold readings from the script plus some
dancing. Dress appropriately for movement if you are auditioning for a dancing role.

What to bring: A head shot and resume if you have them plus a prepared short song
with sheet music. There will be an accompanist available, so sheet music is preferred.
If that is not possible backing tracks on your phone are acceptable.

The role of the emcee is precast. All other roles are open.

The show runs on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 4:30pm from May
26 through June 25.

Rehearsals are Monday through Thursday in the evenings, April 10 through May 25.
There can be no conflicts for tech week (May 22 – May 25) or the performances. We
can usually work around rehearsal conflicts if they are minor.

For further information call the theatre at 916-353-1001.

Book, Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner
Additional Dialogue by Michael Mayer
Additional Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa
Directed by Brayden Plumb
Vocal Direction by Hannah Hurst

Audition Date: Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 10am
Callback Date: Monday, April 24, 2023 at 7pm
Location: Sutter Street Theatre Annex, 710 Figueroa Street, Folsom

* AGES 16 AND OLDER TO AUDITION *

This show is typically done with kids, but is written to be played by adults or young adults for comedic effect. For that reason, we will only be casting actors ages 16 and older. This show will be cast around the ages of those who audition, so make sure to let your fellow actor friends in your age range know about the auditions!

Rehearsal Schedule: https://tinyurl.com/charlie-brown-schedule

Tech Week: May 29th to June 1st

Show Dates: June 3rd to 25th, Saturdays & Sundays at 1pm

Due to the very short rehearsal process, conflicts will be very hard to work around. Try to have as few as possible. The Saturday rehearsals, tech week, and show dates are all REQUIRED.

What to Bring:

• Resume & Headshot
• All Schedule Conflicts (if any)
• A 32 bar music track of a Broadway Musical song of similar style. (Less than 1 minute of music though please)

Music Note: This show will be performed with tracks, and not a live band. For this reason auditions will NOT have a live accompanist. Bring a track on your phone and make sure it can plug into an aux headphone port.

Any additional concerns or questions can be sent to the director Brayden at braydenplumb@gmail.com.

SUMMARY

With charm, wit, and heart, You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang. This revue of songs and vignettes, based on the beloved Charles Schulz comic strip, Musical numbers include “My Blanket and Me,” “The Kite,” “The Baseball Game,” “Little Known Facts,” “Suppertime,” and “Happiness.” Guaranteed to please audiences of all ages!

CHARACTERS

CHARLIE BROWN – Baritone – A lovable loser, a child possessed of endless determination and hope, but who is ultimately dominated by his insecurities and a “permanent case of bad luck”. He is often taken advantage of by his peers. Looking for a strong Baritone voice and character actor who can drive the show.

LUCY VAN PELT – Mezzo-Soprano – A crabby, bossy, selfish girl! She is especially mean to Charlie Brown and her “stupid” little brother Linus. Lucy is in love with Schroeder who has NO interest in her whatsoever. Lucy is loud, obnoxious and has a very strong personality. We would rather see the obnoxious aspect of Lucy in the physicality than the vocals in your audition for this role.

LINUS VAN PELT – Baritone – He is Lucy’s younger brother. Linus always means well and tries to smooth over any storms that arise amongst the gang. A source of frustration for him is Lucy, who always belittles him, particularly over his “stupid blanket” which is always at his side. He is one of Charlie Brown’s best friends. Strong actor that can play Linus more serious down to earth side, which gives him his comedic side. Tap experience is a plus!

SCHROEDER – Tenor – He has a precocious skill at playing the piano, as well as by his love of classical music and the composer Ludwig van Beethoven. Lucy is infatuated with Schroeder but since Beethoven is a lifelong bachelor, Schroeder feels that he must emulate every aspect of his idol’s life. A strong tenor and character actor that can show his more composed side, as well as his obsessive side.

SNOOPY – Tenor – He is Charlie Brown’s pet beagle, and is owned and cared for by Charlie Brown although at times it is not clear who is in charge. Snoopy is blessed with a rich fantasy life. A strong physical and comedic actor that can really sell Snoopy’s imagination, and show how ravenous of a dog he can be.

SALLY BROWN – Soprano – Charlie Brown’s younger sister. Sally has a “take it easy” approach to life, preferring to slide by while doing as little work as possible.  She is hopelessly in love with Linus. Sally has philosophies on life although they are not the most well thought out philosophies. A strong comedic actor who can show Sally’s more innocent younger side but also her cynical views on life.

Book, Music and Lyrics by Carol Weiss
Directed by Allen Schmeltz

When: Sunday, March 5 at 7:00pm
Where: Sutter Street Theatre Annex, 710 Figueroa Street, Folsom 95630

This is a musical. Musical director to be determined. 

The audition will consist of a prepared song and cold readings from the script.

What to bring: head shot and resume if you have them plus a prepared short song with
a CD accompaniment or backing tracks on your phone There will not be an
accompanist.

All roles are open with none precast.

The show runs on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00pm from April 22 to May 21.

Rehearsals are usually Monday through Thursday in the evenings, March 20 through
April 20. Some weekend rehearsals may also be scheduled if needed. There can be no
conflicts for tech week (April 16-20) or the performances. We can usually work around
rehearsal conflicts if they are minor.

Cast Descriptions
 
Witch Wicked – (female – older teen to adult) a Southern witch, who loves her Special
Powers, a bit forgetful.

