A Wrinkle in Time by John Glore.

Adapted from Madeline L’Engle’s Newbery Medal winning novel.

Directed by Michael Coleman

Audition Date: July 25^th, 2021 at 7pm.

Rehearsal Times: Beginning July 26^th. Actual dates and times TBD.

Performance Dates: Saturday and Sunday at 1pm from September 11^th thru October 3^rd.

Casting ages 12-30

All performers and crew are required to be Covid vaccinated.

What to Bring:

-A Headshot and Resume
-Any Conflicts you may have for show or rehearsal dates
-A vaccination card

Looking for three actors to play:

Margaret “Meg” Murry

Meg is an unusually intelligent thirteen-year-old girl who is a misfit at school. She is warmhearted but impulsive. The main source of her unhappiness, however, comes from the fact that her brilliant scientist father disappeared a number of years ago, and has made no contact with his loving, close-knit family since. Meg’s greatest faults are her anger, impatience, and lack of self-confidence, but she channels and overcomes them, ultimately emerging victorious.

Charles Wallace Murry

Meg’s gifted five-year-old brother, Charles Wallace is incredibly intelligent, sensitive, and telepathic. His talents extend from advanced factual and scientific knowledge to an unusual ability to penetrate and understand the minds of others. He is described as “something new”, an evolutionary “next step”.. His assurance of his abilities proves to be his vulnerability Charles is very close to his older sister

Calvin O’Keefe

Calvin is a fourteen-year-old boy who’s so smart he’s in eleventh grade He excels academically, socially, and in sports from an early age, but feels disconnected from his peers. Calvin comes from a large family that does not really care about him, but he nonetheless demonstrates a strong capacity for love and affection, and shows a burgeoning romantic interest in Meg. He finds a truer home with the Murrys.

The witches, the parents, and other various characters have been precast.

If you have any questions, please contact me at michaelkcoleman1@gmail.com or call 916-353-1001.

Date:  June 27, 2021
Time: 7:00 PM Dance Audition
Those auditioning for non-dance roles should aren’t needed until 7:30 PM.

Location:  Sutter Street Theatre Annex, 710 Figueroa St., Folsom, CA 95630

Callbacks to take place Monday the 28th and Tuesday the 29th at 7:00 PM.

Auditions are open for teens and older.

Please bring a headshot and resume if you have them.  Prepare a song and bring sheet music or a backing track.  Dress to move and bring dance shoes and tap shoes if you have them.  Please be prepared to list any conflicts you have for rehearsals.

Timeline:
Rehearals are June 30 – August 5 from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Shows run August 6th – 29th, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 4:00 PM.

Synopsis:
It’s time to carry the banner on your stage with Disney’s Newsies! Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right!

Roles:
The role of Jack is precast.

Crutchie:  A dedicated newsie with a bum leg that’s painful, but helps sell more papes. Though he walks with the assistance of a crutch, Crutchie doesn’t let it define him; when in a jam, Jack Kelly’s best friend relies on a goofy-sweet sense of humor and optimistic resilience. Crutchie is the heart of the resistance. Though his movement will suggest his bum leg, Crutchie should still be included in the dance numbers.

Davey:  Les’s straight-laced, bright big brother starts selling newspapers to help his family earn a living, but becomes swept up in the fervor of the strike. A leader in his own right who is learning to use his voice to uplift others, Davey is the brains of the resistance.

Les:  Davey’s cheeky younger brother, is inspired by the freedom of the newsies and loves their independent lifestyle. A precocious and natural newsie, Les is an intuitive salesboy and a pint-sized charmer. He should present as younger than the other newsies.

Newsies:  Including Albert, Buttons, Elmer, Finch, Henry, Ike, Jo Jo, Mike, Mush, Race, Romeo, Specs, Splasher, and Tommy Boy, are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.

Scabs:  Three newsies who are hesitant to join the strike.

Spot Conlon:  The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an intimidating reputation and a short singing solo in “Brooklyn’s Here.”

Katherine Plumber:  An ambitious young reporter, works hard to make a name for herself as a legitimate journalist in a time when women aren’t taken seriously. Quick, funny, and resourceful, she boldly captures the voice of a new generation rising in her coverage of the newsies’ strike. While she generally has no time for cocky, streetwise young men, she makes an exception for Jack Kelly. Though she only has a brief dance solo in “King of New York,” Katherine should have a great contemporary pop voice with a high belt – diction is key.

Darcy:  The upper-class kid of a publisher who sides with the newsies. Can double as a newsie.

Bill:  The son of William Randolph Hearst who joins the newsies’ cause. Can double as a newsie.

Wiesel:  Or “Weasel,” runs the distribution window for the World and knows most of the newsies by name. Assisted by the intimidating Delancey brothers, who keep order by any means necessary, Wiesel is Pulitzer’s disgruntled paper-pusher.

