Tonight - Audition - #1 for Les Mis

VOCAL AUDITIONS FOR BOYS & GIRLS (7-15 YRS.)


FOR PRINCIPAL ROLES OF YOUNG COSETTE, GAVROCHE,

& CHILDREN ENSEMBLE/CHORUS:

--- TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2013, 6:30 pm (Check-in at 6:00 pm) ---

AUDITIONERS FOR YOUNG COSETTE MUST SING “CASTLE ON A CLOUD”

AUDITIONERS FOR GAVROCHE MUST SING “LITTLE PEOPLE”

ALL OTHER AUDITIONERS MAY SING ANY MUSICAL THEATER SONG OF THEIR CHOICE

Busy week at the theater!

It's going to be another busy week with auditions for Les Miserables and our second week of Disney's Little Mermaid.  We hope that you will join us for both!

48 Hour Film Challenge (not an IT Event)

Are you interested in helping this saturday with the Sacramento International 48 hour film competition(more info: http://www.californiafilm.net/page/48-hours-sacramento)? My self Daniel Norman will be directing the film with casting director Amanda Carrillo from Imagination Theater. If our team completes the challenge to write, shoot and edit a short film in 48 hours we are guaranteed to air in the Sac internation film festival(more info about the festival: http://www.sacramentofilmfestival.com).

 

This Years challenge is zombie and steampunk themed!

 

The particulars:

 

We will be leaving from the Placerville Starbucks on Missouri Flat Rd by Safeway at 8am sharp to our TBD shooting location.  The shooting day is scheduled from 8am to 8pm.  Please bring multiple wardrobe, particularly steampunk themed and throw away clothes for getting gory and zombie dirty.  (steam punk can be industrial, renaissance, victorian, military uniform, and or western. Lots of brass is good, and robotic arms/weapons are a plus.)

 

As part of the challenge the script won't be written until friday night, and exact particulars on shooting locations are to be determined then as well.

 

Group Goals:

 

• Finish on time and be proud of our finished product
• Tell a story of redemption
• Engage our Audience
• Have Fun Shooting

 

If you want to be a part of this please contact

daniel@danieljfilms.com

 

or

 

carrillomob07@gmail.com

Little Mermaid opens this Friday

Don't be a "poor, unfortunate soul" and  miss opening weekend of Disney's Little Mermaid, Jr.  The show opens Friday at 7:00 p.m. with matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.  Tickets are available online and at the door this weekend.  The box office opens a half hour prior to show time.  The show continues through April 28.

KCRA A List or Just Come to the Best Theater (IT)!

If you have a chance, be sure to vote for Imagination Theater on the KCRA A List.  We'd love to see our theater higher on the list!  http://kcra.cityvoter.com/best/theatre-group/arts-and-entertainment/sacramento  But, if you're not into online voting polls, then simply plan to come to the BEST theater (ours!) this Friday night at 7:00 p.m. for the opening of Disney's A Little Mermaid, Jr.   All tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the door.

Little Mermaid Opens April 5

Join us for Opening Night, April 5 at 7:00 p.m.  All tickets are $12.  Tickets available online, by phone, and at the door.

In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, she'll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she's the girl with the enchanting voice. Adapted from Disney's 2008 Broadway production, Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. features the hit songs "Part of Your World," "She's in Love," and the Oscar-winning "Under the Sea."

Les Miserables Audition Update - Parking 4/13

We are excited about the upcoming Les Miserables auditions in April.  If you are auditioning on April 13, please be aware that the Choices for Children Kid's Expo event is being held on the fairgrounds that day.  Parking will be in the upper lot and you will need to walk inside the fairgrounds to the theater.  Thank you for your understanding.

Interested in Ushering?

We'd love to see some new faces join us on our ushering team.  This is a great way to support local arts in our community, assist patrons (young and old alike), and make a difference.  Sign ups are now underway here: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/60B084DA5A62FA20-little1/6511828  If you have not ushered before, please contact our house manager (at link too) and she will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Save the Date!

An Affair to Remember - "Dream the Dream"

6th Annual Silent and Live Auction Fundraiser
at Imagination Theater

Friday, August 16, 7 - 10 p.m.

hors d'oeuvres & wine will be served

Tickets $25

Available online now!

Follow IT on Twitter!

Consider following us on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ITPlacerville  We "tweet" periodically and we want to keep you up to date on the most current things taking place at the theater.

Les Mis Audition Information - Duets

AUDITION SONGS WHICH ARE DUETS

Auditioners for lead roles choosing to sing a song for auditions which are primarily duets will be teamed up with other auditioners to sing their songs during auditions.  Please be prepared for a solo as well as being paired with others to hear blends.
The main duet songs are:

"Fantine's Death" (Fantine, Valjean, Javert)

"In My Life/Heart Full of Love" (Eponine, Marius, Cosette, Valjean)

"Little Fall of Rain," (Marius, Eponine)

"Bring Me Home," (Valjean, Fantine, Marius, Cosette, Eponine)

Group Tickets for Disney's Little Mermaid

Now is the time to purchase group tickets for the underwater musical adventure, Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr.    We have seventeen shows to choose from during the month of April.  All tickets for all shows are $12.  That's an amazing deal!  We are not offering a group ticket price for this show, but we will waive the service charge if you purchase group tickets (11+ people) at the box office.  The box office is open Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Dates and Times are:

Friday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 6 at 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 7 at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday April 13 at 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 14 at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, April 19 at 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 20 at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, April 20 at 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 21 at 2:00 p.m. - SOLD OUT

Thursday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 27 at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 28 at 2:00 p.m.

Les Miserables Script Check Out

Scripts for Les Mis are now available for check out.  They will be available at the box office on Thursdays between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.  Scripts must be returned on the following Tuesday between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.  A small deposit may be required. 

NYC Meeting Reminder

Reminder - The Informational Meeting for the Fall 2014 New York City Trip is this Saturday, March 23 at 10:00 a.m. at the theater. See three Broadway shows, visit Central Park, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Rockefeller Center, Empire State Building, Radio City Music Hall, and much more.  Limited space is available.  Contact Lanny Langston for more information at 530-903-6361.

Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr. Opens April 5

We are so excited about our next production!  Don't miss this fantastic show! 

All tickets $12 and are available online, by phone, or at the door.

Friday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 6 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 7 at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday April 13 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 14 at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 19 at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 20 at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, April 20 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 21 at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 27 at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 28 at 2:00 p.m.

Audition Workshop - April 6 at 9:00 a.m.

Brush up and get ready for the Les Miserables, Death Trap, and You Can't Take it with you auditions in 2013.


These topics will be covered:
• audition skills

• stage etiquette

• preparing a monologue

• cold script reading tips

• improvisation

• preparing songs

This workshop is for adults and kids 10+. We look foward to seeing you at the workshop!  No RSVP is necessary.

