Audition :: The Fantasticks

Feb 27 & 28 (Mon & Tue) @ 7pm

Cast Size: Small 9
Cast Type: Ensemble Cast
Dance Requirements: some

Character Breakdown:

  • The Narrator (el Gallo)
    A rakish, handsome, sophisticated gallant and narrator of the show. He is warm,cordial, and inviting to the audience, but has his own darker moments. He aids the performers in orchestrating the story.
    Gender: Male
    Age: 30 to 5z
    Vocal range top: G4
    Vocal range bottom: Ab2
  • The Girl (luisa)
    A button-maker’s young and pretty daughter, she is a romantic idealist who falls in love with Matt. She is naive, yet honest and tender.
    Gender: Female
    Age: 15 to 25
    Vocal range top: B5
    Vocal range bottom: B3
  • The Boy (matt)
    An innocent, young man who is searching for love and adventure. A bright guy, but naive and even foolish at times, approaching situations with a false bravado.
    Gender: Male
    Age: 18 to 25
    Vocal range top: G4
    Vocal range bottom: A2
  • The Boy’s Father (hucklebee)
    A former boisterous navy man and meticulous gardener who fakes a fight with Bellomy in hopes of getting their children to fall in love.
    Gender: Male
    Age: 40 to 60
    Vocal range top: F#4
    Vocal range bottom: A2
  • The Girl’s Father (bellomy)
    A fastidious button-maker and also a picky gardener who fakes a fight with Hucklebee in hopes of getting their children together.
    Gender: Male
    Age: 40 to 60
    Vocal range top: F#4
    Vocal range bottom: A2
  • The Actor (henry)
    An aging, over-the- top Thespian who specializes in reciting Shakespeare, he is a commedia clown; his world is the stage and he knows no other reality.
    Gender: Male
    Age: 50 to 70
  • The Man Who Dies (mortimer)
    Henry’s goofy sidekick and another former actor who specializes in stage deaths. A commedia clown, his world is the stage and he does not live in reality.
    Gender: Male
    Age: 30 to 50
  • The Mute
    A speechless presence who watches, acts as the wall, and deals with props; the
    “invisible” stage assistant. Should be able to easily assist in the story or fade into the background unnoticed.
    Gender: Both
    Age: 20 to 50

Please have a song prepared either from the show or one that will show off your talent. Please provide a copy of the music for the musician.

Some dance is required and a small routine will be instructed at the audition time.

Be prepared to do a cold reading from the script.

* Before the Audition

  • Download CSP Audition Form before you show up! In order to save your time, please download the audition form, complete and email to the director. ( Download Free PDF Reader )
  • Please review the CSP Code of Conduct and return the consent formCSP Code of Conduct ensures that we not only have fun but that all feel welcome and that it is a safe environment for all. The purpose is to define accepted/acceptable behaviors, to promote high standards of practice and to establish a framework for professional behaviors and responsibilities.
    ( The consent form only needs to be completed once. )
*Copies will be available at the audition if you can not print at home.

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