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)
