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Audition Info for 2022/2023 Season

Five Sure Things

The Christmas Carol

Spongebob the Musical

Five Sure Things

cwACT is holding auditions for our night of One Acts called “Five Sure Things” that is replacing our production of Philly and the Dreamer.

Auditions are Tuesday, February 21st & Wednesday, February 22nd. 6:30pm start for both evenings. The Auditions will be at the cwACT Rehearsal Space – 2952 Minnesota Ave in Stevens Point, WI.

We are looking for both men and women of all ages.

Folks coming to audition will be completing readings of the plays, so no preparation is required!

The night will consist of cwACT’s award winning WACTfest production of “A Kid Like Jake,” and 4 plays from David Ives’ All in the Timing.

The plays are:

The Philadelphia – Directed by Tom Russell
Sure Thing – Directed by Michelle Nerren
Words, Words, Words – Directed by Tom Russell
Variations on the Death of Trotsky – Directed by Michelle Nerren

A perusal copy is available here: https://www.scribd.com/document/343231441/All-in-the-Timing

Performances are March 30th-April 2nd, 7:30pm, 2pm for 4/2

Information for each play & role are below. If you have questions, please reach out to president@cwact.org or contact us on Facebook!

Words, Words, Words

“Words, Words, Words” is a short play about Kafka, Milton, and Swift, three intelligent chimpanzees who are put in a cage together under the experimenting eye of a never seen Dr. Rosenbaum, a scientist testing the hypothesis that three apes hitting keys at random on typewriters for an infinite amount of time will almost surely produce Shakespeare’s play Hamlet (a variation on the infinite monkey theorem – see Wikipedia for background). The playwright specifically calls for no monkey costuming, so these roles will require the physicality to convince the audience that they are seeing real chimps, while still engaging in philosophical discussions of their task. Though the script calls for 2 males and 1 female, all genders will be considered for each role.

The Chimps:

Milton – The most down-to-earth of the three; he knows what has to be done and knows how to do it. The rough draft on his typewriter involves the opening lines from Paradise Lost (written by John Milton in 1667), though it concludes with nonsensical words.

Swift – Ambitious and something of a rebel. He figures out far-fetched plans to break out of the cage, despite Milton’s sarcastic and annoyed discouragement. He is the most philosophical, though his writing reflects only utter nonsense.

Kafka – The dreamer. She has only managed to press one button on her typewriter repeatedly, and has done so for twenty lines. She likes to put her two cents in, but rarely uses very big words. Kafka is the most naive, agreeing that the experiment is stupid, but hoping for a great reward if she succeeds. By the end of the play, she begins to type the first act of Hamlet.

The Philadelphia

Confident smooth-talker Allen decides to relax and grab a bite to eat at a local restaurant. He’s met there by his friend, Mark, who’s having a strange day: everything he wants he cannot achieve, and he has been gradually losing his mind. Allen explains that Mark is in an anomalous pocket of reality called a “Philadelphia”, where he can never get what he wants. Allen helps Mark learn to navigate this anomaly by always asking for the opposite of what he wants. Allen also explains that he, himself, is in a “Los Angeles”—a pocket of reality in which life is great and nothing bad can happen. Then the tables turn… Though the script calls for 2 males and 1 female, all genders will be considered for each role.

Characters:

Allen – New Yorker, but with a smooth, laid-back, California vibe. This changes towards the end of the play when he is sucked into the Philadelphia with Mark.

Mark – Allen’s friend. A frazzled New Yorker having a really bad day.

Sharon – No-nonsense diner waitress with an attitude. She’s been in a “Cleveland” (“It’s like death, without the advantages.”) all week.

Sure Thing:

“Sure Thing” is a vignette about a couple that has a chance meeting in a crowded restaurant. As they greet one another, every time they say something or react in a way that doesn’t move their chance meeting in the direction of a romantic connection, a bell rings, and the conversation goes back to an earlier question or comment, and the couple changes what they said. It’s a little like a choreographed game of “change” if you’re familiar with Improv! (This vignette can be found on YouTube, performed by various theaters!)

Characters:

Bill – Bill walks into the restaurant and the seat at Betty’s table happens to be the only seat available. Billy changes from polite, to overly confident, to excited, depending on the bell and what is said.

Betty – As the show opens, Betty is sitting at a table alone, reading. She has various reactions to the man that asks if the second seat at her table is waiting. Betty also shows the full gamut of reactions and emotions as the show progresses.

