The MADC has a chock-a-block spectacular season coming up! Hereunder is information for auditions for three productions: Scrooge - A Christmas Panto, Death of a Doornail and The One Act Play Festival.
SCROOGE : A CHRISTMAS PANTO
Written by Alan Montanaro
Directed by Nanette Brimmer
SATURDAY 17TH JULY from 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm (last applications received at 5.00 pm)
Money-loving Ebenezer Scrooge hates Christmas almost as much as he hates people – including MADC audiences. But one Christmas Eve he is visited by the spectre of his ex-partner Jacob Marley and things begin to go bump in the night as he is visited by three ghosts: the Spirit of Christmas Past takes him back to the swinging 60’s where he meets (and loses) the love of his life, the Spirit of Christmas Present shows him the effects he forces upon those people around him, whilst the Ghost of Christmases Yet To Come gives Scrooge a lesson he will not likely ever forget. And, hopefully, neither will our audiences… this is looking like it’s going to be one of the good ones! There are a larger number of characters than usual in this year’s panto as we meet people from different time zones. Casting will be based on acting, singing, dancing, look/presentation and – in some cases – age. Do come prepared for your audition, i.e., with sheet music or backing cd for your song and a short, memorised monologue. A short dance routine will be taught to you on the spot as per previous years.
CHARACTER LIST:
LES GALS: 3 or 4 ladies who dress similarly – but never the same. They are the ‘showbiz” element of the show and act as singers and dancers. They are based on the urchins in Little shop of Horrors – or the three “angels’ in Priscilla.
PERRY Cameo role. To be played by a lead chorus member. Perry’s function is to get the audience going early on in the show. Any age.
SCROOGE: The hero of the story – we are looking for an experienced actor with stamina, who can give the character it’s “soul” At once mean and sensitive, the actor should be older, or age convincingly. This is a singing and dancing role.
BOB CRATCHIT: Principal: Scrooge’s only employee. A hard-working family man with a loyalty to scrooge in spite of the abuse he receives. Has a solo song.
Mrs. SCRATCHIT: Character lead. This part has been precast and will be played by Isabel Warrington.
TINY TIM: Cameo Role: Bob Cratchit’s crippled son. To be played by a child.
DAME: This role is precast and will be played by Alan Montanaro.
Mr. APPLEGATE: Cameo Role: To be played by a chorus member. Applegate is a bumbling man who turns up at scrooge’s office to ask for an extension on his payment.
HARRY (*): Character lead. Scrooge’s nephew. A young, upbeat and happy man who sees a something in Scrooge that Scrooge doesn’t even see. (* see Young Scrooge)
MACH A VILLAIN Principal. The real villain of the panto. Scrooge’s legal advisor has ulterior motives. Should be played by a tall, lanky actor. Has a duet with Scrooge.
BOB MARLEY: Cameo Role: To be played by a chorus member. Actor must be able to speak with a convincing Jamaican accent. He addresses the audience for a short speech.
JACOB MARLEY: Character lead. Scrooge’s deceased partner who appears to him in a somewhat macabre scene. Larger than life character.
YOUNG SCROOGE: Character lead. A good looking young man, before the love of money turns him into the bitter miser we know and love. He falls in love with the Dame. Must sing well. (*) Should be played by the same actor playing HARRY to keep some sort of family resemblance going.
DICK: Cameo Role: To be played by a chorus member. Young Scrooge’s best friend.
Mr. DIZZIWIG: Character lead. Scrooge’s first employer is a 60’s hippy. He is a free spirit of a man who is perpetually stoned or something.
Mrs DIZZIWIG: Character lead. Slightly overweight wife of Mr Dizziwig.
GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: Character lead. A young female. Should look innocent and pure. One mammoth scene, so could double up as chorus for other scenes.
GHOST OF XMAS PRESENT: Character lead. Must be played by a larger-than-life bearded actor with a deep voice.
GHOST OF XMAS YET TO COME: Character lead. A non-speaking part of great importance.
