Auditions for NEVERMORE, Doctuh Mistuh Productions
Jul. 04 - Jul. 25 (2016)
In keeping with its mission of bringing Off-Broadway and lesser known shows to Austin, Doctuh Mistuh Productions in association with Austin Playhouse will present the regional premiere of the Off-Broadway show, NEVERMORE, THE IMAGINARY LIFE AND MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF EDGAR ALLAN POE, for a three-week run, October 21-November 5. The production will play at Austin Playhouse in ACC Highland.
NEVERMORE originally produced by the Catalyst Theatre of Edmonton, Canada in 2009 and subsequently toured internationally, played at New Victory Theatre in New York in 2010, where it received very enthusiastic audiences and sold out houses. The show enjoyed another successful engagement at the New Victory Theatre in 2015 featuring 6 or the 7 original cast member. Nevermore is written and composed by Jonathan Christenson, Artistic Director of the Catalyst Theatre.
“Nevermore blurs the line between fact and fiction, exploring the events that shaped Poe’s character and career and giving powerful expression to Poe’s words ‘all that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream.’” Nevermoreshow.com
CONTACT
Michael McKelvey doctuhmistuh@gmail.com / (512) 296-3494
Doctuh Mistuh Productions in association with Austin Playhouse is pleased to announce auditions for the regional premiere of NEVERMORE, THE IMAGINARY LIFE AND MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF EDGAR ALLAN POE.
We are looking for SEVEN (7) ACTORS WHO SING (5 men/2 women or 4 men/3 women). Six (6) of the actors will play multiple characters in Poe’s life, so we are looking for performers who can perform a broad range of characters, vocally and physically.
Edgar Allan Poe – High Tenor
Eliza Poe - Legit Soprano
Fanny Allan – Alto
Henry Poe – Bari-tenor
Jock Allan – High Baritone
Rufus Griswold – Bari-tenor
Musical Styles in NEVERMORE
“The text, largely sung-through, has a storybook feel. The recorded music borrows from the creepier side of cabaret and music hall traditions, with the occasional foray into rock balladry.” NY TIMES
Style of the Production
Storybook-feel taking elements of Victorian melodrama, Brecht, and gothic drama.
All actors will be compensated.
For examples and more information on the show, go to www.nevermoreshow.com
If you are interested in the project, please contact Michael McKelvey for audition details at doctuhmistuh@gmail.com
