AUDITIONS FOR BIG RIVER
Dec 8 and 9 at 7pm
Show dates Feb 6-22, 2020
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Auditions for Big River- seeking a diverse cast of adults and teens.
Wetumpka Depot Players
AUDITION DATES
Sunday December 8 at 7pm and Monday December 8 at 7pm
PREPARATION
Please prepare 16 bars of a musical theatre song in the style of the show. Bring your sheet music in your key. Accompanist provided but if you play a musical instrument and wish to accompany yourself that is great! You may be asked to dance for a brief movement assessment so bring appropriate shoes.
LOCATION
300 S Main St., Wetumpka, Al 36092
PERSONNEL
Music and Lyrics by: Roger Miller
Book by William Hauptman
Adapted from the novel by Mark Twain
Present at Audition: Director- Kristy Meanor, Musical Director- Randy Foster and Choreographer-Daniel Harms, Stage Manager- Carol Heier
IMPORTANT DATES
Rehearsals Dec-February.
Morning Student Wednesday Feb 5 at 10am
Show Dates- February 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22
Character Breakdown
Huckleberry Finn: (LEAD; 18 – 28; Male; Tenor) Bright, hopeful, mischievous. Playful and spontaneous, yet has integrity and a good heart. In the end though, he prefers freedom to “domestic” life.
Jim: (LEAD; 20 – 45; Male; Baritone/Tenor) Strong willed, compassionate. Powerful presence. Has great integrity. He is a great man. African American.
Widow Douglas: (30−65; Female; Alto/Mezzo) A strict but loving woman who takes Huck in and raises him. Character actress.
Miss Watson: (30−60; Female; Mezzo-Soprano) Widow Douglas’ sister. A strict and traditional woman that helps to raise Huck.
Tom Sawyer: (16−24; Male; Baritone) Huck’s friend. Adventurer, clever, great storyteller, energetic, enjoyable, but often overly dramatic and prefers the complicated path.
The Duke: (30−55; Male; Tenor) A Comedic Role. A broken down actor turned con artist – conniving. Requires an excellent actor. Strong singer and character actor, true entertainer.
The King: (35−55; Male; Baritone) An escaped convict and con artist, partners with The Duke. Strong character actor. He is larger than life.
Judge Thatcher: (35−65; Male; Bass) A man with high respect for the letter of the law. Authority figure, proper.
Pap Finn: (30−45; Male; Bass/Baritone) Huck’s no-good alcoholic father who abandoned him some time ago. Rough, crass character. Returns to collect on Huck’s trust fund. Strong character actor with a good comedic sense.
Aunt Sally: (30−60; Female; Must Sing) Tom Sawyer’s aunt Sally. Strict, yet has a heart.
Uncle Silas: (35−60; Male; Must Sing) Tom Sawyer’s uncle Silas. A strong man who strives to do what he thinks is right.
Ben, Hank, & Jo Harper: (16−20; Male; Must sing and dance) Huck and Tom’s Schoolmates and friends. Mischievous. Pugnacious. Comedic.
Mary Jane Wilkes: (18−30; Female; Mezzo-Soprano) The grieving, kindhearted, sweet and pretty daughter of the wealthy Peter Wilkes, who recently passed away. Falls for Huck.
Susan Wilkes: (18−30; Female; Strong harmonies) Sweet, kind, must be able to hold strong harmonies. One of the Wilkes sisters who lost their father, searching for consolation and closure.
Joanna Wilkes: (18−30; Female; Strong harmonies) One of the Wilkes Sisters who lost their father, searching for consolation and closure.
Young Fool: (18−30; Male; High Baritone/Tenor) A young man who just loves to talk and gossip. Strong character and energy a plus.
Alice: (30−40; Female; Must sing) Strong singer with strong acting skills. Must handle and sing well powerful and soulful gospel songs. Great presence. African-American slave sold and separated from her daughter.
Alice’s Daughter: (18−25; Female; Gospel/Belter) Slave sold and separated from her mother. Must hold harmonies well.
Ensemble: (20−35; Male & Female) Hank, Lafe, Doctor, Andy, Sheriff Bell, Harvey Wilkes, Counselor Robinson, Strange Woman, Servants, Townspeople. Multiple Roles may be played by the same actor.