Tickets Available at the Door - Old West Trio and McAvoy Layne

Although Imagination Theater's online ticket sales have closed for Friday, March 8th IT! Benefit concert featuring The Old West Trio and McAvoy Lane, tickets will be available at the door.  The box office and theater doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m.  All tickets are $15.  The theater is located on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds. 

NY Trip Informational Meeting Scheduled

New York City—September 2014 - Informational Meeting, Saturday, March 23 at 10:00 a.m.


Start making plans now for IT’s 4th trip to New York City, the Big Apple in September 2014. We have had great tours in the past. See three Broadway shows, visit Central Park, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Rockefeller Center, Empire State Building, Radio City Music Hall, and much more.

Limited space is available so sign up now. Contact Lanny Langston for more detailed information at 530-903-6361.

Old West Trio Benefit Concert - Friday March 8

Thank you for your support of live, community theater in Placerville and El Dorado County.  To keep our theater thriving, we have a benefit concert with the Old West Trio, scheduled this Friday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m.  Seating is reserved and tickets are available for $15.  

"These guys make me want to hit the dusty trail and ride off into the setting sun. Leave the rat race behind with "Ridin' Back to Yesterday" or get lost in an Autry movie with "I Want to Live Out West." Gaze into the crimson glow of a campfire after a hard day on the trail with "Prairie Nights." It's nice to know there is new Western music still being written." says The Lone Prairie Rider. 

The Old West Trio is a western music group composed of Steve Ide (rhythm guitar), Steve Johnson (lead guitar), and Leslie Ide (upright bass).  They are members of the Western Music Association and co-founders of Scofield's Cowboy Campfire at the Red Mule Ranch.  Expect to hear some amazing cowboy songs.  Find a sample here: http://www.oldwesttrio.com/music.php

Also slated to perform is McAvoy Layne preserving the wit & wisdom of "The Wild Humorist of the Pacific Slope," Mark Twain.  McAvoy is the ghost of Samuel Clemens in A&E's biography of Mark Twain, and in the Discovery Channel's Cronkite Award winning documentary, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.  He is a winner of the Nevada award for excellence in school and library service, and author of a soon to be published memoir, Becoming Mark Twain.

Whether or not you are able to join us for this event, we hope you will continue to support YOUR local, community theater.  We would not be here with out YOU!

Thank You,

Imagination Theater
The Best Homegrown Theater in the Foothills

Final Weekend of Run for Your Wife

If you have not had a chance to see Ray Cooney's British farce, Run for Your Wife, there are only three shows left.  Friday and Saturday at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.  Tickets are available at the door.  Come to the box office a half hour prior to show time to select your seats.  Online tickets sales are open for the Saturday and Sunday shows at this time.  Online sales close 12 hours prior to the show.

Meet IT's "Run for Your Wife" Cast

Grant Stellflug (John Smith) - A veteran IT! performer and long time Placerville resident, Grant’s most recent involvement was Assistant Director for Camelot. Prior to that he has been seen on stage as The Dentist in Little Shop of Horrors, Owen in The Foreigner, and Vince Fontaine in Grease. Grants upcoming projects include directing Deathtrap, later in IT!’s 2013 season. He is very excited to be a part of such a wonderful cast and crew who have put in many hours of hard work bringing this play to life.

Jody Wills (Mary Smith) - Jody is thrilled to be performing again at IT.   She was last seen at IT! as Mammy Yokum in Li'l Abner.  She is excited to be working again with Lanny Langston who also directed her in Lil’ Abner.  She has performed locally for over 30 years and has many roles under her belt; her favorite shows include A Few Good Men (Lt. Ross), Quilters (Ensemble), Li'l Abner (Mammy Yokum), A Couple of White Chicks Sitting Around Talking (Maude), Cabaret (Freulein Kost) and The Odd Couple (Gwendolyn Pigeon). When she's not on the stage, Jody works as an administrative assistant for a nationwide association, hikes tall mountains and is Nana to five grandchildren (with one more on the way).  Jody thanks IT! for welcoming her back and a HUGE thank you to her family and friends for all their love and support.

Kathleen Mini (Barbara Smith) - Kathleen followed in her daughter’s footsteps to their first audition together for the Imagination Theater Musical, Lil’ Abner. Since that time, she has gone on to perform in several other IT productions. She was Glinda in the Wizard of Oz, Babette in Beauty and the the Beast, Mrs Van Daan in The Diary of Anne Frank, and Mrs. Banks in Father of the Bride. Most recently Kathleen was challenged by “attempting” to tap dance in White Christmas. She looks forward to performing as Barbara Smith in Run for your Wife.

Chris Celestin (Stanley Gardener) - Chris, age 19, has been involved in theater for the last 5 years. He is happy to be returning to the IT! stage after playing Dickon in The Secret Garden. Some of his favorite roles include Lancelot (IT’s Camelot), and his hangwon debut a s Eddie Marinara in the Carsino Show! When Chris is not on stage he enjoys pretending he is on stage, dancing wherever he sees fit. He also enjoys pina coladas and getting caught in the rain. Chris would like to thank his parents for their undying support and encouragement.

Marc Bonham (Detective Sgt. Troughton) - Marc has been performing for local audiences off and on for the past eight years. This includes choir, drama, marching band, glee club in high school and college. Marc’s love for community theater started later in life after his first IT! performance in 2005. He performed in Lil’ Abner and most recently, The Secret Garden. Marc would like to thank his wife and children for their love and support of his hobby.

Sean Conley-Widing (Detective Sgt. Porterhouse) - Sean has been interested in theater for a long time and helped with lights and set construction in Sacramento. While assisting with an IT!’s fundraiser, he was approached to play a knight in Camelot . Sean joined the chorus, had a few lines, and even a small solo during “Fie on Goodness.” He continued to assist IT! with light and sound and auditioned for Run for Your Wife, This is his first time on stage as part of an ensemble cast and he looks forward to having a good time bringing laughter to the audience.  

Richard “Rick” Gaylord (Bobby Franklin) - A telecommunications technician by trade, Rick has performed leading roles in more than ten of 45+ plays since 1980. Rick’s favorite role was Charlie in Theatre El Dorado’s The Foreigner (1997) and more recent roles Froggy in IT’s The Foreigner (2010), Greater Tuna, Godspell, Big River, Music Man, and A Christmas Carol. Rick is proud to be the first recipient of IT’s Rodney Roberts Theater Achievement Award.

Gordon Prow (Newspaper Photographer/Stage Manager) - Gordon is very excited about stage managing this fun farce. He last stage managed IT”s 2010 production of Bram Stoker’s Dracula along with his wife, Sandra. His first stage appearance at Imagination Theater was playing the Nazi general in The Sound of Music. Gordon hopes that you enjoy this show. He thanks his friends and family in supporting his endeavors at Imagination Theater.

