CASTING CALL – MUSICAL THEATRE

Description

"This Little Thing of Ours" is an original mafia musical comedy.

The production is casting 11 actors to form the ensemble cast of the musical. Performers should be interested in comedic acting and comfortable singing.

Character List

Frankie Coglione
The main protagonist. A sharp and intelligent Capo who prefers making money through smart, mostly legitimate investments. Many believe he could become the next Don.

Tony
The main antagonist. Ruthless and ambitious. The Don’s Underboss and Frankie’s superior who believes the top position rightfully belongs to him.

Nonna Coglione
Frankie’s grandmother and closest confidant. Wise and perceptive, always aware of what’s happening within the mob.

Don Lorenzo
The current Don. Unpredictable and volatile, capable of exploding at any moment. Secretly dealing with a drug problem.

Irish Mickey
Frankie’s best friend and member of his crew. A chaotic personality who drinks heavily and frequently gets into trouble, but fiercely loyal to Frankie.

Vince Valentino
The MC of the show who introduces the audience to the story and sets the scene at the beginning of each act.


Experience in physical theatre or dance is a plus but not required.

No strict age limits for auditions.

All characters perform with a New York / Italian accent (similar to The Sopranos).

Actors of all identities are welcome to audition for male presenting or female presenting roles.

Show Dates

14–22 August (excluding 16 August)

Venue
The Space @ Venue45

Performance Time
10:15pm – 11:45pm

Rehearsals

Tech rehearsal
13 August

Full-day rehearsals
8 August and 9 August

Additional rehearsals
Evenings during the last two weeks of July, plus several earlier vocal rehearsals and a readthrough.

Rehearsals will be scheduled around participants’ existing commitments where possible.

Pay

This is a profit-share production.
Actors will receive a percentage of the box office profits.