AUDITIONS – The Spitfire Grill – Swift Creek Mill Theatre

 

Open Call:  Sunday, April 13, 1 P.M. (by appointment)

Callbacks:  Thursday, April 24, 7 P.M. (by invitation)

Run:  17 performances, July 10 – August 2

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Director Tom Width 

Musical Director Shellie Johnson

Seeking 6 actors (the role of Hannah Ferguson has been cast) for the Mill’s production of The Spitfire Grill, by James Valcq and Fred Alley.

The roles being cast are:

            Percy Talbott:  Early 20’.  Pretty, if a bit rough-edged, her face declares the strength of her youth and a

            sadness beyond her years.  Her accent has a southern Appalachian cadence.  Strong folk/country

            belt to “D”, some head voice required.

            Shelby Thorpe:  Mid-30’s.  A plain, soft-faced creature with a shy, almost ethereal manner. 

            Shimmering folk soprano with strong high belt to “D”.

            Caleb Thorpe:  Early 40’s.  Out-of-work foreman of the stone quarry.  Frustrated working man clinging

            to the past.  Solid folk/rock voice with an edge.  (Top “G”)

            Sheriff Joe Sutter:  Mid-late 20’s.  A young small-town policeman with an appealing intensity and

            a restless nature.  Strong folk tenor to a “G”.   (Touches an “A”)

            Effy Krayneck:  50’s.  Postmistress and busybody, a woman with narrow eyes and a sour tongue.

            Solid singer in mezzo/alto range.

            The Visitor:  Mid-40’s.  A mysterious figure who never speaks.  An actor with powerful eyes and

            a very strong sense of his body.

Those auditioning should prepare 32 bars from a folk/country/rock song of their own choosing (accompanist provided – please bring your sheet music!) as well as a 1-minute dramatic monologue.

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For more information or to schedule an appointment,

email Tom Width at twidth@aol.com.