Come see the show this last week.  Only four more performances!  Tickets are available for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday at 2:00 p.m.  Tickets available online, by phone (530-642-0404), and at the door.  The box office and theater doors open a half hour prior to show time.

The Old West Trio returns to Imagination Theater

Proceeds keep live theater thriving in our community.

Tickets are on sale now for this toe tapping show to benefit live theater in our community.  All seats are reserved and are $15.  They are available online, by phone, and at the door.

Run for Your Wife - Four More Shows

Response has been wonderful to this very funny, British farce.  Don't miss the final week of shows! 

Just saw the Sunday matinee and it was AWESOME!! So funny. The actors all did a fantastic job! -- Heidi


Excellent show!! -- Nancy W.

LOVED the show. Cannot wait for closing to see it again... I don't know HOW you guys could get any better... BRAVO~~~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -- Lorrene

Great time and good laughs at Imagination Theater tonight! Great job John Smith, I mean Grant Stellflug! --Judy

Run For Your Wife was fantastic! Everyone, do yourself a favor and go see this one. We'll be talking about it for a while!!! I burst out laughing at least a dozen times. Congratulations cast and crew! --Kate

Gooooo! So funny...laughed and laughed! -- Marsha

I've not laughed that hard...in a while! Thank you, thank you, Chris, Grant, Sean, et. al. for the wild night which made me completely forget about my cold and cough! --Janice

What a hoot of a show... -- Roger

Tickets are available online, by phone, and at the door.

The Audience Speaks! Run for Your Wife, a FUN farce not to be missed!

"How Dare You. . ." says Stanley Gardner (Chris Celestin)

Last evening was our first visit to your theater (all the way up the hill from Rancho Cordova) and we brought two friends from El Dorado … they needed some laughs … they needed to escape real life for a couple of hours …. And our hearts overflowed as we heard and watched them thoroughly enjoy your show (along with both of us !!)


Carolyn and I enjoyed many plays at the old Stage Door Theater Comedy Playhouse near Arden Fair years ago – Laura Darzell (owner) is still a dear friend we visit occasionally. We saw Run For Your Wife there several times in the 80’s .. Dave Williams (KCRA) played John in those daze …. And we have always placed it as one of the funniest, most complicated, creative, confusing, dysfunctional plays we’ve enjoyed.

Your version is excellent … fun … very delightfully presented … excellent stage set …. precise directing … and actors …. You each did super !!!!! Physical and verbal timing was great …. We’d forgotten some of the details so it was really fun being “surprised” by a twist or two or three (We are getting older). Our friends left laughing … sharing the surprises … and want to come back for more …. And we happily revisited many of the twists on our drive back down the hill.

Thanks for everyone’s hard work …. We know it takes more than the folks on stage to deliver a high quality production.

Thanks again … keep laughing and having fun with this one !!!

Cordially

John & Carolyn W.

Don't miss the second weekend of Run for Your Wife!



John Smith eats the newspaper to keep his 
wife from seeing his image on the front page.

 Is this today's edition? Oh, nice and fresh!"



See this funny farce, Run for Your Wife. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Tickets on Thursdays are only $12. Tickets available at the door.


The show runs through March 3.

Thank You 2013 IT! Sponsors

We are able to bring the best local community theater to Placerville due to the generous support of these companies and individuals. We are a non profit 501c3 (Tax ID #680448569). Please contact the theater for information about sponsorship at itplacerville@yahoo.com or 530-642-0404.

Producers:
Lanny and Tish Langston, Peter and Karen Wolfe, Joyce Amlick, Virgil & Lucile Langston, Vince & Kathleen Mini

Directors:
El Dorado Disposal, Gate Technologies, Ponte Palmero, Western Sign, Chrissie Addison, Zacharie Button, The Murry Family, The Reinhart Family, Dave & Shirley Smythe, Joyce Sobelman, David & Dorothy Taylor, Virgil and Annabelle Toothaker, Intel Volunteer Grant Program

Music Directors “500 Club”:
49er Federal Credit Union, Enmagine Inc., Metropolitan Arts Partnership, Dr. Peter and Kate Barbá, The Boltz Family, The Cameron Family, MaryAnn Roman

Actors:
El Dorado Savings Bank, Wal*Mart, Robinson’s Pharmacy, Alan & Linda Baracco, Frank & Diana Erickson, Jerry & Beckie Galloway, Bill & Sue Greer, Jim & Marie Moore, Dan & Sheryl Trainor, Patrick & Nancy Weddle


Stage Managers:
Arnolds for Awards, S. Jean Castberg, Dan & Robin Clark, Charles & Sharon Eubanks, John Herrman, Jan LePouvoir, Dennis & Debbie Murphy

Great to see such a nice email this morning...

Please pass along our sincere "thanks" to all actors, stage, support & back stage crews for a wonderful show; we were there for yesterday's performance. Laughed and had a great time; new to Sacramento area (moved from east coast) so this was a refreshing welcome! 

Regards,
New Fans

Make it a Valentine's Date at Imagination Theater!

Join us this Valentine's weekend for the opening of the British farce, Run for Your Wife.  Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:00 p.m. and the Sunday matinee at 2:00 p.m.  Tickets are available at the door for all shows.  Ages 18+ due to mild adult content.

Tickets can be purchased online:  www.imagination-theater.org 
or 530-642-0404

Where is John Smith?

Barbara Smith (Kathleen Mini) on left and Mary Smith (Jody Wills) on right
seek answers about their missing husband, John Smith

Find out where he is during Imagination Theater's production of the British Farce Run for Your Wife opening Friday, February 15 through Sunday, March 3.

Tickets are available for all shows at www.imagination-theater.org or by contacting the box office at 530-642-0404.

Run for Your Wife in the U.K.

If you are looking up information about the play, you may want to check out this trailer for the movie (based on the play) that opens on Valentine's Day in England.  It also includes interviews with Ray Cooney, the writer of Run for Your Wife.

http://www.runforyourwife.co.uk/

A Few More Comments about the Les Miserables Auditions

Or, Remember that this show is really an opera so singing is what really counts!

As you select your audition song, here some things to keep in mind…
1. Select a song for your audition that you are very comfortable with and can sing well. The audition panel will primarily be evaluating your singing based on your ability to stay on pitch, your accuracy with the melody, and your ability to project.

2. Since Les Miserables is a sing-through type of show that depends mostly on accurate singing to be a success, your characterization and movement as part of your Les Miserables audition singing is less important than when auditioning for other musicals. In other words, during the Les Miserables auditions, the singing is most important. Don’t spend a lot of energy on characterization and movement as you prepare your audition song. Avoid the trap of attempting to “copy” any performance or characterization you may have already heard or seen. The audition panel will mostly be looking for you to simply sing well and confidently.

