California Regional Theatre will be holding open auditions for the Award Winning Show "Company"
Producer Bob Maness, Director Gerald Thomas, Music Director Olivia Cerullo. Performing at the new First Street Theater Feb. 4-20.
Audition Date: Nov 13th at 1PM
Location: CRT Education and training Center 3851 Morrow Lane #7 Chico, CA.
Video submissions are welcome. All video auditions must be received no later than Nov. 13th. Please send audition video link to info@crtshows.com
Audition Requirements and roles available are listed below.
Synopsis:
From musical theatre's most renowned composer, Company is largely regarded as a trailblazer of the dark-comedy, modern-musical genre and the winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Lyrics and Best Book.
On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor, Robert, contemplates his unmarried state. Over the course of a series of dinners, drinks and even a wedding, his friends – "those good and crazy people [his] married friends" – explain the pros and cons of taking on a spouse. The habitually single Robert is forced to question his adamant retention of bachelorhood during a hilarious array of interactions.
aUDITION rEQUIREMENTS
ACTING AUDITION:
1 minute monologue memorized that best demonstrates your acting ability and versatility. Please bring resume and headshot if available.
VOCAL AUDITION:
32 measures of a memorized song that best demonstrates your vocal ability. Sheet music is preferred, prerecorded karaoke music on a device (ie: phone, Ipod, MP3 Player with audio jack ect.) is allowed, NO a cappella for vocal audition.
Call Backs: Individuals will be called back as needed using the contact information listed on registration forms
ROLES AVAILABLE
Character Breakdown
Robert
The story's protagonist, he is a keen observer who appears happy but holds pain in his heart. He is the only one of his friends still single. Terrified of marriage and fears a lifelong loneliness. Gender: Male, Age: 30 to 35, Vocal range top: G5, Vocal range bottom: G3
Sarah
Harry's hyper critical wife. She is an avid learner of karate and tends to overeat. Open, accepting, and full of love. Gender: Female, Age: 30 to 40, Vocal range top: A5, Vocal range bottom: A3
Harry
Sarah's husband. He is a recovering alcoholic continually falling off the wagon. Believes the advantages of marriage outweigh the disadvantages. Gender: Male, Age: 35 to 45, Vocal range top: A5, Vocal range bottom: A3
Susan
A delicate southern belle. Peter's wife and ex-wife. Motherly in her affections towards Robert. Gender: Female, Age: 30 to 40, Vocal range top: A5, Vocal range bottom: A3
Peter
Susan's husband. The perfect husband and ex-husband. He is very liberal in his view of relationships. Gender: Male, Age: 30 to 40, Vocal range top: A5, Vocal range bottom: B3
Jenny
Quietly manipulative, simultaneously square and wise. Loves her husband, David, and will indulge him from time to time. Gender: Female, Age: 30 to 40, Vocal range top: A5, Vocal range bottom: A3
David
Jenny's husband, he is relaxed and always in control. Believes a man should be married and that the sacrifice of freedom is worth what you get in return. Gender: Male, Age: 30 to 40, Vocal range top: A5, Vocal range bottom: B3
Amy
A frantic neurotic engaged to Paul but terrified of marriage. After a mental breakdown, she finally realizes that Paul is, in fact, her soulmate. Gender: Female, Age: 25 to 35, Vocal range top: A5, Vocal range bottom: G3
Paul
Amy's fiancé. Mildly clingy, but patient to her neurotic nature. He is fully committed to the idea of marriage and encourages Robert to do the same. Gender: Male, Age: 30 to 40, Vocal range top: A5, Vocal range bottom: B3
Joanne
Acerbic, demanding, and blunt. Too old to be part of the young crowd, but not old enough to be part of the older crowd. Puts on a brassy front that melts when she is alone with her husband. Gender: Female, Age: 40 to 50, Vocal range top: B5, Vocal range bottom: G3
Larry
Joanne's husband. He is stoic and centered, but has moments of goofiness. Indulges his wife's behavior but knows when to put his foot down. Gender: Male, Age: 45 to 55, Vocal range top: A5, Vocal range bottom: B3