Audition and Casting Information
Audition Schedule For City of Angels & And Away We Go
City of Angels– Vocal auditions 8/27, Vocal callbacks and Dance auditions 8/28, Acting callbacks 8/29
City of Angels begins rehearsal on Monday September 16th and will rehearse Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays until October 5th. It will rehearse Monday 10/7 and Saturday 10/12, with Thursday 10/10 and Friday 10/11 off.
No rehearsals the week of 10/14.
Starting Monday 10/21, rehearsals will be Monday-Saturday through November 13th. The production runs Nov 14th-24th.
Weekday hours will be 6:30-10:30pm and Saturdays 12-6pm Sunday will be the day off.
Please note any conflicts with these dates on your audition signup sheet
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And Away We Go– Group audition 8/28, Callbacks 8/29
This production rehearses Tuesday, October 15-Wednesday November 13 with performances November 14-17th (the days off fall on Saturdays) Rehearsal times are: Mon-Fri 6:20-10:30 PM and Sundays 12-6 PM
Please note any conflicts with these dates on your audition signup sheet
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Auditions
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City of Angels begins rehearsal on Monday September 16th and will rehearse Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays until October 5th. It will rehearse Monday 10/7 and Saturday 10/12, with Thursday 10/10 and Friday 10/11 off.
No rehearsals the week of 10/14.
Starting Monday 10/21, rehearsals will be Monday-Saturday through November 13th. The production runs Nov 14th-24th.
Weekday hours will be 6:30-10:30pm and Saturdays 12-6pm Sunday will be the day off.
Please note any conflicts with these dates on your audition signup sheet
City of Angels
Music by Cy Coleman, Lyrics by David Zippel
Book by Larry Gelbart
Directed by Brian Sgambati
Music Direction by Dr. Lauri Young
Choreography by Jasmine Canziani
About the show: Winner of five 1990 Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Featured Actress for Wagner alumna Randi Graff, and boasting a swinging score by Cy Coleman (Sweet Charity), City of Angels tells the dueling stories of successful young writer Stine, struggling to maintain creative control of his latest crime novel as it’s being adapted into a major motion picture, and the hard-boiled adventures of his Private Investigator protagonist, Stone. Keeping the two worlds separate is hard enough, but when the line between Stine’s reality and Stone’s film-noir fantasy begins to blur, hilarity and thrills ensue. A glorious musical comedy which is equal parts love letter to 1940’s Hollywood and homage to classic detective films such as The Big Sleep, and The Maltese Falcon, City of Angels will keep your toes tapping as you sit on the very edge of your seat.
The Big Sleep, and The Maltese Falcon are not available for free on Youtube, though they can be readily rented. If you are not able to do that, you can check out the Youtube links below for examples of the genre which inspired City of Angels and informs the playing style of the film scenes within the show.
The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective– Old Time Radio Show which ran from 1946-51. https://youtu.be/jONQxjA2UoE?si=7xfClO2yduRODY-P
I Love Trouble (1948) Feature Film starring Franchot Tone as Private Investigator Stuart Bailey. https://youtu.be/BtdcH-Fgdys?si=Bb0zKVjVQg9V9SJA
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Please prepare 16 bars in the musical style of the show. City of Angels is largely written in a jazz style with contemporary musical theatre inflection. Choose material that demonstrates your vocal power and range and also your understanding of jazz musical style. 1940s big band composers (Duke Ellington, Jimmy Dorsey, Hoagy Carmichael etc.) standards written or arranged in a jazz style OR songs from musical theatre shows written in a jazz style (Swing!, Some Like it Hot, Wild Party, New York, New York etc.) would all be good genres to choose from.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
Seeking performers of all racial/ethnic backgrounds and gender expressions for all roles, except where specific ethnicities are noted as a plot point.
There is doubling in the show, with many performers playing both a person in the real world and a character in Stine’s screenplay.
