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Director: Ron Devane
Production Manager: Greg Paxton
Auditions: July 19-21 at 6:00 PM
Location: Cultural Arts Center, 909 S. Saint Andrews St., Dothan, AL
Performances: September 16-19
Questions? Email Greg at paxmail@yahoo.com
Description: From musical theatre's most renowned composer, Company is largely regarded as a trailblazer of the dark-comedy, modern-musical genre and the winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Lyrics and Best Book.
On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor, Robert, contemplates his unmarried state. Over the course of a series of dinners, drinks and even a wedding, his friends – "those good and crazy people [his] married friends" – explain the pros and cons of taking on a spouse. The habitually single Robert is forced to question his adamant retention of bachelorhood during a hilarious array of interactions. More Information.
Content Advisory: coarse language, adult themes and situations, and representations of tobacco and cannabis use. Due to licensing restrictions, original content will not be altered.
Audition Style: Auditions will take place in a warm and supportive group setting. Actors will sing cuts from the score and read excerpts from the play in different pairings. Please attend as many audition nights as you can!
Interested in Crew? Fill out the audition form and indicate your crew interests! Attend auditions to meet the team, and we'll find a place for you to work behind the scenes. We have apprenticeship opportunities available!
The cast list will be posted within 24 hours of the final audition at SEACT.com and on SEACT's social media pages. You are expected to check the cast list and report to the first read-through on Wednesday, July 22 at 6:30 PM if you are cast.
Rehearsals typically take place Mondays and Wednesdays, from 6:30-9:00 PM and Sundays from 3:00-6:00. Some Thursday evenings might be utilized for additional music rehearsals between 6:30-9:00, so please hold those dates. There will be a tech rehearsal on Saturday, September 12 from 10:00-5:00 PM. Additional rehearsals will be added closer to show week that cannot be missed.
All conflicts between July 22 and September 20 must be provided at registration. Adding additional conflicts after casting is grounds for reduced stage time or dismissal from the production. Conflicts do not mean you will not be cast, but they might affect how you are cast. Actors of all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to apply! This production is intended for an adult cast/crew.
Character Breakdown
Age ranges are only suggestions. Audition for the roles that interest YOU!
Robert
The story's protagonist, he is a keen observer who appears happy but holds pain in his heart. He is the only one of his friends still single. Terrified of marriage and fears a lifelong loneliness.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 35
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Sarah
Harry's hyper critical wife. She is an avid learner of karate and tends to overeat. Open, accepting, and full of love.
Gender: female
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Harry
Sarah's husband. He is a recovering alcoholic continually falling off the wagon. Believes the advantages of marriage outweigh the disadvantages.
Gender: male
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Susan
A delicate southern belle. Peter's wife and ex-wife. Motherly in her affections towards Robert.
Gender: female
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Peter
Susan's husband. The perfect husband and ex-husband. He is very liberal in his view of relationships.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Jenny
Quietly manipulative, simultaneously square and wise. Loves her husband, David, and will indulge him from time to time.
Gender: female
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
David
Jenny's husband, he is relaxed and always in control. Believes a man should be married and that the sacrifice of freedom is worth what you get in return.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Amy
A frantic neurotic engaged to Paul but terrified of marriage. After a mental breakdown, she finally realizes that Paul is, in fact, her soulmate.
Gender: female
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Paul
Amy's fiancé. Mildly clingy, but patient to her neurotic nature. He is fully committed to the idea of marriage and encourages Robert to do the same.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Joanne
Acerbic, demanding, and blunt. Too old to be part of the young crowd, but not old enough to be part of the older crowd. Puts on a brassy front that melts when she is alone with her husband.
Gender: female
Age: 40 to 50
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Larry
Joanne's husband. He is stoic and centered, but has moments of goofiness. Indulges his wife's behavior but knows when to put his foot down.
Gender: male
Age: 45 to 55
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Marta
A girlfriend of Robert's. Intensely modern, who is seeking adventure and excitement in the City.
Gender: female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Kathy
An old girlfriend of Robert's, who is now considered a good friend. She plans to leave the City for a life of domesticity. Sweet and loving.
Gender: female
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
April
A girlfriend of Robert's. She is a flight attendant who came to New York to live in Radio City. Ditzy and adorable.
Gender: female
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3