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Presents Monty Python's Spamalot (The Musical) Presents Monty Python’s Spamalot (The Musical) Audition Information Auditions are Saturday July 13th 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday July 14th 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Call Backs are Monday July 15th 7:00PM – 10:00PM (if needed) Auditions open to Actors/Singers/Dancers 18 years and older Show dates: Nov 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 2013 at 8pm Nov 17, 24 & Dec 1 2013 at 2pm You can sign up online for an audition slot at http://www.mponstage.com/registration/ or e-mail us at [email protected] or Call (609) 882-2292 MP Onstage Inc. INDEX 1. Introduction 2. Character Info 3. Important Audition Info (Please Read Carefully) 4. Audition Form 5. Conflict Calendar 6. Plot Synopsis 7. Audition Scenes Auditions for Monty Pythons Spamalot The Tony Award Winning Musical Maurer Productions OnStage, the company that brought you the Perry award winning Elton John and Tim Rices AIDA, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, The Drowsy Chaperone and last seasons hit “Avenue Q” is holding open auditions for its upcoming Musical production of Monty Python’s Spamalot on July 13th from 9AM to 5PM and July 14th from 12PM to 5PM. ‘Spamalot’ tells the legendary tale of King Arthur’s quest to find the Holy Grail. However, diverting a bit from the true story, this hilarious musical features such oddities as a line of beautiful dancing girls, a flatulent Frenchmen and killer rabbits. Outside there is plague with a 50% chance of pestilence and famine. Throughout the show Arthur, traveling with his servant Patsy, recruits several knights to accompany him on his quest, including Sir Bedevere, Sir Robin, Sir Lancelot and Sir Galahad. Besides the rabbits and farting Frenchman, they meet such characters as the Lady of the Lake, Prince Herbert, Tim the Enchanter, Not Dead Fred, the Black Knight and the Knights who say Ni. *Many characters play multiple roles. This production will be presented at Kelsey Theatre on the West Windsor campus of Mercer County Community College. The show will include 16-20 Actors who will play over 40 roles and will require a dance core of both men and women. The production will be directed by John M. Maurer, Musical Directed by Laurie Gougher, choreographed by Jane Coult . If you have questions, please contact us at [email protected] Or call 609 882-2292 Auditions: Monty Python’s Spamalot Date/Time Saturday 07/13/2013 - 9:00am - 5:00pm & Sunday 07/14/2013 - 12:00pm - 5:00pm Call Backs will be Monday 07/15/2013 – 7:00 pm to 10:00pm Location Mercer County Community College West Windsor Campus Company: Maurer Productions OnStage Inc. Director: John M. Maurer Producer/Finance: Diana Gilman Maurer Music Director: Laurie Gougher Producer/Marketing: Dan Maurer Stage Manager: Diana Maurer Choreographer: Jane Coult Photographer: Rob Gougher Master Carpenter: Jeff Cantor Props: Dottie Farina Costumes: Mark Applegate ROLES AVAILABLE (16- 20 Adults) PRODUCTION NOTE: In keeping with Monty Python tradition, most of the actors in Spamalot will play multiple roles. These roles may not necessarily correspond with the gender or age of the actor/actress. The ages listed below are stage ages Minimum physical age to audition is 18 years old. KING ARTHUR Male: 30 – 55 BARITONE King of the Britons. Has trouble counting to three. LADY OF THE LAKE Female: 25 - 45 ALTO A Diva. Strong, beautiful, possesses mystical powers. Confident and Alluring SIR ROBIN Male: 25 – 35 BARITONE Called 'Sir Robin the Brave,' but couldn't be more cowardly. Joins the Knights for the singing and dancing. SIR LANCELOT Male: 25 – 35 BARITONE He is fearless to a bloody fault but through a twist of fate, does discover his 'softer side. PATSY Male: 25 – 45 BARITONE King Arthur's servant and horse. Underappreciated but always longing for King Arthur's approval. SIR BEDEVERE Male: 30 – 45 BARITONE The Strangely Flatulent. An inept scholar SIR GALAHAD Male: 25 – 35 TENOR Begins as Dennis, a lower class 'mud gatherer' transforms into the dashing Sir Galahad. PRINCE HERBERT Male: 20 – 35 TENOR The hopeful and frilly prince who loves to sing and pines for his love atop a tower. FEMALE ENSEMBLE (4 – 6) Female: 20 – 30 ALL RANGES Laker Girls, Ladies in Waiting among others. MALE ENSEMBLE (4 – 6) Male: 20 - 30 ALL RANGES Knights of the round table, French people among others. NOTE: The following supporting roles may be doubled by principal actors or played by members of the ensemble: the Historian, Mayor of Mooseville, Not Dead Fred, Brother Maynard, Sir Bors, French Taunters, Knights of Ni, Tim the Enchanter, The Black Knight, Assorted French people, Prince Herbert’s Father, confused guards, etc… Accents needed in this show: English, French, Scottish, Funny Important Audition Info (Please Read Carefully) What You Need to Know for the Audition 1. In order to book an audition appointment, you must register online with our CastMe system by visiting http://www.mponstage.com/registration and following the instructions. Once you have created an account on the CastMe system, you must upload your resume and headshot, as well as any additional information you feel would be appropriate and helpful in the casting process. A series of online video tutorials are available to help you with the registration process. 