Auditions for Monty Python's Spamalot

Monty Python’s SPAMALOT Book and lyrics by Music by Eric Idle John Du Prez & Eric Idle A new musical lovingly ripped off from the motion picture “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” From the original screenplay by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORiGiN™ THEATRICAL ON BEHALF OF THEATRICAL RIGHTS WORLDWIDE, NEW YORK Blue Fish Theatrical Productions Director: Ellen Casey Musical Director: Julie Whiting Choreographer: Ranni McQuade Audition Dates: Saturday 30th January 2010 and Sunday 31st January 2010 (9am-5pm) Call back Date: Thursday 4th February 2010 (7-10pm) Rehearsals begin: Sunday 7th February 2010 Rehearsals: Tuesdays (7-10pm), Thursdays (7-10pm) and Sundays (1-5pm) Audition/Rehearsal Venue: Kurilpa Hall, West End Show Season: 22nd April – 1st May 2010 at Schonell Theatre, UQ Audition Requirements: 7 male leads, 1 female lead, 6 male ensemble, 6 female ensemble We are seeking a strong cast of about 20, who can sing, dance and act. Auditionees must be over the age of 16. All auditionees will be required to undergo both a dance audition as well as an individual audition. The dance audition will take place from 9am-12pm on Saturday 30th January 2010. Each auditionee will also need to attend an individual singing/acting audition during Saturday 30th January and Sunday 31st January 2010. Each individual slot will be ten minutes long. Dance Audition: There will be three sections to the dance audition. ALL auditionees must undergo the first section of the audition (starting at 9am). Only some auditionees will be required for the second and third sections. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear – if in doubt, please ask. Section 1: Jazz/Broadway style Movement and Dance – ALL AUDITONEES REQUIRED Section 2: Tap – All female auditionees (except The Lady of the Lake), Sir Robin, Patsy and anyone else who has tap experience or who would like to have a go. Section 3: Cheerleading – All female auditionees (except The Lady of the Lake) and anyone else who has cheerleading or gymnastic experience or would like to have a go. Individual Audition: There will be two sections to the individual audition. ALL auditionees must undergo an individual audition. Section 1: Singing – Please prepare two songs (one upbeat and one ballad). Songs from the show are acceptable. The songs do not necessarily have to be from Musical Theatre, but need to be in the style of the songs from the show. You may only be asked to perform one of the songs on the day, or even just an excerpt of a song. Please be prepared to be stopped and started. You will need to bring sheet music for the audition pianist. Music should be clearly marked with repeats and any cuts and should be in the correct key for your voice. We prefer you to sing with our audition pianist, however if you only have a CD/iPod backing this will be acceptable. A CD/iPod player will be available. No a cappella auditions please. Section 2: Acting – You will be asked to undergo a cold script read of scene/s from the show. You may also prepare a short monologue from Monty Python if you like. If you choose not to prepare a monologue, you will be given something from the show on the day. You will also be asked to demonstrate accents relevant to the character/s you are auditioning for. All male auditionees must be prepared to demonstrate both an upper class and lower class English accent. Lady of the Lake auditionees should prepare an upper class English accent. Patsy auditionees should prepare a Cockney accent. Character Information: Lead Roles NB: All roles have solo singing. Male vocal ranges will sound an octave lower. King Arthur – Baritone, stage age 30-60. The King of England who sets out on a quest to form the Knights of the Roundtable and find the Holy Grail. Strong singer. Movement required. Vocal range: G below middle C to F above high C. Sir Robin – Tenor/Baritone, stage age 20-40. A Knight of the Roundtable. Ironically called ‘Brave Sir Robin, despite being cowardly and easily scared. Joins the knights for the thrill of singing and dancing rather than the fighting. Also plays 1st Sentry, 1st Guard and Brother Maynard (long winded monk). Movement and tap dancing required. Vocal range: D above middle C to G above high C. Sir Lancelot – Tenor/Baritone, stage age 30-40. A Knight of the Roundtable. Fearless and masculine, but through a twist of fate does discover a softer side. Must be great with character voices and accents as this role also plays 2nd Sentry, French Taunter (an arrogant, Frenchman), The Knight of NI (an absurd leader of a peculiar group of Knights) and Tim the Enchanter (a ghostly being with a Scottish accent). Movement and some dance required. Vocal range: middle C to E above high C. Patsy – Tenor/Baritone, stage age 30-40. King Arthur’s horse and servant. Underappreciated but always longing for King Arthur’s approval. Also plays Mayor of Finland and 2nd Guard) Movement and some tap dancing required. Vocal range: Bb below middle C to G above high C. Sir Galahad – Tenor/Baritone, stage age 30-40. A Knight of the Roundtable. Begins as Denis, a lower class ‘mud gather’ who, upon being knighted, transforms into the dashing Sir Galahad. Also plays Prince Herbert’s Father (a brutish Yorkshire man at odds with his sensitive son) and The Black Knight (a big invincible Knight who will continue to fight even after his limbs have been cut off). Strong singer with good falsetto. Movement required. Vocal range: Bb below middle C to B above high C. Sir Bedevere – Tenor/Baritone, stage age 20-40. A Knight of the Roundtable. Described as the ‘Strangely Flatulent’. Also plays Denis Galahad’s Mother (a shrill peasant woman), and Concorde (Sir Lancelot’s horse). Movement required. Vocal range: D# above middle C to E above high C. The Lady of the Lake – Alto/Mezzo/Sop, stage age 20-30. THE Diva. Strong, beautiful, possesses mystical powers. The leading lady of the show. Great singing voice is essential, as she must be able to sing effortlessly in many styles and vocal registers. Movement required. Vocal range: E below middle C to B above high C. Prince Herbert – Tenor, stage age 20-30. A precious and sensitive prince who sings atop his tower while pining for his love. Also plays Historian (narrates the story), Not Dead Fred (he’s not dead yet), Lead Minstrel (sings ‘Brave Sir Robin’) and The French Taunter’s Best Friend. Strong singing and dance required. Vocal range: A below middle C to A above high C. Supporting Roles: Sir Bors – Victim of the Killer Rabbit Sir Not-Appearing-in-this-show – Cameo appearance Robin’s Minstrels – Singing, dancing group who follow Robin Dancing Monk – Resident of Camelot Dancing Nun – Resident of Camelot Frog – Mascot of the Laker Girls The Voice of God – Sounds like John Cleese The Killer Rabbit – A Killer Rabbit with nasty, big, pointy teeth. The supporting roles will be cast from members of the male and female ensemble. Ensemble will also appear as The Finnish Folk, Not Dead Bodies, The Laker Girls, French Citizens, Monks, French Guards, and The Knights of Ni. Strong singing and dance required for all ensemble performers. If you have any questions at all, please contact us for clarification. Our aim is to cast the show as per the original intention of the writers – that is, with doubled roles. In the event that we do not find suitable performers to fill the doubled roles, we will then look to splitting the roles as necessary. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO MEMBERSHIP OR PRODUCTION FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PRO-AM PRODUCTION OF MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT. To book your audition, please call the Production Manager on 0450 035 704 or email bluefishtheatrical@gmail.com.