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Talking Horse Productions is proud to announce the auditions for the second show of the 2027 season, THE FANTASTICKS. DATE, TIME, PLACE:
Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m.
Callbacks, Nov. 14 at 12 p.m.
First Christian Church, 101 N. 10th Street in downtown Columbia (parking in the lot is free)
AUDITIONS:
Be prepared to sing your best 16-32 bars or 30-60 seconds of your best audition song. An accompanist will be provided. Please no pre-recorded tracks or acapella singing. We want to know how you perform accompanied by a piano.
Visit the following link to sign-
up for an audition slot:
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PERFORMANCES:
March 11-14; 18-21, 2027
CHARACTERS:
The Mute -- Leading role of any gender, the Mute is the glue that holds the entire musical together. The role is perfect for a strong actor or actress with solid facial and physical expressions, capable of displaying intense emotional range and comfortable with pantomime -- but is NOT an actual mime. This is a non-singing, non-speaking role, but do not let that mislead you into thinking that the role is not important. It is pivotal!
El Gallo (the Narrator) -- Leading Man (male-presenting). 35-45. Tall, slender, striking facial features and penetrating eyes. Graceful on his feet, yet dominating in his physical presence. In addition to acting as the story’s narrator, El Gallo plays the dual role of the
Bandit, abducting the girl and sword fighting the boy. Musical Theatre Baritone: A-flat2– G4.
Luisa (the Girl) -- Classic female presenting, ingénue energy, evoking the qualities of early teenagerhood. Luisa must be capable of expressing sincere naiveté without playing a stereotypical caricature of innocence, all the while having the physical traits of beauty and budding womanhood. Light on her feet and exuberant in mannerisms. Legit musical theatre soprano: B3-B5 with solid classical technique; strong chest voice with legit head voice,
able to move from chest to head voice comfortably.
Matt (the Boy) -- Quirky male-presenting leading role, can be awkward yet well-spoken and rather arrogant in disposition (think very young Clark Kent without Superman powers and a total Know-It-All). Excellent manners, boyish attitude, innocent and naive to the ways of women, but experiencing his very first crush. Musical Theatre Baritenor: A2-G4; similar vocal range but must sound lighter and more youthful in comparison to El Gallo.
Hucklebee (the Boy’s Father) -- Character actor, male presenting, age 45+. Stern single father, with an inner softness rarely seen. Fit-ish (previous military man), strong willed, stubborn, dry sense of humor and easily flustered. Well groomed, and quick to reply. Should move well, sing on pitch and be solid with harmonic lines. Character baritone: A2-F4.
Bellomy (the Girl’s Father) -- Character actor, male presenting, middle-aged fop, 45+. Single parent who’s ‘maternal’ instinct is far more developed than most fathers. Over exaggerated mannerisms, shrill voice, physically contrasting Hucklebee someway in stature. Should move well, sing well and be solid with harmonic lines. Character baritenor: A2-F sharp4.
Henry -- “Ancient” character actor, evoking the sense of a Shakespearean leading actor WELL past his prime. Comic timing a must, gravitas stage presence abounding, male presenting though gender-swapped casting will absolutely be considered. Rarely singing role.
Mortimer -- Character actor. Not as old as Henry, but very well-seasoned. Comic timing is a must and physical comedy is necessary. Pratfalls, death scenes, stage combat, gymnastic experience a plus. Speaks with a Cockney accent. Male presenting though gender-swapped casting will absolutely be considered. Rarely singing role.
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First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ, Columbia, Missouri, United States
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