MERRY ME
By Hansol Jung
Directed by Lynne Marie Rosenberg
On an island not far away from the vulnerable coasts of the enemy state, a mysterious blackout has left the Navy restless and itching for action. Lieutenant Shane Horne has occupied her time satisfying the libidinous needs of all the women on the base – including the jealous general’s wife. But her own merries will not… come. Meanwhile, a famed Angel re-descends to amend her previous prophecy, sending the Navy’s psychiatrist on an epic quest to save humanity. Will the general discover the affair? Will the earth be saved? Will they ever be merry enough?
Merry Me is an intoxicating queer cocktail of restoration comedy and the Greeks, served with a heavy garnish of ridiculous.
Auditions
Sunday and Monday, November 9 and 10 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Acting Studio 2, Mendenhall CPA (Sunday) and Green Room (Monday)
Callbacks: November 11
Performances
February 25, 26, 27, 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Hallie Flanagan Studio Theatre
Casting Breakdown: Seven Actors
Lt. Shane Horne - God’s gift to lady parts of all shapes, colors, and vintages.
Dr. Jess O’Nope - An unwilling Prophet.
Mrs. Sapph Memnon - An unwilling wife.
Pvt. Willy Memnon - A very woke male partner to Sapph.
General Memnon - A war-starved General.
General’s Wife - A sex-starved wife.
The Angel - From Tony Kushner’s Angels in America.
Audition Prep
No appointment necessary. Sides from the script will be available at the audition for cold reads. No preparation necessary, but reading the script prior to auditioning is encouraged. Perusal scripts available at Josten Library.
Contact/Questions
Production Manager, Nikki Beck, ncbeck@smith.edu
INTO THE WOODS
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine
Directed by Daniel Elihu Kramer
Music direction by Kate DeLugan
Conducted by Jonathan Hirsh
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.
The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.
Auditions
Sunday and Monday, November 9 and 10, 6:30-9:30p.m.
Mendenhall Acting Studio 1
Callbacks: November 12
Performances
April 22, 23, 24, 25 at 7:30 p.m in Theatre 14
Casting Breakdown
Narrator- An intellectual and pleasant story-teller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience. Vocal range: E4 - G2
Cinderella- A young, earnest maiden who is constantly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. Vocal range: G5 - G3
Jack- The feckless Giant killer who is 'almost a man.' He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed. Vocal range: G4 - B2
Jack's Mother- Browbeating and weary, Jack's protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed. Vocal range: Gb5 - Bb3
The Baker- A harried and insecure baker who is simple and loving, yet protective of his family. He wants his wife to be happy and is willing to do anything to ensure her happiness but refuses to let others fight his battles. Vocal range: G4 - Ab2
The Baker's Wife- Determined and bright woman who wishes to be a mother. She leads a simple, yet satisfying life and is very low-maintenance yet proactive in her endeavors. Vocal range: G5 - F3
Cinderella's Stepmother- The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella. Vocal range: F#5 - A3
Florinda And Lucinda- Cinderella's stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother's footsteps of abusing Cinderella. Vocal range: Ab5 - C4
Little Red Ridinghood- A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick-wited, fearless, yet youthful and naive. Vocal range: F5 - Bb3
The Witch- Sarcastic, ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel who is straightforward and aggressive. Vocal range: G5 - F3
Cinderella's Mother- Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree. Vocal range: F4 - E4
Mysterious Man- A mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler. He is a good-natured protector and observer. Vocal range: Eb4 - G2
Wolf: Hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey. Vocal range: Gb4 - Bb2
Rapunzel- A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world. Vocal range: A5 - B3
Cinderella's Prince- Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing. Vocal range: F4 - B2
Rapunzel's Prince- Just as vain and gorgeous as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exiting endeavor. Vocal range: E4 - C#3
Giant- Voiceover. The Giant's wife is an angry and vengeful 'monster.' She is seeking restitution for her loss.
Ensemble- Some of the roles above will be played by ensemble members.
Audition Prep
No appointment necessary.
Acting- We will have scenes to read at auditions.
Singing- Please prepare a 16-32 bar excerpt to sing. If there's a role in the show you would particularly like to be considered for, feel free to prepare 16-32 bars from a song sung by that role. If you are interested specifically in the Witch, Cinderella, or Rapunzel we ask you to prepare specific excerpts which can be found in this folder.
In that folder, there is also a copy of the complete vocal score if you want to look at other roles.
Live piano accompaniment will be provided at the audition.
Contact/Questions
Production Manager, Nikki Beck, ncbeck@smith.edu
Director, Daniel Elihu Kramer, dkramer@smith.edu
Music Director, Kate DeLugan, ksaik@smith.edu
Conductor, Jonathan Hirsh, jhirsh@smith.edu
