American Musical Theatre of San Jose Announces Auditions for

Rodgers and Hammerstein's
Flower Drum Song

April 9 and 10, 2008
Call Backs will be Friday April 11th

Directed by Gabriel Barre
Choreographed by Vince Pesce
Musical Direction by William Liberatore

Book by David Henry Hwang
Music by Richard Rodgers

All auditions will take place at:
AMTSJ Studios 1717 Technology Drive, San Jose CA  95110

First Rehearsal: October 7, 2008

Performs: October 28 – November 9, 2008

AUDITION SCHEDULE

All auditions and rehearsals will take place at AMTSJ Studios, 1717 Technology Drive San Jose, CA 95110.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Noon – 5:00pm: Equity Principal Vocal Auditions (non-equity seen as time allows)
7:00pm: Men's Dance Call (AEA and Non-AEA)

Thursday, April 10, 2008
Noon – 5pm: Open Vocal Auditions (AEA and Non-AEA)
7:00pm: Women's Dance Call (AEA and Non-AEA)

There are limited audition appointments. To schedule an appointment please email Jerry at jrosas@amtsj.org. You may also show up and be seen as time permits. Equity will be seen before Non-Equity.

Character Breakdown

Mei-Li in her 20's. A new immigrant from China struggling to fit into American life without losing her individuality. Vocal range: mezzo with a low range.

Wang In his 50's. A Chinese Opera actor, stubborn traditionalist, and immigrant to San Francisco. Vocal Range: Lyric Baritone (to F)

Chin In his 60's. A Chinese man and an old friend of Wang family. Vocal Range: Tenor (to A)

Ta In his 20's. Wang's rebellious Chinese American son who favors the trendy over the traditional. Vocal Range: Tenor (to G)

Harvard In his 20's. A Chinese American costumier to Club Chop Suey. Friend and confidante to Linda Low. Vocal Range: Baritone

Linda Low In her 20's. A sexy Chinese American star showgirl of the Club Chop Suey. Vocal Range: Alto/Belter showgirl

Madame Liang In her 40's. A Chinese American Talent agent. Vocal Range: Alto

Chao In his 20's. A new immigrant from China who is in love with Mei-Li.
Vocal Range: Tenor

Male and Female Ensemble: A group of 8 women and 8 men (minimum age 18) that can sing and dance; playing various roles throughout the show. The roles of Mr.Chong and Mr. Lee will be cast from the ensemble as well.

American Musical Theatre of San Jose Announces Auditions for

The Full Monty

May 19 & 20, 2008
Call Backs will be the evening of May 20th.

Directed & Choreographed by Stephen Bourneuf
Musical Direction by Barbara Day Turner

Book by David Terrance McNally
Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek  

First Rehearsal: August 26, 2008

Performs: September 16 – 28, 2008

AUDITION SCHEDULE

All auditions and rehearsals will take place at AMTSJ Studios, 1717 Technology Drive San Jose, CA 95110.

Monday, May 19, 2008
Noon – 5:00pm: Equity Principal Vocal Auditions
7:00pm: Open Vocal auditions (AEA and Non-AEA)

Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Noon – 5pm: Open Vocal Auditions (AEA and Non-AEA)

There are limited audition appointments. To schedule an appointment please email Jerry at jrosas@amtsj.org. You may also show up and be seen as time permits. Equity will be seen before Non-Equity.

Character Breakdown (Setting: Buffalo, NY)

Jerry Lukowski in his 30’s. Caucasian. An unemployed  mill worker. Average guy with no luck. Good heart and loves his son Nathan. Bit of a smart alect and loud mouth. High Bari-tenor.

Dave Bukatinsky In his 30’’s. Caucasian. An unemployed mill worker. Large man. Good natured and all around nice guy. Vocal Range: Lyric Baritone with strong falsetto.

Nathan Lukowski  12 years old. Average kid. Jerry’s son. Struggles with the divorce of his parents. Does not need to sing.  

Pam Lukowski  In her late 20’s or early 30’s. Jerry’s ex-wife and Nathan’s mom. Caucasian .Smart woman working hard to change her life. Lives with her boyfriend Teddy. Strong belt.

Teddy Slaughter  In his 30’s. Caucasian. Pam’s boyfriend. Good looking, salesman type. Competitive with other guys. Jealous of Jerry.  Does not need to sing.

Georgie Bukatinsky In her late 20’s. Dave’s wife. Works at the mall. Loves her husband and her life.  Vocal range. High rock belt.

Harold Nichols In his 40’s. Caucasian. Unemployed mill supervisor. Somewhat pompous and materialistic. Is distant from everyone including his wife. 
Vocal Range: Bari/Tenor

Vicki Nichols in her late 30’s. Caucasian. Harold’s wife. Very bubbly. Somewhat brash. Enjoys life and money. High belt.

Malcolm MacGregor n his late 20’s, Caucasian. Unemployed mill worker. Lives with his mom. Low self esteem. Caring but, insecure. Strong pop tenor.

Ethan Girard in his late 20’s to mid 30’s. Caucasian. Unemployed mill worker. Upbeat guy. Fairly good build. Strong tenor.

Noah Horse Simmons in his 50’s. African American. Natural dancer. Proud,  No nonsense guy.

Molly MacGregor Malcolm’s ailing mom

Jeanette Burmeister a piano player

Buddy Keno Walsh a male stripper

Reg Willoughby an unemployed mill worker.

Tony Giordano a Buffalo club owner.

Estelle Genovese Jerry’s occasional girl friend

Susan Hershey a friend of  Pam and Georgie’s.

Joanie Lish another friend of Pam and Georgie’s

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