Nine - Audition Announcement from the Arvada Center

December 20, 2009

Arvada Center Announces Auditions for Nine

ARVADA, CO – The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities will hold auditions for Nine on Monday January 11, 2010 and Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at the Arvada Center. This production will be directed by the Center’s Artistic Producer Rod A. Lansberry.
Auditions will be held on January 11 and 12, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Auditions are by appointment only and can be scheduled by calling (720) 898-7200.
Experienced female performers with strong acting, singing and abilities are needed. Dance or strong movement will be needed. Also needed are four boys ages 8-12, with strong vocals and movement abilities.
The role of Guido Contini has been cast.
This is an Equity LORT B production, although non-equity actors may audition. Ethnic minorities and cultural varieties are encouraged to audition for all roles. Actors should prepare 16 – 32 bars of up-tempo musical theater appropriate to the production. Please bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. No taped music or a cappella allowed. A current headshot and resume are required. Equity members must have a current ID card.
Rehearsals for Nine begin on March 30, 2040. The show opens April 20, 2010 and runs through May 16, 2010, Tuesday through Saturday evenings with matinees on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays for a total of eight shows per week.

The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities is one of the nation’s largest cultural attractions, devoted to all aspects of the arts and generously supported by the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). For more information on the summer events, call the Arvada Center box office at (720) 898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org.

AT A GLANCE…
WHAT: Auditions for Nine
WHEN: Monday, January 11 ~ 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 12 ~ 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
HOW: By appointment only, call (720) 898-7200
WHERE: Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
6901 Wadsworth Blvd.
MORE INFO: Visit arvadacenter.org/auditions

Nine Character Breakdown

Guido Contini; (Baritone approx 40) Already cast
Luisa Contini; (Mezzo / belt 30 -40) Guido’s wife
Carla Albanese (Alto / belt to legit soprano mid 20-30) Guido’s Mistress
Claudia Nardi (Mezzo / soprano 30s) Guido’s protégé
Lilliane La Fleur (Mezzo / belt 40 – 50) Guido’s producer
Lina Darling (Mezzo 30-40) La Fleurs assistant (can be a male tenor)
Guido’s Mother (Soprano 40- 60)
Mama Maddelena (Soprano 40-50) Chief of Chambermaids
Our Lady of the Spa (Soprano / mezzo 20-30)
Sarraghina (Soprano / mezzo/ belt 20- 40) Prostitute
Stephanie Necrophorus (Soprano / belt 30 – 50 ) Writer / Critic
Young Guido (Boy Tenor 8 – 12)
Young Guido’s Schoolmates (Boy tenor 8 – 12) 3 boys
A Nun (Soprano)
Gondolier
The Germans; 5 women Olga. Heidi, Ilsa, Gretchen
The Italians; 6 women Diana, Maria, Francesca, Anabella, Giuletta, Renata