We are proud to announce the first auditions for our upcoming season!
Mariposa Arts Theatre is holding auditions for:
By Mark Hollmann & Greg Kotis
Audition Dates:
June 22nd, 7pm - 9pm
June 24th, 10am - 4pm
Location:
MAT Warehouse (12 Brammer Dr, Orillia)
In the not-so-distant future, a terrible water shortage and 20-year drought has led to a government ban on private toilets and a proliferation of paid public toilets, owned and operated by a single megalomaniac company: the Urine Good Company. If the poor don't obey the strict laws prohibiting free urination, they'll be sent to the dreaded and mysterious "Urinetown." Well that sounds inviting - so who's with me??
We are looking for you to join us on this exciting musical journey to Urinetown this fall with Mariposa Arts Theatre!
PLEASE BOOK AN AUDITION!
For your audition, please wear comfortable clothing and shoes to do some light dancing. Come prepared to sing one song of your choice that best shows your vocal range and ability, and to perform a short monologue (preferably comedic) of your choice as well.
OPTIONAL: you can also prepare a short dance routine showcasing your abilities, if you would like to take the initiative.
For questions, or to book your time, please contact Valerie at 705-792-8010 or
[email protected].
(If you do not book an audition time, be prepared to wait, as priority will be given to those who have booked a time).
NOTE: Show dates are Nov 7-10 and 14-17. You must be available for ALL show dates and the week prior for dress rehearsals, NO exceptions.
Full Urinetown Character Breakdown:
Officer Lockstock: A corrupt policeman and the tongue-in-cheek narrator of our story. Bold and brash. An authoritative voice, with rich low notes but a firm G4
Suggested Gender and Age: Male, 35 to 55
Vocal Range: A2 - G4
Penelope Pennywise: The tough, jaded warden of the poorest, filthiest town urinal. Need to be clear and potentially shrill up to a G5.
Suggested Gender and Age: Female, 40 to 60
Vocal Range: A3 - G5 (C6 optional)
Bobby Strong: The rebellious everyman who works for Miss Pennywise at the poorest, filthiest town urinal. He becomes an unsuspecting protagonist and romantic hero when he starts a revolution. A clear high tenor; a nimble falsetto is a plus
Suggested Gender and Age: Male, 20 to 35
Vocal Range: Bb2 - Ab4 (B4 optional)
Little Sally: A precocious and irreverent street urchin. She serves as a quasi-narrator who often questions Lockstock and the play's logic. Has a child's voice - because she is a child.
Suggested Gender and Age: Female, 16 to 30 (to play young teen)
Vocal Range: A3-D5
Hope Cladwell: An innocent, romantic optimist who becomes vengeful and determined after being exposed to her father's evil. Soprano. Needs a lovely Eb5
Suggested Gender and Age: Female, 20 to 35
Vocal Range: A3 - Ab5
Little Becky Two-shoes: One of the city's Poor. Relatively rebellious and impulsive.
Suggested Gender and Age: Female, Any
Vocal Range: D4 - F5
Soupy Sue:
One of the city's Poor. Relatively kind and anxious.
Suggested Gender and Age: Female, Any
Vocal Range: B4 - Bb3
Tiny Tom
: One of the city's Poor. Relatively immature and confused.
Suggested Gender and Age: Male, Any
Vocal Range: A3 - D3
Joseph "Old Man" Strong:
Bobby's rebellious father. His refusal to follow abusive laws ultimately launches the revolution.
Suggested Gender and Age: Male, 50+
Vocal Range: Adjustable
Officer Barrel
: Lockstock's patrol partner. A thuggish and aggressive policeman.
Suggested Gender and Age: Male, 30 - 60
Vocal Range: Bb2 - Eb4
Senator Fipp
: A greedy politician in Cladwell's pocket. A bumbling coward.
Suggested Gender and Age: Male, 40+
Vocal Range: F4 - C#3
Caldwell B. Cladwell
: The president and owner of the Urine Good Company. A tyrant who both gleefully exploits the poor and genuinely believes he is helping the city. Baritone, needs crisp diction.
Suggested Gender and Age: Male, 50 to 65
Vocal Range: A2 - F4
Mr. Mcqueen
: Cladwell's sycophantic lackey. A servile assistant.
Suggested Gender and Age: Male, Adult
Vocal Range: A4 - B2
Dr. Billeaux
: Head of Research and Development at Cladwell's company UCG.
Suggested Gender and Age: Male, Adult
Vocal Range: A3 - E3
Mrs. Millennium
: Cladwell's greedy secretary at UCG.
Suggested Gender and Age: Female, Adult
Vocal Range: Soprano (Up to G5)
Josephine "Ma" Stron
g: A strong-willed woman with fight, and a better ability than most to deal with the hard hand life has dealt her.
Suggested Gender and Age: Female, 50+
Vocal Range: Bb3 - D5
Hot Blades Harry
: One of the city's Poor. Relatively violent and unpredictable.
Suggested Gender and Age: Male, Any
Vocal Range: D3 - F4
Robby the Stockfish
: One of the city's Poor. Relatively curious and eager.
Suggested Gender and Age: Male, Any
Vocal Range: Adjustable
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