CURRENT AUDITIONS

All auditioners are asked to prepare two contrasting 16-32 bar song selections in the style of the

show. Songs from the show are welcome, but not required. All songs should be memorized and

you must provide music for the accompanist, even if singing from the show. Please make sure

your music is clearly marked and contained in a three ring binder. Auditioners are also asked to

provide a headshot and resume during their in person audition if they have one.

Call backs will be via invitation on Tuesday, February 17th from 7-10pm. Call back materials will be sent with your invitation and may include songs and scene selections from the show. You should also be prepared to do cold readings, a dance call, and learn additional musical material from the show.

Production Details:

Rehearsals will be held three times per week starting Sunday, March 1st. All conflicts must be

listed on the audition form (filled out at the audition). No additional conflicts will be accepted

once casting is complete. Conflicts during sitzprobe, tech week, or for a performance can not be

accepted. Rehearsals will primarily be Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Sundays. A

complete rehearsal schedule will be distributed at auditions. The show will run for eight

performances May 29-June 7. Additional performances or partner events such as meet and

greets with the cast may be added. Rehearsals and performances will be at Footlighters

Theater - 58 Main Ave, Berwyn, PA. A tentative, full production schedule can be found HERE.

Footlighters of Berwyn is a volunteer, membership based organization, all roles are open and

non-paid. If cast in this production, you must be willing to become a member of Footlighters

Theater (due: $25.00 adult or $15.00 senior\child\student). Membership benefits include voting

rights in the annual Board elections. Cast members are also expected to contribute to other

aspects of production, including but not limited to, building and painting sets, soliciting for ads

and donations, and sourcing costumes and props. Some of the set builds will be included in the

rehearsal schedule and are mandatory. Others will be on a volunteer basis.

Covid-19:

Masks are currently not required to be worn while at Footlighters Theater. Cast members may

wear masks for rehearsals up until one week before tech week. At that point, masks may not be

worn while on stage for rehearsals and performances, unless there is a special circumstance

that has been discussed with the producer and director.

Character Descriptions:

All roles are open and Footlighters strongly encourages all performers to submit for ANY role

with which they identify, regardless of type, gender, age, ability, race, ethnicity, sexuality,

neurodiversity, body type, and similarity to previous casts. Age ranges listed below refer to

perceived stage age and are flexible, however you must be 18+ at the time of your audition

in order to be considered. 

Due to the themes of the show and the directors’ vision, we are

especially looking for performers from the LGBTQIA+ community for this production.

Notice of Intimacy Content: All the principals in this show include moments depicting on stage

intimacy (stage kiss, choreographed simulated sex acts, and/or basic touch intimacy). An

intimacy coordinator will be utilized to ensure the safety, consent, boundaries, and comfortability of those involved in those scenes. The intimacy will be choreographed based on the directors’ vision and the boundaries of the cast members involved. Please see intimacy notes under each role and feel free to email Hohdirector@outlook.com with any questions you may have. Additionally, we will be conducting an intimacy workshop with the full cast to ensure on stage intimacy is treated with the utmost professionalism and safety.

Basilius: Stage Age- 30-40, Ab2-Ab4

King of Arcadia. A sexy, good ol' boy. A hothead, but not a despot. Blindly thinks Arcadia is

doing great under his masculine rule, which will be sorely tested during the course of the show.

This role will include physical touch intimacy that may involve simulated sexual intercourse with

the performer playing Gynecia*, as well as fight choreography with Musidorus.

Gynecia: Stage Age- 30-40, Eb3-E5

Queen of Arcadia. Sexy, wise, beautiful. Like any long standing spouse, knows how to get her

way with her husband when push comes to shove. This role will include physical touch intimacy

that may involve simulated sexual intercourse with the performer playing Basilius*.

Pamela: Stage Age- 18-30, E3-Ab5

Basilius and Gynecia's older daughter. Confident and obsessed with her appearance. Known to

be the most beautiful bachelorette throughout Arcadia. This role will include moments of

physical touch intimacy & mouth to mouth kissing with the performer playing Mopsa.

Philoclea: Stage Age- 18-30, G3-B5

Basilius and Gynecia's younger daughter. Shy and a "good girl", she yearns to follow her heart

rather than obey her father's orders. This role will include moments of physical touch intimacy & mouth to mouth kissing with the performer playing Musidorus.

Dametas: Stage Age- 30-50, A3-A4

The King’s viceroy; father to Mopsa. This role will include a brief moment of physical touch

intimacy & a mouth to mouth kiss with the performer playing Pythio.

Mopsa: Stage Age: 18-30, Bb3-F5

Handmaiden to Pamela. Warm, skeptical. Growing up without a mother has made her wise

beyond her years about everyone and everything, which is why she is the (sometime) narrator

to the show. This role will include moments of physical touch intimacy & mouth to mouth kissing with the performer playing Pamela.

Musidorus: Stage Age: 18-30, E2-E5

A young shepherd who courts after Philoclea.This role requires the performer to be in drag for a

duration of the story. This role will include moments of physical touch intimacy & mouth to mouth kissing with the performer playing Philoclea, as well as fight choreography with Basilius.

Pythio: Stage Age: 20-40, F#3-B4

The Oracle; powerful, mysterious, gender-fluid, and demanding. Great sense of humor--can see

through everyone--they are the Oracle of Delphi, after all. This role will include a brief moment of physical touch intimacy & a mouth to mouth kiss with the performer playing Dametas- While all performers are welcome to audition, the vision for this character lends itself best to performers who are non-binary, transgender, genderfluid, and/or gender non-conforming.

Ensemble

Unique, diverse, charismatic individuals to inhabit the kingdom of Arcadia. There will also be

opportunities for Featured Dancers. Please indicate on your audition form if this is a role that

interests you.