UPCOMING AUDITIONS

Whether you’re a stage veteran or an amateur, you’re invited to perform with us.

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A FINE FAMILY

Book by Susan Frost
Music and Lyrics by James Holmes
Directed and Produced by Val Kavanaugh, Susan Frost
Musical Direction by James Holmes

A Fine Family is the story of… well… a fine family, perhaps much like one you know. This particular family is gathering for a meeting the day before a memorial service. The most eccentric family member, who apparently is falling apart, is the only one who knows what the meeting is about, and she hasn’t arrived yet. The aggrieved hostess refuses to ask for help, despite her spouse’s pleas. Her know-it-all sister is convinced she can fix everything with exercise, another family member sidesteps responsibility with charm, and still another does his best to hide in plain sight. The whole family plays their “assigned” roles like only a family can. 

This musical comedy provides an opportunity to laugh at yourself and people you know without pointing fingers. Fortunately for all of us, love wins in the end.

SHOW DATES

April 25, 26 and May 2, 3 at 7:30 p.m.
April 27 and May 4 at 2:30 p.m.

Rehearsals will be held Sunday through Thursday evenings starting in mid-February (subject to change based on cast availability.)

Readthrough in late January.

Attendance is mandatory April 14–24 and all performances.

AUDITIONS

Jan 4. at 1 p.m.
Jan. 6 at 7 p.m.

You only need to attend one of these sessions. If you can’t make either, please reach out for accommodations. People of all genders, abilities and ethnicities are encouraged to audition.

Please prepare approximately one minute of a song of your choice. Please sing a cappella or bring your own accompaniment (recorded or an accompanist; keyboard provided). 

You will be asked to sing a major scale to determine vocal range and where your voice is strongest. A piano accompaniment will be provided for this.

Auditions will also involve cold readings from the script. Sides will be provided. A digital copy of the script may be provided upon request.

You may provide a headshot or a photo will be taken at the time of audition.

Please bring a calendar with all your conflicts. Contact Val, Sue or Jim with questions.

AVAILABLE ROLES

Musical keys may be adjusted to meet the needs of performers. Experience with dancing is not necessary.

  • Chris. Late 30s–50s, female-presenting. Highly stressed. Hosting her family for a memorial service. Takes on responsibility for everything and stuffs her feelings. Goes to great lengths not to upset anyone. Doesn’t know how to say “no,” except to her husband. Needs to be needed. 

  • Ken. Late 30s–50s, male-presenting. Chris’s husband. Tries to get Chris to stand up for herself. Annoyed that his in-laws take advantage of her. Worried for her well-being but unaware of what she truly needs or wants.

  • Hailey. 13–17, female-presenting. Chris and Ken’s daughter. Thinks her family is embarrassing. Invited her friend, Teagan, to stay for the weekend for fortification in a land of adults. Has a soft spot for her grandfather.

  • Teagan. 13–17, similar in age to Hailey, female-presenting. Hailey’s friend. Tries to figure out what makes Hailey’s family tick. Not sure of her place in her own family, let alone this one.

  • George. 70s–90s, male-presenting. Chris’s father (Hailey’s grandfather). Has dementia with moments of clarity. Lives in a nursing home nearby. Has a deep love for family.

  • Carol. 70s–90s, female-presenting. Can double with one of The Crew or Rhian. Chris’s mother (George’s wife, Hailey’s grandmother). Deceased, part of a dream sequence. Kind, observant. No spoken lines.

  • Fred. 50s–70s, male-presenting. Chris’s cousin. Loveable, but loud, brassy and oblivious. He is not consciously aware of his loneliness. His goal is to avoid responsibility but look good.

  • Brenda. 40s–60s, female-presenting. Chris’s older sister (Fred’s cousin). Believes she knows best and should enlighten others. Ridiculously upbeat about health and exercise. Her cheerfulness covers an underlying desire for control. She is addicted to chocolate. 

  • Will. 40s–60s, male-presenting. Brenda’s husband. Extremely shy. He’d rather be anything but the focus of his in-laws’ drama. Hides behind a book or camera to avoid attention. Lots of physical comedy. He and Brenda are mutually protective when it comes to the others but will call each other out. 

  • Liz. 50s–70s, female-presenting. Chris’s cousin (Fred’s and Brenda’s cousin). Calm, self-assured and comfortable with her role in the extended family after years of feeling out of place. Liz is the family referee and peacemaker. 

  • Denise. 50s–early 70s, female-presenting. Chris’s cousin (Fred’s sister, Brenda and Liz’s cousin). Thrilled to finally be a grandmother. She’s over the top and overinvolved. Her goal is for everyone to admire “her” baby. She wears an “I’m the Grandma” T-shirt.

  • Heather. 30s–40s, female-presenting. Denise’s daughter, mother of the baby. She has wanted a baby for a long time and is filled with “new mom” excitement and obsession.

  • Rhian. 50s–70s, female-presenting. Chris’s cousin (Fred’s and Denise’s sister, Brenda’s and Liz’s cousin). The most eccentric of the crowd. Coming to terms with grief. Not as inept as the others think. Insightful.

  • The Crew. Any age. The Crew provides comedic interpretation of several songs. They also provide vocal richness, countermelody, harmony and/or rhythm. No spoken lines.