AUDITIONS

"Brigadoon"

Guest Director: Joe Feustel

See details about scheduling auditions.

*Singing/Chorus/Dancing SCHEDULED Auditions will be Monday, April 12, 2010 6-10pm.

• These auditions will consist of vocal, dance and script reading. Please CALL the Recreation Department @ 459-3773 to schedule an audition time. There will be 15 slots per every hour 6-7, 7-8, 8-9, 9-10. Those auditioning for dancer roles only, should schedule an audition time as well.
• Please come 15-20 minutes prior to your slot.
• If you do not schedule an audition on April 12, you will get the first time slot available – any questions contact Michelle Bestul @ 459-3779.

*Non-Singing Role OPEN Auditions will be Wednesday, April 14, 2010 6-7pm.
*Call Backs for ALL roles will be Wednesday, April 14, 2010 7-10pm.

Location: Leslie W. Johnson Theatre
Horace Mann Middle School
2820 Union Avenue, Sheboygan, WI 53081

Rehearsals Begin: Friday, April 16, 2010 7-10pm.

Production Dates: May 28, 29, 30, June 2, 3, 4, 5, 2010.

BRIGADOON is a mystical story about true love. Two modern Americans on vacation in Scotland stumble upon a miracle town trapped in time, BRIGADOON. The romantic fairytale has comedy, drama, romance, and dance.

CHARACTER LIST
Male Roles:

• Tommy Albright (High Baritone-duets and solo’s, 20-30 yrs old) Attractive, A dreamer caught in a man’s body. He seems to have everything, but still isn’t happy.
• Jeff Douglas (Non-Singing, 20-30yrs old, comic role) Tommy's cynical and sarcastic friend. This is a comic role.
• Charlie Dalrymple (lyric Tenor, 20-25, dancer) Happy, vibrant fiancée of Jean. A lover of life, and loved by all.
• Mr. Lundie (Non-Singing, 50-75) The wise old schoolmaster and teller of the “miracle” story.
• Harry Beaton (Non-Singing, 18-25, dancer) Archie‘s son. Rejected suitor of Jean. Educated, but bitter and unhappy.
• Archie Beaton (Bass, 45-65) Father of Harry, town's cloth weaver & seller
• Andrew MacLaren (Baritone, 45-65) Fiona & Jean's father. A leading figure in town.
• Angus MacGuffie (Baritone, chorus solo, 30-40 yrs old) Sells Eggs, Milk and cream.
  
• Stuart Dalrymple (tenor voice chorus solo, 40 yrs old) Sells woolen clothes.

Female Roles:

• Fiona MacLaren (High Soprano- duets and solo’s, 20-30 yrs old) Jean's older sister. Practical, reliable, but also a dreamer. Has high expectations for love.
• Meg Brockie (Alto/Mezzo, several solo’s, 20-30yrs old, comic) Silly milkmaid, desperate for a husband.
• Jean MacLaren (Non-singing, 16-20, dancer) Fiona's beautiful, shy younger sister, engaged to Charlie.
• Maggie Anderson (Non-Singing,16-20, dancer) Spurned love of Harry. Solo Funeral Dancer.
• Jane Ashton (Non-Singing, 25-35) Tommy's fiancée in NY. Sophisticated, a little severe.

Also Needed:

• Bagpiper, plays solo funeral march.
  
• Chorus-mixed vocal parts, various ages, Townsfolk of Brigadoon and dancers.

The ages listed with the characters are only a suggested age. Do not think you cannot audition for a specific role if you are not within the listed age. Roles can be cast younger or older depending on those who audition. Brigadoon requires a wide range of ages within the cast but this production has no roles for younger actors. Please be of High School age, grade 10 or higher.

Though auditions do imply some competition, the process is made as pleasant as possible. Direction is given along the way.

1. Please prepare a song, showing your vocal quality and range. An accompanist will be provided or you may provide your own. If singing with recorded accompaniment the individual auditioning will be expected to provide there own tape/CD player. Bring music in the correct key for your selection. Please limit selection to no longer than 2 minutes in length.
2. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. There will be some movement and dancing with the choreographer.
3. Auditions may include reading from the script. Please note all characters, with the exception of Tommy, Jeff, and Jane will be required to use a Scottish accent.
4. Bring a list of conflicts you have starting Friday April 16, 2010 through Saturday June 5, 2010. We can work with some conflicts, but require your commitment to be available for scheduled rehearsals. Please note: This production opens on the Memorial Day Weekend Holiday.
5. Rehearsal will be Monday through Friday 7-10 pm. There will be two weekend rehearsals, Saturday May 22 and Sunday May 23. After the final performance, Saturday, June 5th the cast is required to stay and help STRIKE the set until finished.

Scripts are available for loan through the Theatre Company office in the Community Recreation Department but require a $25 deposit. They may be picked up Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm BUT must be returned by 5:00 pm on Monday, April 12.

TENTATIVE DATES

The following dates are tentative for our upcoming productions. The auditions are typically in the evenings for adults and in the late afternoons for children. The second day is reserved for callbacks only if needed.

The July 3rd production of "We The People" June 1 & 8, 2010.
Guest Director: TBA

Location: Horace Mann Middle School
2820 Union Avenue, Sheboygan, WI 53081

Please check back closer to each date for more specific information.