Cain Park 2008 Auditions for
THE WIZ directed by Pierre-Jacques Brault
HAROLD & MAUDE: AN INTIMATE MUSICAL directed by Victoria Bussert
ALL ROLES OPEN
AUDITION DATES/TIMES
Fri, Feb 29 6-11pm EQUITY APPOINTMENTS ONLY*
*Non-Equity may audition on Friday but no specific appointment times will be reserved. You may call 216-291-2323 as of Feb. 1 and ask to be placed on a list who will audition between Equity appointments.
Sat, March 1 10am-6pm EQUITY & NON-EQUITY
Sun, March 2 10am-8pm CALLBACKS
CASTING NEEDS
Cain Park is committed to non-traditional casting. Actors will be cast solely on the basis of talent, except in cases where age, race or physical ability is essential to a role. See THE WIZ for specific needs. Non-Equity actors are not paid for their participation in Cain Park productions.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
1. Memorize/prepare 2 short songs in the style of the shows (see THE WIZ for specific details)
2. Bring sheet music in the proper key (accompanist provided)—no taped music allowed.
Please note: you will not be allowed to audition without sheet music.
3. Bring current photo and resume (will be retained by Cain Park).
4. Check your calendar for any conflicts before auditioning (see rehearsal & performance dates below).
Please note...rehearsals usually occur Tuesday-Friday evenings and day/evening hours on weekends.
5. Allow enough time to park, fill out your paperwork, and be on time for your audition!
NEW AUDITION LOCATION
Cleveland Heights Community Center (One Monticello Boulevard at Mayfield).
For map go to http://www.cainpark.com/audition
Please note: The Cleveland Heights Community Center is a NO SMOKING facility.
THE WIZ
Book by William F. Brown. Music and Lyrics by Charlie Smalls
Based on the story “THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ” by Frank Baum
Directed by Pierre-Jacques Brault
Music direction by Matthew Webb
Choreography by Martín Céspedes
Rehearsals begin Tuesday, May 20 at Grace Lutheran Church (13001 Cedar Road in Cleveland Heights)
Performance dates: June 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, July 2, 3, 5, 6 Evans Amphitheater, 8pm.
THE WIZ Casting Needs: Equity (Equity Guest Artist Contract) & Non-Equity, ages high school and up. All roles are open. Those auditioning should prepare a jazz, Motown, pop or R&B vocal as one of their selections.
This is a multi-ethnic version of THE WIZ. Casting will not be based solely on looks but rather on those who have the right voices and the right attitudes for the characters. Individuality is key.
Cast of 35: 11 principals, 4 pit singers, 20 singers/dancers for chorus.
? Dorothy -- petite actress with good singing voice who dances. Must have strong belt.
? Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion -- exceptional character actors who sing and dance.
? The Wiz -- character baritone who sings. Gospel.
? Evillene -- character actress with strong voice and good comic timing.
? Addaperle and Glinda -- actresses who sing.
? Aunt Em, Uncle Henry -- actors who sing.
? Large singing/dancing chorus -- excellent male and female singers with great dancing ability from all cultural and ethnic backgrounds will comprise the ensemble.
? Non-singing dancers -- all shapes and sizes with interesting physical characteristics or special skills, such as stilt walkers, gymnasts, contortionists and dancers specializing in a wide variety of dance styles.
THE WIZ Artistic Staff
Directed by Pierre-Jacques Brault
Music Direction by Matthew Webb
Choreography by Martín Céspedes
Scenic Design by TBA
Lighting Design by Michael Boll
Costume Design by Russ Borski
Sound Design by Stan Kozak
Stage Managed by Will Brandstetter*
HAROLD & MAUDE: AN INTIMATE MUSICAL
Book & Lyrics by Tom Jones. Music by Joseph Thalken
Based on the film by Colin Higgins
Directed by Victoria Bussert
Music direction by Jodie Ricci
Choreography by Janet Watson
Rehearsals begin July 8 at Grace Lutheran Church (13001 Cedar Road in Cleveland Heights)
Performance dates: July 31, Aug 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16 Alma Theater, 7:30pm
HAROLD & MAUDE Casting: Equity (Equity SPT Contract) & Non-Equity. All roles are open. Some actors will play multiple roles.
? Harold -- 17-21 years old, strong tenor
? Maude — 60-80 years old, strong singer
? Mrs. Chasen, Harold's mother -- 35-45 years old, very sophisticated, good singer
? Character Man — 30-50 years old, strong bari-tenor, strong comic
? Young Character Woman — 20-30 years old, very strong soprano, strong comic
HAROLD & MAUDE Artistic Staff
Directed by Victoria Bussert^
Music Direction by Jodie Ricci
Choreography by Janet Watson
Scenic & Lighting Design by Russ Borski
Costume Design by Terry Pieritz
Sound Design by Stan Kozak
Stage Managed by Will Brandstetter*
^Member, Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers
*Member, Actors’ Equity Association