NINE THE MUSICAL - Town & Country Players
Directed by Nancy Ridgeway
Produced by Anna Hughes
Musical Direction by Joe Nappi
Show Dates
April 25, 26; May 2, 3, 9, 10 at 8:00 PM
April 27; May 3, 4, 9, 10 at 2:00 PM
Auditions
Saturday, February 1st, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, February 2nd, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Dance Callbacks (by invitation only)
Wednesday, February 5th, 7:00 PM
Location
Buckingham Township Municipal Building
4613 Hughesian Dr
Buckingham, PA 18912
Sign-Up
To schedule an audition or ask questions, please email Director Nancy Ridgeway at ridgeway.nar@gmail.com. Include your theatrical resume, headshot, and your desired role. You will receive an audition time slot, sides and music to prepare. Walk-ins are welcome, but scheduled auditions are appreciated.
Rehearsals will begin Sunday, February 9th, and are expected to be 3-4 times per week, tentatively Sun/Tues/Wed/Thurs. A tentative rehearsal schedule, subject to availability depending on casting, will be provided at the auditions. Please disclose all conflicts at the audition.
Audition Requirements
Vocal Auditions: Actors will sing a song from the show consistent with their desired role (see character breakdown below) and will be provided the sheet music to prepare. Ensemble members will also be given sheet music to prepare. Please bring sheet music with you to the audition as an accompanist will be present.
Dance Audition: All actors will participate in a short dance/movement audition. We are also seeking 6 dancers for the ensemble. The callback on February 5th is specifically for the dance ensemble; singing ability is not required for the dance ensemble.
This is a non-Equity production.
All roles are unpaid and open to performers of any race, gender, or identity.
Town & Country Players Theater is committed to our mission of diversity, equity and inclusion. We desire to cast shows that reflect our common humanity and create safe, welcoming environments. All roles are open to performers of any race, gender or identity.
Character Breakdown & Additional Information
Guido Contini: (Baritone/Tenor) Considered one of the greatest roles for an actor/singer in modern-day musical theater. Age 40 (could go younger or older). A world famous film director going through a midlife crisis. A lover of all women. He is sexy, outrageous, strong, funny and vulnerable all at the same time. Audition Song: Guido’s Song
Young Guido: (Boy Soprano) Guido at the age of 9 or appears to be age 9 on stage. Guido’s inner child who is ultimately his salvation. Should be comfortable with movement. Audition song: Getting Tall
Luisa Contini: (Alto) Guido’s wife (30’s but can go younger or older) A former actress who is well aware of her husband’s artistic genius and his infidelities. Audition Song: My Husband Makes Movies
Carla: (Soprano w/belt mix) Guido’s mistress. Somewhere between 18 and 25. Young, sexy, smart, and very naive. Should move well if possible. Will have a solo dance/movement while singing, A Call from the Vatican. Audition Song: A Call from the Vatican
Claudia: (Mezzo Soprano) Guido’s Muse. Any age. A movie star and Guido’s former lover. The leading actress in all of his early films. Audition Song: Unusual Way
Guido’s mother: (Soprano) The one woman Guido loves without deception. She is strong, loving, and extremely honest. She appears to Guido in memories of his past and predictions of his future. Audition Song: Nine
Liliane La Fleur: (Alto) Guido’s producer and former star of the Folies Bergere. A mature actress. A true Diva and a cunning business woman. Speaks with a French accent. Should be able to handle minimal “ showgirl “ choreography or more. Audition Song: Folies Bergeres
Stephanie Necrophorus: (Alto) A film critic. Not a fan of Guido’s work and highly critical of him. Audition Song: Folie Bergeres (section for Necrophorus)
Serraghina: (Alto) A voluptuous prostitute from Guido’s past. 35 -40 (could go younger or older). A lusty Earth Mother who tells the young Guido about sex. Must have a good sense of rhythm. Audition Song: Be Italian
Mama Maddalena: (Alto) The manager of the spa. She is feisty and comical 30+. Audition Song: Not Since Charlie Chaplin
Our Lady of the Spa: (Soprano) A spiritual being. Guido’s ethereal guide of the spa. Audition Song: Not Since Charlie Chaplin
Lina Darling: (Alto or Soprano) Liliane La Fleur’s bodyguard: A sinister figure who could determine Guido’s life or death. Any age. Audition Song: Not Since Charlie Chaplin
Ensemble: The Italians: Maria, Giulietta, Annabella, Francesca, Diana, Renata. The Germans: Olga Von Sturm, Heidi VonSturm, Ilsa VonHesse, Gretchen VonKrupf. All roles have specific character traits and dialogue. All different types and vocal ranges. Wonderful comical roles for character actresses. Audition Song: Not Since Charlie Chaplin
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