3. Even if you want to be considered for more than one of the lead roles you only need to prepare one song from the show. The panel will be able to listen to you sing one song sung by a particular character and determine if you are suitable for other roles as well.


4. We are producing our own show based only upon the script and music we have been provided. Auditioners, and those ultimately cast in show, need to remember that we do not need to spend a lot of energy comparing the various anniversary performances, student productions, original cast albums, karaoke versions of the show, etc. with each other. Of all of these productions, there is not a particular one that is “the right one.” There are only versions that someone may be more familiar with than others. Our production will result from our collective talents and artistic sensibilities, the skills of our orchestra and performers, and the abilities and dedication of our entire creative team.

Enjoy dreaming the dream!

Peter Wolfe, Director

Run for Your Wife Opens February 15



John Smith (Grant Stellflug) explains how he was injured to Detective Sgt. Porterhouse (Sean Conley-Widing), as wife #2, Barbara (Kathleen Mini), looks on. 

Join Imagination Theater for this funny, madcap British farce.  Run for Your Wife is the story of mischievous London cab driver, John Smith, who has two wives, two lives and a tight schedule to keep!  Trouble brews when Smith is mugged and ends up in the hospital. When two addresses are discovered, the police investigate and Smith becomes hilariously entangled in his own hopeless attempts to explain himself.   

This side-splitting, adult comedy is for ages 18+.  Tickets can be purchased at www.imagination-theater.org  or through the box office at (530) 642-0404.  Opening night, Thursday shows, and Group tickets are $12. 

Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr. opens April 5

Imagination Theater is pleased to announce the children’s Disney favorite, The Little Mermaid, Jr., opening Friday, April 5 and running through Sunday, April 28. Shows are at 7:00 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and with matinees at 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. First, she'll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she's the girl with the enchanting voice. Adapted from Disney's 2008 Broadway production, Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr. features the hit songs "Part of Your World," "She's in Love," and the Oscar-winning "Under the Sea."

Tickets can be purchased at www.imagination-theater.org or through the box office at (530) 642-0404. Tickets are $12. Imagination Theater, located on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, brings quality, live, local community theater to Placerville and El Dorado County.

BOOK OF MORMON Auditions coming to Sacramento

I am writing to let you know that THE BOOK OF MORMON will be coming to


Sacramento to hold auditions February 8th and 9th by appointment only.

We are looking to build our files for future replacements for all

three companies (Broadway, 1st National Tour, Jumamosi Tour) for the

roles of ARNOLD CUNNINGHAM, KEVIN PRICE, NABALUGI and ELDER MCKINLEY

etc. (See role descriptions below.) We realize that the area has some

fantastic musical and comedy talent, and even though we have some

appointments already scheduled we want to make sure that we are not

missing anyone, and felt that it is important to reach out to the

local theatres, universities and improv groups to make sure no one is

robbed of the opportunity to submit themselves for consideration. We

appreciate you passing this on to anyone you feel might be right. Or

if you have an email list, doing a blast to make actors aware.


Anyone interested in auditioning for any or all of these companies

should submit a picture and resume and any additional materials to

jrichcasting@gmail.com by 5PM Thursday, February 7th 2013. Please

make sure you put the City Name of the audition in the subject line.

Due to the amount of emails we receive, we may not be able to respond

to every submission. Please note that submitting does not guarantee

an appointment. Both Equity and Non Equity should submit.



SHOW INFO:

Producer: Anne Garefino & Scott Rudin

Director: Trey Parker & Casey Nicholaw

Book, Music & Lyrics: Robert Lopez, Matt Stone & Trey Parker

Music Supervisor: Stephen Oremus

Choreographer: Casey Nicholaw

Sacramento Casting Director: Jeremy Rich

Casting Director: Carrie Gardner



ARNOLD CUNNINGHAM (Early 20's-Late 20's to play 18): Caucasian.

Seeking a true character actor. Must be a physical contrast to the

other good looking, All-American Mormons. Dweeby, dorky, nerdy,

overweight, or all four combined. Arnold is a pathological liar but

his heart is in the right place. He is a total screw-up but not for

lack of trying, he always wants to do the right thing. Must be

fantastic comedic actor who sings well. Tenor. We are also

particularly interested in comics who sing.



KEVIN PRICE (Early 20’s-Late 20’s to play 18): Caucasian.

All-American. Very handsome. Head of the class, always optimistic.

Heroic Mormon. Must be a great comedic actor and a fantastic pop-rock

high tenor to a B. Should be at least 5’10 or taller.



NABALUNGI (18- Late 20’s to play 20): Black African. Pretty. Takes the

hardships of her village very seriously and wants to help her people

find a better life. Must have great comic timing. Strong Alto. Belt to

an E.



ELDER MCKINLEY (early 20’s to late 20’s to play 18): Caucasian.

District leader of the Mormon missionaries in Uganda. All- American,

wide-eyed and hopeful. Often struggles to cover his flamboyant

tendencies and adhere to his Mormon morals. Must be a fantastic

comedic actor and great singer. High Baritone who can pop out high

Bb's for comedic effect.



[MAFALA HATIMBI] (40’s): Black African. Father of Nabalungi. Has come

to accept the hardships in the village where they live but is a

discerning community leader and tries to bring joy to their lives.

Must be a great comedic actor and singer. Also interested in actors

who sing.



PRICE’S DAD/MISSION PRESIDENT/VARIOUS ROLES) (40’s): Caucasian.

All-American good looks and physique. Plays several parts from the

perfect picture of a head of a Mormon household, to the stern

missionary president, to Joseph Smith, so must have the ability to be

transformative. Must be a great comedic actor and good singer. High

Baritone to an Ab.



[GENERAL] (Late 20’s to Late 30’s): Black African. The general is a

warlord in Uganda who is terrorizing the local villagers. A physically

threatening and intimidating figure who is a great comedic actor and

singer. Baritone to an F.



[FEMALE AFRICAN VILLAGERS] Late 20’s to late 30’s. Black African.

Seeking great comedic actresses with excellent singing voices.

Seeking Altos, Gospel Sopranos and Gospel Belters of all physical

types.
--

Jeremy Rich

Casting Director/Consultant

The Book of Mormon

Office: 424-288-4468

IT CAST Alumni Party - March 23rd

You are cordially invited

To our next IT! CAST* Party (*Committed Alumni Supporting the Theater)

Imagination Theater

Saturday, March 23rd 6pm-9pm

Please bring a finger food, dessert, or beverage to share

All casts, crews, and production teams from all shows at I.T. are invited (members under 14, please bring a parent or responsible older sibling)

Come join us as we stretch our imaginations and cast off our perceived limitations with the help of a supportive and appreciative I.T. CAST family. Participate in games, sharpen your skills, stand in the spotlight and deliver something that no one knew you could do. Or, just sit back and enjoy the good company.

