Auditions
Henry V by William Shakespeare
Vanguard Theatre is seeking 10 non-equity performers for Henry V as part of their annual Summer Shakespeare in the Park performance. Actors and performers of all ages, ethnicities, and genders are invited and encouraged to attend auditions.
Henry V by William Shakespeare
Director: Lee Engelman
Auditions:
July 10th, 6-9 p.m.
July 11th, 6-9 p.m.
Audition sign-ups available here
Actors are requested to prepare a two minute classical monologue for auditions and self tapes.
Self tapes accepted through 11:59 p.m. on July 11th to Engelman.Lee1@gmail.com
If you are submitting a self tape, please attach your theatrical resume and headshot/recent picture to the submission email and use the format "Henry V Self Tape - Your Name" for the subject line.
Callbacks:
Upon invitation, July 13th, 6-9 p.m.
Auditions and callbacks held at Westminster Theatre 3598 Talbot Street, San Diego 92106
Rehearsals:
Mid-July through August 28th
Performance dates:
August 29-31, 7:00 p.m.
September 5-7, 7:00 p.m.
Henry V follows England's conquest of France in the midst of the Hundred Years War. Featuring some of the most beloved speeches and characters in Shakespeare's canon, Henry V carries a strong message of personal responsibility for political actions, the need for justice even in the midst of the chaos of war, and the futility of ripping apart two countries for the sake of power that lasts less than a generation.
All roles are available and will be cast gender-blind. Each actor besides Henry will be playing multiple roles.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Director: Lisa Allison-Evans
Producer: Don Evans
Musical Director: Jerrica Stone
Choreographer: Dawn Zuniga-Williams
Audition Dates: Thursday July 17th and Friday July 18th from 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Auditions will take place in the Theatre at Westminster Presbyterian Church located at 3598 Talbot Street San Diego, 92106
Callbacks by invitation: Sunday July 20th from 2:00-5:00 pm
Show dates: October 3rd – 19th
Friday’s at 7:00 pm and Sunday’s at 2:00 pm
Saturday 10/4 & 10/18 at 2:00 pm
Saturday 10/11 at 7:00 pm
Rehearsals will be held Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 6:30-9:30 and Sunday’s from 2:00-6:00 beginning Tuesday July 22nd.
No Tech week or performance conflicts allowed (starting 9/28)
Audition information:
Please prepare a one-minute song in the style of the show and bring sheet music. Accompanist will be provided.
Click here to sign up
Synopsis:
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.
Roles available:
Chip Tolentino
An athletic, social, boy scout and champion of the Twenty-Fourth Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, he returns to defend his title, but he finds puberty hitting at an inopportune moment. Vocal Range: C3-B4
Logainne Schwartzandgrubeniere (Schwartzy)
Logainne is the youngest and most politically aware speller, often making comments about current political figures. She is driven by internal and external pressure, but above all by a desire to win to make her two fathers proud. She is somewhat of a neat freak, speaks with a lisp, and will be back next year. Vocal Range: A3-F5
Leaf Coneybear
The second runner-up in his district, Leaf gets into the competition on a lark and finds everything about the bee incredibly amusing. He is home-schooled and comes from a large family of former hippies. He has severe Attention Deficit Disorder and spells words correctly while in a trance. Vocal Range: A2-A4
William Barfee
A Putnam County Spelling Bee finalist last year, he was eliminated because of an allergic reaction to peanuts and is back for vindication. His famous "Magic Foot" method of spelling has boosted him to spelling glory, even though he only has one working nostril and a touchy, bullying personality. He develops a crush on Olive. Vocal Range: E2-B4
Marcy Park
The ultimate over-achiever, Marcy has never been given another option. She comes from a family where excellence is expected and so simply produced. A parochial school student, she assumes God, too, expects perfection. She sees herself as a mass of problems but she keeps them to herself. Having moved often because of her parents' work, she knows she can beat the local competition. Her many talents include piano, dance, martial arts, baton twirling, and/or whatever special gifts you can bring to the role. Vocal Range: C4-E5
Rona Lisa Peretti
The number-one realtor in Putnam County, a former Putnam County Spelling Bee Champion herself, and the returning moderator. She is a sweet woman who loves children, but she can be very stern when it comes to dealing with Vice Principal Panch and his feelings for her. Her interest in the competition is unflagging and drives it forward. Must be quick on their feet and able to improvise with the audience. Vocal Range: B3-F5
Douglas Panch
The Vice Principal. Frustrated with his life, he finds the drive of the young spellers alien to him. After five years' absence from the Bee, Panch returns as judge. There was an "incident" at the Twentieth Annual Bee, but he claims to be in "a better place" now, thanks to a high-fiber diet and Jungian analysis. He is infatuated with Rona Lisa Peretti, but she does not return his affections. We are looking for a strong character actor with impeccable comic timing and the ability to improv.
Mitch or Michelle Mahoney
The Official Comfort Counselor. An ex-convict, Mitch is performing his/her community service with the Bee, and hands out juice boxes to losing students. He/She has no idea how to offer comfort, but does find himself/herself wishing he/she could find a way to make the kids feel better. Vocal Range E3-A4
*The role of Olive Ostrovsky has been cast.