CHORUS: Victorian town folk, beggars, salesmen, carolers, etc; hippies; demons, etc.
DEATH OF A DOORNAIL
By Lee Mueller
The audience interactive murder-mystery play “Death Of A Doornail”, directed by Coryse Borg and Pia Zammit, will be staged at the Manoel Theatre over Halloween, that is the 30th and 31st October, 2010 in collaboration with Teatru Manoel.
Eccentric Millionaire, Albert Doornale has invited all of his close friends to his estate; including his ex-wife Abigail, his current fiance Candy Bombay, and his childhood friend from the lower East Side, Salvatore Carbone. Everyone arrives at the estate greeted by the grumpy Butler and cutlery-carrying cook. The only problem is, Albert is not there, no one has seen him. Not his nerdy nephew or his socially spoiled daughter. None of the guest have any idea why they are there or what happened to their host. That is until blood is found in the upstairs bathroom. Was Albert killed and carried away? In the nick of time, Inspector Bukowski arrives on the scene. A murder investigation will begin, as soon as a body is found….. It may be a long wait…..
Auditions will be held at the MADC Clubrooms on Friday, 30th July from 6.00pm to 8.00pm (last applications received at 7.30 pm)
There is no need to prepare anything, as auditionees will be asked to sight-read a part of the script (they will have the chance to briefly glance over it before auditioning).
CHARACTER LIST:
Narrator*: Host of the Mystery. Just wants the evening to go smoothly and for everyone in the audience to enjoy the play.
Audience Guy: Thought he was going to a Karaoke evening but has ended up at the Murder Mystery. Most likely sits in a big stuffed chair at home and talks back to the Television.
Audience Guy’s Wife:Tries somewhat to keep her husband under control in public when she can get him to go out. Would like to stay for the play since she probably tricked him into coming.
Edward (the nephew): Typical nerd. Is always up for a good intellectual challenge.
Priscilla: Daughter of Albert Doornale. Born with a silver spoon in her mouth, spoiled rich girl. Accustomed to having everything done for her and having her way.
Candace “Candy” Bambay: Current Girlfriend of Albert Doornale. Very naive in the ways of the wealthy. Wants to fit in.
Mortimer: Typical English style butler. Very dry and unemotional in appearance. A lot smarter and "hipper" than he lets on.
Mrs Morganford:The bored and bitter cook. Carry's around a butcher's knife just in case she needs to cut something.
Salvator Carbone: Albert's childhood friend. Sal's money was earned on the streets with the other Wise Guys.
Abigail Doornale: Ex-wife of Albert. Loved being rich and established and hates not being rich and established. Is in hopes that Albert has invited her to reconcile their marriage.
Inspector Bukowski *: A police inspector who is eager for a big case to fall in his lap. Has not had a "big" case yet. Or even a "medium" case. Has read about big cases. Is quite sure s/he could handle a big case if s/he had one.
Albert Doornail : Eccentric Millionaire who has invited guests to his mansion.
* (Can be played by male or female)
As mentioned, this is an interactive play where the audience participate in the murder mystery and promises to be a real fun experience!
ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER 23rd, 24th, 25th & 26th
As customary, 5 one-act plays will participate in this ever-popular annual event. We have already had three applications from interested directors and we are therefore calling for two more.
If you wish to direct a one-act play in this Festival, please send an email to: Francesca Briffa on
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Applications for directors will be received until 31st July 2010.
Since this event is unique and aims at launching prospective actors and directors, we encourage innovation and originality. Any script may be submitted for consideration, and the club library is available to those who wish to browse for a script.
The only limits imposed are those of time and set – plays must not exceed 30 minutes in duration and the set should be as minimal as possible.
Auditions for acting roles will be held at the MADC Clubrooms on Saturday 7th August from 2.00 – 4.00 pm
The One Act Play Festival is open to everybody, so please encourage friends to take the plunge and try their hand at acting, directing or even helping out backstage. You’d be surprised at how many of today’s established actors and directors started their careers right here at the MADC One Act Play Festival.
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