Oscar and Morris Delancey:  Tough brothers who work at the distribution window for the World, take the side of the publishers in the strike and are known to use their fists to make a point.

Goons:  Assist the DeLanceys in roughing up the newsies at the end of Act One.

Joseph Pulitzer:  A pompous businessman through and through, owns the World and is concerned solely with the bottom line. Katherine’s no-nonsense father, Pulitzer doesn’t sympathize with the strikers, but he does eventually – and grudgingly – respect Jack.

Seitz:  Editor, advises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids’ newspaper.

Bunsen:  Pulitzer’s bookkeeper, comes up with the ideas to raise the newsies’ price per paper.

Hannah:  Pulitzer’s practical and insightful secretary.

Nunzio:  Pulitzer’s barber

Guard:  The Guard removes the newsies from Pulitzer’s building.

Snyder:  The crooked and sinister warden of The Refuge, a filthy and horrible orphanage, is concerned only with catching enough kids to keep his government checks coming.

Medda Larkin:  Inspired by vaudeville performer Aida Overton Walker, this big-voiced saloon singer and star of the Bowery offers her theater as a safe haven for the newsies. An astute entertainer with great comic delivery, she’s a good friend to Jack and stands firmly behind the newsies in their fight for justice.

The Bowery Beauties:  Female performers at Medda’s Theater.

Stage Manager:  Introduces Medda’s act.

Nuns:  The three nuns offer breakfast to the hungry newsies. Feel free to cast additional nuns.

Photographer:  Takes the triumphant photo of the newsies at the end of “Seize the Day.”

Mr. Jacobi:  Allows the newsies to congregate in his restaurant to plan their strike – when he doesn’t have any paying customers, that is.

Policemen:  Assist Snyder and turn against the newsies in the fight that concludes Act One.

Mayor:  The Mayor of New York City rebuffs Pulitzer’s attempts to shut down the newsies’ strike.

Governor Teddy Roosevelt:  A well-respected lifelong public servant, inspires Jack to stand up to Pulitzer.

Book and Lyrics by  Stan and Jan Berenstain

Music by Elliot Lawrence and Jamie Broza

Directed by Laura Luke

When: Sunday, January 26 at 7:00pm

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

REHEARSALS:  Are typically Monday – Thursday 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

PERFORMANCE DATES: March 7th – March 29th Saturdays and Sundays at 1 pm.  You MUST be available for all performance dates.

What to bring: A headshot and resume if you have them plus be prepared to sing a short piece with backing tracks on a CD or your phone. There will be no accompanist.

Synopsis

The “world’s foremost expert on the Berenstain Bears”; guitar-strumming Cowboy Joe, is the show’s stage director—introducing and commenting on the play’s five episodes which are based on five classic Berenstain Bears books: The Berenstain Bears’; New Baby, The Berenstain Bears and the Messy Room, The Berenstain Bears and the Double Dare, The Berenstain Bears Tell the Truth, and The Berenstain Bears Get Stage Fright.

Actors Needed:

Papa bear: Adult Male 25-45

Mama bear: Adult Female 25-35

Brother Bear: Youth male Play age of 8-10 (actor can be older)

Sister Bear: Youth female Play age of 5-8 (actress should be 8 or older)

Cowboy Joe: Adult Male Any age (great if you can play guitar)

Too Tall: Youth Male to play age 10 or older (tall older teen)

Vinnie: Youth or teen to play age 10-15 (Male or Female)

Skuzz: Youth or teen to play age 10-15 (Male or Female)

Farmer Ben: Adult Male any age

Officer Marguerite: Adult Male any age (can be played by Cowboy Joe)

Cousin Fred: Youth Male 10-15 (can be played by the same actor as Vinnie or Skuzz)

Teacher Jane: Older Youth female (can be played by the same actor as Vinnie or Skuzz)

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz

Book by John-Michael Tebelak

Directed by Karl Johnson

When:  Sunday, January 12th at 7:00 pm

Callbacks (By Invitation): Wednesday, January 15 at 7:00 PM

Where:  Sutter Street Theatre – Annex, 710 Figueroa Street, Folsom, CA 95630 

REHEARSALS:  Sunday – Thursday from 7 – 10 pm beginning January 19th. Additional Saturday rehearsals TBD by need and availability. Tech week rehearsals will be February 23-27 from 6 – 10 pm

PERFORMANCE DATES: February 28th – March 29th 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.

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.

All roles available, 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.

By Joseph Robinette

Directed by Allen Schmeltz

When:  Sunday, December 29th at 7:00 pm

Where:  Sutter Street Theatre – Annex, 710 Figueroa Street, Folsom, CA 95630 

REHEARSALS:  Monday – Thursday from 7 – 9:30 pm beginning December 30th. It is possible some weekend rehearsals will be added if needed.  This is a short rehearsal period so we will be working hard and fast.