IT!’s motto: Telling Good Stories, Sharing Good Times with Good Company.
IT! CAST motto: We’re the Good Company

Want to get involved?
• Improv/Theater Games: We’re looking for anything that builds skill, focus, confidence, and relationships. If you have a 10-15 minute game or activity you would like to lead, please e-mail us and tell us about it. Include run time, setup, and a brief explanation.
• Talent Presentation: If you want to prepare a presentation for your peers, please contact us in advance, and plan to provide any accompaniment or props you may need. The sound system, a keyboard and mics will be provided.
• Bartending: We are asking for adult volunteers to take shifts tending the wine bar. Anyone under 30 wishing to partake should be prepared to show ID.

The program will be pre-arranged on a first come first served basis, so reply as soon as possible. And please come prepared—“winging it” is discouraged. We hope to see you there, but if you can’t, please know that there will be IT! CAST Parties in the not-so-distant future. If you prefer not to be contacted in the future, simply let us know and we’ll remove you from our list. Whatever your preferences, please pass this invitation on to anyone in your cast/crew who may not have been contacted due to email address changes, etc.

We don’t want to leave anyone out! Email us: ImaginationTheaterCAST@gmail.com

Join our Facebook Group: IT! CAST
Or call the IT! Box Office and your message will be passed on to us. 530-642-0404

Your IT! CAST Party Committee
Michelle Harwell * Marc Bonham * Kate Barba * Sean Widing

2013 Upcoming Audition Information

Audition Information and Notices


Audition Workshop
Saturday, April 6, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Brush up and get ready for IT! auditions in 2013.
This workshop is for adults and kids ages 10+.
This workshop is FREE and no RSVP is necessary.

Topics Include:
• audition skills
• stage etiquette
• preparing a monologue
• cold script reading tips
• improvisation
• preparing songs

LES MISÉRABLES
Directed by Peter Wolfe
Auditions: April 9, 13,14, 15, 16
Show Dates: November 29—December 29, 2013
Go to: www.imagination-theater.org for details

Deathtrap
Directed by Grant Stellflug
Saturday, June 22, 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Call Backs following from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This show is an adult cast with parts available for 3 men and 2 women.
Show dates: September 6-29, 2013

You Can’t Take It With You
Directed by Brenda Lindley
Saturday, October 6, 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Call Backs, Sunday, October 6, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Comedy with 9 Women, 7 Men
Show dates: April 2014

Run for Your Wife opens February 15

If you are looking for something to do from February 15th to March 3rd and want to have a good laugh come and see Imagination Theater's current production of the hilarious comedy  RUN FOR YOUR WIFE, written by Ray Cooney.  This play is a superb example of British farce and will having you laughing all the way home.  The play is about a taxi driver who gets away with having two wives in different areas of London because of his irregular working schedule.  Complication is piled upon complication as the cabby tries to keep his double life from exploding.  Some of your favorite veteran actors are in the delightful play; Richard Gaylord as Bobby Franklin, the over friendly upstairs neighbor, Grant Stellflug as John Smith the cabby with two wives, Kathleen Mini as Barbara Smith as a wife of John Smith and Jody Wills as another wife of John Smith.  Rounding out the cast is Chris Celestin as Stanley Gardner a good friend of Johns who gets caught up in all the little "White Lies", Marc Bonham as Detective Sergeant Troughton and Sean Conley-Widing as Detective Sergeant Porterhouse.  Gordon Prow makes a brief appearance as the Newspaper Reporter while also handling the stage manager responsibilites with his wife Sandra.  Don't miss this very clever and funny play. Evening shows at 7pm and matinees at 2pm. Opening night all seats are $12 and the remaining shows all seats are $15.  For reservations you may go on-line at imagination-theater.org or call our Box Office between 10 and 2 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

The Old West Trio with McAvoy Layne

Cowboy Music and Poetry
March 8, 2013 7:30 pm
All Seats $15

The Old West Trio returns to Imagination Theater this spring.  The Old West Trio is a western music group featuring sweet harmonies, intricate guitar licks, and first-rate yodeling. The trio of native Californians is composed of Steve Ide (rhythm guitar), Steve Johnson (lead guitar), and Leslie Ide (upright bass).

The Old West Trio has performed throughout Western North America for over 15 years and has garnered an Album of the Year nomination from the Academy of Western Artists. They are members of the Western Music Association and co-founders of Scofield's Cowboy Campfire at the Red Mule Ranch (Fiddletown, California).

McAvoy Layne will be joining the evening as The Ghost of Mark Twain.  For 20 years, in over two thousand performances from Leningrad University to C-Span, McAvoy Layne has survived, and in fact been preeminent, in preserving the wit & wisdom of "The Wild Humorist of the Pacific Slope."  McAvoy is author of the biography, Hooked On Twain, and winner of the award for excellence in school and library service. He portrays Samuel Clemens in A&E's biography of Mark Twain and in the Discovery Channel's Cronkite Award winning documentary, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

Tickets for this benefit show will go on sale, February 1 at www.imagination-theater.org.  All tickets are $15.

Tickets available Feb. 1 for Disney's A Little Mermaid, Jr.

• Friday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, April 6 at 2:00 p.m.
• Sunday, April 7 at 2:00 p.m.
• Thursday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m.
• Friday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday April 13 at 2:00 p.m.
• Sunday, April 14 at 2:00 p.m.
• Thursday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m.
• Friday, April 19 at 2:00 p.m.
• Saturday, April 20 at 2:00 p.m.
• Sunday, April 21 at 2:00 p.m.
• Thursday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m.
• Friday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m.
• Sunday, April 28 at 2:00 p.m.

 Tickets will be available online and by phone. 

Audition Workshop in April

Brush up and get ready for the Les Miserables audition (or any audition) in April.


These topics will be covered:

• audition skills
• stage etiquette
• preparing a monologue
• cold script reading tips
• improvisation
• preparing songs

This workshop is for kids ages 10+ older and adults. We look foward to seeing you at the workshop!

Deathtrap Audition Notice

Death Trap (by Ida Levin) Synopsis

Directed by Grant Stellflug

Sidney Bruhl is a famous playwright. Unfortunately, his success has waned with age, and his last hit show is more years behind him than he cares to admit. After four flops in a row, he’s becoming a little desperate! One day, Sidney receives a play in the mail written by Clifford, and attendee of a recent seminar given by Sidney. A play so good, so promising, Sidney couldn’t kill for it, could he? What would his wife say? How could he possibly get away with murder? Surely there must be another way…

Auditions:  Saturday, June 22, 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Call Backs following:  1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

This show has parts available for 3 men and 2 women

Show dates: September 6-29, 2013

Contact Imagination Theater at 530-642-0404 for more information.

