Auditions
PLEASE NOTE:
Role requirements may vary with each production. Please continue to visit this page for updated requirements and dates as audition dates near. If you having questions regarding any auditions or productions, or are interested in helping backstage or with front of house for any production, please contact our Artistic Director, Paul Conroy, at artistic-director@newnantheatre.org and indicate what show you have questions about or would like to assist with.
Newnan Theatre Company announces auditions for Larry Coen and David Crane's EPIC PROPORTIONS on Sunday March 18th and Monday March 19th at 7 pm.
Set in the 1930s, EPIC PROPORTIONS tells the story of two brothers, Benny and Phil, who go to the Arizona desert to be extras in the huge Biblical epic Exeunt Omnes. Things move very quickly in this riotous comedy and before you know it, Phil is directing the movie, and Benny is starring in it. To complicate matters further they both fall in love with Louise, the assistant director in charge of the extras. Along the way there are gladiator battles, the Ten Plagues and a cast of thousands portrayed by four other actors.
NTC's Artistic Director, Paul Conroy, will direct.
Available roles include:
Benny Bennet (Male - 20 - 30)
Phil Bennet (Male - 20 - 30)
Louise Goldman (Female - 20 - 30)
D.W. De Witt (Male - 40+)
Male Ensemble 1 (Any Age) plays Conspirator #1, Jack, Roman General, Egyptian #1, Guard #1, Brady, Gladiator #1
Male Ensemble 2 (Any Age) plays Conspirator #2, Shel, Extra #1, Egyptian #2, Guard #2, Executioner, Gladiator #2
Female Ensemble (Any Age) Conspirator #3, Extra #2, Egyptian Dancing Girl, The Queen, Cochette
Male Ensemble #3 (Any Age) Octavium, Slavemaster, Extra #3, Egyptian #3, Queen's Attendant, Cochette's Assistant, Gladiator #3
Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
Production dates will be May 10th through May 20th,2012 with shows Thursday through Saturday evenings at 8 pm and Sunday afternoons at 3 pm.
Newnan Theatre Company will hold auditions for our Second Annual Summer Series of shows, specifically for performers ages 14 to 21 ONLY.
This summer we will be presenting the Tony Award Winning Best Musical City of Angels along with the touching and topically renowned play The Laramie Project.
Those interested in auditioning will have three opportunities to do so. Auditions will take place on Saturday March 10 at 12 noon, Saturday March 31 at 12 noon and Saturday April 14 at 12 noon. Auditioners only need to come to ONE audition day of their choice. Auditions are being held on a rolling basis to allow for various spring break schedules in both colleges and high schools. Audition slots are not needed, simply choose the date that works best for you .
Auditioners should prepare TWO contrasting songs (32 measures in length each) in the style of City of Angels (but not from the show) and ONE contemporary dramatic monologue. Auditioners make be asked to dance and should come prepared to move. Auditioners should bring sheet music of their songs in the key the plan to sing it in.
NCTC's Artistic Director, Paul Conroy, will direct and choreograph City of Angels. NCTC's Director of Youth Activities, Jennifer Dorrell, will direct The Laramie Project.
City of Angels will run July 5 - 8 and The Laramie Project will run July 19 - 22.