PERFORMANCE DATES: January 25th – February 16th Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 pm.  You MUST be available for all performance dates.

WHAT TO BRING: Please bring a headshot and resume if you have them and any potential rehearsal and show conflicts. This is a non-musical.

SYNOPSIS: 

The Children’s Literature Association named this “the best American children’s book of the past two hundred years,” and Joseph Robinette, working with the advice of E.B. White, has created a play that captures this work in a thrilling and utterly practical theatrical presentation. The costumes and unit set may be simple or as colorful and elaborate as you wish; it’s the story and relationships that make the show. All the enchanting characters are here: Wilbur, the irresistible young pig who desperately wants to avoid the butcher; Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed; the Zuckerman family; the Arables; and, most of all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be “a true friend and a good writer.” Determined to save Wilbur, Charlotte begins her campaign with the “miracle” of her web in which she writes, “Some pig.” It’s the beginning of a victorious campaign which ultimately ends with the now-safe Wilbur doing what is most important to Charlotte. This is a beautiful, knowing play about friendship that will give your actors a great opportunity and your audience an evening of enchantment.

Auditions will be cold readings from the script.  You can purchase scripts in advance from Dramatic Publishing Company.  Be sure you get the full length, non-musical script.

SEEKING:

• Charlotte – Female: Teen to young adult
• Wilber – Male or Female: 10 years old to early teen, small in stature is a plus
• Fern Arable – Female: Tween or early teen
• Martha Arable – Female: Young to mid adult
• John Arable – Male: Young to mid adult
• Avery Arable – Male: Teen
• Edith Zuckerman – Female: Young to mid adult
• Homer Zuckerman – Male: Young to mid adult
• Lurvey – Male: Older teen to adult
• Goose, Spectator, Fair Judge, Fairgoer – Female: Teen to adult
• Gander, Spectator, Fair Judge, Fairgoer – Male: Teen to adult
• The Old Sheep, Lamb (Puppet), Fair Judge, Fairgoer – Male or Female: Teen to adult
• Templeton the Rat – Male: Older teen to adult
• First Narrator – Male or Female: Teen to adult
• Second Narrator – Male or Female: Teen to adult
• Third Narrator – Male or Female: Teen to adult

NOTE:  Narrator may be combined into one person.

• Reporter, Uncle Pig – Male: Larger teen or adult

NOTE:  Preteens may be considered for some of the animal roles.

by  Matt Cox

Director Mark Cornfield

When:

Auditions* – Sunday, November 17th at 7:00 pm

Callbacks – Monday, November 18th

*If you can’t make this time please email the director at mcornfield@yahoo.com

Where:  Sutter Street Theatre – Annex, 710 Figueroa Street, Folsom, CA 95630 

REHEARSALS:  Monday – Thursday from 7 – 10 pm beginning five to six weeks before opening.

PERFORMANCE DATES: January 17th – February 16th Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 4:00 pm.  You MUST be available for all performance dates.

WHAT TO BRING: Please bring a headshot and resume if you have them and any potential rehearsal conflicts.

SYNOPSIS: 

Puffs! (not a musical) is an adult parody spanning 7 years (in 90ish minutes) at a certain school that teaches magic.

The New York Times proclaims PUFFS, “A FAST-PACED ROMP through the ‘Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic.’ For POTTERphiliacs who grew up alongside Potter and are eager to revisit that world, ‘PUFFS’ exudes a jovial, winking fondness for all things Harry!” This clever and inventive play “never goes more than a minute without a laugh” (Nerdist) giving you a new look at a familiar adventure from the perspective of three potential heroes just trying to make it through a magic school that proves to be very dangerous for children. Alongside them are the Puffs, a group of well-meaning, loyal outsiders with a thing for badgers “who are so lovable and relatable, you’ll leave the theater wishing they were in the stories all along” (Hollywood Life). Their “hilariously heartfelt!” (Metro) and epic journey takes the classic story to new places and reimagines what a boy wizard hero can be.

SEEKING: We are looking for 11 versatile actors in their late teens to 40s to play multiple roles. (5M/5W 1 either M/F) All roles are large roles – it is truly an ensemble cast.

By Mike Jimena & Connie Mockenhaupt

When: Auditions – Sunday, October 17th at 3:30 pm

Where:  Sutter Street Theatre – Annex, 710 Figueroa Street, Folsom, CA 95630 

All ages may audition.

REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will start on Nov. 1 and are usually weekday evenings. Not everyone is called for every rehearsal.

PERFORMANCE DATES: December 4 through December 23 with performances on Friday, Saturday and Sunday plus weekday performances on December 20, 21, 22 & 23. You MUST be available for all performance dates.

WHAT TO BRING: Please bring a resume and head shot if you have them. Also prepare a short song that shows your talents. We will not have an accompanist so please bring recorded accompaniment.

