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Monday, March 11, 2024

The Maplewood Strollers seeks Stage Manager for May opera! Plus, AUDITION information!

 

Seeking a Stage Manager for our May show!
 

The Maplewood Strollers is seeking a STAGE MANAGER 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, with callbacks on Wed, March 20th. Rehearsals are generally Saturday afternoons, and Monday and Wednesday evenings.

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.

WHERE: The Burgdorff Center, 10 Durand Rd, in Maplewood, NJ 07040.
 

THERE IS A STIPEND FOR THIS POSITION.  Those interested should email TheMaplewoodStrollers@gmail.com ASAP and put “Stage Manager Position” in the subject line.

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 (Pop Rock Singer): Carl’s Girlfriend; 18 - 25 years, Cute kleptomaniac, clever but also insecure about not yet being married.

CARL VAN BEETHOVEN - Tenor (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

Interested in volunteering? Let us know!

Drop us a line telling us how you'd like to get involved.

TheMaplewoodStrollers@gmail.com