Saturday, April 28, 2018

audition notice - THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL - Hale Centre Theatre - June 4



Hale Centre Theatre will hold auditions for The Scarlet Pimpernel, playing August 24, 2018 – October 6, 2018. The show is produced by David and Corrin Dietlein, directed by Cambrian James, music directed by Lincoln Wright, choreographed by Cambrian James, and casting directors David and Corrin Dietlein. Performances are Wednesday through Saturday nights, with Saturday matinees and some Friday matinees at 3pm. All ethnicities are encouraged to audition.

SYNOPSIS
Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, this dashing and sumptuous Broadway hit will thrill you like never before! Tons of fun ensues as Sir Percy and his band of patriots use disguises and wit to rescue the innocent from certain doom! A soaring score, a beguiling romance, and stunning costumes make this the must see show of our season. Come “catch” The Scarlet Pimpernel!

Audition Information: Monday, June 4th at 5:00 PM
       Be prepared to sing 16 bars of music.
       Bring your own sheet music; an accompanist will be provided.
       The casting directors use Casting Manager during the casting process. Please post your head shot and resume to your Casting Manager profile.

Call Backs
Call backs for The Scarlet Pimpernel will be held Monday, June 11th at 5:00 PM (at the Hale Theatre) with the first read through scheduled for Monday, July 9th at 7:00 PM.

Audition Location
Auditions will be held at the theater located at the Hale Theatre at 50 West Page Avenue in Gilbert, Arizona 85233.

How to make an appointment
You can sign up an appointments by going to http://castingmanager.com/audition/info/11cAnsgg65gT8ju. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Payment
Each adult actor will receive an estimated payment of $900.00* for the run of the show plus $150.00 rehearsal pay and free meals between matinee and evening performances.
*Pay rate may differ if performances are added or removed.


Other Notes
Runtime: Approximately 2 hours. Any questions may be emailed to Jessica Ottley at auditions@haletheatrearizona.com.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

SIR PERCY BLAKENEY: (24-36; Male; Bb3-Ab5 tenor) Grappin and The Scarlet Pimpernel. A master of disguise, takes on multiple personae to help save doomed aristocrats from the guillotine. Strong, courageous when he consults with the league and plans daring escapes, but more frequent disguise – used to put everyone off the scent – is the foolish, foppish nitwit, obsessed with men’s fashion and little else. Also assumes the role of Grappin, Belgian aid to Chauvelin.

MARGUERITE ST. JUST: (24-36; Female; G3-F5 mezzo/belter) Beautiful, magnetic, a charming French actress married to Sir Percy; spurns the blackmail-tainted advances of her former lover, Chauvelin, yet struggles to understand why her husband Percy treats her differently after their marriage.

CHAUVELIN: (27-36; Male; A3-Bb5 baritone) A suave, fox-like villain determined to discover the true identity of the Scarlet Pimpernel and send him to the guillotine; assistant to Robespierre, instrumental in doling out punishment to those Sir Percy is attempting to save; in love with Marguerite, uses persuasion/blackmail to ensnare her into spying on his behalf.

ARMAND ST. JUST: (25-45; Male; D3-Bb5 tenor) Marguerite’s headstrong younger brother who quickly becomes a member of the league of The Scarlet Pimpernel.

MARIE GROSHOLTZ: (20-36; Female; D4-E5 mezzo/belter) Artist and close friend of Marguerite, becomes instrumental in helping the Scarlet Pimpernel, also French.

ST. CYR: (40-58; Male; G3-A5 baritone) Marquis whom Marguerite inadvertently sends to his death; has solo lines in “Madame Guillotine” number. Will double in the ensemble.

PERCY’S BOUNDERS: (20-50; Male; Bb3-Bb5 tenor) Ozzy, Dewhurst, Elton, Farleigh, Hal, and Ben.

PRINCE OF WALES: (30-40; Male; C3-B4 tenor) Historically the son of George the III, a friend of Sir Percy who calls him to his palace to inquire after Percy’s frequent and inexplicable visits to France; foppish. Will double in the ensemble.

ROBESPIERRE: (30-39; Male) Leader of the French Revolution, to whom Chauvelin reports.

TUSSAUD: (25-40; Male) Marie's fiancé. Will double in the ensemble.

MERCIER: (18-34; Male) Aide to Chauvelin. Will double in the ensemble.

COUPEAU: (18-34; Male) Aide to Chauvelin. Will double in the ensemble.

JESSUP: (18-34; Male) Butler to Percy. Will double in the ensemble.

SENTRY: (18-34; Male) A palace guard. Will double in the ensemble.

ENSEMBLE: (18-30) Cupids of the Comédie Française, Soldiers, Prisoners, Paris Street Mob, Royal Ball Guests, 6 Girl Servants at the Blakeney Estate.

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