The Queen – (female – older teen to adult) cold, evil and beautiful, a spoiled brat.

Mirror – (male or female, child to teen) has major attitude, but is also wise.

Snow White – (female, older teen or young adult) Sweet but with backbone.
 
Sir Pompous – (male, older teen to adult) The Queen’s Minister. Good-hearted, but a nervous nellie. Perhaps a bit vain. Afraid of the Queen.

The Prince – (male, older teen to young adult) a clever and brave typical fairy tale
prince.

Lady Penelope – (female, older teen to adult) a lady-in-waiting. Suspicious about everything.

Lady Lucinda – (female, older teen to adult) a lady-in-waiting. Very vain.

Lady Mathilda – (female, older teen to adult) a lady-in-waiting. Nice, not too bright.

Sir Clumsy – (male, older teen to adult) as his name implies.

Sir Silly – (male, older teen to adult) he and Clumsy are sort of the two stooges.

The Dwarfs: (the dwarfs can be male or female, children to teens and we may even
consider adults)

Picker and Packer – the twins, more muscle than brains
Cutter – always nervous
Grinder – probably chubby because he loves to eat
Woeful – always sad and crying
Mouse – he’s mute and mimes
Keeper – gruff, the leader of the dwarfs

Adapted by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Connie Mockenhaupt

When: Sunday, January 22 at 7:00pm
Where: Sutter Street Theatre Annex, 710 Figueroa Street, Folsom

REHEARSALS: January 30 – March 2 on Mondays through Thursdays at 7:00pm.
PERFORMANCES: March 3 – April 2 on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 4:30pm

WHAT TO BRING: A resume and head shot if you have them. Auditions will be cold readings
from the script.

SYNOPSIS: Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious
train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer.
An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from
the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule
Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again.

Character Descriptions:

Hercule Poirot: Male, 55-65
A famous Belgian detective; a "Big" personality; authoritative, witty, charismatic and slightly
pompous; driven to find the answers, good or bad, with a strong moral sense; very aware of his
ability and his well deserved reputation.

Monsieur Bouc: Male, 30s-60s
A Belgian man of good humor; playful, proud, generous; a predilection for grandeur; a
whirlwind of energy; must be an excellent comedian.

Mary Debenham: Female, 30s-40s
An English beauty; a governess, capable yet romantic; a sadness around her eyes and a
hardness about her person.

Hector MacQueen: Male, 30s-40s
Tightly wound, edgy and nervous; he seems to always be on the verge of falling apart or coming
unwound.

Michel the Conductor/Marcel: Male, 30s-60s
One actor will play two roles: Michel: a good-looking Frenchman, about 40, a quiet, almost
grave sense of humor; unfailingly polite; Marcel: a Turkish waiter, snooty, smooth; must have
great comic timing.

Princess Dragomiroff: Female, Older
A Russian dowager; very formal, a sweeping, impressive presence; imperial, impatient.

Greta Ohlsson: Female, 20s-60s
Inherently odd, and very devout Swedish woman; a frightened, sheeplike quality; must be an
excellent comedienne with a Swedish accent.

Countess Andrenyi: Female, 20s-40s
Brilliantly beautiful, like something out of a fairytale; impeccably put together, with a warmth
that wins over everyone she meets; her delicacy belies a steely edge; she is no wilting flower;
Hungarian accent.

Helen Hubbard: Female, 40s-60s
An outspoken and flamboyant American from the Midwest; jovial, obnoxious, domineering,
deliciously nosy and brash; unapologetic; must be an excellent comedienne.

Samuel Ratchett: Male, 30s-60s
Middle-aged American businessman, evil at heart and frightening, brusque, unforgiving, stern
demeanor; pushy, domineering.

Colonel Arbuthnot: Male 30s-60s
Scotsman, also middle aged, handsome, very matter of fact, occasionally tender; must have
great comic timing.

Written by Kathryn Schultz Miller
Directed by Mike Jimena

When: Wednesday, December 28 at 7:00pm
Where: Sutter Street Theatre Annex, 710 Figueroa Street, Folsom

Casting for two actors ages 13 through adult to play multiple roles; Tweedledum and Tweedledee, Cheshire Cat, Caterpillar plus a puppeteer for some characters.

REHEARSAL: Wednesdays, January 4, 11 & 18 at 4:00pm and Tech Week, January 23-26 at 6:00pm.
PERFORMANCES: January 28 – February 26 on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00pm

WHAT TO BRING: A resume and head shot if you have them. Auditions will be cold readings from the script.

SYNOPSIS: Welcome to Wonderland where everything is curiouser and curiouser! Follow Alice down the rabbit hole in this exciting adventure full of strange and fantastic characters. As Alice makes her way through the Tulgey Wood, she quickly meets characters such as the White Rabbit and Queen of Hearts. So don’t be late! Come join Alice and her friends for a short, fun-filled, journey through Wonderland.

By Jeff Daniels
Directed by Connie Mockenhaupt

When: Monday, December 19 at 7:00pm
Where: Sutter Street Theatre Annex, 710 Figueroa Street, Folsom

Casting for two roles, Reuben & Remnar who are brothers, deer hunters with a woodsy look to
them. Should look 30 to 50 years old. This is a fast-paced comedy and the ability to do physical
comedy is a plus.

