Actor’s Theatre Announces Auditions for THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES

Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte announces auditions for the musical comedy THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES, directed by Billy Ensley, which will rehearse weeknights and weekends beginning May 6^th and will run June 1- June 23, 2012.

The auditions will be held SUNDAY, MARCH 4th from 7:00pm-10:00pm at 650 East Stonewall Street. Auditions are by appointment only and actors should prepare a song in the style of the show and a short comic monologue, accompanist will be provided. Please bring an updated headshot and resume.

ABOUT THE PLAY: The show, which uses pop songs from the ’50s and ’60s as a vehicle to tell its story, pays homage to the high school Songleader squads of the 1950s. When called upon to perform at their senior prom as a last minute replacement, Springfield High Songleaders rally together to entertain their classmates in four-part harmony.

ROLES AVAILABLE: Seeking for 4 actresses/singers, age range 20s to late 30s, who should possess strong voices with a wide vocal range. Must have great sense of comedy, be able to move well and have strong harmonizing capabilities. All roles compensated.

CINDY LOU: The prettiest girl at Springfield High. She is certain she will be named Prom Queen and works hard to make things go her way. MEZZO SOPRANO, sings lead line on many songs. Some of the songs she sings are “Allegheny Moon,” “Son of a Preacher Man” and “Maybe.”

MISSY: The over-achiever of the group. SOPRANO–WIDE RANGE, FLOATS VERY HIGH VOCALS AND BELTS THROUGHOUT THE SHOW. Some of the songs she sings are “Secret Love,” “You Don’t Own Me” and “Wedding Bell Blues.”

BETTY JEAN: The slightly put-upon class clown, always vying for attention. A tomboy. ALTO WITH A STRONG LOW RANGE. Some of the songs she sings are “Lipstick on Your Collar,” “I Only Want To Be With You” and “It’s My Party.”

SUZY: She is the happy-go-lucky one of the group. Always smiling and giggling, nothing ever seems to bother her. MEZZO ALTO, BOTH SIMPLE AND SOUL VOICE. Some of the songs she sings are “Stupid Cupid,” “Hold Me, Thrill Me and “Rescue Me.”

If you wish to schedule an appointment, please contact production manager Carrie Cranford at carrie_cranford@actorstheatrecharlotte.org or 704-342-2251 x71.

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