KING OF HEARTS
by Alchemy Theatre Company
Jan. 04 - Jan. 29
KING OF HEARTS – music by Peter Link, lyrics by Jacob Brackman, book by Steve Tesich and based on the popular film directed by Philippe de Broca – is a musical love story set in the fictional French village of DuTemps in September 1918, just at the end of World War I. This story follows Private Johnny Able, a young American soldier whose mission is to defuse a bomb intended to destroy the entire village. The residents have fled, leaving behind only the inmates of the local insane asylum, who happily take over the town and proclaim Johnny their King of Hearts. The musical is a marvel in its reach and in its moods, speaking to lost dreams, self-purpose, and the joy of living far removed from the craziness of the outside world. It is a romantic escape into the fantastic to discover the redemptive power of love while raising the question of who is more insane, the asylum’s patients or those who wage war.
KING OF HEARTS
Book by Steve Tesich
Music by Peter Link
Lyrics by Jacob Brackman
Based on the film “King of Hearts” directed by Philippe de Broca
Directed by Michael Cooper
Musical Direction by Ellie Jarrett Shattles
Produced by Marnie Near
Performance Dates: May 31 – June 16, 2024
12-13 shows (5/31, 6/1, 6/2, 6/5 TBD, 6/6, 6/7, 6/8, 6/9, 6/12, 6/13, 6/14, 6/15, 6/16) Shows on Weds – Sat evenings and Sun matinees
THE ALCHEMY THEATRE has a NEW OPPORTUNITY in 2024 and all performances of KING OF HEARTS will be at The Whisenhunt at ZACH Theatre.
Rehearsals and Tech Week: Rehearsals will begin April 1 with Tech Week scheduled for May 25 to May 30, 2024.
Exact rehearsal dates and times during April and May will be determined by cast availability AND, there will be a required, heavier commitment to our Tech Week dates.
AUDITIONS WILL BEGIN WITH ONLINE SUBMISSIONS:
If you are interested in a particular role, please let us know by submitting the following:
- YOUR HEADSHOT AND RESUME
- 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.If submitting for the role of DEMOSTHENES, please submit headshot, resume and short video highlighting your mime or physical actor skills.
Please send to the attention of Michael Cooper, Director at: mcooper@thealchemytheatre.org and we will be happy to review and consider your request.
PLEASE SUBMIT BY THE DEADLINE OF MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2024. 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.
IN-PERSON CALL-BACKS WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY FEBRUARY 4 AND MONDAY FEBRUARY 5, 2024. Call-backs to include singing from the score, reading from character specific sides, and a short dance combination taught by the choreographer.
For more information about the show, auditions, and roles looking to be cast:https://thealchemytheatre.org/upcoming-auditions/