SYNOPSIS: Holiday in the Hills is our annual holiday show highlighting Folsom in the late 1800s It is very popular and usually sells out most performances. It is a lot of fun for both the actors and audiences alike.

Book, music and lyrics by James W. Rodgers

Inspired by A.A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh.

When: Auditions – Sunday, November 10th at 4:00 pm (Note: This is a change in time from the original time of 7:00)

Where:  Sutter Street Theatre – Annex, 710 Figueroa Street, Folsom, CA 95630 

REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will start on November 11 or the 15 and are usually Monday through Thursday evenings.

PERFORMANCE DATES: December 14 through December 29 with performances on Saturday & Sunday at 1:00pm plus Dec. 17, 18, 19 & 20 at 4:00pm and Dec. 23, 24 & 27 at 1:00pm.  You MUST be available for all performance dates.

WHAT TO BRING: Please bring a resume and head shot if you have them. Also prepare a short song that shows your talents with backing tracks on a CD or your phone. There will not be an accompanist.

SYNOPSIS: A very special Friend-and-Relation tells Christopher Robin a story of a Christmas Eve very long ago (about last year) when Eeyore, the old gray donkey who lives by himself in the thistle corner of Hundred-Acre Wood, was absolutely miserable. It seems that he lost his tail and Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet got all of their friends and a search was organized. There is a great deal of fun and excitement, plus delightful songs, in the adventure that follows. Its theme, which concerns caring, sharing and the importance of cultivating friends, makes this a very special and enchanting musical suitable for any occasion.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

by  Ken Ludwig

Director Conrad Cecil

When: Auditions – Sunday, September 15th at 7:00 pm

Callbacks – Tuesday, September 17th at 7:00 pm

Where:  Sutter Street Theatre – Annex, 710 Figueroa Street, Folsom, CA 95630 

REHEARSALS:  Begin October 7th Mondays through Thursdays 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

PERFORMANCE DATES: November 8th – December 1st Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 4:00 pm.  You MUST be available for all performance dates.

WHAT TO BRING: Please bring a headshot and resume stapled together if you have them. Please prepare a brief (1-2 minute) comic monologue. You will be asked to read from the script.

SYNOPSIS: Paris, 1934. One hotel suite, four tenors, two wives, three girlfriends, and a soccer stadium filled with screaming fans. What could possibly go wrong? It’s 1930s Paris and the stage is set for the concert of the century — as long as producer Henry Saunders can keep the amorous Italian superstar and his hot-blooded wife from causing runaway chaos. Prepare for an uproarious ride, full of mistaken identities, blissful romance and madcap delight.

SEEKING: male and female non-equity actors.

Performers of all ethnicity are encouraged to attend.

This is a non-musical but there will be lip-syncing of some numbers.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

Henry Saunders.

Male, mid-late 50’s, any ethnicity.

The Producer. A self-made man. From Akron Ohio.

Hard-working, brash and fast-talking, Saunders has had to fight his way up to become a major showbusiness producer. Although he is pragmatic and even capable of charm, sometimes it all gets too much for his poor nerves… This concert is his biggest production to date and if it fails, he stands to lose not all his money but with it, his reputation, forever… His former assistant, Max, is now an operatic tenor, and is singing in the concert Saunders is producing. Saunders’ daughter Maggie is married to Max and is pregnant with their first child.

Max

Male, 30s, any ethnicity.

Rising American opera singer and former assistant to Saunders. Smart, level-headed and quick with a joke. Considerate, attentive, earnest, capable, intelligent, conciliatory; but also talented, and persistent with his own aims. He was Saunders’ assistant for many years, but is actually a fine singer, and has a potential for an international career. He married Saunders’ daughter Maggie, but he is trying to shake off the yoke of being an assistant, and step into his destiny as a singer…

Tito Merelli / Beppo

Tito Merelli:

Male, 50s, Italian.

Tito is one of Italy’s most famous opera singers. Regal in appearance, fiery in nature. Diva complex, insanely jealous. Although hugely talented and charismatic, Tito can be provocative, egocentric, spoilt, and even cruel in his wit… Utterly dependent on Maria, his wife, who he looks at alternately as: the love of his life, his mother, his biggest fan, his maid, etc…

The same actor plays:

Beppo:

A hotel bellhop – joyous, full of life, and down to earth. An unpolished jewel of a tenor. Has a fling with Racón the Russian soprano.

Italian accent.

Must have chemistry with Maria and with Racón.

Maria Merelli

Female, 40’s to early 50s, Italian.

Stunning wife to one of Italy’s most famous opera singers. Larger than life, in her personality, in her physique, in her explosive temper. Fiercely loyal, spontaneous and natural, she is also acutely sensitive to slights (especially from Tito) and stubborn as a mule. Jumps to conclusions very fast. Her relationship to Tito swings between romance, savage rows, deadly boring routine, mothering a spoiled child, admiring a great man, managing an idiotic lustful goat… Behind it all, she harbors the romantic heart of an Italian teenage girl at the movie theatre.

