Audition Notice for VANYA and SONIA and MASHA and SPIKE

By Christopher Durang

“VSMS” is a comedy, with some darker elements referenced from the plays of Anton Chekhov. The story involves the relationships of three middle-aged single siblings, Vanya and Sonia, who live together in Bucks County PA, and takes place during a visit by a third, Masha, who support them. Masha, after five marriages, is now in a May-December relationship with Spike, who she brings home for the weekend. Nina, who arrives unannounced while visiting her aunt and uncle next door, resembles the character of the same name from Chekhov’s The Seagull. Cassandra, a cleaning women and soothsayer, has much in common with the tragic heroine from Greek mythology.

6 Characters (2 males and 4 females)

Vanya – [Male Lead] late 50s, resigned to his life, more or less, at least compared to Sonia

Sonia – [Female Lead] Vanya’s adopted sister, early 50s, discontent, upset, regretful and a good mimic of Maggie Smith

Masha – [Female Lead] Vanya’s sister, mid-50s, a glamorous, successful

Hollywood actress who goes gallivanting around the world

Spike – [Male Supporting} an aspiring actor, 29 or younger, sexy,

self-absorbed, spends most of his time posing in his underwear

Nina – [Female Supporting] lovely, sincere “would be” actress, early 20s, star struck and energetic

Cassandra – [Female Supporting] cleaning lady and soothsayer,

any age, any race

Auditions: One prepared monologue (no more than 2-minutes) and cold reading from the script, available at time of auditions.  Also, bring head shot, acting resume, and conflicts from August 24-November 12, 2017.

Audition Dates:

Saturday, August 19  2pm-6pm

Sunday, August 20 6pm-10pm

Callbacks:

Monday, August 21 starting at 7pm

Performance Dates:

October 21 – November 11, 2017

Questions regarding auditions should be directed to producers, Genie Baskir (geniebaskir@gmail.com) and Elissa Hudson (un4gtabl@aol.com)

Audition Notice for Anne of Green Gables

Anne of Green Gables: The Musical is a musical based on the novel Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery. The book is by Don Harron, the music is by Norman Campbell and the lyrics by Don Harron, Norman Campbell, Elaine Campbell and Mavor Moore. The musical has been performed continuously ever since 1965, making it Canada’s longest-running musical. The musical captures the spirit and spunk of feisty red-haired heroine, Orphan Anne Shirley, who arrives in Avonlea by mistake, but ultimately charms the entire town into falling in love with her precocious and imaginative mind, her passion and her heart. The Musical features over 20 memorable characters who help frame Anne’s life in Avonlea. This production is filled with non-stop music and dance. There will be ample opportunities for versatile actors to play more than one part.

Characters (approximate ages)

(I have ball-parked the ages of the characters. If you look the age, then by all means audition for that particular role)

Anne Shirley/ Female, Lead Role, Soprano (14-24)

Marilla Cuthbert/ Female, Lead Role, Mezzo-Soprano (45-75)

Matthew Cuthbert/ Male, Lead Role, Baritone (45-75)

Gilbert Blythe/ Male, Lead Role, Tenor (14-24)

Diana Barry/ Female, Supporting Role, Mezzo-Soprano (14-24)

Miss Stacy/ Female, Supporting Role, Mezzo-Soprano (25-40)

Mrs. Rachel Lynde/ Female, Supporting Role, Mezzo-Soprano (45-75)

Josie Pye/ Female, Supporting Role, Mezzo-Soprano (14-24)

Mr. Phillips/ Male, Featured, Baritone (25-40)

Mrs. Spencer/ Female, Featured, Spoken (30-60)

Lucilla Harris/ Female, Featured, Soprano (20-45)

Mrs. Blewett/ Female, Featured, Spoken (35-60)

Prissy Andrews/ Female, Featured, Mezzo-Soprano (16-24)

Ruby Gillis/ Female, Featured, Mezzo Soprano (12-17)

