New York Stage Casting Update: Dec 1st

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Urinetown: The Musical (Paperback)
By Greg Kotis, Mark Hollmann, David Auburn

(NEW) Urinetown, Open Auditions
Sunday, Dec. 5 from 7 pm to 9 pm; Mon., Dec. 6 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm No callbacks scheduled! Corner of Grove and Maple Streets, Chester, NJ. Auditionees are asked to come prepared to sing at least 16 bars, with sheet music in the proper key. An accompanist will be provided. Readings will be from the script. Please come prepared to move as dance audition will follow singing and readings.

The Chester Theatre Group is holding auditions for their upcoming Production of URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL Directed and Musically Directed by CTG veteran Clifford Parrish with Choreography by Megan Fiorentinos, this Tony winning satirical comedy musical, with music by Mark Hollmann, lyrics by Hollmann and Greg Kotis, and book by Kotis satirizes the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, and municipal politics. The unconventional plotline shatters audience expectations of a pleasant ending. Production Dates: Opens Friday February 25, 2011 and runs Fridays/Saturdays at 8pm - Sundays at 2pm through March 20, 2011. Plot Breakdown: In grim Gotham-like city of the future, a 20-year drought has occurred. As a result, the government has banned private toiletries and the citizens must use pay-to-pee toilets regulated by a monopolistic company, the Urine Good Company, which charges exorbitant prices. Bobby Strong, the assistant custodian at the poorest urinal in town, decides enough is enough. With the help of the daughter of the CEO of the Urine Good Company, Hope Cladwell, Bobby ends up leading a rebellion, which frees the citizens. This is a very choral show, so those who enjoy choral singing will have a great time. If you have any questions, you may contact director, Clifford Parrish at (908) 696 0411 or on Facebook. For further information about The Chester Theatre Group, please visit our website at www.chestertheatregroup.org

Seeking:
Officer Lockstock (baritone);

Penelope Pennywise (high belt);

Bobby Strong (baritenor) 20s;

Little Sally (mezzo);

Cladwell B. Cladwell (baritone) mature; CEO type;

Hope Cladwell (soprano) 20s;

The ensemble is made of 10 - 12 men and women, all of whom have characters, lines and singing.

The 16 Bar Theatre Audition Series

(NEW) Dream Babies
Auditions are open to Equity and Non-Equity singer/actors. For an audition please email us your picture and resume ASAP. You may also include the link to your Reel where we can hear you sing, if you have one. RiantTheatre@gmail.com.

The Riant Theatre is casting for a DREAM BABIES, the musical. This show will open February 17, 2011 at the Hudson Guild Theatre. Book, Lyrics & Music by Van Dirk Fisher. DREAM BABIES will be open February 17, 2011 and close March 6, 2011 At the Hudson Guild Theatre in Manhattan.

Seeking:
Mrs. Janice Johnson, a woman in her 50s or older, a secretary at St. Mary’s Home for Girls.

Ms. Yolanda Wilson, (Singer) an African-American woman in her late 30s, who runs St. Mary’s Home for Girls. She’s dedicated her whole life to taking care of young kids, but doesn’t take anytime for herself. For some reason she’s trying very hard to avoid having a serious relationship with a man.

Mr. Darnell Richards, a man in his 30s, an assistant supervisor at St. John’s Home for Boys.

Mr. Jamal Cooke, an African-American young man in his 30s. He runs a Group Home for teenage boys. He loves his job and is in love with Yolanda although she won’t take him seriously, because he’s 10 years younger than her. But he’s not giving up. He’s determined to make her his woman.

Tanya Dixon, (Soprano) a teenage African-American girl, age 16, who’s been living in foster care and has been waiting to be adopted. She’s very bright and shows lots of promise and likes to sing. She wants to become a pediatrician so she can take care of young kids and make them well again.

Sarah, (Soprano) a teenage Caucasian girl. Tanya’s best friend, (age 16), who’s living in foster care.

Miss Selema Hawkins, (Soprano) an African American woman in her early 30s. She’s engaged to Charles Jackson, but longs to find her daughter that she put up for adoption shortly after she was born.

Mr. Charles Jackson, (Tenor) an African-American man in his early 30s, he works as an IT technician for a large corporation. He’s engaged to Selema.

Mr. Beacon, (Singer) an African-American young man in his late 20s, a teacher. He grew up in foster care and did very well for himself and has decided to dedicate his life to helping teenagers realize their potential. He teaches a special class at the Group Home to help students with their homework and literacy.

Miss Grant, in her 30s, (Singer, must be able to sing R&B and Pop) a social worker.

Miss Chantell Dubey, 25-35 years old young lady, (singer), a French teacher at Royal Academy.

The Students:
Chris, a teenager, (Tenor), who attends Royal Academy, a charter school in Brooklyn.

Matthew, (Tenor) a teenager, Caucasian boy, living at St. John’s home for Boys.

Madison, a teenager, Caucasian girl, (singer), Matthew’s girlfriend living at St. Mary’s home for Girls.

Quayshawn, (Tenor) a teenager, African-American, living at St. John’s home for Boys, a dramatic role. He’s an honor student.

Jay, a teenager, (singer), a student at Royal Academy, Quayshawn’s friend.

Nico, (Tenor) a teenager, a student at Royal Academy, Quayshawn’s friend.

Jasmine, (Singer) a teenager, his girlfriend, living at St. Mary’s home for Girls and a student at Royal Academy.

Leo, a teenager, (Tenor) a student at Royal Academy, Quayshawn’s friend.

Charlotte, a teenager, his girlfriend, (singer), living at St. Mary’s home for Girls and a student at Royal Academy. Also plays the guitar and sings the blues, R&B and pop (Belt).

Timothy, a teenager Caucasian, (singer), a student at Royal Academy.

Lindsay, a teenager Caucasian, Timothy’s girlfriend, (singer), a student at Royal Academy.

Eva, a teenager Latina, (singer), a student at Royal Academy, dramatic role.

Stephanie, a student at Royal Academy, (Singer).

Bobby, Chanz, Daniel, Gregory and Michael students at Royal Academy, all living at St. John’s.