Director/Choreographer: Melissa Mason LacijanMusic Director: Leslie Eliashuk
Producers: John Meglino and Debbie Paniccia
Stage Manager: Abbi Roy
About the Show:
Falsettos tells the tale of a dysfunctional, yet loving family in New York City at the dawn of the AIDS crisis. When Marvin leaves his wife and young son to be with his male lover, life gets a bit complicated to say the least. When Marvin’s wife becomes romantically involved with his therapist, the problems escalate. With help from their neighbors, the family learns to face their future with love and dignity.
Audition Dates:
* Monday, October 7th and Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 (You only need to attend one of these sessions)
* Sign in begins at 6:30 pm. Auditions begin at 7:00 pm
* Callbacks will be by invite only and will be held on Thursday, October 10th at 7:00 pm
Please note, these auditions are open calls for children and adults. This production will seek to cast a child between the ages of 11 and 13 for one of the roles. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present at auditions.
Location:
SLOC Musical Theater, Education Building
418 Liberty St., Schenectady, NY 12305
Free parking is available in the city-owned lot across the street.
Please enter through the left front door facing Liberty Street.
Performance Dates:
January 17-19 and 23-26, 2025
(Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm)
SLOC Mainstage, 427 Franklin Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
What to Prepare:
* Please prepare 16 to 32 bars of music from a Broadway show - ideally in a style similar to the show. Singing from the show is welcome, but not required.
* An accompanist will be provided so please have sheet music in the correct key.
* Dancing/Movement audition will not be required for these auditions. Readings from the script will only be requested at callbacks, scripts will be provided.
Rehearsals:
* Rehearsals will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, from 6:30 pm-9:30 pm, and on Sunday afternoons 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. Please note rehearsal times are subject to change based on cast/crew availability.
* Individual music rehearsals will begin Monday, October 14th.
* Full cast read-through will take place Sunday, October 20th.
* There will be a photo shoot day TBD based on cast/crew availability.
Attendance
The following rehearsal dates are mandatory for all cast and crew:
* Photo Shoot Day (TBD)
* Theater Clean-Up Day (Friday, January 10, 2025)
* Tech Week (Sunday, January 12 – Thursday, January 16, 2025)
* All Performances
* Strike (Sunday, January 26th, immediately following the final performance)
Health & Safety
Commitment to the health and safety of our performers, staff and audience members is our first priority. Please make a point to review our updated Health and Safety Guidelines at www.sloctheater.org.
Character Breakdown:
The age and gender identity of the characters listed below are provided as a guideline and do not necessarily need to match the age or gender identity of the actor. We encourage actors of all backgrounds to consider these roles and bring their unique perspectives to the characters.
Marvin: (Male identifying / High Baritone) 30's – 45. Childish, neurotic, intellectual, self-absorbed, overly competitive...but also annoyingly charming. A devoted father, he struggles to reconcile his desire for a happy traditional family with his love for Whizzer.
Whizzer: (Male identifying / Tenor) 30-40. Marvin’s lover. Handsome, athletic, and confident. Has a tempestuous relationship with Marvin. Though he claims that he's only in the relationship for money and sex, it’s a defense to avoid facing his true feelings for Marvin. Has a caring, warm relationship with Jason.
Trina: (Female identifying / Soprano / Belt) 30's - 45. Ex-wife to Marvin, Mother to Jason. Charmingly neurotic in her effort to understand the conflicting feelings she has in the aftermath of her divorce. Very devoted to her son and his well-being. She consults
Mendel, her husband’s psychiatrist and eventually marries him.
Jason: (Male identifying / Tenor) 11-13 years old (to play 13). Marvin and Trina’s son. Smart, introspective, and awkward. Jason’s impending Bar Mitzvah, his parents’ divorce, and the entrance of
Whizzer into his life leave him confused, angry and trying to sort it all out.
Mendel: (Male identifying / High Baritone) mid-30’s – 50. Marvin’s psychiatrist who marries Trina and enters into the tumultuous world of her life with her son, her ex and her ex’s lover while struggling with his own feelings.
Dr. Charlotte: (Female identifying / Alto / Mezzo) 30's – 50. One of the “lesbians from next door”. Charlotte is a dedicated doctor alarmed by the mysterious illness that is killing her gay male patients. Tough, but extremely nurturing and very much in love with her partner, Cordelia.
Cordelia: (Female identifying / Soprano / High Belt voice) Late 20’s – 40. The other “lesbian from next door.” Cordelia is Dr. Charlotte’s partner. She runs her own kosher catering business, is very keen on making a nice home, but also wants to be useful and valued for her contribution to the world.
At SLOC Musical Theater, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment that truly reflects the vibrant Schenectady community. We actively encourage actors from all backgrounds, including those who identify as LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and individuals of all gender identities, to audition for every role. Your unique voice and perspective enrich our productions, and we invite you to be a part of our theater family. Join us in building a theater where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued!
If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
Event Venue
418 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305-1909, United States