Burien Little Theatre is seeking two male chorus members for the ensemble and an alto sax player for "Reefer Madness: The Musical," written by Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney.
The ensemble is almost like another character in the show, much like the phantoms in "The Rocky Horror Show." This mixed gender group, age range 20s, represents Reefer Zombies, Kids at the Five and Dime, Jungle Orgy dancers, Angels, and patriotic background chorus in the Star-Spangled finale. Strong vocal and dance skills preferred.
Performances are at Burien Little Theatre in Burien from Sept. 24 through Oct. 31, 2010 Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Rehearsals have just begun Mondays through Thursdays from 7 to 10 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m.
Stage director is Steve Cooper and music director is Ann Sager.
$100 stipend is provided.
Auditioners should be prepared to perform two short contrasting songs (serious/comedy, ballad/patter) and provide resume and headshot.
Please make audition appointment: audition@burienlittletheatre.org, 206-242-5180.
The alto sax player would, ideally, have additional abilities on clarinet and flute. The musician will play as part of a 5-person band. Band members will have limited rehearsals until the final two weeks before the show opens. Please contact Maggie Larrick at maggie@burienlittletheatre.org or (o) 206-246-0088.
Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex and violence. The addictive and clever musical numbers range from big Broadway-style showstoppers to swing tunes like "Down at the Ol' Five and Dime" and the Vegas-style "Listen to Jesus, Jimmy," featuring J.C. Himself leading a chorus of showgirl angels! Reefer Madness is a highly stylized and satirical political commentary.
It contains adult humor, religious parody, and drug use, as well as suggested violence and sexual explicitness. It therefore may be inappropriate for younger performers and audiences.
