Auditions for A Gentleman's Guide To Love & Murder
Schedule
Wed Jun 26 2024 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
2 Nanticoke Ave., Endicott, NY, United States, New York 13760 | Endicott, NY
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A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & MurderBook and Lyrics by Robert L. Freedman
Music and Lyrics by Steven Lutvak
Based on a Novel by Roy Horniman
Summary:
When the low-born Monty Navarro finds out that he's eighth in line for an earldom in the lofty D'Ysquith family, he figures his chances of outliving his predecessors are slight and sets off down a far more ghoulish path. Can he knock off his unsuspecting relatives without being caught and become the ninth Earl of Highhurst? And what of love? Because murder isn't the only thing on Monty's mind....
Audition Dates:
Wednesday, June 26 and Thursday, June 27 from 6-9pm
Auditions are by appointment. Please email [email protected] to reserve your audition time.
Audition requirements:
Auditioners please be prepared to:
Sing 32 bars of a song of your choice that showcases your vocal ability. An accompanist will be provided so please bring your sheet music with you to the audition.
Read selections from the script which will be provided to you at the audition.
Fill out an audition form when you arrive (also please be as specific as possible with your conflicts throughout the rehearsal process)
Characters:
Montague “Monty” D’Ysquith Navarro:
20s to mid 40s, British accent. Legit Baritone A2 to A4., some dancing/movement. Monty has recently learned that his mother, Isobel, was a member of the wealthy D’Ysquith family, but was disinherited when she married Monty’s father, a Castilian. Though he has lived most of his life with modest means, Monty feels right at home in the aristocracy. Handsome, charismatic, and very bright, Monty can instantly charm anyone. Although he decides to K*ll off his entire family tree so that he can be first in line and ascend to the earldom, Monty maintains some conscience. He occasionally does ponder the morality of his mission. The actor playing Monty should be exceptionally winning and instantly likable. We should want him to succeed in murdering eight people. He should also have a solid baritone voice, with particular strength in the higher ranges. This role requires considerable stamina, as Monty rarely leaves the stage.
Sibella Holland :
20s to mid 30s, British accent. Legit Soprano F#3/Gb3 to A5.Sibella is a young society woman who Monty has been courting. She is sexy, flirtatious, and completely irresistible. Sibella is also exceptionally narcissistic, wildly self-absorbed, and a dedicated social climber. Sibella does genuinely love Monty, however, and -- when pressed -- would do nearly anything to help him. Unfortunately for Monty, she also genuinely believes that she should marry for money, and has no qualms about doing just that. She still sees Monty on the side, of course. Sibella is whip-smart, bright and charming, and just calculating enough to remain one step ahead of everyone around her. She is shocked when she discovers that she may not always be the one holding the reins. The actor playing Sibella should have an exceptional character soprano with bright, clear high notes as well as comfort in a mezzo range. She does not belt.
Phoebe D’Ysquith:
20s to mid 30s, British accent. Operatic/Legit Soprano B3 toC♯6/D♭6. Phoebe is the sister of Henry D’Ysquith, a flamboyant country squire. Phoebe is a true aristocrat, possessing poise, sophistication, and purity. Phoebe may be virtuous, beautiful, innocent, and even comically earnest, but she is no traditional ingenue. She possesses immense strength and a nuanced understanding of human nature. Phoebe has a genuine sense of humor and a strong ironic streak; she describes herself as “a girl who reads the classics and the sonnets, who needs no folderol to fill her cup. A girl who thinks a bit beyond her bonnets.” The actor playing Phoebe should have an agile coloratura soprano with richness and versatility. This is a great role for actors trained in classical voice or opera.
Marietta Shingle:
This role has been cast.
The D’Ysquith Family:
This role has been cast.
WOMAN #1:
40s to mid 50s, British accent. An appealing and versatile character actor. This role requires solo singing. Legit Soprano F#3/Gb3 to A5. This actor plays four roles, including:
Tour Guide-- leads annual tours of Highhurst Castle on Visitor’s Day. She is very excited about sharing her knowledge with the visitors.
Pub Owner’s Wife -- the wife of a country pub owner. Works behind the bar.
Mrs. Pebworth, Third Newsboy.
WOMAN #2:
30s to late 40s, British accent. Witty, biting, and a master of the withering stare. This role requires solo singing. Legit Soprano F#3/Gb3 to A5. This actor plays three roles, including:
Lady Eugenia -- The unhappy and bitter wife of the current Earl of Highhurst, Lord Adalbert D’Ysquith. She bickers constantly with her husband, alternately furious, pouty, and cruel.
Miss Hetherington, Fourth Newsboy
WOMAN #3:
20s to mid 30s, British accent. Lovely, flighty, and slightly daffy. Operatic/Legit Soprano G3 to C6 Soprano C (High C). This actor plays five roles, including:
Miss Barley -- a daft, alluring young actress slash model (formerly a Florodora girl) who absconds to a resort with the wealthy Lord Asquith D’Ysquith Jr.
Sibella’s Maid, Phoebe’s Maid
Lady Hyacinth’s Colleague -- a wealthy society woman, Hilda.
MAN #1:
20s to late 30s, British accent. Handsome, charismatic, and adaptable. This role requires solo singing. Legit Baritone A2 to A4. This actor plays eight roles, including:
Tom Copley -- A country farmer who is furious with Henry D’Ysquith for buying up his land. He is ready to fight down-home and dirty.
Second Clerk -- A clerk who works with Monty at Lord Asquith D’Ysquith Sr.’s bank.
Lady Hyacinth’s Colleague -- A wealthy society gentleman.
Second Newsboy
Actor -- Performs Hedda Gabler with the ill-fated and terribly untalented Lady Salome D’Ysquith Pumphrey.
Ancestral Bust -- A bust of a D’Ysquith ancestor at Highhurst Castle, which comes to life in order to issue warnings.
Dr. Pettibone
Guard -- A prison guard.
MAN #2:
40s to early 50s, British accent. Versatile and charming, with an exceptional sense of humor. This role requires solo singing, including very low bass notes. Legit Baritone C2(low C) to G#4/Ab4. This actor plays eight roles, including:
Detective Pinckey -- A detective with Scotland Yard, who launches the investigation into Lord Adalbert D’Ysquith’s death, deems it a murder, and arrests Monty for the crime. This character has a featured song with the Magistrate.
First Clerk -- a clerk who works with Monty at Lord Asquith D’Ysquith Sr.’s bank.
Pub Owner -- the owner of a pub in the British countryside.
First Newsboy
Actor -- performs Hedda Gabler with the ill-fated and terribly untalented Lady Salome D’Ysquith Pumphrey.
Physician
Ancestral Bust -- the bust of a D’Ysquith ancestor at Highhurst Castle, which comes to life in order to issue warnings to Monty.
Mr. Cross
MAN #3:
30s to mid 40s, British accent. A versatile character actor. This role requires solo singing. Legit Tenor A#3/Bb3 to A#4/Bb4. This actor plays four roles, including:
The Magistrate -- a somewhat dim-witted magistrate in Monty’s murder trial. This character features in a musical number with Detective Pinckney.
Mr. Goodall, Actor -- performs Hedda Gabler with the ill-fated and untalented Lady Salome D’Ysquith Pumphrey., Mr. Gorby.
Rehearsals:
Rehearsals will begin in early August. Tech rehearsal will be on Saturday, September 21.
Performances:
There will be 6 performances. September 27, 28, 29, October 4, 5, & 6 all performances are at 7:30pm.
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Where is it happening?
2 Nanticoke Ave., Endicott, NY, United States, New York 13760Event Location & Nearby Stays:
