Off-Center Productions

OFF-CENTER PRODUCTIONS

Call for Auditions

“THE FANTASTICKS ”
Music by Harvey Schmidt; Book and lyrics by Tom Jones

Monday, November 13th & Tuesday, November 14th 7pm-10pm

Rehearsals begin December 4, 2006

Production dates, February 2nd – 18th, 2007

Wes Martin directs the musical that has transcended generations and outlasted nine presidents!!! “The Fantasticks”, music by Harvey Schmidt and book and lyrics by Tom Jones, is the longest-running musical in the world, and with good reason: at the heart of its breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication is a purity and simplicity that transcends cultural barriers. The result is a timeless fable of love that manages to be nostalgic and universal at the same time.

With its minimal costumes, small band and virtually non-existent set, “The Fantasticks” is an intimate show which may be performed in virtually any space, engaging the audience's imagination and showcasing a strong ensemble cast. Its moving tale of young lovers who become disillusioned, only to discover a more mature, meaningful love is punctuated by a bountiful series of catchy, memorable songs, many of which have become standards.

Needed are:

THE NARRATOR (El Gallo) A rakish, handsome gallant
(Male. Age range 30-50) Baritone: A flat - High G

THE GIRL (Luisa) A romantic idealist
(Female. Age range 18-25) Soprano: B - High B

THE BOY (Matt) An innocent young man
(Male. Age Range 18-25) Baritone/Tenor: A - High G

THE BOY'S FATHER (Hucklebee) Former navy man, meticulous gardener
(Male. Age Range over 40) Baritone: A - High F sharp

THE GIRL'S FATHER (Bellomy) A merchant, also a picky gardener
(Male. Age Range over 40) Baritone: A - High F sharp

THE ACTOR (Henry) An aging, over-the-top thespian
(Male. Age Range over 40) Non-singing

THE MAN WHO DIES (Mortimer) Henry's goofy sidekick
(Male. Of indeterminate age) Non-singing

THE MUTE A speechless presence who watches, acts as the wall, and so on. Male or female.
(Male. Of indeterminate age) Non-singing

FOR SINGING ROLES: Please prepare 32 bars of both an upbeat song and a ballad. Also be prepared to read from the script. FEEL FREE TO PREPARE SONGS FROM THE SHOW IF YOU WISH.

FOR NON-SINGING ROLES:

The Actor – Prepare a Shakespearean monologue of no more than 2 minutes in length. Also be prepared to read from the script.

The Man Who Dies – Prepare an incredibly elaborate death scene of no more than 2 minutes in length.

The Mute – Prepare a demonstration (no more than 2 minutes in length) of you mime skills

YOU DO NOT NEED TO HAVE A PHOTO OR RESUME. Bring a current photo and resume, if you have one. If not, come to the audition anyway.

Auditions will be held at Theater Works located at: 10484 W. Thunderbird Rd. Sun City, AZ 85351

Auditions are by appointment

To schedule an audition contact Artistic Director Wes Martin at: (602) 298-5082 between the hours of 9am and 10pm. Or at: off.center@yahoo.com