2. Once you have created an account on the CastMe system, you should log-in to the system and sign up for an audition appointment. If you can’t access the website or if you have any problems signing up, you can call (609) 882-2292 or email us at mailto:[email protected] to schedule an audition time. If all audition slots are full, or you are not available during the posted audition times and you still wish to audition for the show, please call and we will try to set up another time for you to audition. Walks-ins are always welcome and will be seen as time permits, but an appointment is recommended. 3. After registering with CastMe and booking your audition appointment, you must then complete the audition application and conflicts calendar contained in this packet. You must bring your printed copies of your completed application and conflicts calendar, along with a printed copy of your sheet music, to the audition. Also, if you do not upload your headshot (or recent photo) into the CastMe system, a quick snapshot will be taken of you at the audition and put into the system. 4. ACTING… All actors are required to audition with one of the monologues provided. Prepare the one that is closest to the roles you are looking for. Please read using the accent listed for the role. We may ask you to give us your best Scottish and French accent so be prepared. You may be asked to read from any of the monologues or with another person. 5. SINGING… Please prepare an entire up-tempo musical theater song for the audition. Pick a song that best shows off your voice. Additional vocalizing may also be a part of your audition to determine vocal range and harmonizing skills. A pianist will be provided, no recorded accompaniment or a capella auditions are permitted. You must bring a printed copy of the sheet music, even if you are singing a song from the show. 6. DANCING… All Characters in this show are required to dance. All auditioners will be required to learn a short dance number which may include tap. Jazz, tap or character shoes are recommended for the audition. All auditioners are requested to wear comfortable clothes for the dance audition that will allow for movement. NOTE: This show will require a dance corps that does not necessarily need to sing. If you would like to be considered for the dance corps, you should sign up for an audition time in the first hour of each audition day. You will be taught a more difficult dance combination and will be given the option of performing a song/monologue or simply vocalizing with the music director. 7. Actors must arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of their audition time. The audition process may last 30 to 60 minutes. During that time, the actors, whether individually or in a group, will be asked to sing, act, dance and fill out paperwork. 8. If needed, call backs will be on Monday, July 15; 7:00pm – 10:00pm. 9. The read through will be on Wednesday July 24th from 7pm to 10pm. You should expect up to four rehearsals per week, three evenings during the week and one weekend afternoon. Not all actors will be required for all rehearsals. Call sheets will be made available to the cast to tell you which rehearsals you will need to attend. However, all cast members should plan to be available most evenings for the two weeks before the show opens. 10. All cast members are asked to assist with load-in and load-out. Load-in occurs on the Sunday evening (November 10th) before opening night, and load-out occurs after the last Sunday performance (Dec 1st). 11. Please print and bring with you the following 3 pages. Maurer Productions OnStage Inc. ______________ www.mponstage.com Do not write on this line The Spamalot Audition Form PERSONAL Name:_______________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Home Phone: _______________________ Work Phone: _______________________ Cell Phone: _____________________ Email Address #1: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Email Address #2: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Sex ________________________ Age Range: _________________________ Date of Birth (month & day)______________ Height: _____________________ Photo
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