Italian accent.

Mimi Merelli

Tito & Maria Merelli’s daughter. 25 years old, educated in the US. American accent, (preferably educated East Coast.)

Incurably romantic, wide-eyed modern girl who hopes to make it in showbiz as an actress. She has found the love of her life: she’s in a relationship with Carlo Nucci, the famous young tenor whom she adores and admires, and expects a lot of…

Mimi & Carlo chemistry essential.

Carlo Nucci

Male, late 20s, Italian-American from Brooklyn, with accent accordingly.

Strong stage presence, likes center stage, a peacock who has taken on the airs of an artist, awed by Tito… In love with Mimi.

Tatiana Racón

Female, late 50’s, Russian – Famous Russian opera singer, former lover to Tito, a very intense and passionate woman.

Russian accent

About the Director: 

Conrad Cecil, Director

Conrad is directing Ken Ludwig’s A Comedy of Tenors for Sutter Street Theatre’s Off-Broadway Series in Folsom, following an open-air staging of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Conrad founded the French theater company Compagnie Tangente under the patronage of award-winning playwright Roland Dubillard, whose play Madame fait ce qu’elle dit, he and Werner Schroeter staged on the Champs-Elysees, Paris. Conrad has performed in English and in French, alongside Sophie Marceau, Liam Cunningham, Clémence Poésy, Moritz Bliebtreu and Johan Leysen. Conrad has a Master’s degree in Directing from RADA and King’s College, London, and is a graduate of East 15 Acting School, London.

Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown

Book by Dan Elish and Robert Horn

Director Allen Schmeltz

When: Sunday, August 18th at 7:00 pm

Where:  Sutter Street Theatre – Annex, 710 Figueroa Street, Folsom, CA 95630 

REHEARSALS: 5-6 weeks prior to opening usually on Mondays through Thursdays at 7:00 pm.

PERFORMANCE DATES: October 12th – November 24th Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 pm.  You MUST be available for all performance dates.

WHAT TO BRING: Please bring a resume and headshot if you have them. Bring an excerpt from a song that shows your singing ability and range. We prefer that you bring sheet music accompaniment. An accompanist will be provided. If it is not possible for you to bring sheet music, then a CD or phone will be acceptable. No acapella please! Also, prepare a very short monologue (maximum one minute).

SYNOPSIS: Geek. Poser. Jock. Beauty Queen. Wannabe. These are the labels that can last a lifetime. With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer, Jason Robert Brown, (Parade, The Last Five Years, Bridges of Madison County) 13 is a musical about fitting in – and standing out!

Evan Goldman is plucked from his fast-paced, preteen New York City life and plopped into a sleepy Indiana town following his parents’ divorce. Surrounded by an array of simpleminded middle school students, he needs to establish his place in the popularity pecking order. Can he situate himself on a comfortable link of the food chain… or will he dangle at the end with the outcasts?!?

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN (All roles are open):

*You do not have to be 13 to audition but should have the physical appearance of a 13-year-old keeping in mind that 13 year old’s can have a wide range of age looks.

Evan

A bright, nerdy boy who is excited to become a man. New in town and trying to find a place to fit in, he eventually becomes close with Patrice and Archie. Our story’s protagonist.

Gender: male

Patrice

A shy, intelligent, sensitive, bookworm. She has a comedic side. Archie’s best friend and Evan’s new friend.

Gender: female

Brett

The vain star quarterback. Stereotypical jock. Leads a pack of popular boys, including Malcolm and Eddie.

Gender: male

Malcolm

A wannabe popular kid and one of Brett’s sidekicks. Kind of a goofball.

Gender: male

Eddie

A wannabe popular kid and one of Brett’s sidekicks. A little smarter than Malcolm.

Gender: male

Kendra

The bubbly, popular, head cheerleader. Lucy’s best friend and unknowing rival.

Gender: female

Archie

A good-humored, intelligent, unpopular kid. Patrice’s best friend with a disability who has to use crutches.

Gender: male

Lucy

A manipulative girl who secretly desires to have Kendra’s boyfriend. Sneaky and feisty.

Gender: female

Ensemble

Males and Females to play the Rabbis and Kids.

Book by David and Julie Payne

Lyrics by Julie Payne.

Music by Martha Yordy

When: Sunday, July 21st at 7:00 pm

Where:  Sutter Street Theatre – Annex, 710 Figueroa Street, Folsom, CA 95630 

REHEARSALS: Starting August 12, Mondays through Thursdays at 7:00 pm

PERFORMANCE DATES: September 7th – September 29th Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 pm.  You MUST be available for all performance dates.