Audition Notice - You Can't Take It With You

You Can't Take It With You
by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman


(Spring 2014 Show) If you are a planner, mark your calendar now :)


Audition dates are:

Saturday, October 5th - 2:30 -6:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 6th - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for Call Backs
Comedy: 9 men, 7 women

At first the Sycamores seem mad, but it is not long before we realize that if they are mad, the rest of the world is madder. In contrast to these delightful people are the unhappy Kirbys. The plot shows how Tony, attractive young son of the Kirbys, falls in love with Alice Sycamore and brings his parents to dine at the Sycamore home on the wrong evening. The shock sustained by the Kirbys, who are invited to eat cheap food, shows Alice that marriage with Tony is out of the question. The Sycamores, however, though sympathetic to Alice, find it hard to realize her point of view. Meantime, Tony, who knows the Sycamores are right and his own people wrong, will not give her up, and in the end Mr. Kirby is converted to the happy madness of the Sycamores, particularly since he happens in during a visit by an ex-Grand Duchess, earning her living as a waitress. No mention has as yet been made of the strange activities of certain members of the household engaged in the manufacture of fireworks; nor of the printing press set up in the parlor; nor of Rheba the maid and her friend Donald; nor of Grandpa's interview with the tax collector when he tells him he doesn't believe in the income tax.

Tickets available now for Run For Your Wife

Online tickets are now available for the hilarious British Farce, Run for Your Wife.  Tickets can be purchased through our ticket provider, Brown Paper Tickets or by phone at 1-800-838-3006. 

Tickets are reasonably priced at $15, with special pricing of $12 for Opening Night, Thursday Shows, and Group Tickets. 

This show is for ages 18+ due to mild adult content.

Additional Les Mis Audition Information

Are you thinking about auditioning for the show but don’t know where you would fit in?

It is only natural that many actors see themselves in the signature roles of Javert, Valjean, Marius, Cosette, Eponine, Enjolras, or Fantine. You may be thinking that if you don’t easily fit into one of these lead roles that there is not a place for you in the show. Here is information that may help you decide whether or not you wish to audition.

Remember that the show is a complete “sing through.” There is no spoken dialog. The cast of Les Miserables will be living in an alternate universe where singing is the primary means of vocal communication rather than speech. The show is not a typical musical where the characters speak between musical numbers as a lead-in to the musical numbers. In Les Miserables everyone the audience sees will be singing… advancing the plot lines in song with characterization, blocking, business, and movement. This type of staging will be challenging yet provides an opportunity to push creative and performance boundaries. Every role will be demanding and require full character development.

To be more specific…

1. Adult Male Ensemble Roles.

Many of the male roles will be doubled.

There are named roles including The Bishop, two Policemen, Grantaire (a rebel student who drinks often), Bamatabois (gentleman who attempts to purchase Fantine’s services), Fauchelevant (falls under a cart), Champmathieu (falsely arrested as Valjean), Brujon (a member of Thenardier’s gang), Claquesous (another Thenardier gang member), Montparnasse (younger member of Thenardier’s gang), Combeferre (a philosopher student), Feuilly (working-class member of the student revolt), Coufeyrac (a friendly student), Joly (a medical student), Jean Prouvaire (youngest member of the students), and Lesgles (second in command of the students).

Other male ensemble roles include the chain gang, unemployed workers, factory workers, members of Thenardier’s gang, street beggars, the rebellious students, citizens of Paris (seeking the “pleasures” of the night), customers at Thenardier’s Inn, and wedding guests.

2. Adult Female Ensemble Roles.

Many of the female roles will be doubled.
Roles include ladies of the night, street beggars, citizens of Paris, customers at Thenardier’s Inn, and wedding guests.

3. Teenage Girls.

Roles include street beggars, members of citizen families, helpers for the student rebels. Some will be ladies of the night.

4. Teenage Boys.

Roles include street beggars, members of citizen families, helpers for the student rebels.

5. Boys and Girls. Age 7-12. (Other than Young Cosette, Young Epoinine, and Garvroche)

Roles include street beggars, helpers for the student rebels, members of citizen families.

A few words about the “adult nature” of the show. Even though there are dark moments in the show that deal with abuse, violence, the hardships of life on the streets, abandonment, and despair, we will still present Les Miserables with our usual commitment to the physical and emotional safety and respect of the show’s participants. Violent and suggestive situations on stage will be handled with appropriate discretion.

You can see that there are many roles to be filled to be able to perform Les Miserables with the richness, and “reverence” that this legendary production requires.

It is quite probable that Les Miserables will only be available for performance by community theaters for a very short time before it is again restricted. For most of us, irrespective of our age, this is the only opportunity we are likely to have to be part of this epic show, the most successful musical of all time.

We suggest that you not limit your aspirations to the lead roles only and commit yourself to being part of the show- no matter what role you play. We are certain that come opening night you will be happy and grateful to be part of the cast of Les Miserables at Imagination Theater. We hope to see you at auditions!

Peter Wolfe, Director
Lanny Langston, Producer

Join us for the final shows of A Little Princess

Thursday, December 20 at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, December 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 22 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 23 at 2:00 p.m.

Better seating is available for the Thursday and Friday evening shows.  Don't wait until Sunday to get tickets for the closing show!

Online ticket sales close 12 hours prior to show time.  Tickets available online or at the door. 

CAST Alumni Event - January 12

You are cordially invited

To our first IT! CAST* Party
(*Committed Alumni Supporting the Theater)

Imagination Theater
Saturday, January 12th
6pm-9pm

Please bring dessert or bottle of wine to share

All casts, crews, and production teams from all shows at I.T. are invited
(members under 14, please bring a parent or responsible older sibling)

Come join us as we stretch our imaginations and cast off our perceived limitations with the help of a supportive and appreciative I.T. CAST family. Participate in games, sharpen your skills, stand in the spotlight and deliver something that no one knew you could do. Or, just sit back and enjoy the good company.

IT!’s motto: Telling Good Stories, Sharing Good Times with Good Company.

IT! CAST motto: We’re the Good Company

Want to get involved?

• Improv/Theater Games: We’re looking for anything that builds skill, focus, confidence, and relationships. If you have a 10-15 minute game or activity you would like to lead, please e-mail us and tell us about it. Include run time, setup, and a brief explanation.

• Talent Presentation: If you want to prepare a presentation for your peers, please contact us in advance, and plan to provide any accompaniment or props you may need. The sound system, a keyboard and mics will be provided.

