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Auditions

Auditions for the Renaissance Players Community Theatre


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"Mame"

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Auditions: May 20 & 21, 6pm. Lots of ensemble roles for teens, young adults and mature actors!

Show Dates: July 12 - 28 (Fridays & Saturdays @ 7pm, Sundays @ 2pm)

Based on the novel by Patrick Dennis

Book by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee  

Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman

 Come along for the madcap adventures of Auntie Mame and her adoring nephew. Surrounded by an eccentric cast of characters, she celebrates the Roaring 20s, overcomes tragedy and sails through life without missing a fad or a dance step. Jerry Herman’s delightful score is packed with favorites “Bosom Buddies,” “We Need a Little Christmas” and more. Brimming with optimism and zest, the 3 time Tony Award winner will keep you laughing while warming your heart!

AUDITIONS:

All area residents are invited and encouraged to audition, even if you’ve never performed onstage before. Roles are available for ages 8-years-old and up, including many non-singing roles and roles for mature adults. Unfortunately, there are only a handful of children’s roles available for this production.

 

For singing roles, please prepare a short 16-bar song to sing (no longer than 30 seconds), and be ready to learn a short dance routine. For non-singing roles, please be ready to read a short monologue (which will be provided). Participants need to wear closed-toed shoes (no flip-flops/sandals/etc).

 

For a singing audition, please prepare to sing with accompaniment (piano music, karoake CD or other) - do not plan to sing a cappella (vocal without accompaniment). An accompanist will be provided - please bring sheet music in the correct key. There are many websites that offer free sheet music downloads for your convenience. There will also be a CD player available if you have pre-recorded accompaniment (without vocals). There are many websites (including iTunes and others) that offer karaoke songs for a reasonable price available for download. You may also bring your own accompanist (piano/guitar/etc...)

 

Call-backs (if needed) will be held on Wednesday, May 22 @ 6pm. Rehearsals for Mame will be held Monday - Friday, 6:00pm-9:00pm, beginning Tuesday, May 28.

 

For questions, or if you cannot attend the audition as scheduled, please contact Nathan W. Brown at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
 
Patrick Dennis, age 10 (Boy Alto) Mame’s wide-eyed young nephew
 
Agnes Gooch (Soprano) Patrick’s nanny, Mame’s personal secretary, naive and shy
 
Vera Charles (Alto) Mame’s “bosom buddy” and world’s greatest lush/stage diva
 
Mame Dennis (Alto) Glamorous, madcap, eccentric and extremely liberal with lots of personality
 
Lindsay Woolsey - Mame’s long-time friend
 
Ito (Tenor) Mame’s butler
 
Dwight Babcock - the stuffy and officious executor of
 
Patrick's father's estate
 
Madame Branislowski - nail shop owner
 
Beauregard Jackson Pickett Burnside (Baritone) a wealthy Southern gentleman who marries Mame
 
Uncle Jeff (Baritenor) - Southern gentleman
 
Cousin Fan (Soprano) - Southern belle
 
Sally Cato (Alto) - Southern belle, with a sarcastic bite
 
Mother Burnside (Alto/Soprano) Southern matriarch, dislikes Mame
 
Patrick Dennis, age 19-29 (Baritone) Mame's nephew as a grown-up
 
Junior Babcock - Patrick’s college roommate, Dwight Babcock’s son
 
Mrs. Upson - rich snob, mother of Gloria
 
Mr. Upson - rich snob, father of Gloria
 
Gloria Upson - a snobby girl from a snobby family, empty-headed debutante
 
Pegeen Ryan - Mame’s decorator, sweet girl-next-door
 
Peter Dennis - (Boy Alto) Mame’s wide-eyed great-nephew
 
Ensemble: Ralph Devine, Bishop, Doorman, Elevator Boy, Messenger, Art Model, Dance Teacher, Leading Man, Stage Manager, Gregor

Teen Chorus (SATB Singing/Dancing)

Adult Chorus (SATB Singing/Dancing)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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