WHAT TO BRING: Prepare a short song.  We strongly suggest that you bring sheet music but if that is not possible a CD or phone will be accepted.  An accompanist will be provided.  Also bring a headshot and resume if you have them.

SYNOPSIS: The musical begins where the story of Little Red Riding Hood ends.  Little Red is bored with her story and with the help of Toby the Dragon, sets off to find new adventures.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

Little Red Riding Hood – Female – older child to teen

Grandmother, Witch 1, Witch 2 – Female – Would prefer an adult actor but will consider an older teen

The roles of the witches are comedic in nature.

It is possible the roles will be split among different actors.

Woodsman, Hansel, Prince, Knight – Male – Would prefer an actor in their 20’s or 30’s but will consider an older teen.

The actor should be able to handle multiple characters and bring an individual reality to each one.  It is also possible that the roles will be split among several actors.

Toby the Magic Dragon – Male – Child or Teen

Toby is a puppet that will be operated by the actor who will also speak Toby’s lines.  Ability to do different dialects is a plus.

Magic – Male or Female

This is a non-speaking role but an important part of establishing the magic of the show, hence the name.  The actor should be able to move well as there is some stylized movement of this character—not dance but a smooth, flowing aspect to the movements.

AUDITIONS FOR Little Shop of Horrors

Book by Howard Ashman

Music by Alan Menken

Lyrics by Howard Ashman

AUDITIONS FOR THE MAGIC TOYSHOP

Direct by Allen Schmeltz

When: Monday, November 5 at 7:00 pm

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

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. 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 Jan. 5 & 6 at 1:00pm and

Dec. 18, 19, 20, 21, 27 & 28 at 4:00pm

Plus a school show on Dec. 7 at 10:30am

Rehearsals start November 12 with tech week the first week in December. Rehearsals are usually 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 there will be no vocal audition.

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

The Characters

Toy Maker – Older looking teen or adult of any age

Old Woman – Older adult

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.

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

When: Sunday, August 26 at 7:00 pm*

Where:  Sutter Street Theatre – Annex, 710 Figueroa Street, Folsom, CA 95630 

Auditions will consist of cold reads from the script plus singing and learning a dance combination, so please dress to move (No skirts). Prepare 16-32 bars of a Rock Ballad or an upbeat song that best showcases your voice. Bring your song on either sheet music (an accompanist will be provided) or a cd.

Note:  Must be 18 or older to audition (If under 18 must have written parental permission)

SYNOPSIS:  “It’s an old tale. You’ve probably heard it a hundred times. Boy and his friends go on a week-long vacation in the woods. Three friends turn into Candarian demons. One friend is killed by a forest of evil trees. Two demons are killed by their boyfriends respectively, while one stays in the cellar trying to kill everything in sight. Like I said, pretty standard stuff.” – Ash   This hilarious live stage show takes all the elements of the cult classic horror films, Evil Dead 1, Evil Dead 2, and Army of Darkness then combines them to make one of the craziest theatrical experiences of all time. And did we say… Blood?!

REHEARSALS: Starting September 4, Mondays through Thursdays at 7:00 pm

PERFORMANCE DATES: October 6th – November 3rd Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 7:00 pm PLUS special performances on Thursday the 18^th, Tuesday the 30th and Wednesday the 31st at 7 pm.  You MUST be available for all performance dates.

WHAT TO BRING: Please bring a resume and headshot if you have them plus a list of any conflicts you have during the rehearsal dates.  Remember, no conflicts during performances. Wear clothes and shoes you can dance in.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:

• Ash (Male – Tenor/Baritone): The hero and iconic character of the musical. This devoted S-Mart housewares employee evolves over the course of the show from a cowardly college student to a wisecracking deadite slayer with his detachable hand chainsaw and 12 gauge “boomstick.”
• Linda (Female – Mezzo-Soprano): The girl next door. Linda is sweet, thoughtful, and completely devoted to Ash, until she turns evil and tries to kill him. She laughs an annoyingly inordinate amount of time after transforming.
• Cheryl (Female – Mezzo-Soprano): Ash’s sister and the odd woman out in the group. Looking to spend a week relaxing, she is the recipient of Scotty’s jokes and torment. The only one to sense the evil surrounding the cabin, she is the first to be possessed, turning her into an aggressive, foul-mouthed demon that speaks in very bad puns. Spends the majority of the show locked in the cellar.
• Scotty (Male – Tenor/Baritone): Good looking, cocky, a prankster and Ash’s best friend. Thinks himself the brave one until he’s forced to kill, then his panic leads him to flee. He returns to warn Ash about the woods and attempts to help his friend even as he is knocking on death’s door.
• Shelly (Female – Mezzo-Soprano): Beautiful, easy, and not too smart. She is Scotty’s latest fling and looking to party. Just because she becomes an evil demon doesn’t mean she can’t look good doing it!
• Annie (Female – Mezzo-Soprano): Quite the overbearing explorer who finds missing pages to the Necronomicon and wants to reunite with her father to continue their research. Very bossy and drawn to Ash. Must be comfortable in a tear away semi-revealing costume.
• Ed (Male – Tenor/Baritone): Annie’s coworker, boyfriend, and doormat. He travels with her to the cabin to proceed with their research of the book of the dead. After turning evil, his confidence may lack but this “Bit Part Demon” is ready to sing!
• Jake (Male – Tenor/Baritone): Stereotypical Southerner and reliable enough to help Annie and Ed find the path to the cabin, but too stupid and stubborn to listen to reason that will keep him alive.

