CO, Theatre Aspen 2013 Season

Theatre Aspen is casting its 2013 summer season to include "Les Miserables" (Mark Martino, dir.; Eric Alsford, musical dir. Rehearsals begin June 1; runs June 25–Aug. 17), "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" (Paige Price, dir.; JoAnn M. Huner, choreo. Rehearsals begin June 10; runs July 10–Aug. 17), and "Fully Committed" (Jay Sandrich, dir. Rehearsals begin June 3; runs July 5–Aug. 16). Emily Zeck, managing dir.

Rehearses and performs in Aspen, CO.

"Les Miserables"—Jean Valjean: male, 35-45, tenor, low A to high B. Javert: male, 35-50s, baritone A, low F to F sharp. Cosette: female, 18-25, soprano, B flat (below Middle C) to High C with belt, must be able to float a B flat, with more contemporary, less operatic sound. Fantine: female, 25-35, mezzo-soprano, low G flat to E flat. Marius: male, 25-30s, lyric tenor or high lyric baritone low A to high A flat. Eponine: female, 20s, mezzo belt (low F sharp to E). Thenardier: male, 30s-40s, baritone (C to high G flat). Madame Thenardier: female, 30s-40s, alto/mezzo belt (low G sharp to D). Enjorlas: male, 20s-30s, baritone/tenor (low A to high G). Young Gavroche: boy, 10. Young Eponine: girl, 9-11. Young Cosette: girl, 8-10. Ensemble: males and females, early 20s-early 40s, amazing contemporary Broadway singers with pop sensibility. Note: All characters, except Javert and Valjean, will play multiple roles. We will not be using British, Cockney or French accents in this production.

"You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown"—Charlie Brown: male, low B flat to high F. Sally Brown: female, low B to high A flat. Lucy Van Pelt: female, low G to high F. Schroeder: male, low B flat to high A flat. Snoopy: male, low C to high A. Linus Van Pelt: male, low B flat to high E. Note: All actors should be in their 20s, give or take. Vocal ranges are listed below. Though not required, if you play an instrument, please make it known at your audition. Same with anyone who is an expert in-line or roller skater.

"Fully Committed"—Sam: late 20s–late 40s, one actor to play over 40 different characters. Note: Seeking diverse casts; performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend.

Equity Principal Auditions will be held by appt. only Feb. 24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (12:30-1:30 p.m. lunch) at Red Bricks Rehearsal Studio, 110 East Hallam St., Aspen, CO; and Feb. 25, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (1-1:45 lunch) at Newman Center for Theater Education, 1101 13th St., 3rd fl., Denver, CO. EPA Rules are in effect. A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

To schedule an audition appt., email
info@theatreaspen.org or call Peggy at (970) 925-9313. Note: Scheduling conflicts will be accommodated.

Prepare a selection from "Les Miserables" that shows off legit range. For "Charlie Brown" prepare a comic song showing range and for "Fully Committed" prepare a scene from the play (provided upon request) or comic monologue that includes multiple characters. An accompanist will be provided. Bring pix & résumés. Casting Note: Anyone auditioning for "Les Miserables" who is not a child should either sing a selection from "Les Miz" that is sung by the character they hope to portray, or if auditioning for ensemble sing a short song from the show, or in the style of the show, that clearly demonstrates a wide range, and a powerful instrument. No contemporary pop songs, no Rogers and Hammerstein, Rogers and Hart, Lerner and Lowe etc, and no "comic" songs (unless auditioning for Thenardiers...in which case will still need a big showy vocal song as well since they'll double as ensemble throughout). All songs should be from the contemporary "pop opera" musical theatre canon..."Les Miz," "Phantom," "Aspects of Love," "Miss Saigon," "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Little Women," etc. The emphasis needs to be on presenting their selection with clear, bold acting choices and powerful vocals.

For more info, visit
www.theatreaspen.org.

Pays: $551/$282 min./wk. to June 2 the $568/$291 min./wk. Equity SPT Contract.
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