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Spamalot Audition Notice AUDITION NOTICE MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT Book & Lyrics by Eric Idle Music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle A new musical lovingly ripped off from the motion picture “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” From the original screenplay by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin Director: Sheryl Cleveland Vocal Director: Jason Sliger Choreographer: Sharida Rejon-Rodriguez Audition Dates, Times, Location: Saturday, June 26, 2021 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday, June 28, 2021 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Auditions to be held at Stars Theatre Restaurant, 1931 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 1 Performances Dates and Location: August 27, 28, 29 September 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 2021 at Stars Theatre Restaurant, 1931 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 Audition Requirements: Come prepared to sing with a piano. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring your own sheet music if you are not singing from the show. No A Cappella or taped music. You may be asked to dance, so please bring appropriate shoes. You may also be asked to do a cold reading from the script. Please plan on attending the scheduled audition time. If you are unable to attend either of the scheduled auditions, please contact Sheryl Cleveland at (661) 281-5573 About the Show: Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Monty Python’s Spamalot retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls... Not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. Did we mention the bevy of beautiful showgirls? The outrageous, uproarious, and gloriously entertaining Spamalot will delight audiences as they search for the Holy Grail and “always look on the bright side of life.” Roles to be Cast: All roles require a minimum age of 17 Some doubling may change based on casting KING ARTHUR (Late 30s-60s.): The King of England who sets out on a quest to form the Knights of the Roundtable and find the Holy Grail. Great Humor. Good singer. SIR ROBIN (30s-40s): A Knight of the Roundtable. Ironically called ‘Sir Robin the Brave,’ though he couldn’t be more cowardly. Joins the Knights for the singing and dancing. Also plays GUARD 1 and BROTHER MAYNARD, a long-winded monk. SIR LANCELOT (30s-40): A Knight of the Roundtable. He is fearless to a bloody fault but through a twist of fate, does discover his ‘softer side.’ This actor MUST be great with character voices and accents, as he also plays THE FRENCH TAUNTER, an arrogant, condescending, over-the-top Frenchman, the KNIGHT OF NI, an absurd, cartoonish leader of a peculiar group of Knights, and TIM THE ENCHANTER, a ghostly being with a Scottish accent. PATSY (30s-40s): King Arthur’s horse and servant. Underappreciated but always longing for King Arthur’s approval. Good, funny, physical mover with some tap dancing. Also plays MAYOR, a jolly red-faced man who advertises the merits of his home town and the drunken, useless GUARD 2. SIR GALAHAD (30s): A Knight of the Roundtable. Begins as Dennis, a lower class ‘mud gatherer’ who becomes Knighted and transforms into the dashing Sir Galahad. Also plays PRINCE HERBERT’S FATHER, a wealthy, brutish Yorkshireman man at odds with his sensitive son, THE BLACK KNIGHT who is always ready to duel despite multiple injuries. Strong bari-tenor singing required. 2 SIR BEDEVERE (20s-40s): A Knight of the Roundtable. An inept scholar. Also plays DENNIS GALAHAD’S MOTHER, a shrill peasant woman, and CONCORDE, Sir Lancelot’s horse. No solo singing. THE LADY OF THE LAKE (20s-30s): A Diva. Strong, beautiful, possesses mystical powers. The leading lady. Great singing voice is essential, as she must be able to sing effortlessly in many styles and vocal registers. THE FOLLOWING ROLES ARE PLAYED BY THE SAME ACTOR (20s-30s): Tenor singing required. Very good mover. HISTORIAN: A tweedy academic. NOT DEAD FRED: A sickly little fellow who, despite others’ beliefs, claims he is “not yet dead.” FRENCH GUARD: The condemnatory French sidekick to the French Taunter. MINSTREL: In Sir Robin’s band. PRINCE HERBERT: The hopeful and frilly prince who loves to sing and pines for his love atop a tower. ENSEMBLE: Singing and dancing experience preferred; featured roles throughout The BMT/Stars organization values diversity and inclusion in all activities. We believe that engaging in the arts is essential to the human experience and that live theatrical arts should be available to all. Performers of all ages, ethnicities, gender (identity or expression), sexual orientation, and disabilities are encouraged to audition. COVID-19 safety protocols per the CDPH and KCPH will be adhered to throughout the rehearsal and performance process. All cast and crew must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the first rehearsal to participate. For a list of upcoming auditions at Stars Theatre Restaurant and Stars Playhouse, please visit bmtstars.com/auditions 3.
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