Stine: (Character is male, 20s-30s.) A self-centered, slightly neurotic rising star in the world of crime fiction, Stine embarks on the adventure of a lifetime when his newest detective novel, City of Angels, gets optioned by a major motion picture studio. Butting heads with the mercurial director/producer Buddy Fiddler, Stine attempts to remain true to his vision while trying to keep his marriage together- despite his serial philandering. A role for a gifted performer with rock solid acting chops and a phenomenal singing voice.
Stone: (Character is male, 30’s. Caucasian) The hardboiled detective protagonist of Stine’s novel, Stone is everything Stine is not: bold, decisive, and tough, with a strict moral code despite his gruff exterior. He navigates the labyrinthine milieu of the Los Angeles underworld, on the trail of Mallory Kingsley, a missing heiress. This is a true leading man role, combining vocal bravado and physical presence with charisma, appeal, and athleticism.
Gabby/Bobbi: (Characters are female, 20’s-30’s.) Gabby is Stine’s long suffering wife. Although she loves him deeply, Gabby has endured his infidelity and excuses for as long as she can. A writer herself, she is passionate, intelligent, and confident, and has, in a sense, been Stine’s chief collaborator and toughest critic. Bobbi is the charismatic chanteuse who has stolen Stone’s heart. Truly in love with Stone but unable to offer him the domestic bliss he craves, her unfulfilled dreams of Hollywood stardom have led her down a thorny path. Their relationship is at the heart of the film’s story.
Donna/Oolie: (Characters are female, 20’s.) This is the role for which Randi Graff won the Tony Award. Donna is the stalwart Gal-Friday secretary to film producer/director Buddy Fiddler, who offers a perhaps too-attentive ear to Stine’s professional and marital problems. Oolie is Stone’s steadfast secretary, who has carried a torch for her unattainable boss for years.
Buddy Fiddler/Irwin S. Irving (Characters are male, 40’s.) Buddy Fiddler is the Hollywood producer and director at the helm of the film adaptation of Stine’s novel. Mercurial and megalomaniacal, Buddy is a high powered player in Hollywood who specializes in adapting novels to the screen- even if it means rewriting them completely. A tour de-force comedic role. Irwin S. Irving is a movie producer in Stine’s screenplay, who has no moral compass and a penchant for womanizing.
Carla Heywood/Alaura Kingsley- (Characters are female, early 30’s) Carla is a beautiful and driven actress, married to Buddy Fiddler, who will be playing Alaura in the film-the beautiful and seductive stepmother of Mallory, the missing girl. Alaura is a classic femme fatale: enchanting, provocative, and dangerous.
Avril Rain/Mallory Kingsley– (Characters are female, 20’s.) Avril is a gorgeous young starlet who is very eager to make a good impression on Stine. Mallory is the missing heiress whose disappearance drives Stine’s plot. She is uninhibited and reckless, with a penchant for walking on the wild side.
Pancho Vargas/Lieutenant Muñoz: (Characters are male, 30’s. Latino.) Vargas is a likable and magnetic actor playing Lt. Muñoz in the film. Muñoz is a morally upright, no-nonsense Lieutenant in the LAPD. Stine’s former partner on the force, Muñoz now holds an unshakeable vendetta against him, convinced that Stone has escaped justice for a suspected crime because of his privileged position as a Caucasian.
Werner Kriegler/Luthor Kingsley-(Characters are male, 60’s-70’s) Werner is an actor in the film who plays Luthor Kingsley, Alaura’s wealthy, much-older husband. Luthor’s health problems have left him confined to an iron lung. Non-singing role.
Gerald Pierce/Peter Kingsley: (Characters are male, 20’s) Gerald is a handsome young actor who plays Peter Kingsley, Alaura’s flirtatious stepson, in the film.
Dr. Mandrill: (Character is male, 40’s.) An unscrupulous “spiritual therapist” hired by Alaura to treat Luthor. His new-age act hides a conniving mind. Non-singing role.
Jimmy Powers: (Character is male, 20’s.) A popular young crooner, with matinee idol good looks and little to no acting experience, who is poised to play the leading role of Stone in the film, much to Stine’s (and Stone’s) annoyance. A tenor with a classic 40’s sound.
