Thalian Association Community Theatre will hold auditions for the final youth show of the season, Fame Jr, Saturday March 8. Auditions will be eld and the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center at 120 S 2nd St Wilmington NC. The musical, directed by Lilly Goddard, will run at the Community Arts Center April 25 through May 4. If needed, callbacks will be that afternoon and will include a dance call and well as reading and singing from the show. All roles are available.
Youth performers of all races and ethnicities are welcome and encouraged to audition.
Those new to Thalian Association should bring an up to date picture with them.
To sign up for an audition time, please call 910-251-1788.
For auditions, performers should prepare 30 seconds of a song they feel confident singing.
Synopsis
Following the international acclaim of the hit motion picture, television series and stage show, Fame The Musical JR. is nothing short of a global phenomenon. Fame JR. features a high-energy, contemporary pop score (which includes the hit title song) and a touching coming-of-age story.
Set during the last years of New York City’s celebrated High School for the Performing Arts in the early 1980s, Fame JR. is the bittersweet, but ultimately inspiring, story of a diverse group of students who commit to four years of grueling artistic and academic work. With candor, humor and insight, the show explores the issues that confront many young people today.
Available Roles
Nick Piazza
Nick Piazza is focused on learning the craft of “real” acting.
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: Db4
Serena Katz
Serena Katz loves the life of an artist but is equally as interested in boys, specifically Nick.
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Joe (José) Vegas
Joe (José) Vegas is the class clown who loves performing on and offstage.
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: A#3
Tyrone Jackson
Tyrone Jackson has talent, but he wants to use it his own way rather than conform to the school’s rules. He is constantly switching between his tough-guy persona and a young man trying to woo Iris.
Carmen Diaz
Carmen Diaz believes she is ready for stardom, and nothing is going to stop her.
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Iris Kelly
Iris Kelly pretends she is wealthy and high-class but drops these pretenses once she feels comfortable.
Mabel Washington
Mabel Washington enjoys performing as much as she hates dieting. Mabel eventually learns to be happy with herself and her body, but not before fully experiencing the pains of being a dancer.
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Schlomo Metzenbaum
Schlomo Metzenbaum is a really likable guy who tries to get along with everyone.
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Grace (Lambchops) Lamb
Grace (Lambchops) Lamb is a drummer with a lively personality.
Goodman (Goody) King
Goodman (Goody) King is the third band member.
Miss Esther Sherman
Miss Esther Sherman (English Teacher) is a powerful, strong woman who firmly believes academic subjects are the core of a solid education.
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Ms. Greta Bell
Ms. Greta Bell (Dance Teacher) is a passionate teacher who is not afraid to push her students to reach their full artistic potential.
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Mr. Myers
Mr. Myers (Acting Teacher) is perhaps the most relaxed of the teachers, but he still demands full commitment from the students.
Mr. Sheinkopf
Mr. Sheinkopf (Music Teacher) adds a bit of comic relief to the show but still doesn’t let up when there is work to be done
Dance Ensemble