AUDITIONS
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by John Weidman, Direction by Eddie Zitka
K and E Theater Group is casting our November 2019 Production
“Assassins”
“Assassins”
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Audition Date and Time
Monday, March 18, 2019 – 6:00 – 9:00 PM |
Location
The Greene Room Performance Art Collaborative Eastfield Mall, 1655 Boston Road, Suite 165, Springfield, MA |
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Tuesday, March 19, 2019 – 6:00 – 9:00 PM
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First Church of Christ, Scientist
46 Center Street, Northampton, MA (Street Parking ONLY) |
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Callbacks Date and Time
Saturday, March 23, 2019 – 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
Location
The Greene Room Performance Art Collaborative Eastfield Mall, 1655 Boston Road, Suite 165, Springfield, MA |
Seeking
Strong actor/singers to play principal and ensemble roles in our production. Principal actors will also double as ensemble parts.
Strong actor/singers to play principal and ensemble roles in our production. Principal actors will also double as ensemble parts.
**THE ROLE OF LEON CZOLGOSZ IS CAST. **
*ALL OTHER ROLES ARE AVAILABLE*
*ALL OTHER ROLES ARE AVAILABLE*
- John Wilkes Booth (1838-1865) – Assassinated President Abraham Lincoln during a performance at Ford's Theater in Washington D.C. on April 14, 1865. Foreman and inspirational celebrity to the other assassins. Male, Age 25 to 45, Vocal Range: F2-G4
- Charles Guiteau/Ensemble (1841-1882) – Assassinated President James Garfield in the waiting room of the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station, Washington, D.C., on July 2, 1881. Dashing but mad. Male, Age 35 to 50, Vocal Range: A2-Ab4
- Giuseppe Zangara/Ensemble (1900-1933) – Attempted to assassinate President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt as he greeted well-wishers in Bayfront Park, Miami, FL on February 15, 1933. An angry, heavily-accented immigrant. Male, Age 25 to 35, Vocal Range: B2-A4
- Samuel Byck/Ensemble (1930-1974) – Attempted to assassinate President Richard Nixon by hijacking a commercial jetliner. Hysterically irate schlep in a Santa Claus suit. Male, Age 40 to 55, Vocal Range: D3-G4
- Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme/Ensemble (1948- ) – Attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford at the Capitol Park in Sacramento, CA on September 5, 1975. A pixie hippie in love with Charles Manson. Female, Age 25 to 35, Vocal Range: A3-G5
- Sara Jane Moore/Ensemble (1930- ) – Attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford at the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, CA, on September 22, 1975. A frazzled housewife with little sense. Female, Age 40 to 50, Vocal Range: F3-Eb5
- John Hinckley/Ensemble (1955- ) – Attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan as he left the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. on March 30, 1981. A love-obsessed and depressed college student. Male, Age 25 to 35, Vocal Range: A2-G4
- Balladeer – A folk singer and the narrator of the show. The voice of America. Male, Age 20 to 30, Vocal range: C3-C4
- Emma Goldman/Ensemble (1869-1940) – Turn-of-the-century Anarchist agitator and feminist. Terse and stubborn. An inspiration to Czolgosz. Female, Age 30 to 40
- The Proprietor – A mysterious man who runs the shooting gallery at a carnival. Male, Age 30 to 50, Vocal Range: Gb2-F4
- David Herold/Ensemble (1842-1865) – One of John Wilkes Booth's confederates. Aided Booth in his attempted escape. Male, Age 20 to 25
- Billy/Ensemble – Sara Jane Moore's whiny son. Male, Age 8 to 12
Please prepare a song that shows off your acting and vocal range. Please bring your book in case we need to hear additional material. If you have a headshot and resume please bring it. A small stipend will be provided at the end of production.
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Personnel:
Director: Eddie Zitka Musical Director: Bill Martin Book by John Weidman Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim |
Other Dates:
1st Rehearsal – September 2019 Opening – Thursday, November 14, 2019 Closing – Sunday, November 17, 2019 |
Performances at Northampton Center for the Arts, 33 Hawley Street, Northampton, MA 01060
Please email auditions.ketg@gmail.com to secure your audition. K and E Theater Group will email you back confirming a 5-minute time slot for you. Please leave your name, email address, preferred date, and 2-3 requested time slots between 6-9 PM.
Please email auditions.ketg@gmail.com to secure your audition. K and E Theater Group will email you back confirming a 5-minute time slot for you. Please leave your name, email address, preferred date, and 2-3 requested time slots between 6-9 PM.
