Auditions for "Jack" at the Lilly Theater at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

[LisaPaige]

AUDITION NOTICE

The Lilly Theater at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian, will conduct auditions for actors and puppeteers for the Spring production of Jack on Saturday, January 16, from 11am-2pm. All positions are paid. The auditions will be by appointment only. Directed by Ty Stover, the show will run from March 9 – April 18, 2010. Rehearsals will begin on February 8th. Mostrehearsals and performances will be during the day.

Please bring a headshot, resume, and a two minute humorousmonologue. Actors who also play acoustic instruments (of any type) are strongly encouraged to bring themand be prepared to play. Improvisational playing ability is a plus.

To schedule an audition, please contact Lisa Posson at (317)334-4131.



Jack
By Mike Kenny

A creative and updated telling of the classic story of a boy and a beanstalk, Jack takes us on that well known journey into the clouds, where he encounters a whole new world - a world inhabited by a hungry giant and his wife. As the story unfolds, we learn about growing up with a bully without becoming one, about parenting, and about a boy’s dreams.

[tycstover]

Hello AI,
long time no post...

In this 5 member cast we have:

Jack (male) Young, idealistic, more clever than folks realize. Both live performer and
puppet operator.

Giant (male) Big (duh), the playwright uses imagery of an abusive husband and father.
This guy is none too bright, and helpless without his wife. (He is a full-sized "big bird"
style puppet 8+ feet tall which actor both voices and operates.)


Mrs. Giant (Female or Male ... think Miss Piggy) Cares for her husband far better than
he deserves. (She is a full-sized "big bird" style puppet 8+ feet tall which actor both
voices and operates, as well.)

Mysterious Person (Male or Female) Purchases Jack's cow for magic beans. Ideally this person
should be able to play an acoustic instrument. Improvisation a plus. Omnipresent through the show.

Jack's Mother (female) A bit of a crank and doubtful that Jack will ever amount to much.
But, at the same time, she loves her son.



Public performances:
Mar. 23–26, Apr. 4, 6–9 at 1 p.m.
Mar. 30–Apr. 2 at 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Mar. 13–14, 20–21, 27–28, and Apr. 3, 10–11, 17–18 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
ASL Interpreted performance Apr. 17 at 1 p.m.