Variations on the Death of Trotsky:

“Variations on the Death of Trotsky” is a hilarious show about a real Russian historical figure that was exiled to Mexico and later murdered. The show unfolds with Trotsky sitting in his study, being philosophical, when his wife enters, reading an entry about his death from an encyclopedia. Both are shocked to read that Trotsky is dead (or should be), although he has had a pick axe sticking out of his head since the show opened. As the story progresses, we see Trotsky gain understanding of the situation, realizing his gardener was the one who killed him, while he continues to die over and over throughout the show! (This vignette can be found on YouTube if you’d like to check it out!)

Characters:

Leon Trotsky – An older, philosophical Russian exile. (Russian accent is a plus!)

Mrs. Trotsky – Trotsky’s wife, older

Ramon Mercader – Mexican communist posing as a gardener

1974

Auditions for our production “1974” directed by Eric Finn. Location The Shack @ 2952 Minnesota Ave.

It’s the 70’s, again. The war in Vietnam has ended. Women want equal rights. Hippies want legalized marijuana. Walt Disney wants his head cryogenically frozen. And the President wants a way out of Watergate. In a last-ditch attempt to restore his credibility he will address the nation’s top news editors at their convention in Walt Disney World. What could possibly go wrong?

Auditions will be done by doing readings from the play. Folks interested in auditioning do not need to prepare a piece.

1974 is a comedy set in a historicial-ish setting written by Local Playwright Mike Edgren.

Cast of Characters

Tris Keebler : Male (20’s – 30’s)
Rob Foster-Browning : Male (20’s – ‘30’s)
Traci Johnson : Female (20’s to 30’s)
Kat (Katherine) Walder : Female (middle aged)
Pavel Svobodna : Male (middle aged)
A Man : Male
Richard Nixon: Male – voice only

For more information, or if you would like a copy of the script for perusal, please contact plays@cwact.org.

Rehearsals will generally be Monday-Thursday 7p-9p, No rehearsals – week of Dec 26th-30th.

The Christmas Carol

Come one, come all to be part of the Christmas Spirit! Auditions for “The Christmas Carol” are coming fast! No pre-registration, just come on down!

ACTORS DO NOT NEED TO COME BOTH AUDITION DAYS.

If needed, Callbacks will occur on November 3rd @ 7pm at 2952 Minnesota Ave in Stevens Point, WI.

Description: In this unique adaptation of the classic Dickens story by Doris Baizley, the story is pared down to its essential elements. In this version, we encounter a company of traveling players about to enact the Dickens story.

What to bring: Wear something you feel comfortable acting/rehearsing in. Part of the show deals with the actors who play the characters, so we would like to see your natural you! We will have an audition form for you to fill out on arrival, as well as multiple sides for you to read through and then perform for us. Resumes/Headshots are optional but encouraged.

Lastly, if you have any special talents (Juggling, Acrobatics, Diabolos, sky’s the limit) we would love for you to showcase it for us! We hope to see you there!

Characters: 12 individuals (6m:6w), Flexible casting.

STAGE MANAGER/SCROOGE: Business first, no-nonsense. Obviously has done this before
and is short-tempered. The Stage Manager is reluctantly chosen to play scrooge based on their
mannerisms, Scrooge is played as the classic mieser who, through the intervention of three
ghosts, learns the error of his ways.
PROP BOY or GIRL/TINY TIM: Ambitious, wonderment and hope in their eyes. The Prop
Boy/Girl seeks to be an actor and finds working props to be a nice in. Very excitable and
motivated.
DIRECTOR/JACOB MARLEY/GHOST OF CHRISTMAS FUTURE: Very Artsy/eccentric. Finds
art in every aspect of life and is a firm believer of “the show must go on”. Jacob Marley is one of
Scrooge’s closest business associates who passed away and warns Scrooge of the incoming
spirits (with a level of humor to it). Christmas Future is a looming figure who is silent except for
one line.
LEADING MAN/BOB CRATCHIT: Leading Man is a very active and confident actor. Bob Cratchit
is the man who works for Scrooge and is the father of Tiny Tim. Despite the hardships in bob’s
life, he keeps a positive spirit for Tim and Mrs. Cratchit
LEADING WOMAN/MRS. CRATCHIT/GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST: Leading woman is a
very active and confident actress. Mrs. Cratchit is the husband of Bob and Mother of Tim. Mrs.
Cratchit Shares the warm energy of Bob. Christmas Past is a mix of playful and honest,
Dropping Scrooge while flying and sleeping during his memories, but also giving to him the
sentiment given by him to others.
YOUNG LEADING MAN/FRED: Fred is the Nephew of Scrooge, and is almost a living version
of what Scrooge could have been when he was younger. Fred shows love and care for his wife
and Mother-in-law, while also indulging them about what a mean man Scrooge is.
INGENUE (pronounced Ann-ji-nu)/BELLE/MRS. FRED: Ingenue is the daughter of the
Character woman, both her and her mother are total theater nerds, and love the spotlight. Belle
is Scrooge’s lost love from his youth, who shares a tragic final dance with him during his Past
haunting. Mrs. Fred cares deeply for her husband.
CHARACTER WOMAN/CHARITABLE WOMAN/MRS.
FEZZIWIG/MOTHER-IN-LAW/SCAVENGER 3 (See Below): Character Woman is the mother of
Ingenue, both her and her daughter are total theatre nerds. Charitable woman comes to collect
donations from Scrooge at the top of the show, the type of woman who just melts your heart.
Mrs. Fezziwig is the wife of Mr. Fezziwig, Scrooge’s old boss. Mother-In-Law shares a lovely
dinner with her daughter and son-in-law, not a typical in-law stereotype.

