SideQuest Theater is excited to announce auditions for its November/December production: Fellowship! The Musical Parody of “The Fellowship of the Ring.”
Please read through the information below before signing up for an audition slot.
AUDITIONS:
Saturday, August 17 (10am - 4pm)
Sunday, August 18 (10am - 1pm; 4pm - 8pm)
Monday, August 19 (4pm - 8pm)
Saturday, August 24 (10am - 4pm)
CALLBACKS:
Sunday, August 25 (10am - 12:30pm, 5pm - 8pm)
Monday, August 26 (5pm - 9pm)
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Fellowship! The Musical Parody of “The Fellowship of the Ring”
Fellowship! is the hilarious musical parody of the Peter Jackson film of the JRR Tolkien novel The Fellowship of the Ring, following all of the events from this epic adventure with one big difference: This time it’s funny! This Broadway style musical is an hilarious send-up featuring twelve original songs, from over-the-top opening number complete with barefooted tap-dancing Hobbits to an elf-on-human 80’s power ballad with live guitar solo performed by the rightful heir of Gondor. In an actual showstopper, the Balrog (a terrifying creature of shadow and flame) performs a sequin-studded New York style cabaret number.
Book by: Kelly Holden Bashar and Joel McCrary | Music by: Allen Simpson | Lyrics and Additional Material by: Brian D. Bradley, Lisa Fredrickson, Kelly Holden Bashar, Joel McCrary, Edi Patterson, Steve Purnick, Cory Rouse, AllenSimpson, RyanSmith, Peter Allen Vogt, and Matthew Stephen Young | Based on the literature of J.R.R.Tolkien
You can read more about Fellowship! HERE and listen to the show on Spotify HERE
Director: Kelsey Hébert (she/her) is a Philadelphia based theater artist and co-founder of SideQuest Theater. She has worked with multiple regional theaters including the Philadelphia Artists’ Collective, Arden Theatre Co., and Delaware Theatre Company. Kelsey is thrilled to be working on a project that combines her love of improv, musicals, and epic, high fantasy.
Music Director: Bea Quinn (26, She/They) is a composer, performer, and music instructor currently hanging out in West Philly. Her specialties include vocal/instrumental coaching, musical and performance improv, and being very tall. Bea encourages adaptability, open communication, and asking for help when needed in any and all theatre environments.
REHEARSALS:
September 16 - October 20 (Monday - Thursday Evenings + Saturday Daytime) *full schedule will be finalized based on cast availability
TECH:
Saturday, October 26 (Daytime)
Sunday, October 27 (Evening)
DRESS RUNS:
Monday, October 28 (6:30 - 10:30pm)
Thursday, October 31 (6:30 - 10:30pm)
SHOWS (With Call):
Fridays nights and Sunday matinees through November/December as follows...
November 1 (6:30 - 9:30pm) *Opening Night
November 3 (1:30 - 4:30pm)
November 8 (6:30 - 9:30pm)
November 10 (1:30 - 4:30pm)
November 15 (6:30 - 9:30pm)
November 17 (1:30 - 4:30pm)
November 22 (6:30 - 9:30pm)
November 24 (1:30 - 4:30pm)
November 29 (6:30 - 9:30pm)
December 1 (1:30 - 4:30pm)
December 6 (6:30 - 9:30pm)
December 8 (1:30 - 4:30pm)
December 13 (6:30 - 9:30pm)
December 15 (1:30 - 4:30pm)
December 20 (6:30 - 9:30pm)
December 22 (1:30 - 4:30pm) *Closing
PERFORMER PAY:
$750 stipend + a possibility of profit sharing
ROLE BREAKDOWN: This show is the ultimate ensemble piece, so anyone cast should expect to play multiple roles. However, some character specifics are important as it is also a parody, so here are some character breakdowns!
SideQuest Theater is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, we encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, and abilities to attend auditions.
Actor 1 (Frodo) → [ Tenor - Confident with E4-A4, strong Falsetto is a plus!] A genuine and tortured hobbit, burdened with carrying the ring. Kind of the worst, but we still love him. One of the few roles that doesn’t double.
Actor 2 (Sam/Balrog) → [Baritenor] Sam is hopelessly devoted to Frodo. This actor also plays the Balrog who has a jazzy cabaret number with audience interaction/improv.
Actor 3 (Bilbo/Boromir) → [Baritenor] Bilbo knows how to have a good time, but is ready to rest. This actor also plays Boromir who is very tempted by the ring. Actor 3 must be confident acting/singing many different characters.
Actor 4 (Gandalf/Galadriel) → [Baritone] Gandalf and Galadriel have both been around a long time and have the gravitas to prove it even through the humor. Actor 4 should be able to play both deadly serious and silly.
Actor 5 (Merry/Elrond) → [Baritenor] Our adventurers may forget Merry, but Merry never forgets his bag of weed. Though frequently the butt of the joke, Merry remains a loyal friend. Elrond forgets he’s not in Men in Black, and Actor 5 gets to play with some puppets.
Actor 6 (Strider) → [Baritone] Mysterious Strider may be the most melodramatic of the group as he juggles love and the greater good. Ability to play electric guitar preferred but not required
Actor 7 (Pippin) → [Alto/Mezzo] Pippin loves being a hobbit and telling the dumbest jokes that everyone seems to love. Pippin also sings the patter song of the show!
Actor 8 (Gimli) → [Alto] Underneath his gruff exterior, Gimli is sweet and loyal. Actor 8 must be confident acting/singing many different characters.
Actor 9 (Legolas/Arwen) → [Mezzo] Legolas is graceful and proud as is Arwen, though that doesn’t stop her from singing an 80s power ballad with the man she loves. Actor 9 must be confident acting/singing many different characters.
WHAT TO PREPARE:
Please prepare 2 - 3 cuts from the following selection of songs HERE. Preferred cuts are marked for each song.
TO SIGN UP FOR AN AUDITION:
Please complete THIS FORM and sign up for a time slot HERE. -- You will not be guaranteed an audition slot unless you complete both of these steps.
NOTE:
If you can't make any of the audition/callback dates or have any questions, please contact [email protected] with the subject line "Fellowship! Auditions"
Audition Form will close on August 10 at 10pm.
