The Gallery Players

The Gallery Players announces auditions for the upcoming AEA showcase (approval pending) production of Reefer Madness: The Musical by Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney. Director Dev Bondarin; Musical Director Brandon Sturiale; Choreo. Joe Barros; Producer Heather Siobhan Curran/The Gallery Players.

Rehearsals begin September 18, 2010, evenings and weekends. Run Oct. 23-Nov. 14, 2010. Thursday-Sunday. 16 performances. All auditions, rehearsals, and performances at The Gallery Players.

Reefer Madness: The Musical is inspired by the 1936 film of the same name and takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex, and violence.

Open call auditions for all roles Tuesday Sept. 7th 7:30-9:30 pm (sign-in begins 7 pm). AEA priority. (if you have already attended our August open call please do not attend this one). Callbacks Sunday Sept. 12th.

Auditions by appt. Tuesday 9/7 from 6:30-7:30 pm for Jimmy Harper and Jack Stone ONLY. Email headshot/resume to auditions(at)galleryplayers.com. No phone calls. Clearly indicate in the subject line the character(s) for which you are submitting. (if you have already attended our August auditions please do not attend re-submit).

Please prepare 32 bars of a musical theater song in the style of the show. Please provide sheet music in the correct key, no lead sheets. An accompanist will be provided.

Seeking

7 men, 6 women

Principals

4M/3W (All principles should be singers who dance/strong movers.)

Lecturer
M. 30’s-50’s
The narrator. An authority figure who warns the audience of the perils of reefer, while popping in and out of the action to further teach us of its danger (doubles as Goat-Man, Mr. Poppy, Irish Priest, Old Man, Radio Announcer, Ticket-Taker, Policeman, & FDR.) Range: baritone-tenor, G2-C5

Jimmy Harper
M. 20’s
A wholesome, trusting, teenager who runs into trouble after he is lured into the dangerous world of reefer. Range: baritone-tenor, G2-C5

Jack Stone
M. 30’s-40’s
The proprietor of the Reefer Den. A sexy 1930′s gangster movie-type who pushes reefer on unsuspecting teenagers. (Doubles as Jesus & George Washington). Range: baritone, F2-A4

Ralph Wiley
M. Late 20’s-30’s
A denizen of the Reefer Den. A former college student who was lured into the world of reefer long ago. (Doubles as Sally’s baby, Switch-Puller, & Uncle Sam) Range: tenor, B2-A4

Mary Lane
F. 20’s
Jimmy’s sweetheart. A naïve, virginal teenage girl who herself is not impervious to the dark world of reefer. Range: mezzo-soprano, G3-G5

Mae
F. late 30’s-40’s
The hostess of the Reefer Den. Attractive, yet slightly haggard. Would leave this life of sin if she were not so addicted to reefer. Range: alto, F3-F5

Sally
F. 20’s-30’s
A resident of the Reefer Den. A seductive, Mae West type with moxie. Will do nearly anything for a hit. (Also plays Lady Liberty). Range: mezzo-soprano, G3-B5

Ensemble

3 M. 3 F. 20s-30s
Members of the ensemble will play Reefer Zombies, Kids at the Five-and-Dime, Orgy dancers & Angels, etc. Should be strong versatile dancers, who also tap (tumbling & special skills a plus) and have good comic/character skills. Soprano/Alto/Tenor/Bass soprano to C6, alto to E5, tenors A4, basses to E4. All are featured.

All roles are open. All ethnicities are encouraged to audition. Equity/Non-Equity. No Pay. (AEA members receive travel stipend)

The Gallery Players is seeking the producers and associate producers for its 44th season of plays and musicals.

Seeking:

One producer and one associate producer to work on The Drowsy Chaperone (opens 1/29/2011).

The right individuals will possess a theater background, attention to detail, the ability to prioritize, and will be creative thinkers with excellent people skills. Most work will take place evenings and weekends.

Producers are involved in every aspect of the production from hiring designers and stage managers to casting, scheduling, and budgeting within the structure of The Gallery Players producing guidelines.

The Associate Producer will assist Producer/GM in all of the above areas.

These are great opportunity for reliable, organized individuals who seek real-world producing experience in New York theater. The right individuals will possess a theater background, attention to detail, the ability to prioritize, and will be creative thinkers with excellent people skills. Most work will take place evenings and weekends. Previous producing/GM experience is not necessary, but the desire to gain this kind of experience is.

We are also seeking the same positions for Oliver! (opens 4/30/2011)

Persons passionate for this type of experience should forward an informative cover letter and their resume with two references that we can call to designstaff(at)galleryplayers.com. Please indicate in the subject line which position you are applying for. Please also indicate your availability for an interview during evening/weekend hours.

Very small stipend availble, as well as great connections and networking opportunities. No phone calls please.

We produce under the AEA showcase code; there is no salary – small stipend pay only.

Taught by theater professionals, at The Peanut Gallery students grades 1-6 will create and perform an original show with songs from Broadway musicals – ALL IN ONE WEEK! An official Peanut Gallery T-Shirt is included, plus a Pizza Party following the performance for all cast members, family and friends.

2010 Camp Sessions

Five Classes 9AM-2PM

July 5-9 (grades 1-3)
July 12-16 (grades 4-6)
July 19-23 (grades 1-3)
July 26-30 (grades 4-6)

Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 9AM-2PM
Please drop off your child no earlier than 8:45AM and pick up no later than 2:15PM.

Performance begins around 1:30PM on the last day of class.

Please inquire about after-care.

Bring your own lunch. Water will be provided.

Sign Up Today! Pay the Peanut Gallery registration fee by credit card on-line by clicking here. Then click the image below to see the sign-up form. Print out the form, complete it (please note on the form that you paid on-line), and send to: The Gallery Players, ATT: The Peanut Gallery, 199 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215.

House Manager positions available (ongoing)

The House Manager oversees all audience-related tasks, including the operation of the box office and concession stand by volunteer ushers and the opening and closing of the house, as well as processes cash intake and evening reports. Needed for performances only, plus training. Performances are Thu-Sat at 8pm and Sunday at 3pm. (The last two Saturdays of each production have 2pm and 8pm perfs.) Looking for an individual who can commit to a minimum of 4 performances. Small stipend pay available.

If interested please e-mail letter of interest and/or resume with HOUSE MANAGER in the subject line to volunteer@galleryplayers.com.

Be a part of The Gallery Players by volunteering! With 8 productions every season, there’s a lot that you can help with, and there are some great benefits. Here’s what we need:

• Set Building/Painting Volunteers (previous experience not required; lunch provided)
• Box Office Volunteers (free show admission included)
• Concessions Volunteers (free show admission included)
• Raffle and Mailing List Sign-Up Volunteers (free show admission included)
• Audition Monitors (free Thursday show admission included)
• Postcard distribution Volunteers (free Thursday show admission included)

To inquire about any of these Volunteers positions, please e-mail volunteer(at)galleryplayers.com.