Ensemble Cast:

• Evil Trees: These are the true comedians of the show. A nasty group of trees out to get the campers and will stop at nothing, be prepared to be gross!
• Moose (Male – Tenor/Baritone): A possessed, singing, Candarian Demon moose head! That enough makes it awesome, except once moose get going they never stop!

*If you are unable to make this date please email Ashley@sutterstreettheatre.com to set up an alternate time.

Where: The Annex, Studio A, 710 Figueroa St, Folsom

When: August 19th at 7:00 pm *

By Kathryn Shultz Miller

Adapted from the story by Washington Irving

Directed by Connie Mockenhaupt

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.

 What to bring: Please bring a resume and headshot if you have them. Plus a list of any conflicts you have during the rehearsal dates.

SYNOPSIS: Here is the spooky classic story by Washington Irving, presented with all the thrills, chills and laughs that keep audiences on the edge of their seats. The storybook tale revolves around the main characters—the bumbling, awkward schoolteacher, Ichabod, the coquettish Katrina and Ichabod’s brutish rival, Brom Bones. As much fun as the play presents, it saves the best for last—the ride of the headless horseman. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is an exciting family entertainment.

CHARACTERS: 

ICHABOD CRANE: Lanky, pompous schoolmaster.
KATRINA: Coy, young charmer, the subject of Ichabod’s and Brom’s adoring affection.
BROM BONES: Ichabod’s roaring, roistering rival.
Several Storytellers (a minimum of 6): who never leave the stage and keep the play running as
well as playing all of the other characters, animals, ghosts etc. in the play.

Rehearsal dates: Starting on August 22nd Monday-Thursday at 7:00 pm, until tech.

Performance Dates: September 22nd – October 21st, Saturday’s and Sunday’s at 1 pm

*If you are unable to make this date please reach out to Connie Mockenhaupt (conniemock1919@gmail.com) to set up an alternate time.

Where: The Annex, Studio A, 710 Figueroa St, Folsom

When: August 4th at 6:00pm & August 11th at 10:00am*

Adaptation by Peter Clapham

Directed by Courtney Conklin and assistant directed by Jay Evans

Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. 

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

SYNOPSIS: This production follows the timeless and enduring classic about the March sisters and the beginning of their journey into womanhood.  Audiences of all generations will enjoy acquainting — or reacquainting — themselves with the sisters:  Meg, the eldest; Jo, the high-spirited tomboy; Amy, the self-centered beauty; and gentle Beth, as well as their beloved Marmee and Father.  Together the March family learns to endure both good times and bad as they share the joys and pains of growing up. 

CHARACTERS: 

 Casting for 7 female and 4 male roles

MEG MARCH (female, 17-23s). Oldest March sister. Frustrated by family’s poverty,  very mature and reserved, tries to do what is right. A caring sibling. 

JO MARCH (female, 16-20s). Second-oldest March sister. Hot tempered, impassioned, driven, ambitious, but ultimately incredibly generous. A tom boy. 

BETH MARCH (female, 12-16). Second-youngest March sister. Pure goodness. Sweet and generous to a fault. Only one able to melt Mr. Laurence.

AMY MARCH (female, 8-12). Youngest March sister. Conceited and self-centered, very concerned about her image, but learns to become a gracious woman.

MARMEE MARCH (female, 40+)The mother of the four sisters. Her strength and spirit hold the family together even in the face of her husband being off at war and the family being poor.

MR. LAURENCE (male, 40+). Stern, commanding, intimidating—until Beth wins him over. Grandfather to Laurie.

LAURIE LAURENCE (male, 16-25s). Mr. Laurence’s grandson. Lonely. Vivacious. Desperate for friends. Becomes best friends with the sisters. 

HANNAH (Female, 30+) servant. She has been with the family since before the girls were born. She is considered more of family member then a servant. Her dry humor and abrupt manner do not conceal her warm and loyal affection for the family.

AUNT MARCH (Female 40+). Formidable, over-bearing matron. A lioness. Often scary. Quite well off, but rarely overtly generous. Believes absolutely in manners and proper society. Preferred mode of communication is to yell.

