FAME - The Musical

Presented by Real Clear Productions
at the Ruth Page Center for the Performing Arts - Chicago, IL


Show Dates:  Weekends, 7/14/2012 - 7/22/2012
Audition Dates:  Saturday, 3/31/12, 4:00 - 7:00pm                       
                        Tuesday, 4/3/12, 7:30 - 10:00pm                        
                        Callbacks Thursday, 4/5/12, 7:00 - 10:00pm                        
                        (See audition information below for details.)


 

about the show.

From the hit motion pictures, television series, and international stage success, FAME is nothing short of a global phenomenon.  

Set during the last years of New York City's celebrated High School for the Performing Arts on 46th Street, FAME - THE MUSICAL is a bittersweet but inspiring story of a diverse group of students as they commit to four years of grueling artistic and academic work. With candor, humor and insight, the show explores the issues that confront many young people today: issues of prejudice, identity, self-worth, literacy, sexuality, substance abuse and perseverance. 

production crew.

Director - Joe Marabotti
Choreographer - Alana Stephens
Music Director - Cliff McReynolds
Producer - Patrick Pesole
Assistant Director - Ean L. Kryska
Sound Designer/Operator - Chris Campioni
Production Assistant - Gabby Mora

audition information.


Audition Dates:  Saturday, 3/31/12, 4-7pm                        
                        Tuesday, 4/3/12, 7:30 - 10pm                        
                        Callbacks Thursday, 4/5/12, 7-10pm 

Audition Location:  Ruth Page Center for the Performing Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn, Chicago IL 60610

Rehearsals:  generally, Monday - Wednesday evenings, 7:00 - 10:00 pm at Our Lady of Lourdes School, 4641 N. Ashland, Chicago
                   Dance rehearsals held Saturday afternoons at ARCC Ballet, 2220 N. Elston, Chicago
                   Pre-tech run-throughs will be held at the dance studio (dates TBA)
                   Tech rehearsals at Ruth Page Center for the Performing Arts, July 9 - 13, (times TBA)

To schedule an audition, e-mail info@realclearproductions.org with your headshot (or photo), resume (if you have one), and your preferred audition day.  You may call 773-828-9584 with questions.  Please note that you must be available for callbacks to be cast in the show.

Prepare:  For the audition, have prepared one minute of an accompanied popular song (from any era) that demonstrates your vocal range (not from the show). Do not mimic the original artist. Make it your own and sell it.  Bring or wear comfortable clothing and dance shoes.

Director's Note:  We are typically casting actors in their 20's who will play the roles of high school students.  You must be at least 17 years old to audition.  We believe that the best shows come from an energetic, dedicated, and enthusiastic cast and crew.  So, we welcome and encourage people from all different backgrounds and experience to audition. 

Characters*:

CARMEN DIAZ - Insecure, talented dancer/ singer
CHORUS - Students at P.A., who have lines and sing, and who constantly interact and grow with the others
GOODMAN (GOODY) KING - Jazz trumpeter
GRACE (Lambchops) LAMBA - drummer, comic
IRIS KELLY - Well-to-do, lovely dancer
JOE (JOSE) VEGAS - High energy, charming actor
MABEL WASHINGTON - R&B singer, plump, comic
MISS BELL - Dance teacher, puts art first
MISS SHERMAN - Traditionalist, English teacher
MR. MYERS - Drama teacher, easy-going
MR. SHEINKOPF - Music teacher, distinguished
NICK PIAZZA - Handsome, serious actor
SCHLOMO METZENBAUM - Affable, sensitive violinist
SERENA KATZ - Insecure, shy actressTYRONE JACKSON - Headstrong, able, hip-hop dancer; a functional illiterate
*list courtesy of mtishows.com 


"FAME" is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre international (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 - Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 - www.MTIShows.com