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California castingMusicals‘A Funny Thing Happened onthe Way To The Forum’••Casting “A Funny Thing Happened onthe Way To The Forum.” Personnelstates: “Broadway’s greatest farce islight, fast-paced, witty, irreverent andone of the funniest musicals ever written.‘A Funny Thing Happened on theWay To The Forum’ takes comedy backto its roots, combining situations fromtime-tested, 2000 year old comedies ofRoman playwright Plautus with theinfectious energy of classic vaudeville.Based on the plays of Plautus /TwoActs, Book Musical, Rated PG. ‘A FunnyThing Happened on the Way To TheForum’ is a non-stop laugh-fest inwhich Pseudolus, a crafty slave, strugglesto win the hand of a beautiful butslow-witted courtesan named Philia,for his young master, Hero, in exchangefor freedom. The plot twists and turnswith cases of mistaken identity, slammingdoors, and a showgirl or two. Thisunforgettable, hysterical musicalallows a terrific ensemble of comedicactors to shine--”something for everyone,a comedy tonight!””••Company: Premiere Productions.Staff: Randall Hickman, prod.; BurtShevelove and Larry Gelbart, book;Stephen Sondheim, music and lyrics;Ray Limon, dir./choreo.••Rehearses Feb. 10-12, 14, 16-19, 21,23-26, & 28, March 1, 3-5, 7, 9-12, 14,16-19, 21, 23-27; runs March 28-April 20in Vista, CA. Note: There are a total of 15shows over the course of four weeks.••Seeking—Pseudolus/Prologus: male,30-60, all ethnicities, baritone. Note:Role has been pre-cast to RandallHickman. Miles Gloriosus: male, 30-45,all ethnicities, baritone. Hysterium:male, 35-65, all ethnicities, baritone.Note: Role has been pre-cast to ShaunThomas. Senex : male, 60-75, all ethnicities,baritone. Lycus: male, 30-65,all ethnicities, baritone. Domina:female, 40-55, all ethnicities, mezzo.Note: Role has been pre-cast to RobinLavalley. Philia: female, 16-24, all ethnicities,soprano. Hero: male, 17-25, allethnicities, tenor. Note: Role has beenpre-cast to Kevin MacDonald. Erronius:male, 65-85, all ethnicities, baritone,cameo. Vibrata: female, 16-30, all ethnicities,mezzo, cameo. Courtesans:female, 18-64, all ethnicities, seekingthree. Proteans: male, 18-64, all ethnicities,seeking three.••Auditions will be held Feb. 2 from 10a.m.-1 p.m. and from 6-9 p.m. and Feb.3 from 7-10 p.m. at Vista’s BroadwayTheater, 340 East Broadway - Suite B,Vista, CA, 92084.••Send submissions to broadwayvista@gmail.com.••Come prepared to sing a ballad and anupbeat theatrical musical song. Youmay only sing one of the selection.Singing a song from the show is fine.••Note: No audition appointments. Comeanytime during the audition times.Callbacks will be held Feb. 4, 7-10 p.m.Singing from the show, reading anddancing will be done the night of thecallbacks, so wear comfortable dancingtype clothes.••For questions, email Office@broadwayvista.com.••Pays $30-$50/show depending on rolesize. There is also a $5/rehearsal gas stipend.If you are called to 18 rehearsalsyou will be paid $90. Note: No housingis being provided.‘Mamma Mia!’••Casting “’Mamma Mia!.” Synopsis: Thesongs of the pop group ABBA providethe score for this romantic comedy thatcontrasts the dreams and desires of ayoung woman about to become a bridewith those of her mother, a free spirit ofthe 70s who never married. The showtakes place at a taverna on a Greekisland.••Company: Mamma Mia! Las Vegas.Staff: Judy Craymer, Richard East andBjorn Ulvaeus for Littlestar in associationwith Universal Music, prods.;Benny Andersson & Bjorn Ulvaeus,music & lyrics; Catherine Johnson,book; Phyllida Lloyd, dir.; MarthaBanta, assoc. dir.; Eric Woodall, residentdir.; Anthony Van Laast, choreo.;Janet Rothermel, assoc. choreo.; MartinKoch, music supervisor; DavidHolcenberg, assoc. music supervisor;Bespoke Theatricals, general mgr.; TaraRubin Casting, casting dir.••Rehearsals begin March 31 in NYC andApril 28 in Las Vegas. Previews beginMay 8; opens May 16 in Las Vegas, NV.••Seeking—Donna: female, 35-45, all ethnicities,the mother of a 20 year old,attractive and free-spirited. A formerlead singer in a group called “Donnaand the Dynamos” who now owns andruns a hotel/casino on a Greek island. Astrong feminist who also has a zany andvulnerable side. Sophie: female, 18-25,all ethnicities, a very special youngwoman who is determined to find theromance and happiness she feelseluded her mother. Has a wild, zanyspirit even though she pursues a conventionalmarriage. Pop soprano.Tanya: female, 35-45, all ethnicities, aformer singer in the “Dynamos.” Rich,sophisticated, acerbic, funny, andwitty. Rosie: female, 35-45, all ethnicities,also a former singer in the“Dynamos” who now writes forand runs a feminist press. She’sconfident, strong, and funny on theoutside but shy underneath. Kookyand fun, good comic actress, bit of aclown. Actress who sings. Sam: male,35-45, all ethnicities, may be Sophie’sfather. Left Donna 20 years ago becausehe was engaged to another woman.Charming, successful architect. Actorwho sings. Baritone. Harry: male,35-45, all ethnicities, may be Sophie’sfather. British