 |
|
|
FUNNY GIRL |
Auditions:
Monday, January 5, 2009 at 7:00pm
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 7:00pm
WCT Building - 136 Summer St, Schofield |
Directed by Larry Kirchgaessner |
Audition Notes: Auditions will consist of a song which can be from FUNNY GIRL. If you are auditioning for the role of FANNY BRICE, I strongly suggest it be one of her songs. There will be a dance audition led by Jeff & Missy Kolbeck, then scenes read from the script which are listed below. Scripts are available at the WCT office during office hours. |
Performances will be at the Grand Theater on ARTSblock |
| Performance Dates |
Thursday, March 12 at 6:30pm |
Friday, March 13
at 7:30pm |
Saturday, March 14 at 2:00pm
|
Saturday, March 14 at 7:30pm
|
Sunday, March 15
at 2:00pm
|
Character Descriptions |
| FANNY BRICE |
Very young woman without "showgirl" looks succeeds in "show business" with her brilliant comic timing, memorable characters and her lovely singing voice. Originally played by a 19 year old Barbra Streisand on Broadway in 1964. Actress must posses great comic timing and a SOCKO belt voice. She sings PEOPLE and DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE. |
| NICK ARNSTEIN |
Handsome 35-40 year old gambler, suave, well dressed, likable and charming. He can talk to anyone about anything. He sings far more in the play version than he did in the movie of FUNNY GIRL. |
| EDDIE RYAN |
Young singer and hoofer who become Fanny's mentor, best friend and sidekick. Gene Kelly-type who can sing and dance well.. |
| MRS. BRICE |
Fanny's saloon-owning, wise-cracking and VERY loving Jewish mother. She is warm, sarcastic and quite wise. She sings quite a bit and even hoofs a little. |
| MRS. STRAKOSH, MRS. MEEKER, MRS. O' MALLEY |
Mrs. Brice's poker playing buddies who are skeptical of Fanny's chances in "showbiz." All sing. . |
| TOM KEENEY |
Theater owner who gives Fanny her first big break, after being tricked by Nick Arnstein to pay Fanny more than he had planned. Crusty, older show biz guy who has been around, but has a big heart. |
| EMMA |
Fanny's personal maid throughout her Ziegfeld days. |
| FLORENCE ZIEGFELD JR |
The "SHOWBUSINESS" man himself!! Not unlike the GOD of Broadway. Pompous, overbearing and ego-centric but a theatre genius who loves his performers and especially Fanny Brice. |
| ZIEGFELD TENOR |
Lead male singer in the Ziegfeld numbers. |
| MR. RENALDI |
Shady businessman who offers a deal to Nick that is too good to be true. |
| THE ENSEMBLE |
Many speaking and singing roles. Mimsey, Polly, Jody, Jenny, John, Paul, Maude, Bubbles.
Stagehand, showgirls, workmen, male and female dancer, Henry St. Friends.
This is a very active ensemble!!
|
| |
|
Audition Scenes |
| pp. 1-1-2 thru 1-1-6 |
Mrs. Brice, Fanny, Emma, Mrs. Strakosh |
| pp. 1-4-6 thru 1-4-18 |
Mrs. Brice, Eddie, Fanny |
| pp. 1-6-23 thru 1-6-32 |
Eddie, Polly, Bubbles, Maude, Fanny, Keeney, Nick |
| pp. 1-8-43 thru 1-8-45 |
Director, Ziegfeld, Fanny, Mimsey |
| pp. 1-10-50 thru 1-10-57 |
Ziegfeld, Mrs. Brice, Eddie, Fanny, Nick |
| pp. 1-11-64 thru 1-11-68 |
Mrs. Brice, Eddie, Nick, Mrs. Strakosh, Mrs. Nadler, Fanny |
| pp. 1-13-74 thru 1-13-78 |
Nick, Fanny, Paul |
| p. 1-14-90 |
Ziegfeld, Fanny |
| pp. 2-6-32 thru 2-6-36 |
Renaldi, Fanny, Nick |
| pp. 2-7-38 thru 2-7-41 |
Eddie, Fanny, Mrs. Brice |
| pp. 2-9-44 thru 2-9-48 |
Fanny, Emma, Ziegfeld, Nick |
Any questions, email Larry at larryandgreg@peoplepc.com |
