Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
by Georgetown Palace Theatre
Sep. 17 (2018)
Alexander is having a bad day. A terrible day. A horrible day. To be quite honest, it's a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. But then, everybody has bad days, sometimes. In this delightful adaptation of her popular book, Judith Viorst sets Alexander's rather trying life to music and brings to the stage one of America's feistiest characters. Not only does Alexander wake up with gum in his hair, but his mother forgets to pack him dessert, and his best friend decides he's not his best friend anymore. And if that's not bad enough, Alexander's brothers don't have any cavities but—he does. And just when it can't get any worse, there are lima beans for supper and —yuck!—kissing on TV. It is enough to make anyone want to go to Australia. Alexander's struggles with life's daily dramas will not only entertain but educate young audiences as they identify with Alexander and the obstacles he encounters, encouraging them to share their feelings and to realize that bad days happen—even in Australia. Commissioned and premiered by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Director – Jonathan Young, Choreographer – Jesee Smart , Music Director – John Henderson, Stage Manager – Lynn Beaver
Auditions for
Palace EducationTheatre for Young Audiences:
Alexander and The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Auditions are Monday, September 17 by appointment from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Palace’s Education Center (216 W. 8thStreet).
Actors must be available for call-backs on Tuesday, September 18 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Please prepare a one-minute memorized comedic monologue and 32 bars of a song in the style of the show (fun, up-tempo, and family friendly). An accompanist will be provided or actors may bring backing tracks.
School field trip performances: Tuesdays – Fridays at 10:00 am and 12:00 pm, October 16 – November 2 at the Palace Theatre.
Public Show: Saturday, November 3 at 10:00 am at the Palace Theatre.
*No performance conflicts will be accepted
Rehearsals: Monday – Fridays, October 1 – 15 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (approximate). Saturday, October 13 may be utilized. Rehearsal conflicts will not be accepted October 11-15.
All roles are paid $200/week starting October 1 through November 3 (5 weeks). Non-union only.
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Seeking:
Male 20s to play our hero, Alexander, age 7
Female 20s to play Ensemble Track #1 – Nick (Alexander’s 10-year-old brother), Audrey (the class pet, age 7) and Phillip Parker (athletic boy, age 7)
Female 20s to play Ensemble Track #2 – Anthony (Alexander’s 12-year-old brother), Becky (Alexander’s 7-year-old classmate. She has to deal with being thrown-up upon and assigned to singing a duet with Alex), and Albert Moyo (cool kid, age 7)
Male 20s to play Ensemble Track #3 – Paul (Alexander’s best friend, age 7), a shoe helper, and the “Office Genie” (a copy machine with a mind of its own)
Female 40s/50s to play Alex’s Mother, Mrs. Gibson (Becky’s mom, drives the carpool to school), and Mrs. Dickens (Alexander’s 1stgrade teacher)
Male 40s/50s to play Alex’s Father, Dr. Fields (Alex’s dentist), and the Shoe Salesmen
Background checks: Everyone involved with the production must submit to a background check at the Palace’s expense. If you are cast, you will receive a secure link where you can fill it out. There is no cost to you.
The Georgetown Palace Theatre is a 501c3 Non-profit organization.
We practice non-traditional casting, and all roles are open. All ages, abilities, gender, and ethnicities are encouraged to participate.
If you have any questions, please email productions@georgetownpalace.com.
