Our Spring Musical Is...




















Funny Girl is a classic musical that tells the story of Fanny Brice, a legendary performer known for her comedic brilliance and stunning voice. Set in the early 20th century, the show follows Fanny's rise from an awkward, determined girl in Brooklyn to a star of the Ziegfeld Follies. Along the way, she navigates the challenges of fame, love, and self-discovery, particularly in her tumultuous relationship with charming gambler Nick Arnstein. With an unforgettable score by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, featuring songs like “Don’t Rain on My Parade” and “People,” Funny Girl is a heartfelt, funny, and inspiring celebration of a woman who dared to defy convention and let her talent shine.

 

Auditions will be held on the evening of Thursday, January 2nd

OR the Afternoon of Saturday, January 4th.

Click Here to sign up for ONE 5-Minute time slot!

After your audition you will be free to leave.

All auditionees should plan to be in attendance for the MANDATORY

dance audition on Tuesday, January 7th at 6 PM!

Invite-only callbacks will be help immediately following the dance call.

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What To Prepare:

All auditionees should read the character descriptions below and memorize TWO 32-bar cuts (To Be Handed Out At Workshops Or Found Below) for the roles they are most interested in auditioning for. Theses selections will be sung with accompaniment in the audition space. Please also be prepared to talk about yourself and your theatre experience. Not all auditionees may be cast.

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Please either bring a completed copy of this audition form or arrive before your audition time slot to fill one out in person. A tentative rehearsal schedule is attached, where you should mark any conflicts you may have. Parents and Students must also sign this agreement in order for students to be considered for casting.

 

We ask all students to dress for success. Consider the character, world of the musical, movement requirements and professionalism when dressing for the audition. A photo of each student will be taken at auditions for production team reference.

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Production Specifics:

Rehearsals will mainly be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Not all actors will be called to every rehearsal and an updated rehearsal calendar will be sent out to families after week one. Rehearsals will begin Saturday, January 11th and all cast members will be called.

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We understand that life gets hectic and we encourage students to branch out and participate in as much as possible. That being said, we ask students to limit conflicts to 5 per rehearsal process. Tech week rehearsals are mandatory and no conflicts will be accepted. Please consider that when auditioning.

 

There may be items that students will be asked to bring in that will be specific to their costume and their character. The production team will let students and families know as soon as possible what those items are.

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Info Night/Audition Workshops:

Thank you so much for joining us for the informational meeting and the workshop nights. Below are edited tracks to aid in your audition preparation! Happy practicing and please don't forget to sign up for your audition slot!

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Audition Rehearsal Tracks:

• Mezzo Cut

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• Alto Cut

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• Tenor Cut

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• Baritone Cut

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• Ensemble Cut​

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Character Breakdown:

Fanny Brice (Mezzo Soprano) - The star of Ziegfeld Follies on Broadway with a wonderful sense of humor. Former ‘ugly duckling,’ from New York’s Lower East Side.

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Nick Arnstein (Baritone) - Good looking but unsuccessful gambler and the love of Fanny’s life. Suave, sophisticated, and charming

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Mrs. Brice (Mezzo Soprano) - Fanny’s sharp-tongued but sympathetic mother, dry funny

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Mrs. Strakosh (Mezzo Soprano) - Pessimistic mother, Mrs. Brice’s poker playing friend and neighbor, shrill yet funny

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Mrs. Meeker (Mezzo Soprano) - Another of Mrs. Brice’s cohort, a comedian

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Mrs. O’Malley (Mezzo Soprano) - The fourth in Mrs. Brice’s quartet of friends

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Eddie Ryan (Baritone) - A song and dance man and Fanny’s closest friend...who secretly loves her. Good comedic timing, bright, energetic, sincere (Tap Dancer)

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Mr. Renaldi (Spoken) - Theatrical agent

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Ziegfeld Tenor (Tenor) - Featured Soloist, sings ‘The Most Beautiful Bride In The World’

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Florenz Ziegfeld (Spoken) - The famed Broadway producer. Elegant and distinguished, imposing, resonant

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Tom Keeney (Featured) - A tough Vaudeville producer that gives Fanny her first break

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Emma (Featured) - Fanny’s dresser and confidante, the voice of reason, meek yet strong

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Ensemble (Showgirls, Dancers and Chorus) - Ensemble roles include Keeney and Ziegfeld dancers and well as Henry Street people as well as various other smaller roles throughout the show

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Should any questions, concerns or otherwise arise, please feel free to reach out to

Director, Emi Aungst, at eaungst@gvsd.org