THE WILD PARTY Auditions

The Umbrella is proud to announce auditions for its fall production of
Andrew Lippa’s THE WILD PARTY!

Produced by Brian Boruta
Directed by Steve Black
Music Direction by Lianne Goodwin
Choreography by Lara Finn

Lovers Queenie and Burrs decide to throw the party to end all parties in their Manhattan apartment. After the colorful arrival of a slew of guests living life on the edge, Queenie's wandering eyes land on a striking man named Black. As the decadence is reaching a climax, so is Burrs' jealousy which erupts and sends him into a violent rage. Gun in hand and inhibitions abandoned Burrs turns on Queenie and Black. The gun gets fired, but who's been shot?

Performances are scheduled September 23rd – October 9th. Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm.

All those cast will be offered a travel stipend.

When: July 11th and 14th, by appointment. First grouping from 7-8:30pm, second grouping from 7:45-10pm. Callbacks by invitation will be held on July 16th beginning at 2pm.

Where: The Umbrella, 40 Stow St. Concord, MA.

What to prepare: Please bring a 16-32 bar music selection in the style of the show with appropriately marked sheet music in your preferred key. No a cappella auditions. There will be a dance call at the initial audition, so be prepared with comfortable clothing and footwear.

To schedule an appointment or for questions or more information, email: Brian@theumbrellaarts.org.

Character Descriptions:

Black:
Strong, handsome, and poised without being posed. An enigmatic loner. Protective. No-nonsense kind of guy who cannot understand Queenie's attraction to Burrs. African-American.
Gender: Male
To Play Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F3

Burrs:
Handsome. A professional clown. Dangerous and charming all at once. Sexually ravenous and drawn to Queenie like a moth to the flame. Hurts somewhere deep inside, and slowly descends into jealous insanity.
Gender: Male
To Play Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: G3

Dolores:
A party-goer pitching ideas and hoping to score with Sam. A wild woman of the night.
Gender: Female
To Play Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Eddie:
Mae's husband who is perhaps even more dim-witted than she is. A big oaf. Can be a lovable teddy bear but also a quick tempered brute. Adores his wife.
Gender: Male
To Play Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Kate:
A lush. Likes to be the "life of the party." Always looking out for number one, and is jealous of Queenie. Sexy, sensual, and confident.
Gender: Female
To Play Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: F3

Madelaine True:
A tired woman with slanted eyes and a cruel mouth. An announced lesbian. Sexually hungry. Blunt and very dry.
Gender: Female
To Play Age: 40 to 55
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Mae:
Eddie's wife. Sweet and beautiful, but not particularly bright. Adores her husband and dotes on him.
Gender: Female
To Play Age: 25 to 45
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Sam:
Busy producer and "attention whore." Trying to avoid the outrageous pitches made by Dolores, until it becomes sexual.
Gender: Male
To Play Age: 30 to 50
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Oscar D'armano:
Phil's brother and lover who dresses as his twin. A composer and an entertainer in every sense of the word. Very flamboyant.
Gender: Male
To Play Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Phil D'armano:
Oscar's brother and lover who dresses as his twin. A composer and an entertainer in every sense of the word. Very flamboyant.
Gender: Male
To Play Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Queenie:
Blonde and beautiful. Sexy. Looks a little older and more tired than her age would indicate. Afraid of being alone. Has become addicted to Burrs' presence and ravenous sexual appetite.
Gender: Female
To Play Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: F3

Nadine:
The only minor at the party. Waifish and somewhat naïve. She is in over her head and trying to keep up.
Gender: Female
To Play Age: 16 to 18
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Max:
One of the party goers and a member of the usual "gang." He is full of life and energy.
Gender: Male
To Play Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: A3