Production Title: Monty Python’s
Spamalot
Production Company: Mesa Encore Theatre
Playwright or Screenwriter: Lyrics by Eric Idle, Music by John Du Prez, Eric Idle, and Neil Innes
Director: Peter J. Hill
Music Director: Dr. Debra Jo
Davey
Choreographer: Lynzee Foreman
Compensation: No Pay
Rehearsals Begin: 01/16/2016
Run/Shoot Dates: 03/04/2016 – 03/20/2016
Synopsis
Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, SPAMALOT retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. Did we mention the bevy of beautiful show girls?
Genre: Stage/Live
Casting: Adult
Nudity: None
Crew Needed: Yes
Character Breakdown
KING ARTHUR (Late 30s-60s.): The King of England who sets out on a quest to form the Knights of the Roundtable and find the Holy Grail. Great Humor. Good singer.
SIR ROBIN (30s-40s): A Knight of the Roundtable. Ironically called ‘Sir Robin the Brave,’ though he couldn’t be more cowardly. Joins the Knights for the singing and dancing. Also plays GUARD 1 and BROTHER MAYNARD, a long-winded monk.
SIR LANCELOT (30s-40): A Knight of the Roundtable. He is fearless to a bloody fault but through a twist of fate, does discover his ‘softer side.’ This actor MUST be great with character voices and accents, as he also plays THE FRENCH TAUNTER, an arrogant, condescending, over-the-top Frenchman, the KNIGHT OF NI, an absurd, cartoonish leader of a peculiar group of Knights, and TIM THE ENCHANTER, a ghostly being with a Scottish
accent.
PATSY (30s-40s): King Arthur’s horse and servant. Underappreciated but always longing for King Arthur’s approval. Good, funny, physical mover with some tap dancing. Also plays MAYOR, a jolly red-faced man who advertises the merits of his home town and the drunken, useless GUARD 2.
SIR GALAHAD (30s): A Knight of the Roundtable. Begins as Dennis, a lower class ‘mud gatherer’ who becomes Knighted and transforms into the dashing Sir Galahad. Also plays PRINCE HERBERT’S FATHER, a wealthy, brutish Yorkshireman man at odds with his sensitive son, THE BLACK KNIGHT who is always ready to duel despite multiple injuries. Strong bari-tenor singing
required.
SIR BEDEVERE (20s-40s): A Knight of the Roundtable. An inept scholar. Also plays DENNIS GALAHAD’S MOTHER, a shrill peasant woman, and CONCORDE, Sir Lancelot’s horse. No solo singing.
THE LADY OF THE LAKE (20s-30s):A Diva. Strong, beautiful, possesses mystical powers. The leading lady of the show. Great singing voice is essential, as she must be able to sing effortlessly in many styles and vocal registers. Especially seeking actresses of all races for this role.
THE FOLLOWING ROLES ARE PLAYED
(but not necessarily) BY THE SAME ACTOR (20s-30s): Tenor singing required. Very good mover.
HISTORIAN: A tweedy academic.
NOT DEAD FRED: A sickly little fellow who, despite others’ beliefs, claims he is “not yet dead.”
FRENCH GUARD: The
condemnatory French sidekick to the French Taunter.
MINSTREL: In Sir Robin’s band.
PRINCE HERBERT: The hopeful and frilly prince who loves to sing and pines for his love atop a tower.
ENSEMBLE: six men and six women (with very silly bits & pieces!)
Additional Info
Auditions are by appointment, please signup online here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c44afab2fa2fa7-auditions3
What To Prepare
Auditioners should prepare 16-32 bars of a song that best shows off their voice and abilities. Come prepared with sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist & keyboard is provided. Please no recorded accompaniment. Dress to move. Please also prepare one
family-appropriate, improvisational, story-type joke. Singing and reading from the show will take place at call-backs.
Call For Crew
Looking for set builders, and a sound assistant/board op. Also looking for a zany backstage crew. Please contact us if
interested!
Audition Details
Mesa Encore Theatre Rehearsal & Studio
Space (note new location!)
933 E Main St
Mesa, Arizona 85203
New Location! Our new Rehearsal & Studio space is located 1 mile east of the Mesa Arts Center, on Main Street. Look for the sign/banners!
Headshots/Resume Required (NO Web Links)
By Appointment: Email ONLY
Appointment Contact
[email protected]
Audition Dates and Times:
Saturday, January 9th, from 4pm-8pm, by appointment
Callback Dates and Times:
Sunday, January 10th, from 2pm-5pm
Primary Contact:
Debra Jo Davey
[email protected]
(602) 770-9819