Wetumpka Depot Players
AUDITION DATES
Sunday December 8 at 7pm and Monday December 8 at 7pm
PREPARATION
Please prepare 16 bars of a musical theatre song in the style of the show. Bring your sheet music in your key. Accompanist provided but if you play a musical instrument and wish to accompany yourself that is great! You may be asked to dance for a brief movement assessment so bring appropriate shoes.
LOCATION
300 S Main St., Wetumpka, Al 36092
PERSONNEL
Music and Lyrics by: Roger Miller
Book by William Hauptman
Adapted from the novel by Mark Twain
Present at Audition: Director- Kristy Meanor, Musical Director- Randy Foster and Choreographer-Daniel Harms, Stage Manager- Carol Heier
IMPORTANT DATES
Rehearsals Dec-February.
Morning Student Wednesday Feb 5 at 10am
Show Dates- February 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22
Character Breakdown
Huckleberry Finn: (LEAD; 18 – 28; Male; Tenor) Bright, hopeful, mischievous. Playful and spontaneous, yet has integrity and a good heart. In the end though, he prefers freedom to “domestic” life.
Jim: (LEAD; 20 – 45; Male; Baritone/Tenor) Strong willed, compassionate. Powerful presence. Has great integrity. He is a great man. African American.
Widow Douglas: (30−65; Female; Alto/Mezzo) A strict but loving woman who takes Huck in and raises him. Character actress.
Miss Watson: (30−60; Female; Mezzo-Soprano) Widow Douglas’ sister. A strict and traditional woman that helps to raise Huck.
Tom Sawyer: (16−24; Male; Baritone) Huck’s friend. Adventurer, clever, great storyteller, energetic, enjoyable, but often overly dramatic and prefers the complicated path.
The Duke: (30−55; Male; Tenor) A Comedic Role. A broken down actor turned con artist – conniving. Requires an excellent actor. Strong singer and character actor, true entertainer.
The King: (35−55; Male; Baritone) An escaped convict and con artist, partners with The Duke. Strong character actor. He is larger than life.
Judge Thatcher: (35−65; Male; Bass) A man with high respect for the letter of the law. Authority figure, proper.
Pap Finn: (30−45; Male; Bass/Baritone) Huck’s no-good alcoholic father who abandoned him some time ago. Rough, crass character. Returns to collect on Huck’s trust fund. Strong character actor with a good comedic sense.
Aunt Sally: (30−60; Female; Must Sing) Tom Sawyer’s aunt Sally. Strict, yet has a heart.
Uncle Silas: (35−60; Male; Must Sing) Tom Sawyer’s uncle Silas. A strong man who strives to do what he thinks is right.
Ben, Hank, & Jo Harper: (16−20; Male; Must sing and dance) Huck and Tom’s Schoolmates and friends. Mischievous. Pugnacious. Comedic.
Mary Jane Wilkes: (18−30; Female; Mezzo-Soprano) The grieving, kindhearted, sweet and pretty daughter of the wealthy Peter Wilkes, who recently passed away. Falls for Huck.
Susan Wilkes: (18−30; Female; Strong harmonies) Sweet, kind, must be able to hold strong harmonies. One of the Wilkes sisters who lost their father, searching for consolation and closure.
Joanna Wilkes: (18−30; Female; Strong harmonies) One of the Wilkes Sisters who lost their father, searching for consolation and closure.
Young Fool: (18−30; Male; High Baritone/Tenor) A young man who just loves to talk and gossip. Strong character and energy a plus.
Alice: (30−40; Female; Must sing) Strong singer with strong acting skills. Must handle and sing well powerful and soulful gospel songs. Great presence. African-American slave sold and separated from her daughter.
Alice’s Daughter: (18−25; Female; Gospel/Belter) Slave sold and separated from her mother. Must hold harmonies well.
Ensemble: (20−35; Male & Female) Hank, Lafe, Doctor, Andy, Sheriff Bell, Harvey Wilkes, Counselor Robinson, Strange Woman, Servants, Townspeople. Multiple Roles may be played by the same actor.
For information 334.868.1440 or kmeanor@wetumpkadepot.com
Join our Wetumpka Depot Players Audition Facebook page to also stay current on upcoming auditions.
For information about these auditions contact Wetumpka Depot executive director, Kristy Meanor at 334.868.1440 or kmeanor@wetumpkadepot.com
Join our Wetumpka Depot Players Audition Facebook page to also stay current on upcoming auditions.
For information about these auditions contact Wetumpka Depot executive director, Kristy Meanor at 334.868.1440 or kmeanor@wetumpkadepot.com
