AUDITIONS
Sweet Charity
Music & Lyrics by Cy Coleman & Dorothy Fields
Book By Neil Simon
Direction & Choreography - Nick Sala
Musical Direction - Bill Magaliff
Co-Choreographer - Emily Rodriguez
Sweet Charity
tells the story of Charity Hope Valentine, a down-on-her-luck dance hall hostess who works at the seedy Fandango ballroom. She simply longs to find love. When she does, its in all the wrong places. This is her search for Mr. Right. Could it be the international movie star, Vittorio Vidal, with whom Charity spends one romantic evening? Or the claustrophobic accountant, Oscar, with whom she gets stuck in an elevator? Or, does the real answer to her happiness lay somewhere inside her?
A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR
Sweet Charity is a musical comedy with an edge/dark side. It uses New York City as its setting. This is New York City in the late 60s, a gritty New York. The location is essentially another character in the show.
All performers must move well.
Casting:
Charity Hope Valentine - Late 20's - Early 30's, a dance hall hostess with a very big heart. Very unlucky in love and hopes to someday find it. The audience must relate to her, feel sorry for her and root for her.
Helene mid 30's, Charity's friend, a dancer at the Fandango Ballroom. Sassy and perhaps a little motherly.
Nickie mid 30's, Charity's friend, a dancer at the Fandango Ballroom. Sassy, sexy and will tell you how it is.
Vittorio Vidal - 40's, Suave, Italian movie star, sweeps Charity off her feet. Must have Italian accent.
Oscar Lindquist - 30's, A very gentle man who is the exact opposite of the typical men in Charity's life. Very nervous by nature, Charity falls for Oscar.
Herman - 40's - 50's, Owner of the Fandango Ballroom, tough on the outside but really soft on the inside.
Urusla March - 30's, Vittorio's stunning yet dramatic girl friend.
Big Daddy Brubeck - 30's 40s, the leader of the Rhythm of Life Church. A hippie with style and rhythm. A real preacher
OTHER FEMALE ROLES
Fandango Dancer Hostesses:
Carmen, Rosie, Suzanne, Betsy & Elaine - 20's - early 50's, each girl must have their own unique character. They have seen it all except for Rosie (the youngest). They are sexy, gritty, and stuck working in the Fandango.
OTHER MALE ROLES:
Fandango Patrons, Manfred, John, Police Officers, Doormen, NYC Characters
Prepare one song (not from the show) that best shows your vocal abilities, such as character, strength & range. No more than 1½ min in length, please. Accompanist will be provided, please bring sheet music. Feel free to bring your own accompanist if desired. You may also be asked to read dialogue.
AUDITION DATES
Thursday, July 29 @ 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 31 @ 1:45 p.m.
@ Grace Hall located at 116 City Island Avenue
Sweet Charity performance dates:
11/5 (Fri), 6 (Sat), 12 (Fri), 13 (Sat), 18 (Thurs), 19 (Fri), 20 (Sat) @ 8:00 p.m.
11/7, 14 (Sun) @ 3:00 p.m.
For more information call 718/885-3066 or email
auditions@cityislandtheatergroup.comThe City Island Theater Group is a non-profit organization established in 1998 to bring live theater to the community.
