AUDITIONS FOR MONTCLAIR OPERETTA CLUB’S STAGING OF
Violet
By Jeanine Tesori
Director: Bob Cline
Musical director: Gonzalo Valencia
WHEN: Wednesday, August 26 at 7pm, Tuesday, September 1 at 7pm and Tuesday, September 8 at 7pm. The door will open 30minutes before the start of auditions and will remain open until 8pm.
WHERE: Montclair Operetta Club studio, 494 Valley Road in Upper Montclair
The Montclair Operetta Club, one of the country’s oldest continuously-operating community theatres, beginning its 91st season, announces open auditions for its upcoming production of Violet.
Violet won the Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Musical when it opened off-Broadway. Composer Jeanine Tesori has crafted a score that includes folk, gospel and American-roots music. She is well-known as the composer of Thoroughly Modern Millie, Shrek and Fun Home.
The show tells the story of Violet, struck as a girl by an axe blade while her father was chopping wood, leaving a scar across her face. In 1964 she is headed for the healing touch of a TV evangelist when she meets a young, African-American soldier who sees past her surface imperfections.
Says Bob Cline, the director, “The Club is seeking all types and ethnicities that are great vocalists. Movement skills are not really an issue with this show.”
A list of characters is available on the Club’s website www.mocmusicals.org.
Auditions consist of singing, reading and movement.
All roles are open. There is no pay.
Those who wish to audition are asked to bring a photo and a resume as well as sheet music in the proper key for a legitimate musical theatre song in the character of the show; an accompanist will be provided.
Show dates are November 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 & 15 at the Westminster Arts Center at Bloomfield College in Bloomfield.
M.O.C. is a membership company that earnestly supports non-traditional casting. For more information, send email to info@mocmusicals.org, or visit www.mocmusicals.org.