MR. JOHN BROOKE (male, 16-25). Strong, both outwardly and inwardly, but also a romantic. Laurie’s tutor. Kind and generous.

MR. MARCH ( male, 40+) Mr. March is away during the Civil War, leaving the ladies to worry about his well-being. When he is home, however, he’s a caring, considerate father.

Rehearsal dates: August 23, Sept 6th, & Sept 20th at 7:00pm. 

Then Mondays – Thursdays, Sept 24-Oct 25th at 7:00pm.

Performance Dates: Oct 28-Nov 25, Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00pm

*If you are unable to make this date please reach out to Courtney Conklin (courtneyconklin@sbcglobal.net) to set up an alternate time.

Additional Audition Scheduled for

The Boy Who Stole the Stars

Where: The Annex, 710 Figueroa St, Folsom

When: Thursday, July 5, 6:00 pm

See below for audition details.

Where: Sutter Street Theatre, 717 Sutter Street, Folsom

When: Sunday, July 1, 7:00 pm

Directed by Allen Schmeltz

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

Performance & Rehearsal Dates: The show runs August 11 through September 9 on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00pm.

Rehearsals will be Monday through Thursday evenings starting July 16 with the possibility of some weekend rehearsals if needed.

The audition will consist of cold readings from the script.  You may get the script from Dramatic Publishing, if you wish.

Synopsis: 

Male or female to do voice over for voice of poet. This will be recorded.

Where: The Annex, 710 Figueroa St, Folsom

When: Sunday, July 8th, 7:00pm for dance and vocal auditions

~AND~

Sunday, July 15th, 7:00 pm for call backs and anyone who cannot attend the first audition

Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda

Book by Quiara Alegria Hudes

Direction by Mike Jimena

Musical Direction by Connie Mockenhaupt

Choreography by Jacob Gutierrez-Montoya

SYNOPSIS: In the hispanic community of Manhattan’s Washington Heights, bodega owner Usnavi is dating Vanessa, who works in a beauty salon. He dreams of opening a bar in his home country, the Dominican Republic. Nina loves Benny, a shy young man who has worked for Nina’s parents for years, but her father opposes their union because he wants Nina to finish her education at Stanford University. She doesn’t want her father to bankrupt himself paying for the expensive school, but her father is prepared to sell his car-service business.

WHAT TO BRING: A resume and headshot if you have them and 32 measures of a song showcasing your range and with the character in mind that you will be most interested in. Bring piano sheet music, a CD or a bluetooth device. No a cappella please! There will also be a dancing audition so dress appropriately.

CHARACTERS
USNAVI DE LA VEGA, owner of De La Vega Bodega
NINA ROSARIO, a freshman at Stanford University
KEVIN ROSARIO, Nina’s father, owner of Rosario’s Car Service
CAMILA ROSARIO, Nina’s mother, co-owner of Rosario’s
BENNY, employee of Rosarios
VANESSA, works at the salon
SONNY, Usnavi’s cousin
ABUELA CLAUDIA, raised Usnavi, though not his blood grandmother
DANIELA, owner of Daniela’s Salon
CARLA, works at the salon
GRAFFITI PETE, an artist
PIRAGÜERO (PIRAGUA GUY), scrapes piraguas from his block of ice
ENSEMBLE, 5 Women, 6 Men

PERFORMANCE DATES: September 1 – September 30, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00, Sundays at 4:00

REHEARSAL DATES: Rehearsals are July 16 – August 30 plus an additional dance rehearsal on July 21 from 1:30pm – 5:30pm. Most nights will be 7-10:30pm.  You will be notified if there are changes. We can work around a schedule that has conflicts, but you must be clear about those conflicts at the time of your audition. There can be no conflicts Tech Week, August 27-30.

Where: The Annex, 710 Figueroa St, Folsom

When: Tuesday, May 29th at 11:00AM

We are holding open auditions for actors to join our Sutter Street Theatre school touring company, Breaking Borders. We are particularity looking for 15 – 25-year-old performers to play young children – but all welcome to come along to join our pool of performers. Actors must be available in the day to perform at schools. This is a volunteer position. A great opportunity for home-schoolers.

What to Bring: Please bring resume and head shot, prepare a song (CD or cell phone only accompaniment) and please be prepared to read sides and do improvisation.

Please come to the Studio A in the Annex 710 Figueroa Street Historic Folsom. (One block up from Sutter Street between Wool and Riley Streets. Please do not park in the Annex parking lot as that is for theatre staff only. However, there is plenty of parking on the streets.)

Thank you for your interest! We look forward to see you!

Important Announcement:

An additional audition has been scheduled for

Humpty Dumpty is Missing!.

Where: Sutter Street Theatre, 717 Sutter St, Folsom

When: Sunday, April 8, 7:00PM

(Please see the original announcement below for more information.)