Forever Plaid
by Austin Theatre Project
Apr. 13 - May. 13 (2015)
Once upon a time, there were four guys (Sparky, Smudge, Jinx and Frankie) who discovered they shared a love for music, and then got together to become their idols – The Four Freshman, The Hi-Lo’s and The Crew Cuts. Rehearsing in the basement of Smudge’s family’s plumbing supply company they became “Forever Plaid”. On the way to their first big gig, the "Plaids" tare slammed broadside by a school bus and killed instantly. It is at the moment when their careers and lives end, that the story of Forever Plaid begins....
Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly over the smallest intonations, and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with over-zealous precision, the "Plaids" are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs and delightful patter that keeps audiences rolling in the aisles when they're not humming along to some of the great nostalgic pop hits of the 1950's.
THE CAST:
FRANCIS: The leader and caretaker of the group. Confident. Asthmatic. He has a great deal of compassion for the music and the group. Romantic crooner and spiritual singer. Male, 20-35 yrs old Range: F3 - B5
JINX: The shy one. He lives his life terrified and doesn't always remember what song comes next. Sparky's step-brother, he occasionally gets a nosebleed when he sings above an A. Male, 20-35 yrs old Range: F3 - C6
SMUDGE: The worrier. He worries about the props, the running order, and always assumes the audience won't like him. Has chronic nervous stomach and is oddly reluctant to perform. Wears glasses, which hides his good looks and sex appeal. Male, 20-35 yrs old Range: F3 - G5
SPARKY: The clown of the group, who is shown to have a heart. Very sharp and loves singing his tailor-made solos. Wears a retainer and has a slight speech impediment. Energetic and clever. Male, 20-35 yrs old Range: F3 - G5
DATES:On-line Auditions accepted : April 13 through May 13
Get Started HERE with the on-line application form
Rehearsals: July 5 through August 8
Tech Week: August 9 through August 13
Performances: August 14 through August 29
DIRECTOR: Barbara Schuler
MUSIC DIRECTOR: David Blackburn
CHOREOGRAPHER: TBA
