*LOCATION CHANGE* The Assembly Theater (26 East Ave, Harrisville, RI)
Swamp Meadow Community Theatre is excited to announce auditions for our Spring 2023 show, Urinetown!
Auditions will be held on Tuesday, January 17th and Thursday, January 19th from 6pm to 9pm.
Audition Location : The Assembly Theater (26 East Ave, Harrisville, RI)
Preparation
Please prepare 1-2 minutes (32 bars) from a song. Participants can sing acapella or bring backing track. No accompaniment will be provided. If you have an actor’s resume/head shot, please bring a copy (letter paper suffices). Reference photos may be taken if a headshot is not provided. Be prepared for cold readings from the script. Proper footwear and clothing for movement is necessary. If callbacks are needed, they will be held on Monday, January 23rd at 7pm at the American Legion Hall.
Tech Week/Performance Dates:
Tech week will start Saturday, May 13th. Call time will be 5:30pm on weekdays for tech week. Call time for tech weekends is TBD.
Performance dates: May 19th, 20th, 21st, 25th, 26th, 27th (Thurs-Sat @ 7pm and Sun @ 2pm) Call time for actors will be at 5pm and 12pm.
Tech week and performances will be held at The Assembly Theater (26 East Ave, Harrisville, RI)
Please note tech week rehearsals and performance dates are mandatory for cast members. Any rehearsal, tech week, or performance conflicts must be disclosed to production staff upon auditioning.
We are seeking, encouraging and accepting actors of all backgrounds and abilities to audition.
There is no fee to participate in this production. If cast, actors will be encouraged to collect playbill ads or help create or donate props, costumes, sets and etc. While this is encouraged and greatly helps the production succeed, it is not required to participate.
COVID-19 Information
Throughout the production, all COVID-19 precautions and developments will be monitored and followed, and we will be in adherence and following the lead of the health and safety guidelines set by the major theaters in Rhode Island, including Trinity Rep . In the event the production’s timeline is directly affected, we will pivot and plan for future dates. All actors are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be required to show the production team a copy of their vaccination card. We are planning for actors to be unmasked for performances, but again, we will follow health guidelines based upon what they may be at that time. Guidelines subject to change.
Roles
Officer Lockstock
A corrupt policeman and the tongue-in-cheek narrator of our story. Bold and brash. An
authoritative voice, with rich low notes but a firm G4. Excellent comic timing needed and
strong acting ability.
– Suggested Gender and Age: Male, 30+
– Vocal Range: A2 – A4
Bobby Strong
The “good-looking”, rebellious everyman who works for Miss Pennywise at the poorest,
filthiest town urinal. He becomes an unsuspecting protagonist and romantic hero when he
starts a revolution. A clear high tenor; a nimble falsetto is a plus.
– Suggested Gender and Age: Male, 20 to 30
– Vocal Range: A2 – Ab4 (potential C5)
Hope Cladwell
An innocent, romantic optimist who becomes vengeful and determined after being exposed
to her father’s evil. A naïve girl who believes there is good in everyone. Falls in love with
Bobby. Key role. Strong acting and singing ability with good comic timing.
– Suggested Gender and Age: Female, 18-25
– Vocal Range: A3 – A5
Penelope Pennywise
The tough, jaded warden of the poorest, filthiest town urinal. Could be younger in real age
but will be made up to look older. A gutsy female character. Strong acting and comic timing
needed. Need to be excellent singer with a belt and potentially shrill up to a G5.
– Suggested Gender and Age: Female, 40+
– Vocal Range: A3 – G5 (potential C6!)
Caldwell B. Cladwell
The president and owner of the Urine Good Company. A tyrant who both gleefully exploits
the poor and genuinely believes he is helping the city. Baritone, needs crisp diction.
Excellent acting with strong stage presence.
– Suggested Gender and Age: Male, 50 to 65
– Vocal Range: A2 – G4
Little Sally
A precocious and irreverent street urchin. She serves as a quasi-narrator who often
questions Lockstock and the play’s logic. Needs to be smallish in stature because she is the
‘child’ of the cast. Needs to look young in stage age. A key role. Strong acting, singing ability
and comic timing.
– Suggested Gender and Age: Female 15-25 (to play young teen)
– Vocal Range: A3-E5
THE POOR:
Josephine “Ma” Strong
A strong-willed woman with fight, and a better ability than most to deal with the hard hand
life has dealt her. Strong acting and singing.
– Suggested Gender and Age: Female, 50+
– Vocal Range: Bb3 – D5
Joseph “Old Man” Strong
Bobby’s rebellious father. His refusal to follow abusive laws ultimately launches the
revolution. Good acting and comic timing.
– Suggested Gender and Age: Male, 50+
– Vocal Range: Solo dialogue (flexible voice part)
Hot Blades Harry
One of the city’s Poor. Relatively violent and unpredictable. A sadist. Strong acting and
singing.
– Suggested Gender and Age: Male, Any
– Vocal Range: A2 – F4
Little Becky Two-shoes
One of the city’s poor. Rebellious and impulsive, she definitely has a dark murderous
side. Strong actor and singer.
– Suggested Gender and Age: Female, Any
– Vocal Range: Bb3 – F5
Soupy Sue
One of the city’s poor. Kind and anxious. Good acting and singing.
– Suggested Gender and Age: Female, Any
– Vocal Range: Bb3 – B4
Tiny Tom
One of the city’s poor. Immature and confused. Despite his name he is large in
stature. Good acting and comic timing.
– Suggested Gender and Age: Male, Any
– Vocal Range: D3 – A3
THE RICH:
Officer Barrel
Lockstock’s patrol partner with a secret. He sees himself as a thuggish and aggressive
policeman yet does show a caring side. Good actor and singer.
– Suggested Gender and Age: Male, 30+
– Vocal Range: G2 – F4
Senator Fipp
A greedy politician in Cladwell’s pocket. A coward who hides all his crimes through politics. A
creepy character who seems to lurk in all the wrong places. Strong acting with minimal
singing.
– Suggested Gender and Age: Male, 40+
– Vocal Range: C#3 – F4
Mr. Mcqueen
Cladwell’s sycophantic lackey. A servile assistant.
– Suggested Gender and Age: Male, Adult
– Vocal Range: B2 – E4
Ensemble
Including : Bobby the Stockfish, Billy Boy Bill, Dr. Billeaux and Mrs. Millennium