The Angel City Four: an accomplished vocal harmony group, the AC4 (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass) act as Jimmy Powers’ backup singers, and serve as a sort of Greek Chorus, commenting on the action of the show. These roles require superb vocalists with an impeccable ear for tight vocal harmonies.
Ensemble roles: (Characters are 20s-60s) Various members of the Hollywood film industry and community, as well as smaller roles in the screenplay: femme fatales, gangsters, and the unsavory individuals populating Stone’s film-noir world. All voice types.
DANCE AUDITION INFORMATION:
A short dance combination will be taught. City of Angels is not a technique-heavy show in terms of dance, so we will focus on performance quality, personality, and attention to rhythm.
Please wear clothes you are comfortable moving in. Nothing oversized or baggy so the line of the body is visible.
For Male Identifying Auditioners: Jazz or Character shoes
For Female Identifying Auditioners: Jazz or Character heels
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This production rehearses Tuesday, October 15-Wednesday November 13 with performances November 14-17th (the days off fall on Saturdays) Rehearsal times are: Mon-Fri 6:30-10:30 PM and Sundays 12-6 PM
Please note any conflicts with these dates on your audition signup sheet
And Away We Go by Terrence McNally
Director: Theresa McCarthy
Assistant Director: Maria-Ioana Andrei
Stage Manager: Selina Amargo
Set Design: Jareb Goldston
Costume Design: Ashley Mojica
Prop Design: Aiyana Torres
Assistant Prop Design: Roux Colacino
Lighting Design: Sam Terrell
Why would anyone want to pursue a life in the theatre? In And Away We Go, Terrence McNally lovingly ponders that question. Written for six actors playing thirty-six theatre makers, the play hilariously hurtles through two millennia of theatre history. We begin backstage in ancient Athens, jump to Shakespeare’s Globe, travel to Versaille’s Royal Theatre on the eve of revolution, detour through Stanislavsky’s Moscow Arts Theatre in 1896, stop by The Coconut Grove in the nineteen-fifties, and land in the present day with a resident theatre company on the eve of their final performance. And Away We Go is McNally’s love letter to the theatre.
Audition format
Your initial audition for this project will take approximately 1 hour. During that hour, you will work in groups with 4-5 other auditioners building collaborative works from a prompt I will share with you that night. Be prepared to work with your group for 30-40 minutes and perform your creation for everyone present. Callbacks will involve reading scenes (to be determined) from the play.
Casting needs:
Every role is open to people of all races, ethnicities, and body types. Roles for actors 1, 2, and 3 are written and played as men. Roles for actors 4, 5, and 6 are written and played as women. Audition for the roles that suit your gender expression.
Read the Play
For your best experience and to do your finest work during the audition, read/download a pdf of the play here: And Away We Go (Please note: to access this link on Google, sign in to your Wagner College email address. Only people signed into their Wagner College email addresses will be able to access the PDF)
Character Breakdown
Actor 1: Plays the older men in each of the eras (character age range 35-75)
Actor 2: Plays the middle-aged men in each of the eras (character age range 30-50)
Actor 3: Plays the younger men in each of the eras (character age range 18-33)
Actor 4: Plays the older women in each of the eras (character age range 35-75)
Actor 5: Plays the middle-aged women in each of the eras (character age range 28-50)
Actor 6: Plays the younger women in each of the eras (character age range 14-33)
THE PLAYERS
IN ATHENS:
1: Hector, a maskmaker