• Bartending: We are asking for adult volunteers to take shifts tending the wine bar. Anyone under 30 wishing to partake should be prepared to show ID.   Soft drinks will also be available.

The program will be pre-arranged on a first come first served basis, so reply as soon as possible. And please come prepared—“winging it” is discouraged.

We hope to see you there, but if you can’t, please know that there will be IT! CAST Parties in the not-so-distant future. If you prefer not to be contacted in the future, simply let us know and we’ll remove you from our list. Whatever your preferences, please pass this invitation on to anyone in your cast/crew who may not have been contacted due to email address changes, etc. We don’t want to leave anyone out!

Email us: ImaginationTheaterCAST@gmail.com
Join our Facebook Group: IT! CAST
Or call the IT! Box Office and your message will be passed on to us. 530-642-0404

Sincerely,

Your IT! CAST Party Committee: Michelle Harwell * Marc Bonham * Kate Barba * Sean Widing

Les Miserables at IT! in 2013

Les Misérables, the world’s longest-running musical, seen by over 60 million people in 42 countries and 21 languages around the globe is coming to Placerville’s Imagination Theater. In what is likely to be an unprecedented worldwide celebration of musical theater in 2013 due to the release of Les Miserables for community theater productions, Imagination Theater, now in its thirteenth year of productions, has been approved by the show’s owners, Music Theater International in New York City, to perform the show in November and December, 2013. Planning for the local production is already underway in earnest.
Due to the success of first-class productions in the West End in London, on Broadway, on tour and around the world, the opportunity to license and produce the full-length version of Les Misérables has not previously been available to professional and amateur groups. Based upon the novel by Victor Hugo, Cameron Mackintosh’s now legendary classic musical story sweeps its audience through an epic tale of passion and destruction in 19th century France. Les Misérables tells a story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – having become a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.

Ex-convict Jean Valjean is hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine’s young daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever. The score features classic songs including, “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Stars,” “Bring Him Home,” “Do You Hear the People Sing?,” “One Day More,” “Empty Chairs at Empty Tables,” “Master Of The House” and others.

Les Misérables has just been released as a major motion picture and theatrical productions have played in over 300 cities. Les Miserables has played over 47,000 professional performances giving a total audience figure of more than 60 million people worldwide. The show has won over 70 major theatre awards including an Olivier, a Tony and a Grammy.

Imagination Theater producer and co-owner, Lanny Langston plans for the local production to mimic the grand scale of the show itself. Placerville’s Les Miserables production will include a live orchestra, an accompanying choral group, a cast of 30 actors, singers, and dancers, a massive set, and a very experienced team of creative artists and designers. Dr. Jeff Nelson of Placerville is assembling an orchestra of local musicians. Award-winning lighting designer, David Patrick of Placerville, will be lighting the production. Dr. Dale Wallerstein of Placerville will be the vocal director.

Placerville’s Les Miserable will be directed local architect Peter Wolfe who will also provide the scenic design for the production. Wolfe has directed many shows at Imagination Theater including Beauty and the Beast, the Wizard of Oz, Peter Pan, Little Women, and most recently, The Little Princess.

Imagination Theater is actively seeking corporate sponsors for Les Miserables and for volunteers to assist with the production.

Auditions for the production will be held in April.  Additional information about Les Miserables is available at the Imagination Theater Box Office, (530)642-0404.

Auditions for Les Miserables (Holiday 2013 Show)

Imagination Theater Presents the Full Broadway Production Version 
“Les Miserables”

Now you can dream the dream!

A U D I T I O N    N O T I C E

--- TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2013, 6:30 pm (Check-in at 6:00 pm) ---
VOCAL AUDITIONS FOR BOYS & GIRLS (7-15 YRS.) FOR PRINCIPAL ROLES OF YOUNG COSETTE, GAVROCHE, & CHILDREN ENSEMBLE/CHORUS:

• AUDITIONERS FOR YOUNG COSETTE MUST SING “CASTLE ON A CLOUD”
• AUDITIONERS FOR GAVROCHE MUST SING “LITTLE PEOPLE”
• ALL OTHER AUDITIONERS MAY SING ANY MUSICAL THEATER SONG OF THEIR CHOICE

--- SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2013, 9:00 am (Check-in at 8:30 am) ---
VOCAL AUDITIONS FOR PRINCIPAL ADULT MALE & FEMALE ROLES

 (MALES, 18YRS. & OLDER & FEMALES 16 YRS. & OLDER):

AUDITIONERS FOR PRINCIPAL ROLES MUST SING A SONG FROM THE SHOW
 (PRINCIPAL ROLES AVAILABLE ARE JEAN VALJEAN, JAVERT, FANTINE, EPONINE, MARIUS, COSETTE, ENJOLRAS, BISHOP)

…THE ROLES OF THENARDIER & MADAMME THENARDIER ARE ALREADY CAST…

  

--- SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2013, 6:30 pm (Check-in at 6:00 pm) ---
VOCAL AUDITIONS FOR ADULT FEMALE (18 YRS. & OLDER) ENSEMBLE/CHORUS ROLES:

AUDITIONERS MUST SING A MUSICAL THEATER SONG (NOT FROM THE SHOW)
OF THEIR CHOICE

--- MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013, 6:30 pm (Check-in at 6:00 pm) ---
VOCAL AUDITIONS FOR ADULT MALE(18 YRS. & OLDER ENSEMBLE/CHORUS ROLES:

AUDITIONERS MUST SING A MUSICAL THEATER SONG (NOT FROM THE SHOW) OF THEIR CHOICE

  --- TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2013, 7:00 pm ---
CALL-BACK AUDITION & FINAL CASTING

AUDITIONERS MAY NOT USE PRE-RECORDED TRACKS THAT INCLUDE VOCALS.  A KEYBOARD PLAYER WILL BE AVAILABLE.  AUDITIONERS MAY PERFORM WITH LIVE ACCOMPANIMENT OR USE A CD OR I-POD.

THE AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD AT IMAGINATION THEATER

ON THE EL DORADO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS IN PLACERVILLE, CA

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR DIRECTIONS, CALL THE THEATER AT 530-642-0404

PRELIMINARY PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

PERFORMANCES IN NOVEMBER & DECEMBER, 2013

VOCAL & CHARACTER REHEARSALS FOR PRINCIPALS BEGIN IMMEDIATELY UPON CASTING

VOCAL REHEARSALS FOR CHORUS ROLES BEGIN IN JUNE, 2013

BLOCKING REHEARSALS FOR ENTIRE CAST BEGIN IN JULY, 2013

A LIVE ACCOMPANIMENT ORCHESTRA IS PLANNED FOR THE PRODUCTION

“Les Miserables” Named Characters in Order of Appearance

Character Voice and Description

Jean Valjean, dramatic tenor
Prisoner 24601. Released from imprisonment after serving 19 years (five for stealing a loaf of bread and fourteen for multiple escape attempts). He decides to break his parole and turns his life around, proving that the corrupt can make themselves virtuous once more. He changes his identity, becoming the wealthy mayor of a small town. He later adopts Cosette, the daughter of Fantine. At the end he dies and the spirit of Fantine thanks him for raising her child.

