The Baker's Wife
by Alchemy Theatre Company
Dec. 18 - Jan. 08 (2022)
The bickering residents of a rural village in 1935 Provence, France, have been without a baker for seven weeks. They finally find peace and contentment in the new baker, Aimable, and his attractive young wife, Geneviève. However, when Geneviève is lured away by a handsome young gigolo, the middle-aged baker loses all zest for life and baking. When he refuses to bake, the villagers must work as a team to bring Aimable and Geneviève back together. A musical story about love and forgiveness.
Book by Joseph Stein
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Based on the film “La Femme de Boulanger” by Marcel Pagnol and Jean Giono
Directed by Michael Cooper
Musical Direction by Ellie Jarrett Shattles
THE ALCHEMY THEATRE CASTING NOTICE
Male performer for upcoming musical
The Baker's Wife
CASTING FOR:
BARNABY (to play age 30s+) Hortense’s husband. Sings well. Because of an old feud, he stubbornly refuses to speak to Claude until the baker’s misfortune leads them back to their friendship. He is unreasonable and dismissive of his wife’s feelings, bordering on cruelty.Performance Dates: 5/5/23 - 6/11/23 (Fri PM, Sat PM, Sun Matinee)
AUDITIONS VIA ONLINE SUBMISSION WITH IN-PERSON CALLBACKS ON JANUARY 8, 2023.
REHEARSALS:
A few one-on-one musical rehearsals during the month of February 2023, with full rehearsals beginning the week of March 1, 2023 through opening on May 5. (Schedule TBD depending upon actor availability)
PAY:
Some pay.
PERFORMANCE STYLE:
The tone of the show encompasses both character comedy and genuine/truthful heartfelt emotion. Many of the village characters are quite “quirky”, but the comedy is gentle and character-driven, rather than broad or farcical. As with all Alchemy productions, emphasis will be placed on truth and believability in the storytelling.
Please submit the following:
1) YOUR HEADSHOT AND RESUME, and
2) SELF-TAPE VIDEO OF A VOCAL SELECTION – 32 bars of a song of your choice – one that best shows your vocal capabilities and represents the character you are auditioning for.
Please send to the attention of Michael Cooper, director, at: mcooper@thealchemytheatre.org. Both your headshot and resume should be in PDF format and as attachments along with your video. Requests should be sent to the above address with a valid email address included for the purpose of return correspondence.
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