Rehersals: December 27 – January 19 on Mondays through Thursdays in the evenings
Performances: January 21 – February 19 on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at
4:30pm

What to bring: A resume and head shot if you have them. Auditions will be cold readings
from the script

Synopsis: When the Soady clan reunites for the opening day of deer season at the
family’s Upper Peninsula camp, thirty-five-year-old Reuben Soady brings with him the
infamous reputation of being the oldest Soady in the history of the Soadys never to bag
a buck. In a hunting story to beat all hunting stories, Escanaba in da Moonlight spins a
hilarious tale of humor, horror and heart as Reuben goes to any and all lengths to
remove himself from the wrong end of the family record book.

Directed by Allen Schmeltz

When: Sunday, October 23 at 7:00pm
Where: Sutter Street Theatre Annex, 710 Figueroa Street, Folsom

Synopsis: When the Master Toymaker sprinkles a touch of Magic Doll Dust on the wonderful dolls he has made, they come to life in a surprising way. They realize how unusual they are when they find they can walk, talk and breathe. The Master Toymaker realizes it too and decides he does not want to sell them. They are too wonderful to be “mussed, crushed and handled” by loving children. The dolls, however, take the opposite view. Dolls are meant to be loved, and these dolls don’t want to miss anything. With the aid of an unusual customer who visits the toy shop, and additional aid from the audience, the dolls achieve their desire to be given to children at Christmas. A happy holiday musical which involves everyone.

The Magic Toyshop runs the following dates:

Dec. 17 & 18 at 1:00pm

Dec. 16, 20,  21, 22, 23, 27, 28 & 29 at 4:00pm

Rehearsals start November 14 with tech week the week of December 5. Rehearsals are Monday through Thursday evenings although due to the short rehearsal period there may be some weekend rehearsals. Thanksgiving week will only have rehearsals on Monday & Tuesday.

Note: The publisher lists the show as a musical, but the music is simple and minimal so there will be no vocal audition.

What to bring: A headshot and resume if you have them.

The Characters

Toy Maker – Age 20 to 100+

Old Woman – Age 50 to 100+

Santa Clause – Older adult (Santa Clause look a plus)

The following dolls can be from 10 years through teen – The captain and Louie are males and the rest females although it is possible to cast females in the male roles and visa versa.

Captain a soldier doll

Corky a clown doll

Tina a ballerina doll (some dance experience is helpful)

Sunny a Raggedy Ann Doll

Gigi a French doll

Louie a French doll

By Neil Simon
Directed by Paul Bott

When: Aug. 21, 7:00pm
Where: Sutter Street Theatre Annex, 710 Figueroa Street, Folsom

Rehearsal Dates: September 26 – November 3, Monday through Thursday evenings
Performance Dates: November 4 through November 27, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 4:30pm

What to Bring: A headshot and resume if you have them.
The audition will consist of cold readings from the script.

Synopsis: Al and Willie as “Lewis and Clark” were top-billed vaudevillians for over forty years. Now they aren’t even speaking. When CBS requests them for a “History of Comedy” retrospective, a grudging reunion brings the two back together, along with a flood of memories, miseries, and laughs. The story follows the attempt by a young theatrical agent to re-unite his elderly uncle, a former vaudevillian great, with his long-time stage partner for a TV reunion. Despite their celebrated reputation, the two old men have not spoken in twelve years. Besides remastering their sketch, the two men have numerous issues to work out before they are ready to return to the public eye.

Characters Needed:

Willie Clark The role of Willie Clark is pre- cast.

Ben Silverman: age 30-40 Willys nephew and agent, Ben cares very much for his uncle and really looks up to him, he tries to find work for Willy, but his age and personality make this a very difficult task. Ben is a practical hard-working family man and did not inherit any of his uncle’s sense of comedy.

Al Lewis: The role of Al Lewis is pre-cast.

Patient: age 30-50 an actor playing the role of a patient for the TV broadcast; overacting a bit, he often comes across as a hypochondriac.

Eddie: age 21-30 a young Production assistant, everything rolls down onto Eddie shoulders and he is carrying a great weight trying to get this production ready for broadcast

Burlesque Nurse: age 21-30 another character for the TV show; this character’s purpose is to be the object of lewd sexual jokes; she should be blonde and curvy.

Registered Nurse: age 35-60 seasoned “veteran” of home health care, a little tired, a little cranky, a little bossy and VERY funny.

Written by Joseph Robinette
Directed by Mike Jimena

Audition Date & Time: Sunday, July 24 at 7:00 PM
Where: Sutter Street Theatre Annex, 710 Figueroa St., Folsom

Performance Dates & Times: September 3 – September 251 on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00pm.
Rehearsals: 7:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesdays – Thursdays beginning August 1 plus Sunday afternoon or evening depending on availability of the cast.

The play takes place in the Tulgey Wood and is a wonderful mix up of two classic stories. This is a non-musical, although dance and movement will be part of the production.

Please bring a headshot and resume if you have them.

