The Fantasticks
by Camille Lightner Playhouse
Feb. 08 - Feb. 09
Whimsical, poignant, and romantic, The Fantasticks is an allegorical story that focuses on two young lovers, their meddling fathers, and the journey we all must take through adolescent thrills, the growing pains of hurt and betrayal, the highs of passion, the challenges of distance, and the agonies of heartbreak to discover how to truly love. In a theatrical and inventive fashion, our gallant and enigmatic narrator--El Gallo--introduces us to a pair of young lovers, Matt and Luisa, who experience the magical, moonlit phase of falling in love. For a time, romance seems perpetually exciting, and heroics seem always to save the day. However, El Gallo leads our young protagonists from the romantic moonlight into the harsh sunshine, where the weaknesses in their relationship are exposed and the reality of the struggles and heartache love brings is revealed. With the understanding that “without a hurt the heart is hollow,” Matt and Luisa manage to find their own identities, and in turn, to discover their strengths as a couple in times of both darkness and light.
With the record for the longest American theatrical run, The Fantasticks is a gem of the American musical theatre. Featuring timeless classics like “Try to Remember” and “Soon It’s Gonna Rain,” this simple and beautiful ensemble piece is as beloved and as timely as it was when it opened over 50 years ago.
Music by Harvey Schmidt, Book & Lyrics by Tom Jones
Auditions will be February 8th and 9th , 2024 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Plays at the Camille Lightner Playhouse in Brownsville March 27 - April 7, Fri-Sun.
For your audition, please prepare one minute of a musical theater song that shows your vocal range. In the style of the show is preferred. You can sing acapella or by bringing your own track on your phone.
Be prepared for some cold readings as well.
Our website is https://camilleplayhouse.net/fantasticks
See you all at the theater!
Available Roles
The Boy (Matt) - Male Lead [Baritone]
One of the young lovers who oppose their father’s feud by meeting with Louisa. He soon learns what it is to love and be loved.
The Girl (Louisa) - Female Lead [Soprano]
One of the young lovers who oppose their father’s feud by meeting with Matt. She soon learns what it is to love and be loved.
The Narrator (El Gallo) - Male Lead [Baritone]
A hired actor who stages a kidnapping for Bellamy and Hucklebee. He then shows Matt and Louisa what it is like in the outside world.
The Girl’s Father (Bellomy) - Male Supporting [Baritone]
Luisa’s father who fakes a feud with Hucklebee in an attempt to get Luisa and Matt together.
The Boy’s Father (Hucklebee) - Male Supporting [Baritone]
Matt’s father who fakes a feud with Bellomy in an attempt to get Luisa and Matt together.
The Actor (Henry) - Male Supporting [Spoken]
A hired actor who helps with the ‘kidnapping’.
The Man Who Dies (Mortimer) - Male Featured [Spoken]
A hired actor who helps with the ‘kidnapping’.
The Mute - Either Gender Featured [Silent]
A silent role that acts as another storyteller and ‘prop’ in many scenes in the show.
