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AUDITION NOTICE
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum
Performance Dates: November 1, 2, 3 & 8, 9, 10
Book by Burt Shevelove & Larry Gelbart
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Director: Paul James
Musical Director: Derick Featherston
AUDITIONS on the evenings of
Tuesday, August 13 and Wednesday, August 14, by appointment.
AUDITIONS: Bring your AUDITION FORM filled out in advance. DOWNLOAD AUDITION FORM
Bring sheet music and be prepared to sing 16-32 bars of a traditional Broadway style show tune/upbeat song. (No pop music, No a Capella) You will also be expected to read from the script, possibly. Sides will be provided when you arrive. No monologues. All roles are available and open.
Make sure your sheet music is flat and out of your book so that the accompanist can minimize page turns. If your music is in a book, please make copies of the needed pages so that the accompanist can lay it flat and not need to wrestle with a book that wants to snap shut. These are important and expected courtesies when auditioning.
CALLBACKS, by invite only, select roles on SATURDAY, August 17 at assigned times between 10am and 2pm for an assigned song and sides. Actors called-back on SATURDAY will also be requested to attend Dance Call on Sunday with possible added sides for select scenes thereafter.
CALLBACKS continue on Sunday, August 18, with Dance Call for ALL actors called-back at NOON, and an assigned song and/or assigned sides from 1-5pm.
IMPORTANT: Bring your Audition Form filled out in advance to your audition. DOWNLOAD AUDITION FORM
Roles are available for 8+- women and 10+- men. All roles are available and open.
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Considered by many to be the funniest musical ever written, FORUM has no shame in what it will do for a laugh—sight gags, running jokes, vaudeville, slap stick, impossible disguises—you name it. It all takes place in ancient Rome when a young man falls in love with the girl-for-sale next door. His servant steps in to help him out, but this servant holds back nothing. Whatever it takes, he will make his young master happy. The plot is easy to follow but too hard to explain here. Just believe us—FORUM will delight you with its charming songs, flirty dances, hilarious characters, and its innocence. One of the funniest musicals ever written, Forum promises: “Something for everyone: a comedy tonight!”
ROLES
ALL Roles ARE OPEN AND AVAILABLE. Ages are flexible and all genders will be considered for Courtesan and Protean roles.
Pseudolus- A clever Roman slave, owned by Hero, who seeks to win his freedom by helping his young master win the heart of Philia. His name means “Faker”. (Baritone, A – high G, 20-60) A sneaky slave and playful prankster who desperately wants his freedom. Zero Mostel or Gene Wilder type.
Hero-(Tenor, B – G#, 18 – 30) Pseudolus’s handsome, innocent, kind master who is in love with Philia, a courtesan from the house of Lycus.
Philia-(Soprano, B – high G#, 18 – 30) (Greek for “love”)
A lovely but air-headed courtesan from Crete who belongs to the house of Lycus. A virgin in the house of Marcus Lycus, and Hero’s love interest.
Senex-(Baritone, Bb – Gb, 50 – 75)
Hero’s father. A lusty old man. (Latin for “old man”) A henpecked, sardonic Roman Senator with a roving eye.
Marcus Lycus-(Baritone, A – High E, 25-45)
The gullible buyer and seller of courtesans. A purveyor of courtesans, who operates from the house to the left of Senex.
Domina- (Mezzo, B – high F#, 40-60 )Dominating wife of Senex and ruler of the house.(Latin for “mistress”) The wife of Senex. A manipulative, shrewish woman who is loathed by even her husband.
Erronius-(Baritone, 50-80) A feeble old man searching for his son and daughter who were stolen by pirates. (Latin for “wandering”) Senex’s elderly neighbor in the house to the right. He has spent the past twenty years searching for his two children, kidnapped in infancy by pirates.
Miles Gloriosus-(Baritone, B – G#, 25 – 45) (Latin for “boastful soldier,” the archetype of the braggart soldier in Roman comedies) A pompous captain in the Roman army to whom Marcus Lycus has promised Philia.
Hysterium-(Baritone, C – High G, 35 – 65) (Latin for “Hysterical”, or “Anxious) The chief slave in the house of Senex. An extremely nervous but obedient servant to Dominia.
Gymnasia- (Greek for “Athletic”) An amazon like courtesan from the house of Lycus with whom Pseudolus falls in love.
*Tintinabula- (Latin for “Bells”) A jingling, bell-wearing courtesan in the house of Lycus.
*Vibrata- (Latin for “Vibrant”) A wild, vibrant courtesan in the house of Lycus.
*Geminae- (Latin for “Twins”) Twin courtesans in the house of Lycus.
*Panacea- (Greek for “Cure All”) A courtesan in the house of Lycus. A face that can say a thousand words and a body that can hold a thousand promises.
Proteans- Choristers who play multiple roles (slaves, citizens, soldiers, and eunuchs). They accompany Pseudolus in “Comedy Tonight”. On Broadway, three people played all of these roles.
*Note: All Courtesans and Proteans are the primary dancers in the show. Dance experience required, and Gymnastic abilities are helpful.
Compared to most other Sondheim musicals, the music in forum is fairly easy to learn and sing.
Most characters require light dancing ability, although certain characters (especially the courtesans) should have very strong dance skills. Performers who wish to play the role of Vibrata should have bellydancing experience, if possible.
During the song “Comedy Tonight” there are various references to tumblers, jugglers and other circus-type stuff. Having juggling and tumbling skills would definately be an asset.
IMPORTANT: Bring your Audition Form filled out in advance to your audition. DOWNLOAD AUDITION FORM
Auditions are held at:
St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre
One St. Peters Centre Blvd.
St. Peters, MO 63376
Our beautiful Performing Arts Theatre is in the City Hall building, Western(far right) most building at the opposite end from the Rec-Plex.
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ABOUT US: Act Two Theatre’s shows play to large audiences with a loyal-season ticket subscriber base of theatre lovers. All performances take place in the beautiful 318-seat Performing Arts Theatre at the St. Peters City Hall Cultural Arts Centre, adjacent to the Rec-Plex. The theatre has comfortable seating and a terrific stage!
Theatre Location for Auditions
St. Peters Cultural Arts Centre
One St. Peters Centre Blvd.
St. Peters, MO 63376
Performing Arts Theatre is in the City Hall building, Western(far right) most building at the opposite end from the Rec-Plex. Act Two Theatre performs in St. Peters to one of the largest average audiences of local St. Louis area theatre companies. Each show runs 6-8 performances with attendance numbers ranging between 1000-1800 per run. Act Two’s loyal, large and enthusiastic season ticket subscriber base allows many to receive the gift, joy and magic of live theatre that our talented actors, directors, tech crew and volunteers create.
Act Two Theatre
2019 Audition Dates
Future Auditions:
See above.
About Act Two Theatre:
2019 marks Act Two Theatre’s 26th season. We are proud to present another year of high-quality theatre in St. Peters, Missouri. We are located in the beautiful 318-seat Performing Arts Theater at the St. Peters City Hall Cultural Arts Centre, adjacent to the Rec-Plex. The theater has comfortable seating and a terrific stage!
Act Two Theatre performs to one of the largest average audiences as compared to other local St. Louis area theatre companies. Except for the Muny and Stages no other professional, regional or community theatre company boasts a larger following. Act Two’s loyal, large and enthusiastic season ticket subscriber base allows many to share in the joy and magic of live theatre that our talented actors, directors, tech crew and volunteers create.
