Violet
By Jeanine Tesori and Brian Crawley
Directed by Stephen Amato
Capital City Theatre announces Violet. Christine Dwyer, most recently seen on Broadway as Elphaba in Wicked, stars in the title role. The production is directed by Stephen Amato with choreography by Joe Barros. Andrew Abrams, Artistic Director, will also serve as musical director.
Violet was recently on Broadway and nominated for Best Musical Revival of 2014 and is an adaptation of Doris Betts “The Ugliest Pilgrim.” This musical tells the story of a young woman’s quest for beauty amidst the image-obsessed landscape of the 1960s. Facially disfigured in a childhood accident, Violet dreams of a miraculous transformation through the power of faith. Convinced that a televangelist in Oklahoma can heal her, she hops a Greyhound bus and starts the journey of a lifetime.
Produced by Capital City Theatre at U.W. Old Music Hall, 925 Bascom Mall, Madison
Performances: June 12-21, 2015
Performance Times:
Ticket Prices: $25 - $45
Call (608) 622-7507 for reservations or more information.
Auditions
Auditions will be held on the following days:
2/21/2015Auditions will take place in Madison Saturday, February 21, 2015
12:00pm-4:00pm at Madison Ballet (Upstairs in Westgate Mall)
For more details, and to request an audition slot, please visit: http://capitalcitytheatre.org/actorsEquity performers will be under a Tier II Equity Guest Artist contract.
Non-Equity will be paid $300/week over the 4-week production period for a total of $1200.
Travel, and accommodations will be provided for out of town actors.
Character Breakdown:VIOLET**
(this role has been cast and will be played by Christine Dwyer)YOUNG VIOLET
Female. Caucasian. Teens. Youthful and energetic. Young Violet represents the happy youth VIOLET was before her accident. Seeking a strong actor/singer.MONTY
Male. Caucasian. 20’s. A soldier. Confident, masculine, and handsome. A bit immature at times. Traveling with Flick. Seeking a strong actor/singer. Tenor.OLD LADY
Female. Caucasian. late 30’s-50’s. Kind and determined. Gentle but speaks her mind. Seeking a strong actor/singer.LULA
Female. African American. 30s-40s. Matter of fact. A devoted member of the church. Seeking a strong gospel singer/actor. (must chest mix/belt to High F)ENSEMBLE
Seeking caucasian Character Males and Females ranging from 20’s to 40’s for a variety of roles. Seeking strong actor/singers.