Comic Opera Guild Casting

THE RED MILL AUDITIONS

AUDITION DATES

FRIDAY, JAN. 13, 7 PM to 9 PM,
STUDENT THEATER ARTS COMPLEX (STAC)
1202 Kipke, near the Crisler Arena.

Thursday, Jan. 19 , 7 pm -8 pm
Plymouth Community Arts Council Building,
774 N. Sheldon Rd. Plymouth, MI 48170.

SIGN UP FOR A SPECIFIC TIME in half-hour increments:
7 pm, 7:30 pm

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

Prepare a short selection and bring sheet music. One verse only. All auditionees will read dialog, as there are a number of acting assignments in the show. Please reply to constu.net to receive a time slot for your audition. You will sing first and then remain for group dialog reading.

HOW TO SIGN UP

Auditions will be in half-hour sessions. We prefer people to sign up for a specific time, by calling 734-973-3264, or emailing us at constu@comcast.net. These contact numbers may be used for for more information, as well.

Chorus, specifically: we need to hear you primarily to determine vocal range and learn if you want more dance opportunities. If you are able to sing in tune and learn music, we look forward to casting you.

BE ON OUR NOTIFICATION LIST

To be notified by email of our auditions, email The Comic Opera Guild at: constu@comcast.net. You will be placed on our notification list.

ABOUT THE SPRING SHOW

The Red Mill is one of Victor Herbert's most popular shows. COG has commissioned Thomas Petiet to create new dialog, and the show is guaranteed to be very funny. There are many good roles to be had:

THE RED MILL ROLES
Gretje, The Burgomijster’s daughter (soprano) Sings the haunting “Moonbeams”
“Con” Kidder, an itinerant American (tenor/baritone) A loveable con man
“Kid” Conner, an itinerant American (tenor/ baritone) His second banana – they sing “In Old New York”
Burgomijster Jan Van Borkem of Katwyk-aan-zee (baritone) – Ambitious but ineffectual villain
Tina, Willem’s daughter (soprano) – An early women’s libber, she has a lot to say.
Dorus Van Damm, a sea Captain (baritone) sings “Isle of Our Dreams”, gets the girl
Governor of Zeeland (baritone) An old reprobate, sings “Every Day is Ladies Day”
Berta, widowed aunt of Gretje (mezzo) – sings “Because You’re You,” gets the governor
Flora, a painters’ model (soprano) – Good supporting role, sings “If You Love But Me”

In addition, there are 7 smaller supporting roles.