| 2012 Audition Information
Light Opera Works is a professional musical theater company, casting primarily
2012 Season Auditions January 11-13, 17-18, and 23, 2012
Auditions are by appointment only. Walk-ins will be turned away.
What to Prepare: • One memorized, 32-bar selection from Broadway or operetta repertoire, in English.
Note: If you are interested in a specific role, you are encouraged to prepare your selection from
What to Bring: • Repertoire book
• Two copies of your resume and headshot
• Personal calendar to inform us of conflicts
An accompanist will be provided.
Location: Auditions will be held in Wilmette, accessible by public transportation You will be given the exact location when you make an appointment.
Call for an appointment between 11 am and 4 pm on weekdays, beginning Tuesday, January 3, 2012: (847) 920-5354
VOICEMAILS AND E-MAILS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Artistic Director Rudy Hogenmiller has full casting authority.
Productions in Evanston, Illinois.
2012 season
Lerner and Loewe’s Camelot Rehearsals begin approximately April 16, 2012 Performances June 1-10, 2012 at Cahn Auditorium, Evanston
Man of LaMancha Rehearsals begin approximately June 25, 2012 Performances August 11-26, 2012 at Cahn Auditorium, Evanston
Operetta's Greatest Hits Rehearsals begin approximately August 27, 2012 Performances October 5-12, 2012
Oliver! Rehearsals begin approximately November 1, 2012 Performances December 22-31, 2012 at Cahn Auditorium, Evanston
2012 Role Descriptions
Camelot
King Arthur: This role has been cast.
Guinevere (soprano): A young, spirited girl, who is quite caught up in chivalry and the exciting possibilities of a promising life. She loves Arthur, but is very much thrown by the arrival of Lancelot.
Lancelot (baritone): An abundantly self-assured knight who is a passionate disciple of Arthur and his Round Table, whose only weakness is his love for Guinevere.
King Pellinore (non-singing): A wonderfully funny and stuffily “British” old knight – provides the most consistent comic relief in the play. Dedicated to Arthur, Very eccentric.
Merlyn (non-singing): The famous wizard, who teaches Arthur almost all he needs to know. He disappears after the second scene in the show.
Mordred (character singer): A truly evil young man, who was “sired” by Arthur when the king was young and naïve. A thoroughly and fascinatingly unlikable fellow, Strong character actor.
Sir Dinadan: One of the three named knights who serve Arthur. This is the only knight we will audition – those who will be cast as the other knights will audition for this role. Dinadan is devoted to Guenevere and doesn’t care for Lancelot.
Nimue (mezzo): The “nymph” who lures Merlyn away with her hauntingly beautiful singing.
Tom of Warwick (non-singing): The young boy will be cast as a young adult. Must be shorter than 5’9”
Morgan Le Fey (non-singing): Mordred's gluttonous aunt.
Ensemble of lords and ladies of Camelot.
Man of La Mancha
Don Quixote: This role has been cast.
Sancho Panza (tenor): Don Quixote’s pragmatic but loyal servant and sidekick.
Aldonza/Dulcinea (mezzo-belt): A wild, lusty woman with a jaded look at life from experience.
Innkeeper (bass): Strong, but kind and sympathetic.
Dr. Sansone Corrasco (baritone): Loves money, power and prestige.
Padre (tenor): Kindly sympathetic cleric.
Barber (tenor): Comic character.
Antonia (soprano): Alonso Quijana’s self-centered niece, who is about to be married to Dr. Carrasco.
Housekeeper (mezzo): Alonso Quijana’s housekeeper, strong of body and religious/moral convictions.
Pedro (baritone): The lead muleteer, rough, ruthless.
Anselmo (tenor): A rough muleteer.
The Moor (tenor): Head of the Moorish thieves.
Contour (tenor): Assistant to The Moor.
Maria: The Innkeeper’s wife.
Fermina: A serving girl.
Captain of the Inquisition: An imposing, cruel man.
Ensemble of guards and men of the Inquisition, muleteers, prison women, dancers (horses and moors).
Operetta's Greatest Hits
2-6 Women
2-6 Men
Seeking classically trained singers with experence in the operetta/light opera repertory. Exact casting will be determined once program is set.
Oliver!
Fagin: This role has been cast.
Oliver Twist (boy soprano): Sweet and innocent workhouse boy.
Artful Dodger (baritone): A troubled youth.
Nancy (alto): A cockney girl with a warm heart.
Bill Sykes (baritone): A villain.
Mr. Bumble (baritone): The stout man who runs the workhouse.
Widow Corney (soprano): The domineering workhouse mistress.
Mr. Sowerberry (baritone): The undertaker.
Mrs. Sowerberry (soprano): Mr. Sowerberry’s wife.
Mr. Brownlow (non-singing): A kind and wealthy older gentleman.
Bet (alto): Nancy’s loyal friend.
Charlotte: Mr. Sowerberry’s daughter.
Noah Claypole: A tall bully who is Mr. Sowerberry’s apprentice.
Mrs. Bedwin: Mr. Brownlow’s friendly housekeeper.
Workhouse Children: Children
Fagin's Gang: Children/young adults
Ensemble: Adults
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Oliver! Children’s Auditions
Children’s roles are available only in the December production of Oliver!
All children’s auditions for Oliver! will be held at a later date. If you would like to receive email notification of Oliver! children’s auditions
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Candidates for technical positions may mail/e-mail/fax resumes to:
Kyle Dougan Production Associate Light Opera Works 516 4th Street Wilmette, IL 60091-2829
Or or fax (847) 920-5358
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