Auditions for:
Falsettos
Directed by Philip Muehe
Music Direction by Catherine Davis
March 9th
1-5pm at The Rep
Auditions by Appointment: Click Here for sign-ups
About the Show: From the composer of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee comes a contemporary take on the modern family. When Marvin leaves his wife Trina and son Jason to be with his boyfriend, tempers flare, problems escalate and everyone learns to co-exist in this groundbreaking musical comedy of love, loss and growing up.
If you have questions, or would like to be considered but cannot make auditions:
Please contact Philip directly at philip.muehe@gmail.com to make other arrangements
Needed:
– Actors identifying as part of the LGBTQIA+ and Jewish communities are highly encouraged to audition
– All ethnicities and gender identities are encouraged and warmly welcomed to audition
Character Breakdown
MARVIN: 30’s – A devoted husband and father, smart, funny and charming. Struggles to reconcile his desire for a happy traditional family with his love for WHIZZER. High baritone/Belt.
TRINA: 30’s – Wife to Marvin, Mother to Jason. Charmingly neurotic in her effort to understand the conflicting feelings she has in the aftermath of her divorce. She consults Mendel, her husband’s psychiatrist and eventually marries him. Soprano/Belt.
JASON: 10-13 to play 13 – Marvin’s and Trina’s son – bookish and awkward – Jason’s impending Bar Mitzvah, his parents’ divorce and the entrance of WHIZZER into his life leave him confused, angry and trying to sort it all out. Tenor.
WHIZZER: 30’s – Handsome, athletic, and confident. Has a tempestuous relationship with MARVIN. Tenor/Belt.
MENDEL: 30’s – Marvin’s psychiatrist –who marries Trina and enters into the tumultuous world of her life with her son, her ex and her ex’s lover while struggling with his own feelings. High baritone/Belt.
CHARLOTTE: 30s – One of the ‘lesbians from next door’ – Charlotte is a dedicated doctor alarmed by the mysterious illness that is killing’ her gay male patients. Tough, but extremely nurturing and very much in love with her partner, Cordelia. Alto/Mezzo/Belt.
CORDELIA: 30’s – The other ‘lesbian from next door’ – Cordelia is Dr. Charlotte’s partner – she runs her own kosher catering business, is very keen on making a nice home– but also wants to be useful and valued for her contribution to the world. High belt voice.
Audition Details/Materials
- The audition will consist of singing excerpts from the show. Memorization is NOT required
- Audition material coming soon
- Please Be Aware: This productions contains queer intimacy as an important part of several adult characters – including kissing, fondling, hand holding, prolonged eye contact and hugging/cuddling. If you have questions or concerns please feel free to ask Philip for details at your audition. He will check in with each person as part of their audition slot about this subject matter.
Important Dates:
- Rehearsals start approximately April 7th (Final rehearsal schedule will be created once cast)
- Performing June 13-14, 19-22 and 26-29 (10 Total Performances)