SIGN UP HERE: Town Hall Arts Center – The Fantasticks Audition Sunday June 27, 2021 11am to 4pm (Invited Callbacks on Monday, June 28, 6:00 p.m.) Town Hall Arts Center is committed to expanding diversity, equality, inclusion, and belonging in the casting of our shows. Performers of all race, ethnicity, disability, and gender identities are encouraged to submit. If you have any questions or concerns or have any necessary accommodations, please contact THAC Programming Director mkepler@townhallartscenter.org. Rehearsal and performance schedule are listed below. All actors are expected to be available for all rehearsals and performances. This production is utilizing a different rehearsal schedule than typical THAC schedules so please read carefully. The Fantasticks Book and Lyrics by Tom Jones Music by Harvey Schmidt Directed by: Billie McBride Production Stage Manager: Jane Stewart AUDITION INFORMATION Casting 8 actors aged 18+. All roles are paid. No Equity/AEA contracts available REQUIREMENTS 16-bars of a song appropriate to the show. Accompanist will be provided. A 1-minute comedic monologue appropriate for the show. Current headshot and resume. CASTING INFORMATION The Narrator (El Gallo) A rakish, handsome, sophisticated gallant and narrator of the show. He is warm, cordial, and inviting to the audience, but has his own darker moments. He aids the performers in orchestrating the story. Gender: Any Age: 30 to 50 Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: Ab2 The Girl (Luisa) A button-maker’s young and pretty daughter, she is a romantic idealist who falls in love with Matt. She is naive, yet honest and tender. Gender: Female Age: 18 to 25 Vocal range top: B5 Vocal range bottom: B3 The Boy (Matt) An innocent, young man who is searching for love and adventure. A bright guy, but naive and even foolish at times, approaching situations with a false bravado. Gender: Male Age: 18 to 25 Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: A2 The Boy’s Father (Hucklebee) A former boisterous navy man and meticulous gardener who fakes a fight with Bellomy in hopes of getting their children to fall in love. Gender: Male Age: 40 to 60 Vocal range top: F#4 Vocal range bottom: A2 The Girl’s Father (Bellomy) A fastidious button-maker and also a picky gardener who fakes a fight with Hucklebee in hopes of getting their children together. Gender: Male Age: 40 to 60 Vocal range top: F#4 The Actor (Henry) An aging, over-the-top Thespian who specializes in reciting Shakespeare, he is a commedia clown; his world is the stage and he knows no other reality. Gender: Any Age: 50 to 70 The Man Who Dies (Mortimer) Henry’s goofy sidekick and another former actor who specializes in stage deaths. A commedia clown, his world is the stage and he does not live in reality. Gender: Any Age: 30 to 50 The Mute A speechless presence who watches, acts as the wall, and deals with props; the “invisible” stage assistant. Should be able to easily assist in the story or fade into the background unnoticed. Gender: Any Age: 20 to 50 2021/2022 Season Production #1 – The Fantasticks Performance Dates and Time 24 performances, 3 performance holds, 1 benefit performance, 6 streaming performances 1. Friday September 17, 2021 – 7:30pm 2. Saturday September 18, 2021 – 7:30pm 3. Sunday September 19, 2021 – 2:00pm 4. Wednesday September 22, 2021 – 7:30pm 5. Thursday September 23, 2021 – 7:30pm 6. Friday September 24, 2021 – 7:30pm 7. Saturday September 25, 2021 – 7:30pm 8. Sunday September 26, 2021 – 2:00pm 9. Sunday September 26, 2021 – 6:30pm 10. Wednesday September 29, 2021 – 7:30pm 11. Thursday September 30, 2021 – 7:30pm 12. Friday October 1, 2021 – 7:30pm 13. Saturday October 2, 2021 – 2:00pm – HOLD 14. Saturday October 2, 2021 – 7:30pm 15. Sunday October 3, 2021 – 2:00pm 16. Monday October 4, 2021 – 7:30 – DAF Benefit 17. Wednesday October 6, 2021 – 7:30pm 18. Thursday October 7, 2021 – 7:30pm 19. Friday October 8, 2021 – 7:30pm – Added Stream 20. Saturday October 9, 2021 – 2:00pm 21. Saturday October 9, 2021 – 7:30pm – Added Stream 22. Sunday October 10, 2021 – 2:00pm – Added Stream 23. Thursday October 14, 2021 – 7:30pm 24. Friday October 15, 2021 – 7:30pm – Added Stream 25. Saturday October 16, 2021 – 2:00pm – HOLD 26. Saturday October 16, 2021 – 7:30pm – Added Stream 27. Sunday October 17, 2021 – 2:00pm – Added Stream 28. Sunday October 17, 2021 – 6:30pm – HOLD REHEARSAL SCHEDULE Tuesday, August 24 – 11am to 5pm Wednesday, August 25 – 6pm to 9:30pm Thursday, August 26 – 6pm to 9:30pm Saturday, August 28 – 11am to 5pm Sunday, August 29 – 6pm to 10pm Monday through Thursday, August 30 – September 2 – 6pm to 10pm Saturday, September 4 – 11am to 5pm Sunday, September 5 – 6pm to 10pm Monday through Thursday, September 6 – September 9 – 6pm to 10pm TECH Saturday, September 11 – 10am to 5pm Sunday, September 12 – 5pm to 10pm Monday through Wednesday, September 13 – 15 – 6pm to 11pm Thursday, September 16 – Preview |