The Marvelous Wonderettes
by Tex-Arts
Oct. 20 - Oct. 21 (2016)
The Marvelous Wonderettes is a musical comedy with a book by Roger Bean.The show uses pop songs from the '50s and '60s as a vehicle to tell its story, paying homage to the high school Songleader squads of the 1950s. When called upon to perform at their senior prom as a last minute replacement, Springfield High Songleaders, Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy and Suzy, rally together to entertain their classmates in four-part harmony.
The songs they sing during the course of the musical include: "Lollipop"; "Dream Lover"; "Stupid Cupid"; "Lipstick on Your Collar"; "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me"; "It's My Party"; and "It's In His Kiss (The Shoop Shoop Song)".
[image from Chico Theater Company]
Audition Notice: TexARTS Professional Series
The Marvelous Wonderettes
TexARTS, located in Lakeway, TX, welcomes members of the Actors’ Equity Association and non-union performers to audition for the upcoming production of The Marvelous Wonderettes, created by Roger Bean, a TexARTS Professional Series Prodution.
Auditions at TexARTS, 2300 Lohman’s Spur, STE 160, Austin, TX 78734
Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016 by appointment from 6 pm – 10 pm
Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 by appointment from 6 pm – 10 pm
*Invited callbacks will be held at TexARTS Studios in Lakeway on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016.
Preparation
Please prepare 16-32 bars of a ballad and 16-32 bars of an up-tempo song that shows range and personality and is within the style of the show. Bring sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided.
Please bring two resumes and headshots. AEA members should bring proof of Equity membership. EMC actors will also be seen. Nonunion actors are welcome and encouraged to attend. Actors should be 18 years+.
Email employment@tex-arts.org with subject line “"Marvelous Wonderettes-Appointment request;” attach headshot/resume in PDF/Word format with preferred time.
Executive Producer: Jarret Mallon
Director: Kimberly Schafer
Music Director: Lyn Koenning
Other Dates
First Rehearsal: Monday, January 30 – February 16, 2017.
Performances: February 17th - 19th and February 23rd - 26th. Shows at 7:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 2pm on Sundays. One performance at 7:30pm on Thursday Feb. 23rd and one at 2:00pm on Saturday 18th.
Rehearsals will be held weekday evenings and during the daytime on weekends at TexARTS in Lakeway. The show will perform at the TexARTS Kam and James Morris Theatre, 2300 Lohman’s Spur, STE 160, Austin, TX 78734
Contract
Some SPT1 Equity Contracts Available
Breakdown
Seeking members of Actors’ Equity and nonunion actors. Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend. Casting: 4 females, ages 18 - early 30's.
Cindy-Lou: Cindy Lou knows she is the prettiest girl at Springfield High. She knows she will be named Prom Queen and acts out against her best friend Betty Jean when things don’t go her way. She makes the biggest change between Act 1 & 2, having learned the lessons of true love and loss. Mezzo-Soprano Belt: E3–F5; Sings melody line on most songs, so the other girls hang their vocals on this voice. Among the songs she sings lead are: ‘Allegheny Moon,’ ‘Son of a Preacher Man,’ and ‘Maybe’.
Missy: Missy is the over-achiever of the group. Very controlled, very concerned that everything at the prom turns out wonderful and perfect. Head of the prom decorations committee; and absolutely smitten with her music teacher. Her best friend is Suzy. Soprano: G3–A5. Wide range, floating high vocals and belting throughout the show. Among the songs she sings lead are: ‘Secret Love,’ ‘You Don’t Own Me,’ and ‘Wedding Bell Blues’.
Betty Jean: Betty Jean is the class clown, tomboy, always vying for attention with Cindy Lou, her best friend. It’s also highly probably that Betty Jean wants to be with Cindy Lou herself, but just doesn’t even know what those feelings really are. Cindy Lou steals Betty Jean’s boyfriend away, which causes a lot of the friction at the prom. She holds this grudge against Cindy Lou until they make up at the 10- year reunion. Alto with strong low range: D3–E5. Among the songs she sings lead are: ‘Lipstick on Your Collar,’ ‘I Only Want To Be With You,’ and ‘That’s When The Tears Start.”
Suzy: Suzy is best friends with Missy, she is the happy-go-lucky one of the group stereotyped as the ditzy blonde. Always smiling and giggling, nothing ever seems to bother her. In love with the lighting operator, completely surprised when named prom queen. Frustrated, sad, hormonal, and pregnant in Act 2. This role requires an excellent part singer and expert comedienne. Alto with both sweet and soulful voice: G3–E5. Among the songs she sings lead are: ‘Stupid Cupid,’ ‘Hold Me, Thrill Me,’ and ‘Rescue Me.’
