Appointments are not necessary, and auditionees are taken in the order
that they turn in their information sheets. First, you will need to
sing a prepared up-tempo or ballad (32 bars will suffice -- please use
a contemporary song or one from the musical theater genre, but not from
this show!). We will provide a piano accompanist. You may then be
requested to work some scales or intervals with the music director
to display your range.
**IMPORTANT NOTE: come to auditions wearing whatever you'd like, but please NO HATS OR CAPS.**
Then, at the discretion of the production staff, the auditionees
may be taught a dance or movement routine and/or asked to do cold readings
from the script. Please come dressed appropriately.
Not all auditionees will be asked
to callbacks. This does not mean a person is not cast as some
parts may be cast from the initial auditions.
KAT holds totally open auditions -- no parts are pre-cast --
and all auditionees are invited to watch the audition procedure.
We frequently have 40%-60% newcomers in a show. You may bring a
resume if you would like, and you will be asked to fill out an
information sheet and a conflict calendar so please know your other
commitments ahead of time. A head shot is not required, but feel
free to bring one. We will still take a Polaroid picture so that we
can be sure to remember you as you looked at auditions.
We look forward to seeing you at auditions.
The Kensington Arts Theatre Board of Trustees
Violet (April/May 2010)
Book and Lyrics by Brian Crawley
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Based on Doris Betts' "The Ugliest Pilgrim"
Directed by Caroline Angell
Produced by Eric Scerbo
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Auditions
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Monday, February 22 and Tuesday, February 23 (7:30pm); callbacks on Wednesday, February 24 by appointment.
Location: TBA
AUDITION INFO:
Please bring 16-32 bars from TWO SONGS: one musical theater that shows off your range; one country, folk, bluegrass, or gospel number. An accompanist will be provided.
**IMPORTANT NOTE: come to auditions wearing whatever you'd like, but please NO HATS OR CAPS.**
If you are unable to make the initial auditions but would still like to be considered for the show, please contact the producer via e-mail.
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Performances
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April 30, May 1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22
Fri/Sat @ 8pm, Sun @ 3pm
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Location
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The Kensington Town Center (address is at the bottom of the page, and directions can be found here)
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For More Info
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Call us at 206.888.6642 or e-mail us at katonline.email@gmail.com.
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Background
Violet is a musical about redemption, set in the Deep South during the civil rights era. The music is powerful, and all ages and types of singer/actors are needed. Many ensemble roles have solo or featured musical numbers. Please refer to the breakdowns below, MTI's Violet website and/or contact Eric Scerbo via e-mail with any additional questions.
Cast Breakdown:
- Violet (Caucasian female, mid-20s)
- Flick (African-American male, mid/late-20s)
- Monty (Caucasian male, mid-20s)
- Young Vi (Caucasian female, early teens)
- Father (Caucasian male, 40s-50s)
- Bus Driver/Preacher et al (Caucasian male, 30s-40s)
- Old Lady/Hotel Singer et al (Any race, female, 50s-60s)
- Woman Knitting/Landlady/Gospel Soloist et al (African-American female, 30s-40s)
- Music Hall Singer/Mabel et al (African American female, 20s-30s)
- Leroy Evans/Waiter et al (Any race, male, 20s-30s)
- Billy Dean/Virgil et al (Caucasian male, late teens, early 20s)
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