Nevermore, The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe
by Texas Light Opera
Nov. 13 (2016)
Take a dark and mysterious journey into the life of Edgar Allan Poe. This imaginative musical uses Poe’s poetry and short stories as its base and his shifting obsession with the women in his life as its catalyst. With hauntingly beautiful melodies, Nevermore breathes new life into Poe’s work and explores a twisted true-life tale that is as bizarre as his classic stories of the macabre.
Director JOSEPH URICK
Music Director DARRIN NEWHARDT
Vocal Coach NICOLE ERWIN
Music MATT CONNER
Lyrics EDGAR ALLAN POE
Book GRACE BARNES
Sunday, 11/13/2016
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm by invitation only
Where:
Roxie Theatre: 360° Theatrical Experience
7460 Callaghan Rd., Suite 333
San Antonio TX
Rehearsals: March 2017, with private work expected to be done with Music Director over 2016 Holidays
Notes/What to Bring: Seeking STRONG Actresses who sing. Audition will consist of songs from the show and cold readings from the show. Sheet music, sides, and tracks will be provided by email upon confirming audition. Actresses are encouraged to bring their own copies of provided materials. Tracks do not need to be memorized, but familiarity is encouraged.
Email a head shot and theatrical resume for consideration.
Performance Dates/Times:
Apr 6 (Thursday) 8:00 pm (preview)
Apr 7 (Friday) 8:00 pm (opening)
Apr 8 (Saturday) 8:00 pm
Apr 13 (Thursday) 8:00 pm
Apr 14 (Friday) 8:00 pm
Apr 15 (Saturday) 8:00 m (closing)
Characters Needed:
The role of EDGAR has been precast.
MUDDY (40+, mezzo): Virginia’s mother and Edgar’s surrogate mother. Muddy is stoic and is the grounded voice of reason.
MOTHER (40+, mezzo): Edgar’s mother. She died when Edgar was still a child. She is a haunting presence in Edgar’s life.
ELMIRA (mezzo): a southern belle. Edgar’s first and last love. Ranging in age from 17 to 40. Elmira is understanding, patient and a place of salvation.
VIRGINIA (soprano): age 13, Edgar’s bride and cousin. Virginia is youthful, naive and a source of inspiration for Edgar.
THE WHORE (Any Age, alto/belter): an embodiment of Edgar’s fantasy. A street wise woman who is insightful and compassionate.