Characters:

Dorothy – Female age – teen

Alice – Female age – teen

Judson – Male or Female age 10 – 13

The Mad Hatter – Male age teen – adult

Scarecrow – Male/Female age teen – adult

White Rabbit – Precast

The Tin Man – Male/Female age teen – adult

The Dormouse – Male or Female age 10 – teen must be small in stature

The Cowardly Lion – Male or Female age teen – adult

The Wicked Witch – Precast

The Red Queen – Precast

Ensemble:  includes Flying Monkeys, Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum, Cheshire Cat, Playing Card,
Munchkins – All ages Male/Female

And Then There Were None

By Agatha Christie

Directed by Michael Coleman

When:  Sunday, July 3, 2022, at 7:00pm

Location:  Sutter Street Theatre Annex, 710 Figueroa Street, Folsom

Rehearsals:  July 11 – August 25 – Mondays through Thursdays 7:15pm to 10:15pm

Performances:  August 25 – September 25 – Saturdays & Sundays at 8:00pm, Sundays at 4:30pm

What to Bring

• Resume & Head Shot if you have them
• List of any conflicts
• Proof of COVID vaccination
• We recommend wearing masks when not auditioning

Play Summary

Ten strangers are summoned to a remote island. All that the guests have in common is a wicked past they’re unwilling to reveal and a secret that will seal their fate. For each has been marked for murder. As the weather turns and the group is cut off from the mainland, the bloodbath begins and one by one they are brutally murdered in accordance with the lines of a sinister nursery rhyme.

In writing the stage version of her most successful and darkest novels during the Second World War, Agatha Christie responded to the mood of the times by introducing a more positive ending. This production will be using the alternate version of the play’s ending (the “1939 ending”), drawn from the novel and using entirely Agatha Christie’s own words.

CHARACTERS

Vera Claythorne (Female presenting, mid 20’s) – A good-looking girl in her twenties. She is strong but occasionally succumbs to her nerves and is particularly affected by the poem about the “Ten Little Soldiers.” She is accused of causing the death of a boy she cared for as a nanny.

Philip Lombard (Male presenting, late 20’s to late 30’s) – A mysterious, confident, adventurer, Lombard is bolder and wittier than most of the other characters. He has a strong connection with Vera, as well, which harms and helps him at the end. He abandoned 21 men in the jungle to save his own life.

Blore (Male presenting, 45+) – A former police inspector, he comes to the island undercover but is quickly discovered, which harms his supposed innocence in the eyes of the others. He makes mistakes throughout the play and believes guilt of the wrong people. He gave misleading testimony in court causing an innocent man to die in prison.

Wargrave (Male presenting, 65+) – An acting leader of the group, he does what he can to organize a plan of attack and get as much info about the circumstances as he can. He has suspicions about who the murderer may be but refrains from revealing them when he can. He takes charge but struggles with his own dark past and tendencies. He gave a death penalty to a defendant who a trial jury believed to be innocent.

Dr. Armstrong (Male or Female presenting, late 40’s to late 50’s) – A target for suspicion right off the bat because of his extensive medical knowledge. He is a recovering alcoholic and somewhat timid. Although professionally successful, the doctor can be incredibly gullible. He operated on a patient while intoxicated, causing her death.

Emily Brent (Female presenting, 60+) – One of the few characters that feels no guilt about the crimes that she was accused of. She is unapologetically religious and believes the others will have to face judgment for their sins. She turned out a serving girl after finding out she was pregnant out of wedlock, and the girl committed suicide.

Rogers (Male presenting, late 30’s to early 50’s) – As the butler, Rogers serves the rest of the group and even continues his duties as long as he can. He is very concerned about his wife revealing information about their crime.

Mrs. Rogers (Female presenting, late 30’s to early 50’s) – Rogers’ wife. Ethel is a frightened woman, in much distress. She and her husband are accused of allowing a woman in their care to die unaided.

General MacKenzie (Male presenting, 65+) – An older guest, MacKenzie is one of the first guests that doesn’t become distraught when the deaths are out in the open. He gives in and resigns himself to death early on and speaks of joining his dead wife, who’s lover was died while under his command in WWI.

Anthony Marston (Male presenting, early to mid 20’s) – A rich and spoiled young man. Marston likes to drive recklessly and seems to lack a conscience. He killed two small children in a car accident caused by his speeding, but shows no remorse.

Fred Naracott (Male or female presenting, any age) – Island caretaker, brings food the the island, and transports the guests to and from the mainland.

PLUS:  Looking at casting up to 5 other actors who, along with the actor playing Naracott, will represent the dead victims. These roles may not have lines.

Date: Sunday, May 22nd 7pm

Rehearsals: TBD starting early June
Monday-Thursday evenings, possible Saturdays for dance

Performances: July 22-August 21
Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm
Sundays at 4:30pm

WHAT TO BRING

Resume, Headshot, Conflicts

Song: 16-32 bars of a song that demonstrates your abilities. Bring an accompaniment on a phone/CD or sheet music for the accompanist. No acapella auditions please.

Dance: Dress to move and bring dance shoes if you have them. Both a beginner and advanced dance combination will be taught.

Be prepared to demonstrate any special tricks or acrobats!

Pippin Cast of Characters

LEADING PLAYER The ultimate ‘ring leader.’ Masterfully charming and manipulative, the Leading Player is a chameleon of sorts. Guides Pippin through his own story and tries to intervene at the end. Excellent mover. Obsessed with putting on a great show for the audience. 

Gender: Male or Female 

Eligible Age: 16+ 

Vocal Range: Db3 – Ab4 

Dance: Required. Role requires strong sense of physicality and movement. Experience not necessarily required, but dance audition required for this role.

