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A U D I T I O N N O T I C E
May 1, 2010
Urinetown
Music by Mark Hollman, Lyrics by Mark Hollman and Greg Kotis,
and Book by Greg Kotis [PG-13]
Directed by John Thornberry

WHAT: The Evergreen Players are casting for Urinetown, directed by John Thornberry, holding auditions May 1, 2010 and May 5, 2010. (Auditionees must be present both dates.)

WHERE: Center/Stage theater in Evergreen, 27608 Fireweed Drive 80439 -- A beautiful, well-equipped theater only 40 minutes from downtown Denver.

WHEN: Saturday, May 1, 2010 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., by appointment only
Appointments required. Email productionmgr@evergreenplayers.org or call 303.674.4934
Dance auditions to be held May 5, 2010 from 7 to 9 p.m. (auditionees must attend both May 1st and May 5th auditions)
Performance Dates: July 16 through August 8, 2010 (Fri/Sat 7:30 p.m. and Sun 2 p.m.) Additional mandatory promotional performance (Evergreen Rodeo Parade) Saturday, June 19 from 9 a.m. to Noon in Evergreen
Rehearsal dates TBA. Music and choreography will rehearse between May 8 and June 11; the musical director and choreographer will provide their own schedules to be given to the company. The director will provide a rehearsal schedule for the dates of June 12 to July 15. After June 12, the cast should plan for a minimum of 3 nights per week, as well as at least one day on the weekend. Actual rehearsal calls will be dependent upon submitted conflict dates.
Please do not assume that the production staff has planned in advance for no rehearsals over holidays and holiday weekends. While this may turn out to be the case, we still need to know your availability for ALL dates within our production's time frame.

WHY: Due to a government-enforced ban on private toilets, Urinetown citizens must pay to use public amenities. In a hilarious tale of corruption, greed, and love, the oppressed masses plan a revolution against the malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs.

WHO: Casting for four (4) women and five (5) men as well as the Ensemble of the Rebels/Police/UCG Executives:
Hope Cladwell: 18-25
Penelope Pennywise: 40-60
Little Sally: 16-30
Little Becky Two-Shoes: 18-22
Caldwell B. Cladwell: 40-60
Bobby Strong: 23-30
Officer Lockstock: 35-55
Officer Barrel: 35-55
Mr. McQueen: 40-60

HOW: Auditionees should be prepared with:

* 16 to 32 bars from a Broadway musical; and
* a comedic or seriocomic monologue from a published play, no longer than 2 minutes.

Auditionees should not prepare any materials from "Legally Blonde," "Wicked" or from "Urinetown" itself, please.

All vocal auditions must be accompanied live. Neither a cappella nor recorded accompaniments are acceptable. Please bring music in the key you have prepared--transposition at the audition by the accompanist will not be accommodated.

For dance auditions on May 5, please wear appropriate clothing and shoes; no bare feet or open-toed shoes. Please do not wear socks without shoes for the dance audition.

Please bring a headshot if possible, as well as copy of your resume and any dates of prior commitments. Please do not assume that the production staff has planned in advance for no rehearsals over holidays and holiday weekends. While this may turn out to be the case, we still need to know your availability for ALL dates within our production's time frame.

Commitment date range: May 1 through August 8, 2010
A small stipend provided for actors.
Please email the Production Manager to schedule an appointment or with questions at productionmgr@evergreenplayers.org or leave a message at (303) 674-4934.

Other ways to participate: Volunteers needed to help out backstage -- Set design and construction, lighting and sound operators, costumes and props, running crew. Complete Volunteer Registration Form @ www.evergreenplayers.org. Questions: volunteers@evergreenplayers.org. The Evergreen Players is Center/Stage, 27608 Fireweed Drive, Evergreen, CO, 80439. Directions to Center/Stage are at www.evergreenplayers.org. The Evergreen Players is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization producing five main stage productions each year for the foothills community. Established in 1950, today?s award-winning company productions range from dramas to comedies to musicals. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1271, Evergreen, CO 80437. Ticket sales and recorded information: 303-674-4934 and at www.evergreenplayers.org Mission: The Evergreen Players create professional quality theater to inspire, engage, and entertain. Media Contact: Lesly Kenney, publicrelations@evergreenplayers.org. # # #