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GENERAL AUDITION - THEATRE 20 - TORONTO, ON
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Audition day 1: 02/17/2014
City: Toronto

Artistic Director or casting person in attendance: Gary Griffin, Adam
Brazier, Scott Christian
Deadline to submit: 01/27/2014
Email applications to: casting at theatre20.com
Contact name: Rosie Shaw
Contact email: rosie at theatre20.com
Contact phone: 416-847-6237
Engager website: http://www.theatre20.com
Link to detailed casting information:
http://www.theatre20.com/company-auditions.html
Agreement: ITA

Ethno-cultural mandate or ethno-cultural casting statement: Theatre 20
is a Toronto-based, artist-led theatre company formed to present
story-driven musicals by developing new Canadian works and by
re-imagining existing repertoire. Theatre 20 is an equal-opportunity
company dedicated to reflecting Canada's rich cultural diversity. We
encourage submissions from artists of all cultural backgrounds.

Additional information: ABOUT COMPANY

COMPANY is a musical comedy based on a book by George Furth with music
and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The original production was nominated
for a record-setting 14 Tony Awards and won six.

Originally titled THREES, its plot revolves around Bobby (a single man
unable to commit fully to a steady relationship, let alone marriage),
the five married couples who are his best friends, and his three
girlfriends. COMPANY was among the first musicals to deal with adult
themes and relationships. Unlike most book musicals, which follow a
clearly delineated plot, COMPANY is a concept musical composed of short
vignettes, presented in no particular chronological order, linked by a
celebration for Bobby's 35th birthday.

CASTING BREAKDOWN
We are casting four (4) roles, as follows:

BOBBY (Range: G3 - G5)
The story's protagonist, he is a keen observer who appears happy but
holds pain in his heart. He is the only one of his friends still single.
Terrified of marriage and fears a lifelong loneliness. Bobby is a
tortured man struggling to understand relationships and what he wants
from them. He is masculine, charming and more than comfortable being the
"third wheel". Strong actor/singer. between 27-42. If you can play piano
or guitar please be prepared to play at your audition. Piano will be
provided; guitar will not.

PETER (Range: B3 - A5)
Susan's husband. The perfect husband and ex-husband. He is very liberal
in his view of relationships and quietly envies every aspect of Bobby's
life and personality. Plays age 40-60. Baritone. If you play an
instrument please bring with you and be prepared to play.

APRIL (Range: A3 - A5)
A girlfriend of Robert's. She is a flight attendant who came to New York
to live in Radio City. Ditzy and adorable. Attractive and sexy. Female,
25-30 years old. Must be comfortable wearing underwear on stage. If you
play an instrument, please bring with you and be prepared to play.

KATHY (Range: A3 - A5)
An old girlfriend of Robert's, who is now considered a good friend.
Sweet and loving. A centered woman aged 30-40 that has discovered what
she really needs. She plans to leave the Big City for a life of
domesticity. She and Bobby genuinely love each other, just at the wrong
times. If you play an instrument please bring with you and be prepared
to play.

Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity
members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of
contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the
audition.
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