PIPPIN This role has been precast.

CHARLEMAGNE Pippin’s demanding father. As the King of the Holy Roman Empire, Charlemagne is more comfortable wielding a sword than breaking bread. He wears his years with great pride. 

Gender: Male 

Eligible Age: 35-65 yrs old 

Vocal Range: G2 – E4 

Dance: Not required 

FASTRADA Pippin’s conniving stepmother, she is both beautiful and smart. Devious, crafty, cunning, untrustworthy. Dedicated to gaining the throne for her darling son, Lewis. 

Gender: Female 

Eligible Age: 30-55 yrs old 

Vocal Range: A3 – F5 

Dance: Required 

LEWIS Charlemagne and Fastrada’s son. Strong and not bright. Pippin’s halfbrother and after Pippin, heir to the throne. Addicted to the physical, Lewis loves weight lifting, Lewis loves wrestling, but most of all, Lewis loves Lewis. Requires good physicality. 

Gender: Male 

Eligible Age: 17-27 yrs old 

Dance: Some dance required

BERTHE Pippin’s saucy grandmother. A brassy woman full of wisdom, grace, and sass. She tries to help Pippin and encourages him to live his life to the fullest. 

Gender: Female 

Eligible Age: 35- 70 yrs old

Vocal Range: E3 – C5 

Dance: Not required (but is a plus!) 

CATHERINE A widow and mother. She is a beautiful and a hopeless romantic, who possesses graceful elegance. Encounters Pippin at his lowest point and eventually falls in love with him. 

Gender: Female 

Eligible Age: 18-36 yrs old 

Vocal Range: F#3 – Db5 

Dance: Required 

THEO Catherine’s son. 

Male or Female, 7-14 yrs old. 

Vocal audition required

ENSEMBLE  – DANCE+VOCAL Heavily featured throughout. Ensemble “Players” play many other roles; they represent the influences and voices in Pippin’s head. For some ensemble this includes substantial and difficult choreography. 

Gender: Male or Female 

Eligible Age: 13+ 

Dance: Required. Role requires strong sense of physicality and movement. Dance audition required for this role. 

Vocal: Required

Sutter Street Theatre
Audition for Peter and the Starcatcher

Director: Michael Coleman
Where: Sutter Street Theatre Annex, 710 Figueroa Street, Folsom
When: Sunday, April 10 at 7:00pm
What to Bring: A headshot or photo and a resume if you have them

The play runs from June 3 through July 10 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sundays at 4:30pm.
Rehearsals begin May 2 and are Mondays through Thursdays at 7:00pm.
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
Please be prepared to tell a fairy tale bedtime story in under two minutes, if asked.
All ages will be considered.

Synopsis:
Set in 1885 England, this thrilling coming-of-age adventure follows the journey of a young,
nameless orphan who grows from a friendless boy to a hero to the Boy Who Would Not Grow
up. With the help of a ambitious young girl who is assisting her father with a dangerous
mission and a couple of fellow ragamuffin orphans, he earns his name, fights off a gang of
thieving pirates and learns about love and friendship as well as greed and despair.
Presented using an ensemble of 12 performers, Peter and The Starcatcher is a vibrant,
ingenious play that comes to life using imagination and storytelling, as well as music, poetry,
pop-culture nods, and fart jokes.

Characters:
I am looking for an ensemble of performers who work well as a group. All characters play
narrator storytellers and must be comfortable with some audience interaction.
The info in parenthesis indicates first the gender of the character and secondly the preferred gender of the actor.

Boy/Peter – THIS ROLE HAS BEEN PRECAST

Molly Aster (F character, F only) – A true leader at a time when girls are mostly followers.
Curious, intelligent, and willing to risk everything for the sake of what is right at the ripe old
age of thirteen, she will be a great woman as an adult.

Black Stache (M character, Any Gender) – Famous for his fabulous face foliage, he terrorizes
the seven seas in search of a hero worthy of his villainy. As flamboyant as he is heartless, as charming as he is ruthless, he is poetical, theatrical, and given to a ferocity that no good can ever spring.

Lord Aster (M character, M preferred) – The very model of a Victorian English Gentleman. Loyal, proper, devoted, and faithful. As a Starcatcher, he is dedicated to protecting the Earth from the power and sway of starstuff.

Captain Scott (M character, Any Gender) – A fictional version of Royal Navy Captain Robert Falcon Scott and (in our show) Captain of The Wasp. Stalwart and properly heroic. In real life he leads an expedition to the Antarctic, where he freezes to death in 1912.

Ted (M character, Any Gender) – Orphan boy who is obsessed with food: the eating of, the fighting over, the dreaming about. A natural actor with an easy wit.

Prentiss (M character, Any Gender) – Orphan boy who yearns to be a leader, even though he knows he will never truly be one. Ambitious, hyper-articulate, logical, and a bit of a blowhard with the teeny-tiniest touch of cowardice.
Mrs. Bumbrake/Teacher (F characters, F preferred) – Molly’s nanny. British to the bone, but with a girlish charm. Stiff in the lip, loose in the hip, fun on a ship. / Formally a salmon, now an ancient, knowledgeable mermaid.

Alf (M character, Any Gender) – An old sea dog. Something about him appeals to the feminine sensibility. Could be his bowlegs, his saucy gait, or his kind heart.

