CASTING NOTICE The Sandy Spring Theatre Group (SSTG) announces auditions for “THE PRODUCERS” Music and Lyrics By Mel Brooks Directed By Kristofer Kauff Performance Dates: June 13 – June 29 2014 AUDITIONS Sunday, March 9, @ 7:30 Monday, March 10, @ 7:30 DANCE AUDITIONS Tuesday, March 11 @ 7:30 Please come prepared with: 1. A one-minute comedic monologue not from the show. If you do not have a monologue, one will be provided for you, but show up early so you can familiarize yourself with the material. 2. A portion (approximately 16 bars) of a song that best shows off your vocal ability and that is not from the show. 3. Your headshot and resume. We will take pictures for those who do not have head shots. CALLBACKS Wednesday, March 12, @ 7:30 Both auditions and callbacks held at the Kentlands Mansion, which is located across the street from the Kentlands Arts Barn, at 320 Kent Square Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. PERFORMANCES: June 13-29, 2014 Fridays and Saturday at 8:00 pm Sundays at 2:00 pm at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn Questions? Please email [email protected] SYNOPSIS Max Bialystock was once one of Broadways most successful producers, but a string of flops has thrown his career into a tailspin, and now he struggles to raise the cash to stage new shows by playing gigolo to lonely old ladies. While going over his books, accountant Leo Bloom notices that Bialystock raised more money than he spent for one show, and points out that if one raised enough money for a show that closed in one night, you could make more off a flop than a hit. This strikes Bialystock as a brilliant scheme, and he decides to give it a try, persuading Bloom to join him in staging the worlds greatest flop. After discovering a truly vile script, Springtime for Hitler, a musical set in the Third Reich written by neo-Nazi pigeon fancier Franz Liebkind and giving a key role to the secretary Ulla, a drop-dead gorgeous blonde with only a tenuous understanding of the English language, Bialystock and Bloom are certain they have the disaster they need for their plan to work. But the scheme unexpectedly goes wrong when Springtime for Hitler becomes a so bad its good hit. CHARACTER BREAKDOWN MAX BIALYSTOCK (Male, 40-50) Down on his luck, desperate Broadway Producer. Sarcastic, crass and short-tempered. Not the most honest man in the business. Strong comedic abilities. Vocal range: low C to high F. LEO BLOOM (Male, 30-40) A mousey, panic-attack ridden accountant who is meek and easily scared. Has a secret dream to be a Broadway Producer. Vocal range: Tenor, low A to high F. ROGER DE BRIS (Male, 40-60) The worst stage director in town, which would be news to him. Strong and confident, who now and again channels Judy Garland. Vocal range: low A# to high G. CARMEN GHIA (Male, 40’s) Roger’s “common-law assistant”. An effeminate, flamboyant, odd man. Very loyal to Roger. Vocal range: low D# to high C. FRANZ LIEBKIND (Male, 35-45) A wild-eyed German who has an affinity for Adolph Hitler, and the glory days of the Nazi party. Author of “Springtime for Hitler.” Raises his pet pigeons on the roof of his apartment. Vocal range: low F to high F (2 octaves). ULLA INGA HANSEN BENSON YONSEN TALLEN-HALLEN SVADEN (Female, 20-30) Gorgeous and funny, tall Swedish knockout. She’s got it, and she flaunts it. Must be able to belt up to high Eb. Must dance. Vocal range: low Bb to high Eb. STORM TROOPER SOLOIST (Male, 20’s) The Hitler youth all grown up into a fine young soldier. Featured in “Springtime for Hitler.” Beautiful, strong clear singing voice. Vocal range: low B to high E. MR. MARKS (Male, 30-60) Mr Marks is the CPA of Whitehall and Marks, Leo Bloom’s employer. He exults in demeaning the CPA’s under his draconian rule, especially those who show signs of self-esteem. 3 CHARACTER ACTRESSES (Females, 25-45) Several featured roles, including Hold Me-Touch Me, Lick Me-Bite Me, and Kiss Me-Feel Me, usherettes, Shirley Markowitz. Strong comic actresses who sing. Vocal range: Alto-mezzo. ENSEMBLE (6 MEN, 6 WOMEN) Must be able to dance and sing well. Will play various roles, including little old ladies, chorus girls, Roger’s team, auditioners, prisoners, accountants, etc.
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