2: Dimitris, an actor
3: Pallas, a member of the chorus
4: Phoebe, Hector’s mother
5: Helena, Hector’s wife
6: Danae, Pallas’ sister
IN LONDON:
1: James Burbage, a retired actor
2: Richard Burbage, his son
3: Cuthbert Burbage, his other son
4: Lydia Burbage, James’ mother
5: Gretna Burbage, Richard’s wife
6: May Burbage, James’ daughter
IN PARIS:
1: Chevalier Berton, the King’s censor
2: Jean-Louis Danton, an actor
3: Christophe Durant, a playwright
4: Mme. Frontain, a leading lady
5: Mlle. Picard, her understudy
6: Marie-Claire, a seamstress
IN MOSCOW:
1: Boris Yeletsky, a theatre owner
2: Yuri Goldovsky, a set designer
3: Pavel Leshmenev, a delivery boy
4: Alexandra Mishkin, a patron of the arts
5: Nina Kozlovsky, a cleaning woman
6: Maya Nabokov, an actress and Yuri’s mistress
IN COCONUT GROVE:
1: Archie Kelly, a stagehand
2: Peter Duggan, an understudy
3: Kenny Tobias, a concessions worker
4: Lucine Gershwin, a subscriber
5: Mildred Lahr, an actor’s wife
6: Candace Delbo, a young actress
IN THE PRESENT: AT A THEATRE COMPANY
1: John Pick, the oldest member of the company
2: Scott Harrington, the artistic director
3: Gordon Light, the stage manager
4: Shirley Channing, the executive director
5: Anne Tedesco-Boyle, a member of the board
6: Hazel May, the newest member of the company
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Dance Concert Fall 2024 Cast List
David Azcona
Abby Bernesky
James Bilbruck
Giulia Brady
Giovani Cadet
Maggie Cantwell
Emma Casertano
Gavin Connor
Sydney Cox
Maddie DiGaetano
Christina Etienne
Bella Ferrity
Ann Hoye
Kevin Luck
Maddie MacLellan
Amanda Marko
Emma Mastoros
Anabel Moda
Taylor Ostrowski
Jaria Rantanen
Salvatore Romania
Jillian Rubino
Harper Saxon
Summer Turczynski
Sophia Varon-Fowler
- Thank you to everyone who auditioned, as well as thank you for your willingness and spirit as we are trying a new audition process, casting and rehearsal schedule.
- We will begin rehearsals on Friday, February 23, 2024.
- We are accommodating all schedule conflicts as possible for this semester.
- Covers will be assigned from the full cast as we move forward.
- You all did amazing work at auditions and I wish we could have cast you all!
- Please initial every place your name appears to inform us of your acceptance of the role(s).
- If you need any more information before signing, please reach out for clarity.
- Here are the individual compositions you are agreeing to perform in.
lure/lyre,
Choreography by Melissa West
Giula Brady
Giovani Cadet
Emma Casertano
Gavin Connor
Sydney Cox
Amanda Marko
Summer Turczynski
Meaning in the Mundane, Choreography by Elliott Keller
James Bilbruck
Maggie Cantwell
Kevin Luck
Maddie MacLellan
Jaria Rantanen
Jillian Rubino
Sophia Varon-Fowler
Untitled
Choreography by Rusty Curcio and guest artist
David Azcona
Abby Bernesky
James Bilbruck
Maddie DiGaetano
Christina Etienne
Bella Ferrity
Ann Hoye
Kevin Luck
Emma Mastoros
Anabel Moda
Taylor Ostrowski
Salvatore Romania
Harper Saxon
Seven Deadly Sins,
Choreographed by Elle Ouimet, Emily Durkin, Kevin Luck and others along with Rusty Curcio along with the cast.
David Azcona
Abby Bernesky
James Bilbruck
Giovani Cadet
Maddie DiGaetano
Christina Etienne
Bella Ferrity
Ann Hoye
Maddie MacLellan
Amanda Marko
Emma Mastoros
Anabel Moda
Taylor Ostrowski
Jaria Rantanen
Jillian Rubino
Summer Turczynski
Harper Saxon
Morso D’Amore,
Choreography by Caterina Rago
James Bilbruck
Giula Brady
Giovani Cadet
Kevin Luck
Maddie MacLellan
Taylor Ostrowski
Jaria Rantanen
Salvatore Romania
Jillian Rubino
Harper Saxon
Summer Turczynski
Sophia Varon-Fowler
Note: It was not possible to cast Royal Fireworks as planned. Not enough folks auditioned for the project. This did not enable the ability to cast the requirements of the work. A shift will be made and create another original work.