OLD CLOWN/SCHOOLMASTER/MR.FEZZIWIG/JAKE THE FENCE (see below): Old Clown is
probably the longest concurrent member of the company, almost like a father to the group.
Schoolmaster is your typical authoritative teacher. Mr. Fezziwig is Scrooge’s old boss, who
Scrooge loved for his positive personality, despite his low pay to Scrooge.
CLOWNS (3): Very Physical and Comedic performers, ideally will have a small talent/skill to
casually show off in the show. The three clowns together will form the Ghost of Christmas
Present, as well as each serving as a scavenger in the Christmas Future scene. Each Clown will
also be asked to either play Ali Baba, A Parrot, or Young Caroler
JAKE THE FENCE/SCAVENGERS 1, 2, 3, and 4: Jake and his scavengers are pillaging
Scrooge’s old house as Christmas Future shows him what will happen after he dies, the
scavengers take the death very lightly and then close in on Scrooge. Jake calls off items and
their value as the scavengers rummage around the stage.
In total we are looking to cast 12-15 people of any race/gender/sexual indentity.

Rehearsal Schedule:

Rehearsals begin Nov. 7th (Next Monday)

Mon.-Fri 6:30-9:00

We will have off the week of the 20th-26th of Nov. for Thanksgiving

*Move-in day (tentatively): Dec. 10th

*Tech Week Dec. 10th-15th

*Performances: Dec. 16th-18th

*Strike: Dec. 18th (After Matinee)

*=Mandatory

Spongebob the Musical

AUDITIONS
September 6, 2022 6:30 – 8:30 pm
OR
September 9, 2022 6 – 8 pm

Callbacks September 9, 2022 8 – 9 pm

Auditions/Callbacks will be at the cwACT Rehearsal Hall – 2952 Minnesota Ave, Stevens Point, WI 54481

Please prepare a song in the style of the show
Readings will be done from the script
Contact Amy Schwaab (Director) at president@cwact.org with any questions

The Tempest

Checkout the Facebook Event Here!

cwACT is excited to announce Auditions for William Shakespeare’s The Tempest directed by Elizabeth Parks, Assistant Professor of Acting at UWSP. Auditions & Callbacks will be held at “The Shack” @ 2952 Minnesota Ave in Stevens Point, WI. Check out this link for a cast list and more information about some processes/procedures our director will be following during the rehearsal process: https://docs.google.com/…/1GfiBhUAPRzKGymXOKhVc…/edit…

June 19th @1pm and June 20th @6pm. Actors need not audition both days.
Callbacks will be on a as needed basis for June 21st.
Auditions will be readings from the script. If auditioning for a singing role, please prepare to sing, acapella, 32 bars of a ballad.
Callbacks will consist of additional singing, movement work, and readings from the script.
For a copy of the play, visit: https://shakespeare.folger.edu/shak…/the-tempest/download/
To pre-register for auditions use this link: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfzfoK…/viewform…
Auditioning does not require pre-registration, but it helps us

The first day of rehearsal will be a readthrough on June 27th @ 6:30pm.

SHOW DATES AUGUST 19TH & 20th @ 6pm, AUGUST 20TH & 21ST @ 2PM.

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