Smee (M character, Any Gender) – First mate to Black Stache. Single-mindedly dedicated to his captain’s every whim. His motto: “Tis good to be busy.”

Bill Slank/Hawking Clam (M characters, Any Gender) – Captain of The Neverland. Vicious, without the skill of quality to lead anyone but himself. Greedy. / Son of Fighting Prawn and Sweet ‘n’ Sour Shrimp. One day he will ascend the Clam throne as head of the Royal Clam Clam.

Grempkin/Mack/Sanchez/Fighting Prawn (M characters, Any Gender) – Mean and malodorous schoolmaster of St. Norbert’s Orphanage for Lost Boys. Likes to keep the
orphans in the dark, as sunlight is known to feed rebellion. / A very bad sailor who wants to be anywhere but under the thumb of Bill Slank. / A hardworking Spanish pirate with an identity crisis. / King of the Mollusks. Kidnapped by British sailors, he served as sous-chef in Derbyshire. Since returning to his kingdom, he has vowed to murder any English who land on his Mollusk Isle domain.

Actors Needed – Sutter Street Theatre

Need 1 male looks age 20s-30s, 1 male looks age 30s-40s and one woman age 30s-40s plus 1 man any age to play 7 multiple roles in Sarah Plain and Tall at Sutter Street Theatre. Rehearsals start in a little over one week. Email Allen Schmeltz at aschmeltz2000@gmail.com if interested or call (916) 802-2249.

The play runs May 7 – May 29 on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00pm.

Rehearsals start April 4 and continue on Monday through Thursday evenings.

Written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer & Henry Shields
Directed by Connie Mockenhaupt

Cast of 6 men and 2 Women

Audition Date & Time: March 13 at 7:00pm
Audition Location: Sutter Street Theatre Annex, 710 Figueroa St., Folsom

To audition you must bring proof of Covid vaccination and masks are required.

What to Bring:  A headshot and resume if you have them.

The audition will be cold readings from the script.  Scripts are available from Dramatists Play Service if you want an advance look.

The Story:  Welcome to opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous.  This 1920’s whodunit has everything you never wanted in a show—an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines).  Nevertheless, the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences!  Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, this Oliver Award-winning comedy is a global phenomenon that’s guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter!

A Musical by Michael MacKenzie Wills and Alastair William King
Directed by Jenny Connors

When: Sunday, March 21st, 4:00 PM
Where: Sutter Street Theatre Annex, 710 Figueroa St, Folsom
Rehearsals: March 28^th – April 21^st, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Performances: April 22^nd – May 1^st, Fridays at 4:00 PM & Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 PM

Please be prepared to sing 16 bars – 32 bars of music and learn a dance.  Bring a resume and headshot, if you have one, as well as accompaniment for your song.  A backing track on CD or Bluetooth will work. Please do not bring a recording with vocals.

To audition or be cast you must show proof of Covid vaccination.

Synopsis: All of the vegetables in New York City have strangely disappeared. The police have no leads in the case, so it is up to Thumperino Superbunny to solve the crime. Along the way he meets a cast of local characters and tangles with the evil villain Dr. Nilch and his robot henchmen. The Adventures of Superbunny educates on healthy eating, environmental awareness, consequences for one’s actions, self-motivation, courage, and confidence.

As part of our Pee-Wee Series, The Adventures of Superbunny has been chosen to entertain children but it should also be a fun experience for adults.  The show will be zany and highly comical so come ready to show your comedic chops!

Roles:

THUMPERINO: A superbunny. He is a rabbit who is small in stature but very boastful and proud, kind and gentle, but fearless and sometimes shy.  Male.

NILCH: A mad scientist. He was once an award-winning creator of new flavors for a famous food company, but because of a terrible laboratory accident, he lost his sense of taste in the explosion. Now, since he can’t take anything he is determined to make sure that no one will ever taste anything again. Open to all genders.

FRANKLIN & DAVE: Robot cockroaches. Dr. Nilch’s henchmen.  Open to all genders and ages.

CHEF LUIGI: An Italian chef. Open to all genders and ages.

SALLY SPARROW: A concerned mom from the Bronx. Female.

OFFICER MIKE: A policeman.  Open to all genders and ages.

THESPIAN: An actor. Open to all genders and ages.

BRAGG STORY: A news anchor. Open to all genders and ages.

RABBIT: A police horse. Open to all genders and ages.

Other than Thumperino and Dr. Nilch, actors may be cast in multiple roles.

For further information or questions, please contact Jenny Connors at Jenny@sutterstreettheatre.com

Music and New Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by John-Michael Tebelak

Directed by Karl Johnson

When: Sunday, February 6th, 7:00 pm
Callbacks (By Invitation): Tuesday, February 8th, 7:00 PM
Where: Sutter Street Theatre – Annex, 710 Figueroa Street, Folsom, CA 95630
REHEARSALS: Sunday – Thursday from 7 – 10 pm beginning February 13th. Additional Saturday rehearsals TBD by need and availability. Tech week rehearsals will be March 20th – March 24th from 6 – 10 pm

PERFORMANCE DATES: March 25th – April 16th Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 4 pm. You MUST be available for all performance dates.

