Little Radical Theatrics, Inc. (LRT) will be hosting OPEN AUDITIONS for its Spring 2013 production, the Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk Award-winning "riotous 90 minutes of belly laughs", XANADU: THE MUSICAL!
*Open to ages 18+ and all ethnicities strongly encouraged to audition*
"HEAVEN ON WHEELS, AND IN LEG WARMERS!"
A musical spoof of the cult classic movie of the same name, XANADU: THE MUSICAL follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980, on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to create the greatest artistic achievement of all time: a roller-disco. When Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation and chaos abounds. This hilarious, roller skating romp about following your dreams despite the limitations others set for you, rolls along to the original hit score composed by pop-rock legends Jeff Lynne and John Farrar, interwoven by a moving, electrifying book of endless fun penned by one of Broadway's master storytellers, Douglas Carter Beane. You'll want to keep the music in your head, and Xanadu in your heart, forever!
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
KIRA (CLIO): The youngest of the Zeus's daughters and the muses, who falls in love with Sonny. Pretty. Adventurous. Speaks with a fake/bad Australian accent for most of the show. Age Range 18-30
SONNY MALONE: A self-critical, mortal, chalk artist who falls in love with Kira (Clio). Handsome. Very 80's. Age Range 18-30
DANNY MAGUIRE (ZEUS): The hard-nosed businessman who owns the Xanadu theater. Age Range 40-60
CALLIOPE (APHRODITE): Kira's jealous sister and fellow muse who plots against her. Age Range 40-60
MELPOMENE (MEDUSA): Kira's oldest sister, who creates the plot for Kira's downfall out of jealousy. Age Range 25-40
ERATO (SIREN, ANDREWS SISTER, EROS, HERA): One of Kira's older sisters and fellow muse. Age Range 18-35
EUTERPE (SIREN, ANDREWS SISTER, THETIS): One of Kira's older sisters and fellow muse. Age Range 18-35
TERPSICORE (SIREN, TUBES SINGER, HERMES, CENTAUR) one of Kira's older sisters and fellow muse. MALE Role. Age 18-35
THALIA (SIREN, YOUNG DANNY, TUBES SINGER, CYCLOPS) one of Kira's older sisters and fellow muse. MALE Role. Age Range 18-35
WHAT TO PREPARE:
Please prepare 32 bars of contemporary musical theatre song showing range, comedic timing, and acting ability. An accompanist will be provided. No monologue required. Have headshot/resume available upon request.
PRELIMINARY AUDITIONS:
Monday, March 4, 2013 (7:00pm-10:00pm)
Tuesday, March 5, 2013 (7:00pm-10:00pm)
At ArtsWestchester
31 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY
REHEARSALS:
Weeknights and Sunday afternoons
@ ArtsWestchester
31 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY
PERFORMANCES:
April 26-28, 2013
@ the Westchester Sandbox Theatre
931(c) East Boston Post Road
Mamaroneck, NY
