Auditions - The Wedding Singer

The Wedding Singer
Music By Matthew Sklar
Lyrics by Chad Begueliun
Book by Chad Beguelin and Tim Herlihy
 
Directed by Lauren M. Grof-Tisza
Musical Direction by Jack Bender
Produced by Nik Marmo

Presented Thursday 8/2 thru Saturday 8/4 & Thursday 8/9 thru Saturday 8/11 (all shows at 8pm) at Bloomfield High School in Bloomfield, NJ.

THE CHARLES SELLER FOUNDATION / TALENT TIME PLAYERS INFO
The Charles Seller Foundation / Talent Time Players (locally known as Talent Time) is a recognized 501 (C)3 non-profit charity theatre organization. Starting in 1950, a group of volunteers whose ages range from 13-30, have gotten together and produced a musical to benefit someone in the area with high medical bills. All proceeds from our show and fund raising efforts throughout the summer (including car washes, ad sales for the program, ticket sales, donations and more) will be donated to 16 year old Bloomfield resident, Jessica Pastore. For more information on the organization please email thecharlessellerfoundation@gmail.com

SHOW INFORMATION – THE WEDDING SINGER
It’s 1985 and rock-star wannabe Robbie Hart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the life of the party, until his own fiancee leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. Enter Julia, a winsome waitress who wins his affection. Only trouble is Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark, and unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever. With a brand new score that pays loving homage to the pop songs of the 1980's, THE WEDDING SINGER takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up, and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room.


AUDITION INFORMATION AND BREAKDOWN
Place: CHRIST CHURCH, 74 Park Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ
Dates: Monday 5/21 and Tuesday 5/22
Time: 7p – 10p (Register between 6:45p and 7p)

Principals

Robbie Hart – Rock n’ Roll Tenor (B 2 below middle C – Bb above middle C) - Strong singer who can adapt to many different styles. Strong, focused and diverse actor. Great comic timing. Basic movement required. Actor must appear nerdish but with real charm, a likable boy next door approach to the character. Ability to play guitar a plus but not required.

Julia Sullivan – Pop Mezzo (G below middle C – D 2 about middle C) Strong singer, with good movement ability. Strong acting ability. The role is to be played sweet and innocent, she is a waitress who longs to be married and live the perfect married life.

Holly – Rock n’ Roll Mezzo (A below middle C – E Belt 2 above middle C) Julia’s cousin, very uninhibited and forward. Strong dance ability, and a unique voice with a strong belt. Comic timing a must. Based on Madonna of the 80’s.

George – Rock n’ Roll Lyric Tenor (C below middle C – G above Middle C plus falsetto) Strong character singer who can rap and has good falsetto. Boy George type. Ability to play keyboard is a plus but not required.

Sammy – Rock n’ Roll Baritone (D below middle C – Gb above middle C) Holly’s ex and Robbie’s best friend. Doesn’t have to be the best singer. This is a non dancing role but basic movement is required. Sammy is a typical “mans man”.  Comic ability a plus. Ability to play the bass guitar is a plus but not required.

Glen Guglia – High Baritone/Tenor (D below middle C – Bb above middle C) Julia’s fiancé, must have great acting skills with singing skills, also requires basic movement. Glenn slightly older in appearance to Julia and Robbie, he is arrogant and wealthy (Think James Spader in the 80’s)

Rosie – Mezzo (Middle C – C) Robbie’s Grandmother. Must have great comic timing and a singing voice that suits both classic musical theatre and rap. Basic movement required. Sweet and lovable, has no shame. Actress will be aged for the role.
Linda – Serious Mezzo Belt (A below middle C – D above middle C) Robbie’s Trashy girlfriend who leaves him at the altar. Strong belt voice with real grunt. Movement required. Think of her as a video vixen (Tawny Kitaen from the Whitesnake videos).

Supporting Roles
*All these parts are featured roles and cameos. The performer who plays each part will also be heavily used in the ensemble.

ANGIE – Mezzo - Julia’s Mom. Has a few solo singing lines and has dialogue.

Impersonators: (actual impersonators in the show - not the real person. Able to hold harmonies)
TINA TURNER
IMELDA MARCOS
CYNDI LAUPER
MR. T
BILLY IDOL
RONALD REAGAN

Other solo singing and dialogue parts include (Strong voices, able to hold harmonies):
Donatella
Crystal
Sideburns Lady
David
Bad Haircut Guy
Ricky
Donny
Bum
Loser guy
Priest
Tiffany
Mookie

Ensemble – All vocal ranges accepted. Roles will be party guests (different weddings and events), Mall shoppers, Club dancers and so much more. There is a TON of characters that the ensemble will be playing. Not all ensemble members have to dance in every number. We will find the strength is everyone’s abilities and showcase them. There are featured dancers in each of the numbers as well. 

If you play an instrument (guitar or bass – piano will be provided), please bring it to the audition and show us your skills. If you can break dance or have other strong 80’s dance ability let us know! If you want to try out for one of the impersonators, be ready to show us your best imitation!

We need you to be uninhibited and a little bit crazy- IT’S THE 80’s!!! So have fun, make us laugh and enjoy the process as much as possible. Feel free to come dressed in your favorite 80’s gear, like oh my god!

Auditions begin at 7pm promptly. Please arrive between 6:45p and 7p to register. If you cannot make it or will be late, please call or email to let us know so we can schedule accordingly.  Please bring sheet music in the style of the show - a pianist will be provided. Please bring comfortable clothes to dance in. Ladies – I would suggest keds over character shoes as you will be dancing on a gym type floor.  Sides will be provided for readings.

Callbacks are by invitation only and will be held on Wednesday, May 23rd at 7pm. If you have a conflict with that date, please let us know at your audition.

For more information or if you have any questions or concerns, please call the director, Lauren at 973-951-6123 or email at laurengt@gmail.com.