OPEN CASTING CALL - "DOG SEES GOD"

Manes Studio Theatre of Long Island is excited to announce an Open Casting Call  for our upcoming production of "Dog Sees God," (Part of the Studio After Dark Series) Most performances start at 10:00 and 11:00 PM.

When CB’s dog dies from rabies, CB begins to question the existence of an afterlife. His best friend is too burnt out to provide any coherent speculation; his sister has gone goth; his ex-girlfriend has recently been institutionalized; and his other friends are too inebriated to give him any sort of solace. But a chance meeting with an artistic kid, the target of this group’s bullying, offers CB a peace of mind and sets in motion a friendship that will push teen angst to the very limits. Drug use, suicide, eating disorders, teen violence, rebellion and sexual identity collide and careen toward an ending that’s both haunting and hopeful.

Audition Details:

Dates: March 31st and April 1st beginning at 7:00 PM
Callbacks: TBD
Rehearsals begin on April 16th
Performances: June 13th, & 14th at 10:00 PM, June 20th & 21st at 11:00 PM, June 22nd at 10:00 PM

Location: Manes Studio Theatre, 141 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY 11757

Available Roles: (Actors should be 18+)

***Note: All characters in the show are assumed to be high-school age in appearance***

* CB: The main character of the play. Intelligent, introspective, and depressed, 

questioning everything in his life including the afterlife, his social status, and his sexuality.

* Beethoven: Quiet, lonely, recluse. School outcast and target of Matt’s homophobic bullying who takes solace in his piano. Becomes romantically involved with CB.

* CB’s Sister: Strong-willed, opinionated, loud. Changes her persona and philosophy on life often.

* Van: Cliched pothead, with a worldview to match, constantly pursuing CB’s SISTER.

* Matt: A jock, pathological germaphobe, sex-obsessed, homophobic, and the school bully. He is also CB’s best friend.

* Tricia: Rude, loud, obnoxious. A party girl who thinks she is both pretty and popular.

* Marcy: Equally rude and obnoxious. A party girl and Tricia’s sidekick.

* Van’s Sister: Has been institutionalized for setting the Little Red-Haired Girl’s hair on fire. Sarcastic, filter-less, and frank.

Preparation:

Bring Headshot and Resume

Be ready to read sides from the script; these will be provided at the audition.

ALL ROLES ARE OPEN.

Actors of all backgrounds are encouraged to audition.

Rehearsals will begin on April 16th

No tech week or performance conflicts accepted

Directed by: Morgan Faye Neuhedel

For further information or inquiries, please email info@studiotheatrelongisland.com.

MANES STUDIO THEATRE WILL HAVE AN OPEN CASTING CALL FOR THE HIT MUSICAL HAIRSPRAY!

When:
Sunday, April 27th at 6:00 PM &   Tuesday, April 29th at 7:30 PM  Callbacks  Sunday May 4th at 6:00 PM

Where:
Manes Studio Theatre  
141 S. Wellwood Ave. Lindenhurst   2nd Floor

Preparation:   
Bring head shot and resume.  
Prepare 16-32 bars of upbeat Broadway/Rock Style music (bring sheet music)!
An accompanist will be provided.
Be prepared to stay for a dance call.
You must list all conflicts between May 20th and June 29th

NO CONFLICTS ACCEPTED FOR TECH WEEK OR SHOWS

Rehearsal Schedule:  
Rehearsals will begin on or about May 20th and continue on a Sunday-Thursday evening basis as called.

Performances:  
July 5th - July 20th  
Thursday, Friday & Saturday Evenings at 8:00 PM. Sunday matinees at 2:30 PM 

Director:  Rick Grossman
Choreographer:  Brendan Bitler
Musical Director: Sandra A. Vigliotti

WE WILL BE SEEKING PERFORMERS AGES 15 AND OLDER OF DIVERSE ETHNICITY AND GENDERS.   

If unable to attend in person, please send a video submission with a musical selection as per the above and highlighting dance/movement skills.  Additionally please attach a headshot and resume.
Email to: rick@studiotheatrelongisland.com by April 28th.  

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

(The authors and licensing terms have dictated roles must be played with authenticity as described! Ages listed are ages "portrayed" and not necessarily ages of actors.)

TRACY TURNBLAD: F  The unsuspecting 17 year old protagonist who is large and in charge. Confident and  incredibly determined. Big belt sound/comic timing needed/dance well.     

EDNA TURNBLAD: M 45-60 Tracy's mother--a woman of girth who has lost her confidence and dreams of being a plus size clothing designer. She is boisterous and commanding. Played by man in drag. Strong vocal/good mover/strong comic chops.

WILBUR TURNBLAD: M  45-60 Tracy's simple minded joke shop owner dad. Worships his daughter and wife.  Good vocal/movement skills.  Strong comedic timing in vaudeville mode.

VELMA VON TUSSLE: F 40-55 The devious mother of Amber and snobby racist who would go to any length to ensure her daughter is the next big thing. Strong belt and commanding actor.

AMBER VON TUSSLE: F  Pretty, svelte and shallow 17 year old daughter of Velma. Always looking to be the center of attention, though not worthy of it. Excellent vocalist and actor.  Decent movement skills.

CORNY COLLINS:  M  30-40  The charismatic host of the popular TV dance program. Good looking and smooth. Nice guy on and off camera. Strong tenor vocal quality and sharp movement/dance skills.

PENNY PINGLETON: F 16-18 Tracy's dorky best friend and sidekick--not the brightest, but has good intentions. Has a childlike curiosity about her. Big belt vocalist/strong dance/very strong comedic timing.

LINK LARKIN:  M  17-19  The star heartthrob on the Corny Collins Show. Good looking and smooth talking. Hopes to be the next rock n' roll idol. Excellent singer with natural charm and star quality presence.

SEAWEED J. STUBBS:  M  17-19 man of color. Tracy's classmate who is discriminated against due to his skin color. He is cocky, but lovable. Very strong singer/actor/dancer w/strong stage presence.

MOTORMOUTH MABLE:  F  40-60 woman of color. Mother of Seaweed and Ines. She is big, blonde, beautiful--and proud of it. A highly confident woman with a strong presence. Big gospel style belt and mover.

LITTLE INEZ:  F  12-15 girl of color. She is her mother's daughter. Exhibits a polite style of "sass". Big dynamic belt voice and good dance skills.

FEMALE AUTHORITY FIGURE:  30+  Portrays various characters throughout (Penny's mother, gym teacher, prison matron)  A "tour de force" for a strong vocalist with good comic range abilities.

MALE AUTHORITY FIGURE:  30+  Portrays various characters throughout (Spritzer, Mr. Pinky, etc.)  Strong comic actor with decent vocal ability.

THE DYNAMITES: 3 17-25 year old ladies of color (also double as Seaweed's friends)  Strong vocalists in style of "The Supremes".  Solid movement/dance skills.

STOOIE, DUANE, THAD:  M  16-20 year old young men of color.  Friends/classmates of Seaweed  Strong singer/dancers.

COUNCIL MEMBERS:  4F 4M  15-18 year old dance group on The Corny Collins show. Good vocal and dance skills.  Also play people of Baltimore, Students, etc.