URINETOWN, the Musical

Book by Greg Kotis
Music by Mark Hollmann
Lyrics by Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis

August 10th – 19th

Director - Bob Russell
Music Director - John Krol
Choreographer - Bebe Weinberg Katz

Urinetown is a hilarious tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. Set in a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides he's had enough, and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom. The story has an outrageous perspective, wickedly modern wit, and sustained ability to produce gales of unbridled laughter.

AUDITION DATES, TIMES, LOCATION, PREPARATION
The auditions and callbacks will take place during the period of April 28 - May 6, 2012 at the Mayfield Village Civic Center.

To make an audition appointment, call Fairmount Center at 440-338-3171, Mondays - Fridays, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. starting on March 26, 2012.

If you are new to FPAC, the audition for this play will also serve as your audition for FPAC's "Professional Training Program."

REHEARSALS
Rehearsals for both productions could be at Hathaway Brown School (HB), Mayfield Village Civic Center (MVCC) or another location.

The times will vary depending upon the location. MVCC will require time in between the training day ending for dinner and transportation. Rehearsals at HB can be immediately following the training day. If rehearsals are late afternoon continuous with the training day at HB, then each day at 5:30 p.m. or 6 p.m. there will be a half-hour break for dinner. Once Session One starts, cast members will have minimum of one weekend day as an entire day off.

ROLES, ELIGIBILITY AND TUITION
Upon acceptance into each show, you must attend at least 1 session (full or half-day; 1, 2 or 3 week) of FPAC 2012 Summer Training. A $225 tuition fee is required for each production.

CASTING ANNOUNCEMENT
You will be notified of the casting for the shows via the Fairmount Performing Arts Center’s website during the week of May 8, 2012.

AUDITION DATES, TIMES, LOCATION, PREPARATION
Saturday, April 28, 2012, 1–6 p.m.
Sunday, April 29, 2012, 6–10 p.m.
Monday, April 30, 2012, 6–10 p.m.

Callbacks will be Saturday and Sunday, May 6 & 7, 2012

Both the auditions and the callbacks will be held at the Mayfield Village Civic Center.

To make an audition appointment, call Fairmount Center at 440-338-3171, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. starting on March 26, 2012.

For the auditions, please prepare an objective driven memorized musical selection for each show, one in the style of Little Women and one in the style of Urinetown.  Each of these two pieces need to be approximately 16 bars in length and both musical pieces should last no longer than 3 minutes in length when they are both timed together.  Please, bring a head shot, resume and sheet music in the correct key - an accompanist will be provided.  Please do not sing from Little Women or Urinetown and absolutely no a capella singing will be accepted.   Also, please prepare a one-minute memorized monologue from a play.

If you are new to FPAC, this audition will also serve as your audition for FPAC's "Professional Training Program."

REHEARSALS

• Music and dance rehearsals will begin during the production run of Little Women.  July 7 in the morning/afternoon at MVCC, July 8 in the evening immediately following the matinee performance of Little Women at MVCC, July 9 & 10  from 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. at HB, OR 6–9:30 p.m. at MVCC, July 14 in the morning/afternoon at MVCC and July 15 in the evening immediately following the final matinee of Little Women at MVCC.
  
  
• July 16 – August 3; Weeknights, 4:30-8:30 p.m. at HB, OR 6–9:30 p.m. at MVCC; Saturday and Sunday afternoons and/or evenings.
  
  
• August 4 – August 9. Tech week and dress rehearsals. 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. at MVCC.

If rehearsals are late afternoon, then each day at 5:30pm or 6:00pm there will be a half hour break for dinner.

PERFORMANCES
Urinetown will be performed for two weekends at the Mayfield Village Civic Center on Friday, August 10 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday August 11 at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, August 12 at 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 15 at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, August 16 at 7:30 p.m., Friday, August 17 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, August 18 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, August 19 at 2 p.m.

ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE!!!

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
***The director is looking for performers who will make strong acting choices and bold characterizations.***

Bobby Strong (Tenor)
The assistant custodian at the poorest urinal in town.  Becomes the rebel leader of the poor revolution against Caldwell B. Cladwell.  Falls in love with Hope.

Hope Cladwell (Soprano)
Cladwell’s good-hearted daughter. Fresh out of college and about to work at her father’s company, the Urine Good Company (UGC). A naïve girl who believes there is good in everyone. Falls in love with Bobby.
 
Caldwell B. Cladwell (Bass-Baritone)
CEO of UGC. The greedy, vicious and scheming villain of the show.  Views people as animals who are easily overpowered.
 
Officer Lockstock (Baritone)
Narrator of the show and Leader of the Police. A figure of authority who carries out Caldwell B. Cladwell’s orders to precision.  A confident cop with a dry sense of humor.

Little Sally (Mezzo Soprano)
One of the rebels and also narrates the show. With her teddy bear always in hand, Sally has an innocent and caring nature about her.  Traditionally played as the shortest and the youngest member of the cast.

Penelope Pennywise (Alto with high belt)
The proprietor of Public Amenity Number 9, the poorest urinal in town. She is always searching for a quick buck and is ruthless in her attack.

Officer Barrel (Baritone)
Officer Lockstock’s tightly wound right hand man.  Has a nasal/brat like quality to his voice and needs to be shorter than Lockstock.

Josephine Strong (Mezzo/Soprano)
Bobby’s strong-willed mother who often faints.  Has a comedic “old lady” character voice.

Hot Blades Harry (Baritone/Tenor)
A dangerous and unpredictable man.  Featured heavily in the West Side Story number, “Snuff that Girl”.  Looking for a strong triple threat performer.  This role may be doubled as “Old Man” Strong.

Little Becky Two-Shoes (Alto)
One of the poor rebels who’s a little crazy and likes to hurt people. Featured heavily in the West Side Story number, “Snuff that Girl”.  Looking for a strong triple threat performer. 

Joseph ‘Old Man’ Strong (Baritone/Tenor)
Bobby’s rebellious father whose actions begin the poor people’s revolution.  This role may be doubled cast with Hot Blades Harry.

Rebel Ensemble
Featured ensemble members: Soupy Sue, Tiny Tom, Robby the Stockfish and Billy Boy Bill.  Additional rebels will be cast based on acting, singing, dancing and comic timing abilities.

UCG/Police Ensemble
Featured ensemble members: Senator Fipp, Mr. McQueen, Dr. Billeaux, Cladwell’s Secretary and Mrs. Millenium.  Additional UCG Executives/Police will be cast based on acting, singing, dancing and comic timing abilities.

Performance Times:
Thursday – Saturday: 7:30 p.m.
Sunday: 2:00 p.m.