M&M Stage Productions has announced auditions for their upcoming production of Babes in Toyland, which is coming to The Kelsey Theatre this November! Wanna audition? Good! Here is everything you need to know!
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This is a non-union, non-paid production.
About the Show
Alan and his sister, Jane, run away from their evil Uncle Barnaby and are introduced to a variety of Mother Goose characters including Contrary Mary, Bo Peep, Jack and Jill and Tom Tom the Piper’s son. They survive a shipwreck and travel to far off lands including the famous Toyland where they meet the toy-maker and his assistant and view a Christmas Spectacular.
Audition Dates
- Saturday, August 20th from 11am-4pm
- Sunday, August 21st from 12pm-5pm
Production Company & Creative Team
- Presented by M&M Stage Productions
- Directed by Tom Bessellieu
- Choreographed by Laura Murey Ghaffoor
Performance Dates & Location
- All performances will take place inside The Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College
- Performance Dates:
- Friday, November 18th at 8pm
- Saturday, November 19th at 8pm
- Sunday, November 20th at 2pm
- Friday, November 25th at 8pm
- Saturday, November 26th at 8pm
- Sunday, November 27th at 2pm
How To Sign-up
- If you are interested in auditioning, please email auditions@mandmstage.com
Audition Prep
- READING: Adults/Teens – Please prepare a comedic monologue. Children – Please prepare a nursery rhyme.
- DANCE: Everyone will be taught some choreography, so please wear comfortable clothes for movement.
Casting
All roles are open and all ages are encouraged to audition.
- ALAN – nephew of Barnaby, brother of Jane: male, younger-looking adult, comic romantic lead who cracks a lot of jokes, wears some outrageous costumes and somehow manages a happy ending with Contrary Mary.
- JANE – niece of Barnaby, sister of Alan: female, younger-looking adult, comic romantic lead who cracks a lot of jokes, wears some outrageous costumes and somehow manages a happy ending with Tom Tom (SOPRANO)
- BARNABY – A rich miser, uncle to Alan and Jane: male, older-looking adult, our villainous villain; think Snidley Whiplash, Dirk Dastardly, Boris Badenov…the kind of fellow who’d tie a damsel in distress onto a railroad track
- RODERIGO & GONZORGO – two ruffians who do (mis)deeds for Barnaby: traditionally males, any age, reminiscent of Laurel and Hardy, slightly villainous but mostly comic buffoons who sort of look like Stan and Ollie
- THE WIDOW PIPER – a widow with 14 children: female, older-looking adult (she didn’t adopt those children!)
- TOM TOM – Widow Piper’s son: male, young-looking adult, comedic romantic lead, beloved of Jane (BARITONE)
- CONTRARY MARY – gardener: female, younger-looking adult, comedic romantic lead, beloved of Alan(SOPRANO)
- HILDA – the Widow Piper’s maid: traditionally female, older looking adult
- MASTER TOYMAKER – traditionally male, older-looking adult, genial fellow who means well, but unfortunately has a Really Bad Idea That Causes Trouble
- GRUMIO – Toymaker’s apprectice – traditionally male, younger-looking adult, comedic goofball who helps Alan and Jane get out of assorted scrapes (BARITONE)
- INSPECTOR MARMADUKE – of the Toyland Police – traditionally male, older-looking adult, classic clueless comedic detective, think Inspector Clousseau and you’re on the right track
NURSERY RHYME CHARACTERS & OTHER ENSEMBLE CHARACTERS: Girls, boys, men and women: Mother Goose Land and Toyland are filled with lots of colorful characters; some with speaking parts, others who sing and dance. These could include Little Bo-Peep, Peter, Tommy Tucker, Sallie Waters, Jack & Jill, Little Miss Muffet, Curly Locks, Red Riding Hood, Bobby Shaftoe, Simple Simon, Little Boy Blue, a Spider, a Moth Queen, Benevolent Spirits and even SANTA CLAUS!
How To Sign-up
- If you are interested in auditioning, please email auditions@mandmstage.com
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