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GENERIC THEATER
215 St. Paul's Blvd
Norfolk, VA
Box Office: 757.441.2160
contact@generictheater.org

AUDITION NOTICES

AuditionCabaret

Book by Joe Masteroff; Based on the play by John Van Druten and Stories by Christopher Isherwood
Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb

Director: Jeff Corriveau

AUDITION DATES:

Monday, February 20 - 7:00 pm
Tuesday, February 21 - 7:00 pm
Wednesday, February 22 - 7:00pm

SHOW DATES: April 20 - May 13, 2012
Thurs/Fri/Sat 8pm, Sun 2:30 pm

LOCATION: Generic Theater downunder Chrysler Hall

SHOW DESCRIPTION:

The famous Kit Kat Klub comes to life down under Chrysler Hall in this intimate rendition of the wonderful whirlwind show originally made famous by Liza Minelli, then by Alan Cumming in a risqué revival. The director who brought you "Evil Dead: The Musical" invites you to step into the Klub, where life is art and the audience gets a little extra on the side. Experience the beloved story of cabaret singer Sally Bowles, with fabulous dance and music, set against the rise and fall of the Third Reich—all right in the heart of Norfolk.

PREPARATION:

Auditions will be held February 20, 21, 22 at 7:00pm at Generic Theater downunder Chrysler Hall.  Auditions begin at 7:00 p.m.  Headshots and resumes are not required but gladly received.

All auditioners will be provided ‘cold read' samples from the script.  Please prepare 1 song not to exceed 2 minutes. Pianist will be provided. NO CD's or ACCAPELLA auditions will be considered.  Come prepared to dance.

Auditionees are asked to arrive with a full knowledge of all conflicts they may have through May 27, 2012.

Audition Date Notes:  If you can't make these audition dates, please e-mail contact@generictheater.org. We will do our best to accommodate your schedule!

Show Date Notes: Show opens Friday, April 20th. Shows run Thursday, Friday, Saturday @ 8 p.m., Sunday @ 2:30 p.m. through May 13th.


CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS:


Cast: 8 Men, 14 Women

Kit Kat Girls (will be comprised of women and men in drag) Approx. 9 women and 3 men as Kit Kat Girls)

EMCEE:  The Emcee of the Kit Kat Klub.

SALLY BOWLES: The headlining British singer at the Kit Kat Klub.

CLIFFORD BRADSHAW: An American writer traveling through Berlin.

FRAULEIN SCHNEIDER:  An older woman who runs the boarding house that Cliff and Sally live in.

HERR SCHULTZ:  An elderly Jewish fruit shop owner who falls in love with Fraulein Schneider.

ERNST LUDWIG: A German man who befriends Cliff when he arrives in Berlin.

FRAULEIN KOST:  A prostitute who rents in Fraulein Schneider's boarding house.

ROSIE, LULU, FRENCHY, TEXAS, FRITZY & HELGA: Girls who perform alongside Sally at the Kit Kat Klub.

BOBBY, VICTOR, HANS & HERMAN:  The Cabaret boys of the Kit Kat Klub (Bobby and Victor are twins).

THE NAZI YOUTH:  A young boy in the Nazis.

SAILORS #1 and #2:  Fraulein Kost's sailors.

NAZI GUARD:  Ernst's bodyguard at the Kit Kat Klub.

For more information or questions, contact the director, Jeff Corriveau, at jeff_corriveau1@yahoo.com.


~~  Break a leg!

 

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Audition FAQs

So you're interested in auditioning and not sure what to expect. Here are some the more common questions we receive. If we do not have the answer to your question here on this website then please send us an email at contact@generictheater.org.

Remember the most important thing about auditioning at the Generic Theater is that you have Fun.

Who can audition?  

Ready for this... ANYONE can audition.

Do I need a head shot?  

Although headshots and theatrical resumes are wonderful assets to have, they are not required for auditions at the Generic Theater.

What should I bring?  

Yourself and a sense of fun is really all you need to bring.

How do I prepare?  

Scripts are available for you to check out and peruse. This will provide you an opportunity to get to know and understand the character(s) that you wish to audition for. We also encourage you to do an internet search to better understand the script.

Please contact the box office if you are interested in perusing a copy of the script.
What should I expect?  

On the first night of auditions, we ask that you arrive 15 minutes early to give you ample time to complete a short questionaire. The questionaire is designed to let our directors get to know you and your acting strengths.

Upon completing the questionaire, you will be asked to wait in a designated waiting area until you are called into the theater to meet the director. The director may choose to speak with you one-on-one or with a small groups. You will 'cold read' samples taken from the script. You may be asked to read multiple times with different groups of actors. For musicals or plays containing singing, you may be asked to provide a vocal sample.

Auditions typically run for two days with a third day reserved for call backs. Call backs require additional readings from the script and may involve other actors.

This is a mere guideline into what you may expect during an audition. Auditions are conducted by the director, so dates and times may fluctuate. Please check the website or call the theater for the current dates and times of the production you wish to participate.

The only hard rule we have at the Generic Theater is have FUN.


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