Tillie Boulter/ Female, Featured, Mezzo Soprano (10-17)

Mrs. MacPherson, Female, Featured, Soprano (35-75)

Mrs. Sloane, Female, Featured, Mezzo-Soprano (35-75)

Mrs. Barry, Female, Featured, Mezzo-Soprano (35-55)

Gertie Pye/ Female, Featured, Alto (40-75)

Earl (Farmer)/ Male, Featured, Baritone (25-65)

Cecil (Mailman)/ Male, Featured, Baritone (25-65)

Minister/ Male, Featured, Baritone (35-70)

Moody Spurgeon MacPherson/ Male, Featured, Baritone (13-20)

Tommy Sloane/ Male, Featured, Baritone (14-24)

Charlie Sloane/Male, Featured, Tenor (13-20)

Gerry Boute/ Male, Featured, Tenor (12-20)

Stationmaster/ Male, Featured, Baritone (35-70)

Ladies of Avonlea/ Female, Featured, All voice parts (18-75)

The Children/ Female and Male, Featured (7-12)

Auditions:

Teen adults (14-24) and youth (7-13): Fri. 10/13 at 7 pm & Sat. 10/14 at 1 pm

Adults (25-75): Sat. 10/21 at 1 pm & Sun. 10/22 at 7 pm

Callbacks: Tue 10/24 at 7 pm

Audition Sign-up for Anne of Green Gables: The Musical

• Friday, October 13, 7:00-10:00 PM

Teen adults (14-25 years of age) and Youth (7-13 years of age)

AUDITION SIGN UP LINK HERE FOR OCTOBER 13

• Saturday, October 14, 1:00-5:00 PM

Teen adults (14-25 years of age) and Youth (7-13 years of age)

AUDITION SIGN UP LINK HERE FOR OCTOBER 14

• Saturday, October 21, 1:00-5:00 PM

Adults (25-75)

AUDITION SIGN UP LINK HERE FOR OCTOBER 21

• Sunday, October 22, 7:00-10:00 PM

Adults (25-75)

AUDITION SIGN UP LINK HERE FOR OCTOBER 22

Audition songs and readings: Bring at least 16 bars of a “Legit” song from a traditional Broadway show. Please try and stay away from the more contemporary belt as this show features the more classical “legit” sound. You will also be asked to read a monologue from the script and possibly improvise it. You may also be asked to dance so bring the proper footwear if you have it.

When do I Come?

All those who are auditioning for one of the teen adult characters (14-24). Example – Anne, Diana, Josie, Gilbert, etc., and young actors’ roles (7-13) will be asked to come the first weekend of auditions, though you may come the following weekend if you are not available October 13 or 14. A sign-up time and date will be listed on the LTA website shortly.

Audition Materials:

Please download the audition form on the LTA website and bring a headshot if you have one. If not, a photograph of you will be taken. You will be asked to list any conflicts you may have in the months before the production so be sure and bring them with you.

Rehearsals:

We will not rehearse over the Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Holidays. Generally, rehearsals will be Tuesday through Saturday though you will only be called if you are needed. All young people in elementary or high school will be released promptly at 9:00 PM during weekday rehearsals. Exceptions are Fridays and Tech Week.

Performance Dates:

January 1, 2018-February 3, 2018

If you would like to ask the director a question you can email him at Natartsinc3@aol.com or call him at 703-370-3785. Please note, Mike will be making a small film called “The Making of Anne of Green Gables: The Musical.” All adults and young actors will be featured. A copy of the film will be made available to all cast. Due to rights restrictions, no footage from the show will be included. There will be a film shoot in early November for the buggy sequence with Anne and Matthew.

Future Audition Dates

A Christmas Carol
September 30 and October 1, 2017

The Audience
December 16-17, 2017

Harvey
February 24-25, 2018

The Nance
April 7-8, 2018

Audition notices will be posted as they become available.

Audition dates are subject to change.
Check back for updates.