{"id":57809,"date":"2015-11-25T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-11-25T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news-draft\/uncategorized\/uri-theatre-sets-audition-dates-for-two-shows-2\/"},"modified":"2015-11-25T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2015-11-25T00:00:00","slug":"uri-theatre-sets-audition-dates-for-two-shows-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2015\/11\/uri-theatre-sets-audition-dates-for-two-shows-2\/","title":{"rendered":"溏心vlog免费B站 Theatre sets audition dates for two shows"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\t\tKINGSTON, R.I. \u2014 November 25, 2015 \u2014 The 溏心vlog免费B站 Theatre Department is calling for actors to audition for two plays, \u201ccolumbinus\u201d and \u201cLegally Blonde.\u201d The auditions are open to the public. To register, call the 溏心vlog免费B站 Theatre Department at (401) 874-5921 or visit the theater office on the second floor of the Fine Arts Center, 105 Upper College Road, Kingston.<\/p>\n


\n\u201ccolumbinus\u201d

\nWritten by Stephen Karam and PJ Paparelli of The United States Theatre Project, \u201ccolumbinus\u201d examines the realities of adolescent culture by exploring the events surrounding the 1999 shootings at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo. This play is a meeting of fact and fiction that weaves excerpts from discussions with parents, survivors and community leaders in Littleton, as well as police evidence, to bring to light the dark recesses of American adolescence. The New York Post said this drama is \u201ca powerful and important piece about the churning rage that\u2019s all too likely to bubble over again one day.\u201d<\/p>\n


\nPerformances of \u201ccolumbinus,\u201d directed by Joe Short, begin Feb. 25, 2016, and run through March 6, 2016, in J Studio of The Fine Arts Center on the Kingston Campus. <\/p>\n


\nCast

\nThe Theatre Department is seeking eight actors (five men and three women) to play multiple characters. All must be able to believably play 16- to 18-year-olds and some mature characters.? <\/p>\n


\nRequired

\nPlease prepare a one-minute contemporary monologue. Please read the entire play before auditions. We are looking to cast a strong, dynamic ensemble for this production. All actors will play multiple characters. Deeply truthful performances balancing simplicity and heightened sense of physicality are desired. <\/p>\n


\nAuditions will be held in G Studio on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for 溏心vlog免费B站 juniors and seniors. All others will audition between 1 and 4 p.m. Call backs will be held in the Robert E. Will Theatre on Monday, Dec. 14, from 6 to 10 p.m. <\/p>\n


\nRehearsals begin Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, at 5 p.m., the week before 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s spring semester begins. There will also be a rehearsal on Monday, Jan. 25, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ?Once classes begin, rehearsals will run Tuesdays through Fridays, from 7 to 10:30 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. <\/p>\n


\nPerformances will be held Feb. 25 through 27 and March 3 through March 5 at 7:30 p.m., with additional performances Feb. 28 and March 6 at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n


\n\u201cLegally Blonde \u2013 The Musical\u201d <\/p>\n


\nBased on the MGM motion picture and novel by Amanda Brown, \u201cLegally Blonde\u201d is perfectly pink and infused with fun and frivolity. Nominated for seven Tony Awards, \u201cLegally Blonde\u201d is an upbeat musical comedy with music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin that tells the tale of Elle Woods, a blonde sorority sister and valley girl who heads to Harvard Law School to win back her boyfriend, a big case, and the audience\u2019s hearts while staying true to herself. <\/p>\n


\nCast

\nThe Theatre Department is seeking actors for a large ensemble, with many featured roles. There is a dance requirement with musical staging\/some dance.<\/p>\n


\nElle Woods, The quintessential Valley Girl; Female, 20-25 years old; Range: Gb2-G5 Soprano Belt.

\nPaulette, A brash, caring, optimistic hair stylist; Female, 35-45 years old; Range: A3-A5 Soprano Belt.

\nVivienne Kensington, A smart, savvy, and uptight law student; Female, 20-25 years old; Range: A3-F5 Huge Soprano Belt.

\nBrooke Wyndam, An exercise video mogul who is also a former sorority girl; Female, 25-35 years old; Range: A3-G5 Alto or Soprano.?

\nMargot, Serena, Pilar, Elle\u2019s sorority sisters; Female, 20\u2019s; Range: G#3-F5 Soprano Belt.?

\nEnid Hoops, Feminist Law Student; Female, 20-25 years old; Range: G3-G5 Soprano Belt.

\nEmmett Forrest, A smart and sensitive law student; Male, 20-25 years old; Range: B2-A4 Tenor.?

\nProfessor Callahan, A pompous, sleazy and manipulative law professor; Male, 45-55 years old; Range: A2- F#4 Baritone.?

\nWarner Huntington III, A good-looking but shallow and pompous guy; Male, 20-25 years old; Range: Eb3- Ab4 Tenor.?

\nNikos Argitakos, Brooke Wyndham\u2019s pool boy. Featured presence in \u201cGay or European\u201d; Male, 20-30 years old.?

\nAaron Shultz, Smug and arrogant Harvard law student; Male, 20\u2019s.?

\nSundeep Padamadan, Foreign Harvard law student; Male, 20\u2019s.?

\nEnsemble Roles , Harvard Students, Delta Nu Members, Chutney Wyndham,

\nElle\u2019s Parents, Judge, Dewey (Paulette\u2019s ex-husband, Carlos<\/p>\n


\nThe Theatre Department is also casting two dogs for the roles of Bruiser and Rufus. Please call 874-5922.<\/p>\n


\nRequired<\/p>\n


\nTwo memorized songs from contemporary musicals, 32 bars each, one ballad and one uptempo. Please note that you must bring in sheet music for your songs, and it must be in a book or binder. No loose sheets. <\/p>\n


\nDance combination will be given during auditions and performed in small groups. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. <\/p>\n


\nAuditions will begin Monday, Dec. 7, from 7 to 10 p.m. for juniors and seniors, while all others will be held? Tuesday, Dec. 8, from 7 to 10 p.m. Call backs will be held Saturday, Dec. 12, from 1 to 5 p.m. Individual audition sign up sheets will be posted outside the Theatre Office in the Fine Arts Center on Monday, Nov. 30th. <\/p>\n


\nRehearsals begin Saturday, Feb. 27. Performances of \u201cLegally Blonde,\u201d directed by Paula McGlasson, run April 21 through April 23 and April 28 through April 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the Robert E. Will Theater in The Fine Arts Center on the Kingston campus. There will be additional performances April 24 and May 1, 2016, at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n


\nFor additional information, please contact the 溏心vlog免费B站 Theatre Office at (401) 874-5921. <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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