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audition
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Rose & the Rime
by Nathan Allen, Chris Mathews, and Jake Minton
directed by Jacob Sidney
SHOW
DATES:
JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 25, 2017
Fridays & Saturdays @ 8pm
plus Sunday Matinees Feb. 12 & 19 @ 3pm
Previews: Fri-Sat, Jan. 13-14
Possible one-weekend extension March 2-5
Rehearsals begin approx Wed, Nov. 2
Break: Thanksgiving, Christmas-New Year's Eve
AUDITION
DATES/TIMES:
Saturday, Oct. 15, 10am-6pm
Monday, Oct. 17, 6-11pm
LOCATION:
Sacred Fools
1078 Lillian Way, Los Angeles, CA 90038
(see signs for specific stage)
- Directions -
Callbacks:
Thurs, Oct. 20 & Sat, Oct. 22
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ABOUT THE
SHOW:
WEST COAST PREMIERE! “Maybe next
time we’ll have a different story.” ROSE AND THE RIME tells the
tragic and magical story of the frozen town of Radio Falls. When Uncle
Roger reveals to young Rose the truth about her parents, Rose sets off
to find the mysterious Rime Witch. What follows is a stark
transformation of the town and its inhabitants. From snowfall and
sledding to witches and barbecues, the tale of Radio Falls and its
inhabitants is spun right before our eyes through a mixture of inventive
ensemble physicality, music, and puppetry, all supported by projected
animation. Like all great fables, it’s sophisticated and mature while
accessible to all ages. One of the House Theatre of Chicago's most
beloved original myths, Rose and the Rime reminds us once more
that in order to last, happiness must be shared: if we keep it for
ourselves, it will disappear.
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AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
First round Auditions: Everyone will read
sides for one of the 5 lead characters. Also, you will sing one of the
songs with a melody of your own creation.
Callbacks: Thursday session will be physical
movement and Saturday will be mixing and matching. Please plan to
potentially attend BOTH days (and for at least an hour and a half) in
the event you are called back. Some people may be cut after Thursday
session.
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PLEASE NOTE:
GUARANTEED
SIGNUPS ARE FOR FULL COMPANY MEMBERS AND THOSE KNOWN TO THE PRODUCTION TEAM
ONLY! ALL OTHERS, PLEASE
SUBMIT VIA THE NOTICE ON
ACTORS ACCESS OR
NOW CASTING
AND WE WILL CONTACT YOU IF INTERESTED. DO NOT DOUBLE SUBMIT.
ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY
NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12
FOR COMPANY MEMBERS (excepting Associates): You are strongly
encouraged to attend first call. If you are unable to attend any of the
initial audition times due to scheduling conflicts, you may request to
proceed directly to callbacks if you notify the producers by no later
than Wednesday, Oct. 12 (but please make your request ASAP).
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SIGNUP
INSTRUCTIONS
· Choose
three slots from the grid below. PLEASE NOTE: There is a group
exercise in each hour (see grid); please plan to be present for the
group exercise in your hour as well as for your timeslot.
· EMail your choices and your contact info - including your phone number
- to (You may also request a copy of the script to read.)
· You will be contacted via EMail or phone to confirm your slot.
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FIRST
CALL SIDES
Rose
prepare: Rose-Roger and
Rose-Jimmy
Roger, Nolan, Randal prepare:
Rose-Roger
Charlie prepare: Rose-Charlie
Jimmy prepare: Rose-Jimmy
Molly, Gracie, Evelyn prepare:
Female
Townsfolk (read Dorothea)
Rime Witch prepare: Witch and
Female
Townsfolk (read Dorothea)
ALL PICK EITHER LULLABYE OR
JIMMY’S SONG
AND MAKE UP YOUR OWN MELODY!
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CALLBACK
SIDES
TBD
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CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
ALL ROLES OPEN TO ALL ETHNICITIES.
NOTE: While a background in physical theatre is not required,
willingness to train in ensemble techniques, as well as the basic
physical ability to perform specific, sometimes rigorous, movement, is
essential. Musical background, both choral and instrumental, is a plus.)
ROSE: 18+ to play 11 to 17. In the course of the play, she grows
from a curious and courageous girl to a sensitive young woman.
ROGER: 30-45. Rose’s uncle and guardian, amateur radio expert,
genuinely loves his niece and is very protective of her - with good
reason.
RIME WITCH / DOROTHEA: 30 - 45. A fairy-tale witch, knows so many
things, can be quite terrifying but also carries a great sadness. Also
plays Dorothea (Townsfolk), the town’s sweet church lady - judgement but
with a smile (the church is empty—if you’re just counting people)… MUST
SING.
JIMMY: 18+ to play 16. A tourist, brother to Charlie, rough-and-
tumble, wins every race, does time in detention, Popular Mechanics,
baseball, gets the girl. MUST SING.
CHARLIE: 18+ to play 16. A tourist, brother to Jimmy,
straight-and- narrow, helper of little old ladies, straight-A’s, Boy’s
Life, formal dances, get’s stuck in the friend-zone MUST DANCE (BallRoom
/ Partner).
THE TOWNSFOLK: All the Townsfolk of Radio Falls are cold, starved
for vitamin D, and sick of shoveling! They make the best of it,
struggling to stay happy in a town cursed with permanent winter; each
deals with the curse in a different way, getting through their brutal
days with varying degrees of success. And each each loving Rose in their
own way. (NOTE: The TOWNSFOLK will also serve as the onstage ensemble,
creating and contributing to certain scenes through physical
choreography and musical accompaniment.)
EVELYN: 25 - 40. She keeps the bar, but not so much her liquor;
not too late for her yet, but it will be soon...
MOLLY: 20-35. An artist in a diner apron, sad that there’s no one
to see her art and no one to buy her food...
GRACIE: 30 - 45. A busy hairdresser; very busy; surprisingly busy
for a town of 10 people...
NOLAN: 40-55. A very dutiful mailman, neither rain nor snow, nor
snow, nor ice, nor more snow, etc...
RANDAL: 40-55. A grease monkey, scowly, can fix anything as long
as it doesn’t talk or have feelings…
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