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Category : Theatre & Stage Acting Date Sent : June 30th, 2009 Open to : Female Male Actor Model ADULT (17+) CHILDREN (16 and younger) Job City : Olivette Job Country : United States Expires : July 14th, 2009 Pay Currency : USD

Star In Musical Play "Lady In The Dark"

Over Due Theatre Company will hold auditions for Moss Hart and Kurt Weil's stylish and complex musical play, LADY IN THE DARK. Directed by Joshua Cook with Musical Direction by Mary Sutherland.

Synopsis:
Although Liza Elliot is at the top of her field as the successful editor of a fashion magazine, her mysteriously profound lack of fulfillment frightens her into psychoanalysis. The ensuing exploration of the psychological implications of dreams makes for the most intelligent, stylish and theatrical of musicals. Uniquely structured like a straight play, the arresting score arrives in extended interludes that dramatize Liza's dreams.

MAJOR ROLES ALSO AVAILABLE FOR NON SINGING ACTORS.

SEEKING:

1.) FEMALE (30s-40s; any ethnicity) - LIZA ELLIOT. Editor of fashion magazine Allure. Stern, strong willed, but reaching the end of her rope. Must play a range from stern matron to glamour queen. Strong, but no Broadway belting, please. Middle C to E on staff;

2.) MALE (18+; any ethnicity) - DR. ALEXANDER BROOKS. Liza's psychoanalyst, laid back, unorthodox in his approach. Major non singing role;

3.) FEMALE (40s; any ethnicity) - MAGGIE GRANT. Fashion editor of Allure, and Liza's best friend. Earthy, sarcastic sense of humor. Major non-singing role;

4.) MALE (late 20s to early 30s; any ethnicity) - CHARLEY JOHNSON. Advertising manager of Allure. Cocky, charming, and very ambitious. Liza's chief adversary at the office. Very light character singing, mid range;

5.) FEMALE (18+; any ethnicity) - ALLISON DU BOIS. Fashion columnist, outrageous, self absorbed, obsessed with staying 'chic'. Major non singing role;

6.) MALE (40s-50s; any ethnicity) - KENDALL NESBITT. Owner of Allure, debonair, but fraying at the edges. Liza's married lover. Major non-singing role;

7.) MALE (20s; any ethnicity) - RANDY CURTIS. Major movie star dripping with sex appeal and insecurities. Strong tenor voice. Rich baritone, B flat under middle C to Eflat in staff;

8.) MALE (20s; any ethnicity) - RUSSELL PAXTON. Fashion photographer of Allure, flamboyant, great at what he does and knows it. (role originated by Danny Kaye) Middle C to E on staff, possibly G a 3rd higher;

9.) FEMALE (20s; any ethnicity) - ELINOR FOSTER. Liza's personal secretary. Focused, cool under pressure. Strong singer. E flat to D in staff;

10.) FEMALE (20s; any ethnicity) - MISS STEVENS. Allure's receptionist to the stars, very attractive, very flighty. Some singing;

11.) FEMALE (7-9; any ethnicity) - YOUNG ELIZA ELLIOT. Good actor/singer with some dance skills;

12.) MALE & FEMALE CHILD ACTORS (6-12; any ethnicity) - Roles for up to 6 boys and girls;

13.) 12 MALES & FEMALES (18+; any ethnicity) - CHORUS of 12 adults, six men, six women, all with solos and/or decent speaking roles, playing Young Liza's parents, friends, teacher, fashion models, Liza's High School sweetheart, etc. Circus skills a plus. Top A above staff. Must be comfortable with 4-5 part singing.