AUDITIONS: LEND ME A TENOR
DATES:
Tue. Feb. 28 @ 7:00p and Wed. Feb. 29 @ 7:00p
Lend Me a Tenor is a great American farce set in the 1930s. Screwball comedy results when Tito Morelli, the fiery-tempered Italian opera star, arrives in Cleveland to make his local debut and promptly goes missing. As the opera company scrambles to cover for Tito’s absence, placate his hotblooded wife, and distract his most passionate fans, chaos on a truly epic level ensues.
Directed by Darren Gage.
Stage Manager Judi Liebert.
CAST
Max: (male, 25-35) attractive, energetic assistant to Saunders; aspiring opera singer – must be able to sing well enough to get through brief arias (tenor/high baritone) – but comedic acting skills are primary.
Tito Morelli: (male, 35-55) a world-famous tenor, known also to his fans as “Il Stupendo;” an egocentric Italian opera star/womanizer – must be able to sing well enough to pass as an opera singer (tenor/high baritone) – but, as with Max, acting skills trump vocal prowess. Accent required.
Saunders: (male, 45-65) General Manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, and Maggie’s father, a normally, well organized CEO whose world is crumbling about him.
Bellhop: (male, 18-30) a rabid opera hopeful/enthusiast; must be able to sing a cappella operatic arias well enough to be recognized.
Maggie: (female, 20-35) Max’s girlfriend: an appealing but naive young opera enthusiast who is smitten with the idea of Tito Merelli.
Maria: (female, 30-50) Tito’s wife: a very passionate, emotional Italian woman who is possessive of her husband. Accent required.
Diana: (female, 20-40) a soprano; a beautiful, ambitious opera soprano who will do anything to advance her career. Singing ability not required.
Julia: (female, 40-70) Chairman of the Opera Guild: Wealthy, influential high society woman in love with the idea of opera and opera stars, but not the brightest bulb in the universe.
Sides will be provided (see below). No Monologues ~ No Memberships or Fees Required
Performance dates: May 18, 19, 20, 31, June 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9 (no performances Memorial Day Weekend)
Maggie (note revised version to be uploaded on 2/20, current version is missing a line of text)
