Description:

MadKap Productions announces auditions for The Fantasticks.

A charming musical comedy about two fathers who plot to trick their children, Matt and Luisa, into falling in love. The show, a parable illuminating the desire for what one doesn't have as more than one bargains for, features a beautiful score, including the song "Try To Remember." The Fantasticks is known as the world's longest running musical, having run off-Broadway for a record 42 years.

Audition dates: April 22nd, and 23rd, with callbacks on April 24th , 7pm to 10pm.

Time Commitment:
Rehearsals begin Mid July, 2019. Performances begin September 6, and run Fridays through Sunday's through September 29, 2019. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 2pm and one Wednesday matinee at 1:30.

Material To Prepare:
All roles available. Actors auditioning for singing roles: please prepare 1 minute of a classic Broadway Standard or uptempo song. Please bring music, marked with your cuts and in your key. An accompanist will be provided.

Actors auditioning for Henry or Mortimer: please prepare a 1-minute comedic monologue, with an emphasis on physicalization/physical comedy.

Actors auditioning for The Mute: please prepare a 1-minute movement routine, with an emphasis on telling a story. You may use recorded music (a digital music player will be available), use live music (please bring sheet music for the accompanist), or dance without music.

Please bring current headshot and resume, along with known conflicts.