Falsettos
by Ground Floor Theatre

Sep. 03 - Sep. 04

Falsettos is a contemporary musical about family, relationships, bar mitzvahs, baseball and AIDS. When Marvin leaves his wife Trina and son Jason to be with his lover Whizzer, tempers flare, problems escalate and everyone learns to grow up. Falsettos is a sung-through musical with a book by William Finn and James Lapine, and music and lyrics by Finn. Central to the musical are themes of Jewish identity, gender roles, and gay life in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

 

Ground Floor Theatre (GFT) is holding auditions for our next production, Falsettos written by William Finn and Jame Lapine and directed by Trace Turner (Jack & Aiden).  

GFT is seeking actors to fill all roles.

Auditions will be held at Ground Floor Theatre (979 Springdale Rd at Airport) on September 3rd & 4th, 2024 from 6 – 9 pm with a possible callback (if needed) that same week. Auditions will be by appointment only and will consist of a 32-bar cut/one minute cutting of your choosing or a  cutting of a song from the show which you will receive when your appointment is confirmed.

NOTE: first half-hour of auditions on both days will be reserved for actors who identify as Jewish.

All positions are paid an honorarium of $1000.00.

Ground Floor Theatre is committed to inclusivity and as such unless specifically called for in the script, we cast without consideration to ability, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, size, or shape. Auditioners should bring a resume and headshot with them or email it in advance. 

Character Breakdown (please read, even if you know the show)

 

  • MARVIN. Late 30s to late 40s. (C3- Bb4) Jewish. Father to Jason, divorced from Trina, now in a steamy relationship with Whizzer. Desperately wants to keep a tight-night family.
  • TRINA. Late 30s to late 40s. (F3-E5) Jewish. Marvin’s Ex and mother to Jason. At times, strung out. She wants what’s best for Jason but also for herself. She wants to date her therapist, Mendel.
  • WHIZZER. Mid Twenties to 30s. (E3-C5) Half-Jewish. In a relationship with Marvin. He is athletic, charming, sorta-kinda mean, and stylish as hell. GFT is seeking to cast members of the BIPOC community for this role in particular. However all who audition will also be considered.
  • JASON  11-13 in age. (G3-D5) Jewish. A young man who thinks chess is the most beautiful thing in the world. Loves both of his parents, but it’s gotten more complicated. He is focused on becoming a man and preparing for his bar mitzvah. GFT is seeking to cast a Transmasculine performer in this role, however all who audition will also be considered.
  • MENDEL. Late 30s to late 40s. (C3-B4) Jewish. A therapist who feels insecure and that he is married to his work. At times a blunt realist. He has eyes for Trina and cares for Jason. GFT is seeking to cast members of the BIPOC community for this role in particular, however all who audition will also be considered.
  • DR. CHARLOTTE. 30s to 40s. (F3-F5) Neighbors with Whizzer and Marvin. She is a really good doctor. Very in love with Cordelia, her partner. GFT is seeking to cast members of the BIPOC community for this role in particular, however all who audition will also be considered.
  • CORDELIA. Late 20s to Late 30s. (A3-E5) Neighbors with Whizzer and Marvin. Not Jewish. Excitable. Loves her partner Dr. Charlotte. A caterer and cook who wants to heal the world with her food. GFT is seeking to cast members of the BIPOC community for this role in particular, however all who audition will also be considered.

Performances will be December 5-21, 2024, with rehearsals beginning in Late October/Early November. Exact rehearsal schedule will be determined by actor availability.

For an appointment, please email lisa@groundfloortheatre.org

 

[image: cover art of Plume edition, via Amazon]