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The Maplewood Strollers is seeking a multi-ethnic cast
of strong singer-actors for the world premiere of
BEETHOVEN’S
WRONG NOTE: A STEAMPUNK OPERA
a comedic romp as Ludwig van
Beethoven strives to write “the greatest opera yet written,” with
book and lyrics by Jay
Stephenson, direction by Jay Kamen,
and musical direction by James Higgins.
AUDITIONS are Mon, March 18th, and Tues,
March 19th, from 7-10 PM, at The
Burgdorff Center, 10 Durand Rd, Maplewood, NJ 07040.
(Callbacks are Wed, March 20th.)
SINGERS
SHOULD PREPARE up to a minute of an aria, art
song, or legitimate musical theater song. (Please no rock/pop
or contemporary musical theater song.) Sides for readings will be
provided and are also available on our website: www.TheStrollers.org.
ALSO SEEKING
2 young dancers ages 14-early 20’s, one male and one female, as
featured dancers.
PERFORMANCES
are Thurs,
Fri, and Sat, May 9, 10, 11, and 16, 17, 18, at 8 PM, and Sun, May
12 (Mother’s Day) and 19, at 2 PM.
AVAILABLE ROLES:
- JAKOB
HAIBEL - Operatic Mezzo Soprano (trouser role):
Theatre Geek; 35 - 45 years, Dedicated Assistant; Delights in
gossip and desires one day to travel.
- JOSEPH
RÖCKEL - Dramatic Tenor: Primo Uomo (Opera
Singer); 20 - 30 years, “Star quarterback type.” Handsome,
talented, well-meaning, but unsophisticated.
- ANNA MILDER - Dramatic
Soprano: Prima Donna (Opera Singer); 19 - 29
years, Elegant and Sophisticated; wants to sing the
title role in Beethoven's opera “Leonora.”
- PETER VON
BRAUN - Bass: Lessee of the rival Berg Theatre; 40
- 50 years, comprimario role; Robber Baron who covets the Theater
an der Wien.
- JOHANNA
RIES - Soubrette Soprano (Legit & Pop
Rock Singer): Carl’s Girlfriend; 18 - 25 years, Cute
kleptomaniac, clever but also insecure about not yet being married.
- CARL VAN
BEETHOVEN - Tenor (Legit & Pop Rock
Singer): Brother and Business Manager; 25 - 35 years, Varlet
and Salesman. Self-proclaimed “glue” of the Beethoven music
enterprise.
- LUDWIG VAN
BEETHOVEN - Bari-Tenor: Composer; 30 - 40
years, Hopes to run away to Paris with his Immortal Beloved. A
proto version of the famed artist.
- YOUNG
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN – Dancer
- YOUNG
ELEONORE VON BREUNING – Dancer
- NOTARY
- Non-speaking: Supernumerary
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