WHAT TO BRING:
Headshot
Resume
Prepared 16-32 bar cut of a modern musical theatre song. Bring a cut accompaniment track on CD or mobile device or sheet music. An accompanist will be provided.
Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination

Audition video submissions may be emailed to k.j.johnson88@gmail.com. Submissions must be received by midnight of Feb.6th to be considered. Please attach your resume and headshot to the email and include your name, phone number, email address and any schedule conflicts you may have.

SYNOPSIS:
Godspell opened off-Broadway on May 17, 1971, and has played in various touring companies and revivals since, including the 2011-2012 Broadway revival, the version of the show we will be producing. The musical is based on the Gospels in the Christian Bible, primarily the book of Matthew. It tells the story of Jesus mostly through parables interspersed with modern music and lyrics primarily taken from traditional hymns. The first act is driven by Jesus’ parables and songs from multiple cast members, as the eclectic group following Jesus begins to form a cohesive community of love, based around Jesus’ teachings. Act two follows the story of Jesus’ betrayal and crucifixion, ending with his followers going out into the world to continue his’ message of love and justice.

Note:
In the script, other than the characters of Jesus and John the Baptist/Judas, the characters are called by the first names of the original cast members.

While the original cast was broken down into 5 male and 5 female actors, the production will be open to casting differently than those gendered roles. The descriptions below provide an idea of the differences between the personalities and arcs of each character, much of each character’s personality is developed by the actor and director and are based around the song each character sings.

The roles of Lindsay and Anna Maria have been pre-cast. All other roles are available and are open to any age, ethnicity, or gender

Character Breakdown:

Anna Maria (Alto): A bit of a tomboy, but basically open and sweet. Perhaps the youngest of the group. She is the first of the group to commit to following Jesus in the song “Day by Day.”

Celisse (Mezzo-Soprano): The female equivalent of the class clown. Goofy and a cut-up. In the 2012 Broadway revival, she played several instruments, including conga, ukulele and guitar. She sings “Learn Your Lessons Well.”

George (Tenor): The comedian, the class clown. The guy who can do a hundred voices and imitations. He sings “Light of the World.”

Jesus (Tenor): Must be the most charismatic individual in the cast. High energy, charming, funny, gentle but with strength. He is the sort of person others instinctively follow.

John the Baptist/Judas (Baritone): He has attributes of both Biblical figures: He is both Jesus’ lieutenant and most ardent disciple and the doubter who begins to question and rebel. Like Jesus, he is also charismatic, but in more of an overt revolutionary way. Usually played by someone handsome and masculine, with an undertone of sexuality. He is the most “serious” and intellectual of the group, though as with all the actors, he must still possess a good sense of physical comedy. He sings “Prepare Ye,” “All For the Best,” and “On the Willows.”

Lindsay (Soprano): The confident one, the show-off. The first one to volunteer, sometimes she jumps in before she really understands what’s going on. She sings “Bless the Lord.”

Morgan (Alto): Sassy and slightly cynical, the most urban of the group. Also the “sexy” one, but her sexiness contains a large element of put-on, in the manner of Mae West or Madonna. She sings “Turn Back, O Man.”

Nick (Tenor): Very high energy. Impish and playful. In the original, he played several musical instruments, including concertina, recorder and guitar. He sings “We Beseech Thee.”

Telly (Tenor): Not the brightest in the bunch, he is a little slow on the uptake. But there is a great sweetness and innocence about him. Because he sings “All Good Gifts” he must be a very good singer.

Uzo (Alto): The shy one. Sometimes a little slow to get things, but when she does, she commits all the way. Has an “earth mother” kind of warmth to her. She sings “By My Side.”
Ensemble roles may be added at director’s discretion.

Audition Notice – “Anne of Green Gables”

Based on the book by I. M. Montgomery
Adapted by Joseph Robinette
Directed by Allen Schmeltz

Audition: Sunday, August 14 at 7:00pm
Location: Sutter Street Theatre Annex, 710 Figueroa Street, Folsom

Show run: October 8 – October 30
Rehearsals: Begin September 6 and are usually on Monday through Thursday evenings.

The audition will consist of cold readings from the script. Please bring a headshot and resume if you have them.

Please check with the theatre or our website for current Covid requirements.

Synopsis: This dramatization captures the charm and excitement of L.M. Montgomery’s enduring classic about an orphan girl, Anne Shirley, from her first encounter with her austere guardian to her thrilling graduation from Queen’s Academy. The play faithfully recreates the memorable events and characters from the brilliant novel. All the tragedies and triumphs that mark Anne’s growth from adolescence to early adulthood are here: her friendship with Diana, her feuds with Gilbert, her adoration of Matthew, the mistaken wine bottle, the cake disaster, the broken leg, the scholastic achievements, and the saving of Green Gables. Whether the playgoer is an “old friend” of Anne’s or meeting her for the first time, this play will solidify a lasting friendship between the audience and one of literature’s most unforgettable characters.

Cast Requirements:

IMPORTANT NOTE: The suggested ages are not necessarily your real age but the age that you should be able to look as the character.  Depending on who auditions the ages of the children cast may be slightly older.  When “young adult” is mentioned, you should look old enough to have an 11-13 year old child.

ANNE SHIRLEY – (Should “look” 10-12 years old) An imaginative, talkative, red-headed orphan who comes to live with Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, unmarried siblings. Being slightly on the thin side is a plus or the willingness to dye your hair: however, don’t fret, we will wig you if dying is not an option. This is a challenging role and I would prefer an experienced actress. Anne is on stage almost the entire show.

