Regional Premier!!
The Center for Spiritual Living Presents
"The Enlightenment - A Musical in 12 Steps"
Directed by Sarah Roshan
Music Direction by Lee Ann Scherlong.
It's all about finding strength in your self and some kind of higher power, a story about each character's struggle with alcoholism and addiction, how they got there, and their struggles with rehab. (Think: A CHORUS LINE meets a 12-step meeting. )
This is a powerful and inspirational theatrical experience and you get to work with a couple of Denver's great talents in Sarah Roshan and Lee Ann Scherlong.
CHORUS! We need many solid singers as well as the 8 main characters so if you love choral singing but don't want a main part - you'll love this too. Please consider becoming a part of this event.
IT IS NOT A RELIGIOUS PIECE but it is being produced as a fund raiser for our spiritual community The Center for Spiritual Living- Denver.
When: Auditions will be held
November 9th (5-10PM), November 10th (6-10PM),
with callbacks taking place November 16th (5-10).
Chorus Auditions will be on Monday, November 23rd from 6-9pm
REHEARSALS:
Monday-Thursday evenings, with a couple of weekend rehearsals beginning mid January. The show is primarily monologues and songs so you probably will not be called every night.
The show runs Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays March 5 � 14th, 2010.
WHERE:
Auditions and rehearsals will take place at Center for Spiritual Living, 1420 Ogden Street, Denver
All performances to take place at the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theatre at 20th and Washington.
PLEASE PREPARE:
2 minute comedic monologue AND 2 minute dramatic monologue (UNLESS YOU ARE ONLY AUDITIONING FOR THE CHORUS), and 32 measures of upbeat song that shows your range (not necessary for non-singing roles). Please bring your headshot and resume. This is not a heavy dance show, however some dance and movement is required.
Small actor stipend offered to 8 main roles only.
Production Note: Much of the music has a strong jazz/praise feel.
CHARACTERS:
Henry: (Male Late 20's - 30's, Baritone) Rock musician, keyboard player, divorced. Has to go to meetings because they are court ordered, and doesn't think he has a problem. His is looking for a way to fill a void in his life. In a relationship with Vivian.
Eddie/Edwina: (African American Female 18-30, Mezzo/Alto) Alcoholic. She had a twin who was murdered. She is in pain over his loss so she takes on his identity to cope which includes his alcoholism.
Don: (Native American (or looks like) Male 40+, Baritone), Stable, was a Vietnam War vet who turned to drinking, but has been sober for 24 years. Goes to meetings to give back and stay sober. He is proud of his heritage.
Chris: (Male 20ish, Tenor) His fiance was seriously injured in a drunken driving accident. He turned to drinking after the accident, College student.
Vivian: (Female Mid twenties to thirties, Alto) Former cheerleader, attractive, co-dependent, single mother, giving, big heart, afraid of abandonment. In a relationship with Henry.
Angela: (Female 18-30, Mezzo/Alto) Well educated, raised in liberal Jewish family, was in the Peace Corps but saw too much there so she turned to drugs and alcohol and then to prostitution.
Shakti: (Female 35-50, Mezzo) Divorced twice, had a child that she accidentally smothered while she was drunk and she had to serve time.
Ellen: (Female 35+, Mezzo/Alto) Talent agent, big success, tries to stay on top all the time, lesbian, comic relief., lives for the moment, drives a fancy car,
Little Girl/Angel: Child represents Angela's lost childhood. Dancing Role.
Young Boy/Sean: (Male 16-20ish, tenor) Singing role. He represents the child Shakti lost.
Chorus: Approximately 25 chorus members needed for singing and movement
About the Center for Spiritual Living:
http://www.csldenve
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