financier, wealthy, buttoned-up,and conservative but tryingto reconnect with his freer, youthfulself. Must be able to do a very convincingEnglish accent. Also an actor whosings. High baritone, tenor. Bill: male,35-45, all ethnicities, may be Sophie’sfather. A travel writer with no possessionsor strings. Good-natured, alwaysready for adventure. Funny, preferablya big or imposing man. Should be a verygood actor who sings. Sky : male, 20-29,all ethnicities, Sophie’s fiance. Athletic,attractive--has given up his life as asuccessful young businessman in orderto make over Donna’s taverna andmarry Sophie.AuditionHighlightsCaliforniaFri., Jan. 24‘Flyin’ West’‘Hairspray’ (also 1/25-31)Sat., Jan. 25‘Rent’‘Reshoot’L’il Angels Unlimited, TalentMgmt. in Agents & ManagersMon., Jan. 27‘Passion Play’ (also 1/28)Carnival Cruise Lines, MusiciansTue., Jan. 28‘Crazy For You’‘Floyd Collins’Wed., Jan. 29Carnival Cruise Lines(also 1/30 & 1/31)Sat., Feb. 1’‘Deleted’‘Fiddler on the Roof’Carnival Cruise Lines, San DiegoFor the full auditions calendar,visit backstage.com/auditions••Equity Principal Auditions will be heldFeb. 3 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (sign-inbegins at 9 a.m.; lunch from 1-2 p.m.) atMadilyn Clark Studios, 10852 BurbankBlvd, N. Hollywood, CA, 91601.••EPA Rules are in effect. A monitorwill be provided. Be prepared tosing a contemporary pop song.Bring sheet music. An accompanistwill be provided. Bring pix & resume,stapled together. The cast should bequirky and offbeat; we are not seekingobvious musical theater performers.Actors who sing and move work best inthis show. All artists should have a rocksound and be able to move well.••Equity Special Casino Contract,pending.‘Crazy For You’••Casting “Crazy For You.” Synopsis: Astage-struck New York playboy, BobbyChild is sent to a small, poor town inNevada to close down the local theater.Soon Bobby falls in love with the theaterowner’s daughter, Polly. In order tosave the theatre, he dreams up the ideato put on a show to raise money for thetheatre. In the end, the town is reinvigorated,the theatre is saved and Bobbyfinds love.••Company: Candlelight Pavilion. Staff:Ben D Bollinger, prod.; Neil Dale, dir.;Dustin Ceithamer, choreo.; MarcMacalintal, musical dir.••Rehearsals begin Feb. 17 (Mon.-Thurs,7-11 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.); runsMar. 21-Apr. 27 in Claremont, CA.••Seeking—All Roles: males & females,18-50, all ethnicities.••Auditions will be held Jan. 28 from 7-9p.m. at The Candlelight Pavilion, 455 W.Foothill Blvd., Claremont, CA, 91711.••Bring a 16 bar cut of classic Broadwaysong in the style of the show. Also,bring your book of music in case youare asked for something additional. Werecommend you bring tap shoes as wellas regular dance shoes.••Note: Callbacks will be held Feb. 11 at 7p.m. You must be available for theentire rehearsal period. If you haveconflicts please email them in advanceto jackie@candlelightpavilion.com.••Pay provided.‘Hairspray’••A “highly professional” private highschool is casting “Hairspray.” Directorstates: “This is a full-on production thatsells out for every performance and isdirected by professionals.”••Company: Notre Dame Academy. Staff:Kristin Duerr, dir.••Rehearsals begin Jan. 29; runs Apr.10-12 at Notre Dame Academy in WestL.A.••Seeking—Link: male, 14+, all ethnicities.Seaweed: male, 14-64, all ethnicities.Edna: male, 14+, all ethnicities.Mr. Pinky: male, 18+, all ethnicities.Wilbur: male, 14+, all ethnicities.Corny: male, 14+, all ethnicities.••Auditions will be held by appt. Jan. 21,Jan. 22, Jan. 23, Jan. 24, Jan. 25, Jan. 26,Jan. 27, Jan. 28, Jan. 29, Jan. 30 and Jan.31 at Notre Dame Academy, 2851Overland Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90064.••Send submissions to kristinduerr@me.com.••For an appointment, call (310) 592-3305, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.••Prepare a song from the show. Note:Looking for actors who can act, sing,and dance; serious triple-threats whowant a pro experience.••Pay provided.‘Les Misérables’••Casting “Les Misérables.” Set in early19th-century France, it is the story ofJean Valjean, a French peasant, and hisquest for redemption after servingnineteen years in jail for having stolen aloaf of bread for his starving sister’schild.••Company: Plan-B Entertainment.Staff: Andy Ferrara, exec. prod.; AlbyPotts, musical dir.; Thomas Garcia,assoc. prod.••Rehearsals begin Feb. 24 in NorthHollywood, CA; performs March 14-16,2014 in San Bernardino, CA.••Seeking—Jean Valjean: male, 40-60,Caucasian, Hispanic, Asian, EastIndian, Native American, MiddleEastern, Pacific Islander, EthnicallyAmbiguous / Mixed Race, dramatictenor; after being released from imprisonmentfor serving nineteen years, hedecides to break his parole and turnshis life around. Inspector Javert: male,40-60, Caucasian, Hispanic, Asian, EastIndian, Native American, MiddleEastern, Pacific Islander, EthnicallyAmbiguous / Mixed Race, baritone/Musicalsbackstage.com upstage News | actor 101 | center stage cover story | features | downstage casting | Charts01.23.14 backstage 33