Inspector Javert, baritone or bass-baritone
Respects the law above all else and relentlessly pursues Valjean, hoping to bring the escaped convict to justice. He firmly believes that humans cannot change for the better. In the end he commits suicide.

The Bishop of Digne, baritone
Houses Valjean after his release from jail and gives him gifts of silver and absolution. His acts of kindness inspire Valjean to improve himself and escape the label of "criminal."

The Factory Foreman, baritone or tenor
Foreman of Valjean's factory in Montreuil-sur-Mer which employs Fantine and other workers. The Foreman fires Fantine from the factory when she persists in resisting his overt sexual advances and because it is discovered that she is the mother of an illegitimate child (Cosette) living elsewhere.

Fantine, mezzo-soprano
A worker who loses her job and becomes a prostitute in order to pay the Thénardiers for the welfare of her daughter. As she dies of consumption, she asks Valjean to look after her child Cosette. Ultimately she appears as a spirit and escorts the dying Valjean to paradise.

Bamatabois, baritone or tenor
A young gentleman who tries to buy Fantine's services and is responsible for her arrest.

Fauchelevent, baritone or tenor
Fauchelevent appears in the Cart Crash scene, where he is trapped under the cart and rescued by Valjean. He is an elderly man who has fallen upon hard times.

Champmathieu, silent
A man who is arrested and on trial because he is believed to be Jean Valjean. Valjean, still under the name Madeleine, confesses his true identity at the trial in order to save the man.

Young Cosette, treble
The daughter of Fantine, the eight-year-old Cosette is forced to work by the Thénardiers.

Madame Thénardier, contralto
Thénardier's unscrupulous wife.

Young Éponine, silent
Eight-year-old Éponine is the pampered daughter of the Thénardiers. She grows up with Cosette and is unkind to her.

Thénardier, baritone or tenor
A second-rate thief, Thénardier runs a small inn.

Gavroche, boy soprano
Gavroche is a streetwise urchin who dies on the barricade helping the revolutionaries. He is actually the abandoned son of the Thénardiers, though this is not mentioned in the play.

Enjolras, baritone or tenor
Enjolras is the leader of the student revolutionaries and a friend of Marius.

Marius Pontmercy, baritone or tenor
Marius, a student revolutionary, is friends with Éponine, but falls in love with Cosette. He is later rescued from the barricades by Valjean, who ultimately gives Marius and Cosette his blessing, allowing them to be married.

Éponine, mezzo-soprano
Daughter of the Thénardiers, Éponine, now ragged and a waif, secretly loves Marius. She is killed while returning to the barricades to see Marius. In the end she appears as a spirit and guides the dying Valjean to heaven.

Cosette, soprano
Cosette, the daughter of Fantine, has become beautiful under Valjean's adoptive care. She falls in love with Marius, and he returns her love.

Brujon, baritone or tenor
The brutish and cowardly but dissatisfied member of Thénardier's Gang, Brujon's role in the musical expands to cover Gueulemer.

Babet, baritone or tenor
A foreboding member of Thénardier's Gang.

Claquesous, baritone or tenor
Quiet and masked, expert at evading the police, Claquesous might in fact be working for the law.

Montparnasse, baritone or tenor
A young member of Thénardier's Gang, Montparnasse a handsome man appears to be close to Éponine.

Friends of the ABC, baritone or tenor
Student revolutionaries who lead a revolution and die in the process, the Friends of the ABC become martyrs for the rights of citizens. (See Members listed below)

Combeferre, baritone or tenor
Combeferre is the philosopher of the ABC group.

Feuilly baritone or tenor
Feuilly is the only member of the Friends of the ABC who is not a student; he is a workingman. An optimist who stands as a sort of ambassador for the "outside," while the rest of the men stand for France.

Courfeyrac  baritone or tenor
Friendly and open, Courfeyrac introduces Marius to the ABC society in the novel.

Joly, baritone or tenor
A medical student and a hypochondriac; best friends with Lesgles.

Grantaire, baritone or tenor
Grantaire is a member of the Friends of the ABC. He is the opposite of Enjolras and believes in nothing other than his worship of Enjolras. He is an alcoholic and appears drunk in most of the scenes throughout the musical. In the musical, he has the second most important role among the students, after Enjolras; and the two appear to connect during "Drink With Me."

Jean Prouvaire, baritone or tenor
Prouvaire is the youngest student member of the Friends.

Lesgles, baritone or tenor
Enjolras' second-in-command. Best friends with Joly.


Jean Valjean
male tenor 35 – 60 lead

Javert
male baritone 40 – 60 lead

Fantine
female mezzo 21 – 35 lead

Eponine
female belt 18 – 21 lead

Marius
male tenor 20 – 28 lead

Cosette
female soprano 16 – 25 lead

Young Cosette
female mezzo 7 – 12 supporting

Madame Thenardier
female mezzo 35 – 55 supporting

Thenardier
male tenor 40 – 60 supporting

Gavroche
Young boy or girl tenor 9 – 16 supporting

Enjolras
male tenor 21 – 28 cameo

Bishop
male baritone 35 – 70 cameo


 

Run for Your Wife - Tickets Available Dec 20

This madcap British farce is the story of mischievous London cab driver, John Smith, who has two wives, two lives and a tight schedule to keep! Trouble brews when Smith is mugged and ends up in the hospital. When two addresses are discovered, the police investigate and Smith becomes hilariously entangled in his own hopeless attempts to explain himself. This show is for 18+ due to mild adult content.


Show Dates:
Friday, February 15 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 17 at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, February 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 23 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 24 at 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, February 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, March 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 2 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 3 at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets for this clever, fast paced farce will be available mid-December. All tickets are $15 at www.imagination-theater.org. Opening night, Thursday shows, and group tickets are $12.

A Little Princess - Four Shows This Weekend

Did you know all girls are princesses?   Find out more. . .tickets are available at the door.  The box office opens a half hour prior to the start of the show.

Thursday, December 6, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 7, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 8, 2:00 p.m..
Sunday, December 9, 2:00 p.m.

"How to Audition" Workshop Scheduled

Join us for this timely workshop on April 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Imagination Theater.  These topics will be covered:

• audition skills for dramas and musicals
• stage etiquette
• preparing a monologue
• cold script reading tips
• improvisation
• preparing songs

This workshop is for kids ages 10+ and adults and is free.  We look foward to seeing you at the workshop!