Auditions for XANADU at Starlight Community Theater announced for January 21

XANADU

Starlight Community Theater

Directed by Dan Ashlock with Music Direction by Elise Kurbat

Xanadu follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time – the first ROLLER DISCO! (Hey, it's 1980!) But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal (Sonny), her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation, and chaos abounds.  Book by Douglas Carter Beane.  Music and Lyrics by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar.  Based on the Universal Pictures film with a screenplay by Richard Danus and Marc Rubel.

We will be casting as a ADULT show (16+)

COVID PROTOCOLS:  Starlight Community Theater strongly encourages all actors, production team, and staff to be fully vaccinated. It is possible that actors and crew will be asked to wear masks during the rehearsal process.  Starlight reserves the right to adapt the Covid Protocol to protect the health of our volunteers and patrons. 

AUDITIONS:

Sign up for one 30-minute slot for Saturday, January 21, 2023.  These auditions will be in person in small groups at Starlight Community Theater. 

Please prepare to sing 1 minute of a vocal selection in the style of the show. Accompanist will be available.  If you prefer, please bring a recorded background track without vocals.

Two roles (Kira and Sonny) will certainly roller skate on stages at times.  Other characters may roller skate depending on talent level.  You may sing your audition song in roller skates, if you wish to do so.

Fill-out the audition registration form at:  https://forms.gle/77XPKGyvZX8pRrNu8

Please send your theater resume & headshot (optional) to: info@starlightcommunitytheater.com

CALLBACKS:  Callbacks by invitation will be held at the theater from 9am-12pm on Sunday, January 22, 2023.  Vocal selections will be provided prior to callbacks and may also include cold reads from the script.  

REHEARSALS:  A draft rehearsal calendar is attached. Please make sure all known conflicts are listed in relation to the calendar. These are all possible rehearsals, and you may not be called for every rehearsal. NO CONFLICTS accepted for tech week and performances. New conflicts will not be accepted after casting decisions have been made.

PERFORMANCES:  XANADU will perform seven (7) performances March 31-Aptil 9, 2023 in person at Starlight Community Theater, 1611 W. Whispering Wind Dr. Suite #9, Phoenix, AZ 85085.  

CHARACTERS: 

Kira (female) - Kira is the Greek heroine and loveable, young ingénue. She begins the play as Clio, the youngest and the most idealistic of the Muses. With the addition of leg warmers and an Australian accent, she quickly becomes Kira to help Sonny realize his dreams. She is ambitious, smart and like Sonny, pure of heart. Looking for an actress with strong singing, dancing, acting and roller skating skills.

Sonny Malone (male) - the young male lead from the beaches of California. He is wide-eyed, full of dreams and can be a bit sensitive; after all, he is an artist! While Sonny may not be the brightest, he is very sincere and earnest. Looking for an actor with excellent comedic timing and singing voice. Must be able to roller skate.

Danny Maguire (male) - Danny Maguire is a powerful and experienced Los Angeles real estate magnate. He evolves from being guarded and ruthless to becoming partners with Sonny and then betraying him. Looking for a strong actor and singer 40-65.  

Melpomene (female) - Muse of Tragedy, is the eldest of the Muses and is most responsible for plotting against Kira.  Also Medusa.

Calliope (female) - Calliope, Muse of Epics, is Melpomene's "Wing-Muse." She is equally devious and listens closely to her sister's direction.  Also Aphrodite.

Thalia (male) - Muse of Comedy.  Also Cyclops.

Euterpe (Female) - Muse of Music. Also Thetis.

Erato (Female) - Muse of Lyrics and Erotica.  Also Eros.

Terpsicore (Female) - Muse of Dance.  Also Hermes.

Zeus - The Greek God and father to the Muses.  May be played by Danny.  Think Laurence Olivier from the 1981 Clash of the Titans.

Sirens 1-6 (Any gender) - A Greek Chorus of sorts.  Also play various characters including The Andrews Sisters, The Tubes Singers, Hera and Centaur.