A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
by City Theatre Company

Mar. 29 - Mar. 31 (2015)

Auditions coming up at City Theatre!

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight!

Forum’s joyous, musical romp through Rome has desperate lovers, scheming neighbors and secrets behind every toga.


A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is considered to be one of the best musicals ever written for the Broadway stage. Funny, fast-paced, witty, irreverent, it takes comedy back to its roots, combining situations from the time-tested, 2000 year old humor of Roman playwrights with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville. A non-stop laugh-fest in which Pseudolus, a crafty slave, struggles to win the hand of a beautiful but slow-witted courtesan named Philia, for his young master, Hero, in exchange for freedom. The plot twists and turns with cases of mistaken identity, slamming doors, and a showgirl or two. This unforgettable musical features music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart, and allows a terrific ensemble of comedic actors to shine –”something for everyone, a comedy tonight!”Tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight! Forum’s joyous, musical romp through Rome has desperate lovers, scheming neighbors and secrets behind every toga.

 

Call or e-mail 512-524-2870 or contact info@citytheatreaustin.org for an audition time. 

March 29 and 31, 2015 at The City Theatre 3823 Airport Blvd. Suite D Austin, TX 78722
 
Times:
Sunday, March 29, 12:30 -3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 31, 6:00 - 10 p.m. 
Appointments will be one hour time slots. If needed, a callback time will be given at auditions.
Show dates August 28 – September 20. 
 
Needed: Please bring headshot and resume. Have a one-minute song prepared in the style of the show. Scenes will be performed and be prepared to dance. Sides will be available on the website prior to the audition. An accompanist will be available. Casting all roles.