I am producing another show for the Midvale Arts Council. I am looking for some really talented women to be in this show. This show calls for 4 women who can play 18-28. Information is below for those interested in more information.
Auditions
for The Midvale Arts Council's production of "The Marvelous
Wonderettes" will be held on Saturday, June 2nd at 11 am - noon. Callbacks
will immediately follow. The address for the Midvale Performing Arts Center is
695 West Center Street (7720 South.) Auditioners should come
prepared with 16 bars of an upbeat Broadway song or a song from the 50s. A
pianist will be provided. Headshots and resumes are preferred. The show is
being directed by Karen Chatterton with music direction by Janzell Tutor. Show
dates are July 13 - 24 at the Midvale Outdoor Stage in the Park. Roles are
available for 4 women (16 & up) and all roles are open. No appointment is
necessary. For more information email Stephanie@midvalearts.com. Visit www.midvalearts.com for
additional information.
The Marvelous Wonderettes takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet the Wonderettes, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! As we learn about their lives and loves, we are treated to the girls performing such classic '50s and '60s songs as "Lollipop," "Dream Lover," "Stupid Cupid," "Lipstick On Your Collar," "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me," "It's My Party" and over 20 other classic hits! You've never had this much fun at a prom and you will never forget The Marvelous Wonderettes-a must-take musical trip down memory lane!
Character
Descriptions
CINDY LOU
(plays 18 & 28) she knows she is the prettiest girl at Springfield High.
She knows she will be named Prom Queen and acts out against her best friend
Betty Jean when things don’t go her way. She makes the biggest change between
Act 1 & 2, having learned the lessons of true love and loss. MEZZO SOPRANO
BELT– sings lead line on most songs. Among the songs she sings are: ‘Allegheny
Moon’, ‘Son of a Preacher Man’, ‘Maybe’.
MISSY (plays
18 & 28) She is the over-achiever of the group. Very controlled, very
concerned that everything at the prom turns out wonderful and perfect. Head of
the prom decorations committee; and absolutely smitten with her music teacher.
Her best friend is Suzy. SOPRANO – WIDE RANGE, VERY HIGH VOCALS AND BELTS
THROUGHOUT THE SHOW. Among the songs she sings are: ‘Secret Love’, ‘You Don’t
Own Me’, ‘Wedding Bell Blues’.
BETTY JEAN
(plays 18 & 28) the class clown, tomboy, always vying for attention with
Cindy Lou, her best friend. It’s also highly probably that Betty Jean wants to
be with Cindy Lou herself, but just doesn’t even know what those feelings
really are. Cindy Lou steals Betty Jean’s boyfriend away, which causes a lot of
the friction at the prom. She holds this grudge against Cindy Lou until they make
up at the 10 year reunion. ALTO WITH A STRONG LOW RANGE. Among the songs she sings
are: ‘Lipstick on Your Collar’, ‘I Only Want To Be With You’, ‘That’s When The
Tears Start.”
SUZY (plays
18 & 28) Best friends with Missy, she is the happy-go-lucky one of the
group –sometimes stereotyped as the ditzy blonde. Always smiling and giggling,
nothing ever seems to bother her. In love with the lighting operator,
completely surprised when named prom queen. Frustrated, sad, hormonal, and
pregnant in Act 2. MEZZO ALTO, BOTH SWEET AND SOUL VOICE. Among the songs she
sings are: ‘Stupid Cupid’, ‘Hold Me, Thrill Me’, ‘Rescue Me’. This role
requires a consummate belter, excellent part singer and expert comedienne. Do
not hire a ditzy person to play the ‘ditzy blonde.’
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