We are extremely excited to announce the auditions for Lyric Music Theater’s production of Sunday in the Park with George!
AUDITION DATES:
Sunday, November 8th, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Monday, November 9th, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
*If you are unable to attend either of these nights, please reach out to the director, Caleb Eugley (calebeugley@gmail.com) to inquire about alternatives.
CALLBACKS:
Tuesday, November 10th, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
LOCATION:
Lyric Music Theater, 176 Sawyer St, South Portland, ME 04106
*If you are auditioning on Monday, 11/9, please enter through the stage door as the lobby will be in use that night.
REHEARSAL DATES:
Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Mondays 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
November 16th – February 3rd
(Tech week February 7th – 11th)
A detailed rehearsal schedule will be shared after casting.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
February 12th – 28th
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 P.M.
Sundays at 2:00 P.M.
AUDITION TEAM:
Director: Caleb Eugley
Music Director: Evan Cuddy
Assistant Director: Olivia Painchaud
Producers: Patty Sprague & Olivia Painchaud
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Inspired by the painting, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat, Sunday in the Park with George, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s stunning masterpiece, merges past and present into beautiful, poignant truths about life, love and the creation of art. One of the most acclaimed musicals of our time, this moving study of the enigmatic painter, Georges Seurat, won a Pulitzer Prize and was nominated for an astounding ten Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
The days leading up to the completion of his most famous painting, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, Georges Seurat is struggling to make meaningful art while maintaining a relationship with his lover, Dot. Amid the scorn of the artistic community, Seurat’s artistic ability thrives while his love diminishes. A century later, Seurat’s descendant – named George and also an artist – finds himself burnt out and in search of what artistic path to follow, but he finds the answer to his future in the past.
PROCESS FOR AUDITIONS:
Auditions will consist of an appointment to sing a specific cut of a song from the show depending on the character you are auditioning for. Character-specific cuts are attached with the character descriptions. Folks auditioning may be asked to sing the cut more than once. Any side readings or additional song cuts will be done during callbacks and will be communicated to folks in advance. In the spirit of transparency, everyone will be informed of whether they get a callback or not. Not receiving a callback does NOT mean you are not being considered for a role. We will only be calling certain folks back for particular roles.
AUDITION FORM / SIGN-UPS:
**All actors looking to audition must sign up for a specific time slot on either Sunday or Monday night and fill out the audition form ahead of their audition.
The link to the audition form can be found HERE.
The link to sign up for an audition slot can be found HERE.
IMPORTANT:
- Please come to auditions prepared to provide all known conflicts between the dates of November 16th – February 6th. All actors must be available for all tech/dress rehearsals and performances.
- Given that this schedule will span through holidays, winter storms, and the usual sicknesses that spread during this time of year, conflicts will weigh heavily on casting. Please be as candid as possible when listing known and potential conflicts.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
GEORGE: Age app. 25-40. Vocal range: G#2 – Ab4. In Act 1: George Seurat, a rather cold artist obsessed with his work at the cost of his personal life. Constantly troubled and borderline obsessive. Act 2: Seurat’s burnt-out descendant and inventor-sculptor searching for his purpose. In the end, he is able to use his connection to the past to find meaning in a blank canvas. If auditioning for George, please prepare ONE of these audition cuts: COLOR AND LIGHT, FINISHING THE HAT.
DOT/MARIE: Age app. 20-40. Vocal range: E3 – D5. As Dot, George’s headstrong mistress and occasional model so discontent with their relationship that she eventually leaves him. As Marie, George’s elderly wheelchair-bound grandmother who helps him connect to his artistry through her grammar book notes. If auditioning for Dot, please prepare ONE of these audition cuts: CHILDREN AND ART, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE.
OLD LADY: Age app. 60-80. Vocal range: F#3 – Eb5. George’s mother. A cranky and rather demanding fixture in the park. She is able to find solace in nostalgia, and inspires George to find order in his art. Doubles as BLAIR DANIELS, an art critic. If auditioning for Old Lady, please prepare this audition cut of BEAUTIFUL.
NURSE: Age app. 40-60. Vocal range: G3 – F4. The Old Lady’s attendant. She is calming and assertive. Doubles as MRS. and HARRIET PAWLING. If auditioning for Nurse, please prepare the audition cut of CHILDREN AND ART.
JULES: Age app. 25-45. Vocal range: G2 – F4. A rival artist. Callous, critical, and ultimately shallow. He forces Frieda to engage in extramarital affairs. Doubles as BOB GREENBERG, the museum director. If auditioning for Jules, please prepare this audition cut of NO LIFE.
YVONNE: Age app. 25-35. Vocal range: E3 – Eb5. Jules’ pampered wife. She is as snippy and snooty as her husband. Doubles as NAOMI EISEN, a composer. If auditioning for Yvonne, please prepare this audition cut of NO LIFE.
BOATMAN: Age app. 35-60. Vocal range: Eb2 – Eb4. A surly blue-collared laborer, simple-minded and slovenly. Doubles as CHARLES REDMOND, a visiting curator. If auditioning for Boatman, please prepare this audition cut of THE DAY OFF.
CELESTE #1: Age app. 18-30. Vocal range: B3 – G5. A young shop girl, gossipy and flirtatious. Her friendship with the other Celeste is strained when they fight over the Soldier and his companion. Doubles as WAITRESS. If auditioning for Celeste, please prepare this audition cut of GOSSIP.
CELESTE #2: Age app. 18-30. Vocal range: A3 – G5. Another young shop girl, gossipy and flirtatious. Her friendship with the other Celeste is strained when they fight over the Soldier and his companion. Doubles as ELAINE, George’s former wife. If auditioning for Celeste, please prepare this audition cut of GOSSIP.
LOUISE: Age app. 8-12. Vocal range: G3 – Eb5. Jules and Yvonne’s spoiled little girl. She faces neglect and abuse from her parents, despite being honest. If auditioning for Louise, please prepare this audition cut of SUNDAY.
FRANZ: Age app. 30-50. Vocal range: B2 – G4. Jules’ German coachman and Frieda’s husband. Disgruntled with his job. Has a bit of a temper and secretly yearns for the Nurse. Doubles as DENNIS, a technician. If auditioning for Franz, please prepare this audition cut of THE DAY OFF.
FRIEDA: Age app. 35-55. Vocal range: G3 – F5. Jules and Yvonne’s cook and Franz’s wife. Caring and positive as a surrogate nanny to Louise. Forced by Jules into an affair. Doubles as BETTY, an artist. If auditioning for Frieda, please prepare this audition cut of THE DAY OFF.
SOLDIER: Age app. 20-35. Vocal range: A2 – F4. A French military man, polite and gentlemanly. Close with his companion, though he yearns for a separation. Doubles as ALEX, an artist. If auditioning for Soldier, please prepare the audition cut of FINISHING THE HAT.
LOUIS: Age app. 35-55. Vocal range: B2 – A4. A baker that Dot starts seeing to make George jealous. Kind, friendly, and very popular, but a bit dull. Doubles as BILLY WEBSTER. If auditioning for Louis, please prepare the audition cut of FINISHING THE HAT.
MR.: Age app. 40-60. An American visiting France with his wife. Doubles as LEE RANDOLPH, The museum’s publicist. If auditioning for Mr., please prepare the audition cut of FINISHING THE HAT.