Young Talent Wanted for Singing Audition "A Gentleman's Guide"
Seeking Young Talent for Singing Audition in "A Gentleman's Guide." See details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: "A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder" is a hilarious, Tony Award-winning musical comedy that follows the misadventures of Monty Navarro, a charming yet penniless young man who discovers he is ninth in line to inherit the D’Ysquith family fortune. Determined to leapfrog his way to wealth, Monty devises a cunning plan to eliminate each relative standing between him and the family estate—one by one. Along the way, he juggles a love triangle with his fiancée and his mistress, all while evading the ever-suspicious law. Additional info: Those interested in a principal role should prepare a cut (16 to 32 bars) of a song in the style of the show. Your song selection should showcase your technical singing abilities. Please bring a backing track. We will provide a Bluetooth speaker. If you prefer to bring your own speaker, you may. Everyone auditioning will be asked to read sides from the show and do a brief acting exercise. Those only interested in ensemble roles will learn an excerpt from the show. Anyone interested in a principal role or an ensemble role will be asked to participate in learning the excerpt in addition to their prepared piece. Show Dates: Friday June 20th @7:30pm Saturday June 21st @7:30pm Sunday June 22nd @ 2:00pm Friday June 27th @7:30pm Saturday June 28th @7:30pm Sunday June 29th @ 2:00pm If you are interested please apply.
8 roles
(Baritone/Tenor: A2-A4) Charming and ambitious, Monty is a penniless young man who discovers he is ninth in line to inherit the D’Ysquith family fortune. He quickly decides to eliminate the other heirs to claim the Earldom of Highhurst. Monty has a mix of charisma, cunning, and a capacity for dark humor, but his ambition often masks a more vulnerable side. Needs excellent comedic timing and the ability to carry both the romance and the darker aspects of the story.
(Mezzo Soprano: Gb3-D5) Beautiful, vain, and self-centered, Sibella is Monty’s longtime love interest. She enjoys Monty’s affection but marries for money, showing her practical nature. She is witty, flirtatious, and knows how to manipulate situations to her advantage. Needs a strong presence with a powerful voice capable of shifting between charm and selfishness.
(Soprano: C4-high sustained C#6) Monty’s cousin and later his love interest, Phoebe is sweet, sincere, and innocent. Unlike Sibella, Phoebe is genuinely in love with Monty, and her purity provides a foil to the more cynical characters. Needs a graceful and warm presence, with a clear, light vocal quality to contrast with Sibella’s stronger sound.
The D’Ysquith Family (Baritone/Bass) The current Earl, pompous and full of self-importance.
The D’Ysquith Family (Baritone/Bass) An eccentric do-gooder with an inflated sense of charity.
The D’Ysquith Family (Baritone/Bass) Monty’s cousin, an effeminate and whimsical beekeeper. The actor must have great versatility and comic timing, with the ability to create clear, memorable distinctions between the characters.
(Contralto) A mysterious woman who informs Monty of his royal lineage. Miss Shingle is clever, humorous, and has a mischievous air about her. She plays a key role in setting Monty on his journey and seems to delight in the chaos it causes. Needs a strong character actor with a flair for dry humor and wit. The actor playing this role may also be in the ensemble depending on audition turnout and availability. Actors only interested in this role do not need to prepare a song.
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