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.
Auditions Location: Crossway Community, Inc., 3015 Upton Drive, Kensington, MD 20895
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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