Teen Actors Needed for "Calvin Berger" Musical
Seeking actors ages 16 and up for "Calvin Berger". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: A romantic comedy loosely based on the classic Cyrano de Bergerac, set in a contemporary high school and explores unrequited feelings, and insecurity among four high school seniors. Additional info: Choose one or two characters and prepare the following cuts. Directors will have someone on aux playing your cut(s), so no need to bring sheet music! Will have included two recordings for each cut: One with the actor singing and one just the accompaniment. These are the accompaniments directors will use for auditions, so practice accordingly. Headshots/resumes are appreciated but not required. Directors will call each auditionee individually to the room to complete their audition. Once you are finished singing your cut(s), you will be released unless instructed otherwise. Auditionees may be asked to return for a callback on the evening of February 4. You should expect to receive an email from the directorial team by 11:00 AM on the morning of February 4, detailing the arrival time and what to expect / prepare. Callback materials are only to be used at callbacks, not auditions! Come prepared to sing, act, and dress to dance! Music: Briefly go over the callback cuts so that you can learn harmonies. Sam will not fully teach the music. This will help to see how quickly you can pick up and retain material. Sides: The callback sides are also attached below. Feel free to look over them beforehand. Don’t worry about memorizing anything. We will have physical copies of them for you to read as you’re doing the scenes. These are mainly here so you can have knowledge of the scenes you are going to read! Dance Call: Callbacks will also consist of a dance combo that will be taught there by your choreographers. The material is attached. Rehearsals February 9 - March 19 Performances March 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 If interested, please apply.
4 roles
Baritone A clever, self-conscious high schooler whose insecurity about his nose keeps him from expressing his feelings honestly. He’s articulate, neurotic, endearing, and has impeccable comedic timing. High-key a terrible person but needs to be lovable enough to still win the hearts of the audience.
Mezzo-Soprano Calvin’s best friend: quirky, sarcastic, loyal, and emotionally grounded. She hides a crush on Calvin while supporting him through his romantic troubles. Bret’s humor masks her vulnerability, and she ultimately becomes the emotional heart of the show.
Tenor A handsome, athletic new student who is kindhearted but extremely timid when talking to girls. Despite his confident exterior, he’s insecure about sounding stupid. Matt is earnest, sweet, and not as shallow as he appears. A lovable goofball.
Mezzo-Soprano The pretty, popular girl in school. She isn’t like the stereotypical mean popular girl, She is sweet, kind, and open-hearted. She values sincerity and is drawn to emotional depth, which is why Calvin’s heartfelt words (coming through Matt) resonate so strongly with her. She is unaware of the emotional triangle forming around her.