ANNOUNCING AUDITIONS
August 2nd and 3rd at 6pm
Directed by Adrian Lee Bush
About the Story:
About the Story: In a drought-stricken town where private toilets are outlawed and even a trip to the bathroom costs a fee, the greedy Urine Good Company controls every last drop. When an idealistic young sanitation worker falls for the boss's daughter and leads a scrappy rebellion against the powers that be, the town discovers that doing the right thing and having a happy ending aren't always the same thing. A gleefully irreverent, Tony Award-winning satire that skewers capitalism, bureaucracy, and musical theater itself – while asking hard questions about sustainability, power, and who really pays the price.
"A sensational piece of performance art, one that acknowledges theater tradition and pushes it forward as well." — Bruce Weber, The New York Times
"For anarchic, first-rate comic relief, get thee to Urinetown." — David Cote, Time Out
"A zesty and full-bodied original." — Bruce Weber, The New York Times
"It contains a streak of modern sarcasm and political commentary that helps explain why Urinetown has aged so remarkably well." —
Elisabeth Vincentelli, reviewing the New York City Center revival for The New York Times
CHARACTER LISTING
Officer Lockstock
- narrator and chief of the town's police, wry and self-aware
Little Sally
- a sharp, curious street kid who co-narrates and asks the questions the audience is thinking
Bobby Strong - idealistic assistant custodian at Amenity #9, our reluctant hero
Hope Cladwell - Caldwell B. Cladwell's optimistic, sheltered daughter
Caldwell B. Cladwell
- president of Urine Good Company (UGC), the villain of the piece
Penelope Pennywise - hardened custodian who runs Amenity #9
Senator Fipp - a corrupt, easily-bought politician
Old Man Strong - Bobby's father, an early martyr to the cause
Josephine "Ma" Strong
- Bobby's mother, loves her boy
Hot Blades Harry - poor townsperson and rebel
Little Becky Two Shoes - poor townsperson and rebel
Tiny Tom - poor townsperson and rebel
Soupy Sue - poor townsperson and rebel
Robby the Stockfish - poor townsperson and rebel
Billy Boy Bill - poor townsperson and rebel
Mr. McQueen - UGC executive/company man
Officer Barrel - Lockstock's fellow cop
Ensemble – consisting of The Poor, Cops, and additional roles (movement ability a plus)
A note from the Director
Auditions will consist of readings sides from the script (see below) and singing 32 bars of a song of your choosing, preferably from a musical.
Please plan to bring:
· Your own accompaniment/backing track. You're welcome to send a track ahead of time, or bring it with you on your cell phone — we'll have a speaker on hand with an auxiliary cord, plus an adapter for phones without a headphone jack. Sheet music for an accompanist is not available.
· A headshot and resumé (optional)
· A readiness for play!
Please bring all known conflicts for August 10 – October 1.
The following are mandated dates for all cast — please only audition if you can commit to them:
Tech: October 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Invited Dress: October 7
Performances: October 8–11 and October 14–18
Please plan to stay at least an hour, as we may ask you to read other parts or sing more than one selection. Please wear comfortable clothing that you can move in — we may ask you to try some simple movement/dance.
Please come Sunday, August 2 if possible so we can focus Monday, August 3 on callbacks.
We can't wait to see everyone August 2nd!
About the Schedule:
Rehearsals begin August 10, and run Monday–Thursday, 6:00–9:00 (Fridays as needed). Tech, invited dress, and performance dates as listed above.
NOT interested in being onstage, but ready to be part of the Playhouse team?
We couldn't put a show on the stage without our volunteer crew members! They help create our costumes, sets, and props, as well as help with opening night receptions, answer phones, and sell tickets.
Let us know what you'd like to try! Some people help daily, some monthly, and others just one show per year.
We respect your schedule, and truly appreciate your time.
To get involved, please email volunteer@cloverdaleplayhouse.org.
Come and play with us!
Upcoming auditions are posted approximately 8 weeks before the production opens.
Check back often for audition info!
