THE ANDREWS BROTHERS
EPA and non-equity Audition for "THE ANDREWS BROTHERS"
Friday May 20, 2011 and Saturday May 21, 2011

Actors Theatre of Indiana will be holding audition appointments for Equity and non-equity strong singer/actor/dancers for its 2001 production of THE ANDREWS BROTHERS by Roger Bean.

Date of Audition:
Friday May 20, 2011
Saturday May 21, 2011

Location:
The Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts.
http://www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org/Plan-a-Visit/Map-Directions.aspx
Where do I park? Do I have to pay?
The parking garage is located across from the south entrance to the Palladium, just off of 3rd Avenue SW. There is no charge for parking. See www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org for garage location details. Click on "plan a visit."
Where do I enter?
After parking in the garage, take the elevator to the first floor, which will take you directly to the lobby of the Studio. There is elevator access on each level in the garage.
Time(s):
1 PM – 3 PM Male & Female Singer / Actor / Dancers. A monitor will be provided.

Personnel:
THE ANDREWS BROTHERS by Roger Bean.
Executive Director – Don Farrell
Artistic Director – Judy Fitzgerald
Associate Artistic Director – Cynthia Collins
Director / Choreographer – David Engel
Music Director - TBD

Website:
www.actorstheatreofindiana.org

Other Dates:
Contract dates: Rehearsals begin Tuesday June 14 and performance dates July 8 through July 24, 2011 at The Studio Theater at the Center for the Performing Arts (Wednesday& Thursday performances at 7:30 PM; Friday & Saturday performances at 8:00 pm, Sunday performances at 2:00 PM, opening Saturday performance at 4 PM and 8 PM). Times and dates subject to change.

Contract:
AEA: SPT Tier IV
Non-Union: $150 / week

Seeking:
Male & Female Singer/Actor/Dancers.
See Breakdown

Breakdown:

LAWRENCE ANDREWS
Tenor. His Andrews counterpart is LaVerne. His 4F ailment is incredibly poor eyesight. Wears thick glasses. Nervous.

MAX ANDREWS
Baritone. His Andrews counterpart is Maxene. His 4F ailment is flat feet. He is the stage manager and attempts to remain in charge in the face of total disaster. Must have solo tap skills.
PATRICK ANDREWS
Tenor / Baritone. His Andrews counterpart is Patty. His 4F ailment is asthma and when nervous, Patrick wheezes heavily. He stutters and stammers throughout act one, and generally sings lead in act two - front and center as Patty. Adorable and honest, Patrick is the underdog whom Peggy falls in love.
PEGGY JONES
Mezzo-Soprano. A cross between Betty Hutton and Betty Grable, Peggy is a WWII pin-up girl who longs to show everyone she’s more than just another pretty face. Warm, loving and sincere. Must be a star quality soloist with strong tap skills.
Difficult, intricate harmonies throughout for everyone.
Synopsis:
Andrews Brothers opens at an afternoon rehearsal for a USO show in the South Pacific. Max, Lawrence and Patrick Andrews are rehearsing with pin-up girl Peggy Jones for the big show that night. What Peggy doesn’t know is that the brothers are really just the stagehands for the show – her back-up singers didn’t arrive in time, and the boys were recruited by the Major in charge to fill in where needed. Just as they assume all will work out well, a radiogram arrives with the news that the headliners for tonight’s show, The Andrews Sisters, have been held in quarantine in Hawaii. The show must be cancelled. Unless, of course, there’s a way for the Andrews Sisters to appear...Mistaken identities and madcap adventures (imagine Bing Crosby & Bob Hope in a road movie of 'Some Like It Hot’) along with the music of an entire generation highlight this wonderful valentine to the heroes of World War II.

Preparation:
Please prepare two contrasting songs in the style of the show (songs from the WWII era) in the correct key with sheet music properly marked, and your picture and résumé stapled together. Accompanist will be provided. You may be asked to read. Those who are asked to come back to dance, please wear comfortable clothing. There will be a jazz combination and a short tap combination.

To Schedule an Appointment:
To schedule an appointment please call 317-669-7983 or email to Associate Artistic Director, Cynthia Collins at ccollins@actorstheatreofindiana.org . We will call / email you back with an audition appointment. Appointments will be given in 5 minute increments.

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