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Auditions at Theatre 29 for West Coast Premiere Musical “Walmartopia”
Twentynine Palms, Ca: Auditions for the second production of Theatre 29’s 2010 season, the musical satire, “Walmartopia”, have been scheduled for Monday, January 18th at 7:00pm on the Main Stage at the John Calveri Theater at 73637 Sullivan Road, across from Barr Lumber in Twentynine Palms. This hysterical political satire which puts the world’s largest retailer in its crosshairs, will take the stage for five weeks beginning March 12th through April 10th. Veteran director Charles Harvey will be seeking a cast of 20 – 25 adult male and female singers/actors. Most actors will play multiple characters. There are no roles for children under the age of 16. The current roles are being sought:
Vicki Latrell – Age 35-45, Preferably African-American, strong soul voice, the heroine who tries to make a better life for herself and her daughter.
Maia Latrell – Age 16-20, Preferably African-American, strong soul voice, an idealist in a no nonsense way. Can be headstrong and reactive, but she means well.
Miguel Hernandez – Age Open, needs to be Latino, The Wal-Mart janitor who is a union organizer covertly. Should sing well.
Scooter Smiley – Age 40+ - Wal-Mart’s CEO, Brash, loud, ruthless. Bigger than life. Should sing patter well.
Sam Walton – Age 50+, Wal-Mart’s resurrected founder, larger than life, loud, cowboy type. Requires a good patter singer and great facials, as only Sam’s head is ever seen.
Dr Normal – Age Open – Charismatic evil genius. Should sing patter well and a lot of energy.
Councelor James: 20-40, Female, Must be able to sing soul, a company clinician
Alan – Age 20-30 stereotypic leading man, chiseled features and well built. Should sing well.
Daphne - Age 20-30, Stereotypic leading lady, pretty and well built, Should have good voice.
There are many other speaking and ensemble roles to cast as well.
Please come to audition prepared with either a karaoke tape or professional backing track as accompaniment, (No background vocals, please!) Dress to move. Be prepared for cold reading, pre-selected sides are available for review on our website: www.theatre29.com, choose the “Auditions” tab and follow the links. Also seeking technical support in stagehand and set construction capacities. For more information, contact the director, Charles Harvey via email at theatre29programs@msn.com or call the Box Office at (760) 361-4151.
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