MARILLA CUTHBERT – (middle age to 60’s) An austere, repressed woman who tries in vain to repress Anne’s imaginative, unusual ways. Though she is rigidly conservative in her rules, she does love Anne and has the glimmerings of a sense of humor and a secret soft side.

MATTHEW CUTHBERT – The Role of Mathew has been precast.

DIANA BARRY – (Should “look” 10-12 years old) Anne’s bosom friend and kindred spirit. Anne and Diana become best friends from the moment they meet. She is the only girl of Anne’s age who lives close to Green Gables. Anne admires Diana for being pretty and for her merry, amiable disposition. Diana lacks Anne’s powerful imagination but is a loyal friend.

GILBERT BLYTHE – (Should “look” 10-12 years old) A handsome classmate who first tried to get Anne’s attention by pulling her hair and flirtatiously calling her “Carrots” (unaware of her sensitivity about her red hair). Furious, Anne broke her slate over his head and refused to have anything to do with him for the next few years. Even though Gilbert repeatedly apologized and displayed admiration for her throughout the book, Anne coldly rebuffed him. However, Gilbert never abandoned his quest for her friendship (and eventually, love). Anne finally forgave him at the end of the book when he gave up the Avonlea school for her so that she could live at Green Gables with Marilla. Mrs. Rachel

RACHEL LYNDE – (Can be middle age to older) A neighbor of Matthew and Marilla, and the nosiest person in town but generally understood to be unmalicious and well-intentioned. Although she did not take a liking to Anne in the beginning, she soon warms to the freckle-faced orphan. She is incredibly industrious and helpful, and loves doing work for the church. She is married and has raised ten children, but her husband,

THOMAS LYNDE is only mentioned on a few brief occasions, and never speaks. Mrs. Lynde gave Anne her first pretty dress via Matthew.

MISS SUSAN STACY – The Role of Miss Susan Stacy has been precast

PRISSY ANDREWS – (Should “look” 16 years old) A classmate of Anne’s. Prissy, sixteen years old when Anne begins her studies at Avonlea School, is considered grown up enough to court the teacher, Mr. Phillips.

JOSIE PYE – (Should “look” 10-12 years old) One of Anne’s classmates, who is generally disliked by the other girls (just like all other Pyes). Josie is vain, dishonest and jealous of Anne’s popularity. Anne tries not to feel “uncharitably” towards Josie but cannot bring herself to like her.

JANE ANDREWS – (Should “look” 10-12 years old 5) One of Anne’s friends from school, although Diana remains her closest friend. Jane is plain and sensible but does well enough in school, seeing as she joins Anne’s class at Queen’s.

RUBY GILLIS – (Should “look” 10-12 years old) Another one of Anne’s friends. Having several “grown up” sisters, Ruby loves to share her knowledge of beaus with her friends. Ruby is portrayed as traditionally beautiful with long, golden hair and loves talking about boys.

MOODY SPURGEON MACPHERSON – (Should “look” 10-12 years old) One of the boys in Anne’s class at the Avonlea school and a classmate of hers at Queen’s Academy.

REVEREND AND MRS. ALLAN – (Middle age to older) The minister and his wife, two friends for Anne. Mrs. Allan becomes one of Anne’s best friends. NOTE: The actor playing Rev. Allan also plays Stationmaster, Mr. Phillips, & Jerry Buote. The actress playing Mrs. Allen also plays other roles.

MINNIE MAY BARRY – (Age range 8-10) Diana’s baby sister, whose life is saved by Anne when she comes down with croup.

MRS. BARRY – (Young adult to middle age) Diana’s parents. Mr. Barry also farms and offers to rent some tracts near the end to help out Anne and Marilla. Mrs. Barry has a severe, stubborn personality, expecting her children to follow strict and sometimes unreasonable rules. After Anne accidentally gets Diana drunk, Mrs. Barry refuses to let Anne speak to Diana until Anne redeems herself by saving Minnie May.

MISS JOSEPHINE BARRY – (Young adult to middle age) Diana’s aunt. Initially a malevolent character, but is charmed by Anne’s imagination, and eventually invites her out to tea, and sends her a very expensive Christmas present. They meet in the first book, “Anne of Green Gables” when she was visiting the Barry’s.

PHILLIPS – (Middle age) Anne’s first teacher at Avonlea, whom she despises (he spelled Anne’s name without an ‘E’, among other things). She refuses to attend school for a long time, after Mr. Phillips humiliated her by punishing her and only her when a dozen pupils arrive late, and by making her sit with Gilbert Blythe. Mr. Philips is not a competent teacher, as Mrs. Lynde admits. He has no discipline, and is courting one of his pupils, Prissy Andrews. NOTE: The actor playing Mr. Phillips may also play other roles.

In addition, two actors are needed for multiple roles as follows:

Male to play Charlie Sloane & Mr. Saddler

Male to play Reverend Bentley, Jimmy Glover & The President of Queen’s Academy

Extra’s may also be needed to play school children, Sunday School children, graduates of Queen’s Academy and Mourners and Pallbearers. These for the most part will be non-speaking roles but are important to the reality of the entire production. Minimal rehearsal time will be needed for these roles.