Company

Book By: GEORGE FURTH
Music and Lyrics by: STEPHEN SONDHEIM

Directed by David Ferrell

Presented in the Warner Studio

SYNOPSIS:

It’s Bobby’s 35th birthday party, and all their friends keep asking: “Why aren’t you married? Isn’t it time to settle down and start a family?” As Bobby searches for answers, we all discover why being alive in modern day New York City could drive a person crazy! Featuring a traffic jam of Stephen Sondheim classics including “You Could Drive a Person Crazy,” “The Ladies Who Lunch,” and “Being Alive.”

AUDITION/CALLBACK INFORMATION:

Audition/Callback location: South Bend Civic- 403 N. Main Street, South Bend, Indiana — Enter through front doors off Main Street

 

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IMPORTANT DATES

AUDITIONS

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 (6:00-8:00 PM)
OR
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 (12:00-2:00 PM)

CALL BACK DATE:

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 (2:00-4:00 PM)

If you are unable to attend call backs, please let the director know at the time of your audition.

 

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

First Rehearsal: Sunday, March 2nd
Rehearsals will be held:
MONDAY-THURSDAY , 6:00 – 9:00 PM
(a detailed schedule will be shared after casting with conflicts being taken into consideration within reason)
 
Tech Week Begins: April 21st
Dress Rehearsals: April 28th

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

Thursday, May 1st – Preview/Final Dress @ 7:30 pm
Friday, May 2nd – Opening @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 3rd @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 4th @ 2:00 pm
Friday, May 9th @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 10th @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 11th @ 2:00pm
Friday, May 16th @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 17th @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 18th @ 2:00pm – Closing Night followed by all hands-on-deck strike. Duties will be assigned ahead of time. 
 
*There may be additional sponsor shows added after opening night. Any and all additional dates will be communicated immediately prior to tech week.*
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What To Prepare

Audition Requirements:

Please prepare at least 16 bars of a song which best showcases your vocal qualities and should fit the style of the show. Bluetooth speaker and piano accompanist can be provided. 

Sides will be given at the audition.
There will be a dance/movement portion of auditions. Please dress appropriately and be prepared to move.

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Additional Information

Audition/Callback location: South Bend Civic- 403 N. Main Street, South Bend, Indiana — Enter through main doors off Main Street

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

CAST: 6 M / 8 F

ROBERT Lead Role: Male (30 to 35)
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.
Vocal range top: G5   Vocal range bottom: G3

SARAH Ensemble: female (30 to 40)
Harry’s hyper critical wife. She is an avid learner of karate and tends to overeat. Open, accepting, and full of love.
Vocal range top: A5   Vocal range bottom: A3
 
HARRY Ensemble: male (35 to 45)
Sarah’s husband. He is a recovering alcoholic continually falling off the wagon. Believes the advantages of marriage outweigh the disadvantages.
Vocal range top: A5   Vocal range bottom: A3

SUSAN    Ensemble: female (30 to 40)
A delicate southern belle. Peter’s wife and ex-wife. Motherly in her affections towards Robert.
Vocal range top: A5   Vocal range bottom: A3

PETER   Ensemble: male (30 to 40)
Susan’s husband. The perfect husband and ex-husband. He is very liberal in his view of relationships.
Vocal range top: A5    Vocal range bottom: B3

JENNY   Ensemble: female (30 to 40)
Quietly manipulative, simultaneously square and wise. Loves her husband, David, and will indulge him sometimes.
Vocal range top: A5   Vocal range bottom: A3

DAVID   Ensemble: male (30 to 40)
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.
Vocal range top: A5     Vocal range bottom: B3

AMY   Ensemble: female (25 to 35)
A frantic neurotic engaged to Paul but terrified of marriage. After a mental breakdown, she finally realizes that Paul is, in fact, her soulmate.
Vocal range top: A5   Vocal range bottom: G3

PAUL  Ensemble: male (30 to 40)
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.
Vocal range top: A5   Vocal range bottom: B3

JOANNE  Ensemble: female (40 to 50)
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.
Vocal range top: B5  Vocal range bottom: G3

LARRY   Ensemble: male (45 to 55)
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.
Vocal range top: A5  Vocal range bottom: B3

MARTA   Ensemble: female (20 to 30)
A girlfriend of Robert’s. Intensely modern, who is seeking adventure and excitement in the city.
Vocal range top: A5  Vocal range bottom: A3

KATHY  Ensemble: female (25 to 35)
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.
Vocal range top: A5   Vocal range bottom: A3

APRIL   Ensemble: female (25 to 35)
A girlfriend of Robert’s. She is a flight attendant who came to New York to live in Radio City. Ditzy and adorable.
Vocal range top: A5  Vocal range bottom: A3

David Ferrell
Director