Auditions for “Camelot”

Theatre 29 and Director Kathryn Ferguson are proud to announce auditions for the sixth production of the 2008 theatrical season, the Lerner & Loewe classic musical “Camelot”. Auditions will be Monday, July 7^th at 7:00pm in the 29 Palms Community Services Building, just across from Luckie Park at 7:00PM. The production will run September 5th – October 4th, 2008 at the John Calveri Theatre, home to Theatre 29. All roles are being sought.  This production requires a cast of 20-25 performers of all ages for the following roles:

King Arthur – 30-40,  Strong voice and acting, a leader with a good heart, torn between duty and honor.

Lancelot – 20-30, handsome, strong voice, French paramour of virtue

Guenevere – 20-35, strong Soprano, born to be Queen, destined to become legend

King Pellinore: Over 30, comedic character, just a little crazy. Strong comedic actor, but doesn’t require singing.

Merlyn – Age open, a mystical creature, will utilize stage pyrotechnic effects. A good actor, no singing required for role.

Mordred – 15-25 – Arthur’s illegitimate son, personification of the “bad seed”, sings patter

Sir Dinadan, Sir Lionel, Sir Sagramore – 18-40, featured knights of the Round Table who sing patter and chorally.

Dap – Age open, Lancelot’s squire, funny character, choral singer

Nimue – Age Open, the forest nymph who steals Merlyn’s powers and locks him away from the mortal world, strong soprano, may be a recorded performance.

Morgane Le Fey – Age open, strong female other-worldly creature, builds invisible walls in the enchanted forest, sings patter and chorally.

Tom of Warwick – 10-12 – A stowaway with Arthur’s army as it wages war on Lancelot, small but pivotal role.  Should sing chorally.

Knights – 5-7 men, 15-50 to play various knights of the Round Table and other male roles.  Sing chorally

Ensemble – Seeking various men & women of all ages to play featured ladies in waiting, members of the court, pages, forest nymphs and other ensemble roles throughout the play.

This production is also seeking technical personnel to work backstage and as special effect technicians.  Also seeking use of a dog, preferable shaggy. Bring Sheet music or karaoke tape for vocal audition, no pre-recorded vocals! Broadway showtunes are preferred audition choices, refrain from auditioning with music from the show itself.  Dress to move.  Be prepared to cold read excerpts from show. Any persons cast under the age of 18 will require a parental/guardian signed permission form prior to rehearsals.  For further information, contact director Kathryn Ferguson at (760) 251-0034 or via email at theatre29programs@msn.com.  Details also available on their website: www.theatre29.com.