CURTAINS

From the creators of Cabaret and Chicago
Book by Rupert Holmes; music by John Kander; lyrics by Fred Ebb; Original book and concept by Peter Stone

It’s the brassy, bright, and promising year of 1959. Boston’s Colonial Theatre is host to the opening night performance of a new musical. When the leading lady mysteriously dies on stage the entire cast and crew are suspects. Enter a local detective, who just happens to be a musical theatre fan!

Director - Justin McCoubry
Music Director - Jeff Williams
Choreographer - Alison Laverdiere

Where? Mount Wachusett Community College, room 182
When? Tuesday, December 8 and Wednesday, December 9 at 7PM sharp - If needed, callbacks will be held on Thursday, December 10. (Snow date for 12/8 and 12/9 is also 12/10)
All should prepare a short vocal selection that displays range and ability. Dancers will be taught a dance combination – please wear appropriate footwear. There will also be cold readings from the script for main speaking roles.

*Singers should provide sheet music – an accompanist will be provided

Punctuality will be noted and appreciated

Cast Requirements: 8 adult men, 5 adult women and a large ensemble of teens and adults (ages 16 and up) – see casting information below

Performance Dates: February 26, 27; March 5, 6 at 8:00pm; March 7 at 2:00pm

Tentative Rehearsal Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7pm to 10pm and Sunday evenings from 6pm to 9pm; additional rehearsals may be scheduled as needed.

ADDITIONAL CASTING INFORMATION

CAST OF CHARACTERS

LIEUTENANT FRANK CIOFFI (40s): Local Boston detective who is also a musical theatre aficionado. Aside from being exceptionally good at his job, he has also aspired to be a musical theatre performer his entire life. He falls in love with Niki.

NIKI HARRIS (20s-early 30s) Pretty, naive ingenue. Niki is a chorus girl/understudy in the chorus of the show-within-the-show during its Boston tryout. She aspires to make it as a performer on Broadway. She meets and falls in love with Dt. Frank Cioffi who is investigating a murder at the theatre. Actress must have legit Soprano and good comic timing.

GEORGIA HENDRICKS (30s) Female half of our songwriting team. Ends up taking on the leading lady role. Must sing and dance well.

CARMEN BERNSTEIN (45-65) Brassy Broadway producer. Terrific comedic actress who sings well.

AARON FOX (40s) The composer of the show-within-the-show. His songwriting partner, Georgia, is also his wife from whom he's separated. He's a sexy, charming ladies man.

SIDNEY BERNSTEIN (Late 50s-Mid 60s): The producer of an out of town flop. Sidney is tough and self-serving. Seeking a character actor with good comic timing.

CHRISTOPHER BELLING (40-60) English director. Very camp. Very funny. Requires a good comic lead actor.

BAMBI BERN (Early 20s-early 30s) Performer in the chorus and daughter of Carmen, the lead producer. Hungry to work her way up to leading performer many think she was only hired because of her mother. Bambi is a good dancer/comedienne who sings well.

DARYL GRADY (30s): A Theatre critic for the local Boston newspaper, he enjoys using the power he has to make or break shows during their out of town tryouts.

JOHNNY HARMON (40s-50s) The Stage Manager of the show-within-the-show. Johnny is a character man who is gruff but lovable. He keeps the company in line and on their toes throughout the rehearsal process.

OSCAR SHAPIRO (45-65): The general manager. An agreeable if slightly gruff man. He is always looking for any angle to find money. Seeking a good comic actor who sings.

BOBBY PEPPER (20s to early 30s) The choreographer and lead dancer. Seeking a strong singer who dances well.

JESSICA CRANSHAW (30s-40s) Fading Hollywood star. A diva, who has no right to be one, she is a terrible singer and actress who stars in the show within a show and gets murdered on its opening night.

MALE / FEMALE ENSEMBLE – 10-16 Singers/Dancers play an assortment of CHARACTERS

For more information contact Professor Gail Steele at 978 630-9162 or at g_steele@mwcc.mass.edu

PRINT AUDITION FORM(PDF)
If possible, use pink paper for a female auditioner and blue for a male.

All TAM auditions are open to anyone, regardless of previous theatre experience. We are a true community theatre, always on the lookout for talented people (especially BOYS, MEN, and ETHNICALLY DIVERSE INDIVIDUALS) to perform in our shows. For more information, or to be added to our mailing list for audition notifications, contact Professor Gail Steele
at 978 630-9162 or at g_steele@mwcc.mass.edu or Deb in the box office: box-office@mwcc.mass.edu