audition information for...

adapted by Michael Holmes
directed by Scott Leggett

based on the screenplay by
Richard Elfman & Matthew Bright, et al.

SHOW DATES:
Opening Friday, May 21 for a six-week run with possible extension
and a preview on Thurs, May 20
Exact Dates TBA
Rehearsals begin approx. March 29

AUDITION DATES/TIMES/LOCATIONS:
Saturday, March 6, 10am-8pm
Sunday, March 7, 10am-6pm
Callbacks Mon-Weds, March 8-10 (approx 7-11pm)
Individuals will only be called back for one night of callbacks

Sat-Sun auditions are at
The Complex - West Studio
6476 Santa Monica Blvd.
- Directions -

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Forbidden Zone: Live in the Sixth Dimension is the live stage-musical adaptation of the 1982 cult film classic scored by Danny Elfman and directed by Richard Elfman. It's a bawdy, sexy sci-fi/fantasy romp through Hell and back. Imagine "Alice in Wonderland" filtered through a surrealistic cartoon lens complete with sex, demons and talking chickens. A vast array of musical styles are explored throughout the play, from New Wave to American Jazz Classics. We are looking for any and all ethnicities, genders, and types of dynamic performers.
 

THERE IS NUDITY IN THIS PROJECT.
 

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

A one-minute dramatic monologue as your favorite cartoon character; 16 bars (about one minute) of an American Standard from the 30’s or 40’s (bring sheet music); and be prepared to move as an animal of your choice… we will tell you what to do. Be prepared to have fun and to commit to zaniness.

SIGNUP INSTRUCTIONS
· Chose three slots from the grid below.
· EMail your choices and your contact info to

· You will be contacted via EMail or phone to confirm your slot.

· COMPANY MEMBERS:  If you wish to go skip first call,
EMail us by no later than February 28 and just
say "I wish to go straight to callbacks."

PLEASE NOTE:
ONLINE SIGNUPS ARE FOR COMPANY MEMBERS AND THOSE KNOWN TO THE PRODUCTION TEAM ONLY!  ALL OTHERS, PLEASE SUBMIT VIA THE NOTICE ON ACTORS ACCESS OR BACKSTAGE BY NO LATER THAN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22.

Please do NOT directly EMail the audition EMail
address if we do not know you and have not requested you do so.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

KING FAUSTO - Little person, Male, any ethnicity, 25-40, some singing, some dancing.  The King of the Forbidden Zone, must be comfortable with comedic love scenes. Powerful and delightfully insane. Must have a buoyant personality.

PRINCESS (NUDITY REQUIRED) - White female, 20-30, very fit, blonde – NUDITY. The character is topless throughout the entire show. Daughter of Fausto and Doris; spoiled and petulant. *NUDITY WILL NOT BE REQUIRED AT EITHER PRELIMINARY AUDITIONS OR CALLBACKS.

SATAN - Any ethnicity, Male, 20-40, athletic, scary, strong baritone vocalist.  The driving force behind the action and our narrator.

SUSAN B HERCULES aka FRENCHY - White female, 20-25, slim, over the top French accent, strong vocalist.  Key protagonist in the story, multiple songs.

FLASH HERCULES - White male, over 30, dresses like a Boy Scout, acts like Borscht Belt comedian.  Frenchy’s brother, out of shape and hilariously ineffective.

GRAMPA HERCULES aka KILLER ROSENBLATT - White male, over 30, Orthodox Jewish wrestler, wears heavy beard and skullcap.  Non-speaking commedia dell’arte role who sings lots of chorus parts.

SQUEEZIT HENDERSON/RENE HENDERSON - White male, 20-40, slim, greasy, demented, strong tenor vocalist, dresses in tighty whities. A dual brother/sister role played by switching into drag.

BUST ROD - Any ethnicity, male or female, large mask and tuxedo, heavy dancing.  Non-speaking masked humanoid frog butler, very athletic role. May double up as Miss Feldman.

QUEEN DORIS/RUTHY HENDERSON (NUDITY) - White female, 30-50, possible busty/heavy set, strong vocalist, SOME NUDITY (topless during massage scene and death scene); doubles as Squeezit’s mom in one scene.

PLAYERS 1, 2 & 3 - 3 excellent female singers and dancers to play Schoolgirls, the Ex-Queen, Ma Hercules, and MANY other roles. Must be comfortable with scantily clad costumes.

PLAYERS 4, 5 & 6 - 3 excellent male singers and dancers to play Pa Hercules, Huckleberry P. Jones, Jumpy Boy, Johnny Vasbad, Billy B. Beebak, Rabbi, Keeper 1 & 2, The Pet and MANY other roles. Must be comfortable with scantily clad costumes.
 

Choose three available
slots from the grid below.