Auditions

 Company

Company by Stephen Sondheim & George Furth

On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor, Robert, contemplates his unmarried state. Over the course of a series of dinners, drinks and even a wedding, his friends – “those good and crazy people [his] married friends” – explain the pros and cons of taking on a spouse. The habitually single Robert is forced to question his adamant retention of bachelorhood during a hilarious array of interactions.

Company, Stephen Sondheim’s groundbreaking modern musical, is a mature, intelligent, and wildly funny look at relationships, vulnerability, and “being alive.”

This production will be Directed by Theresa Carson, Music Directed by Melody Gallagher, and Choreographed by Lou Becker.

Auditions

See Audition Form (linked at the bottom of this section) to sign up.

Auditions will take place on March 28, by appointment.

Vocal Auditions
Vocal auditions will take place, by individual 4-minute appointments, on March 28 from 9am to 1pm, on the ALT mainstage.

Please prepare up to one-minute of a song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. If you plan to sing with the accompanist, please bring clearly marked sheet music in a binder.

You are welcome to use an accompaniment track. If using a track, please bring your own device and speaker and ensure the cut is ready to start.

Both options are fully supported. Choose the format that allows you to present your best work.

Dance Auditions
Dance auditions will take place on March 28 from 2pm – 4pm, on the ALT mainstage.

Please be prepared to return to or remain at the theatre after your vocal audition.

Callbacks
Callbacks will be held on March 30. Those needed for callbacks will be contacted directly to attend.

PERFORMANCES:

• • Thursday, June 11 – Preview performance, 7:30pm
  • Friday, June 12 – Opening night, 7:30pm
  • Saturday, June 13 – Performance, 7:30pm
  • Sunday, June 14 – Performance, 2pm
  • Friday, June 19 – Performance, 7:30pm
  • Saturday, June 20 – Performances, 2pm / 7:30pm
  • Sunday, June 21 – Performance, 2pm
  • Thursday, June 25 – Performance, 7:30pm
  • Friday, June 26 – Performance, 7:30pm
  • Saturday, June 27 – Performance, 7:30pm•
  • Sunday, June 28 – Closing performance, 2pm

   

Character Descriptions

Albuquerque Little Theatre is committed to diverse and inclusive casting, and warmly invites performers of all races, ethnicities, abilities, and gender identities to audition for all roles in this production.

ROBERT

Character’s Age: 30 – 40 | Vocal Range: Baritone

The story’s protagonist, he is a keen observer who appears happy but holds pain in his heart. He is the only one of his friends who is still unmarried. He is terrified of marriage, but fears lifeline loneliness.

Intimacy: Touching/physical contact with others in dance and tender moments, some comedic/playful “rough-housing.” With Kathy: mouth-to-forehead kiss. With April: mouth-to-mouth kiss, undressing, mouth-to-neck kissing, simulated intercourse. With Marta: tender contact, potential for mouth-to-mouth kiss or mouth-to-cheek kiss.

SARAH

Character’s Age: 30s–40s | Vocal Range: Alto

Harry’s hyper critical wife. She is an avid learner of karate and tends to overeat. Open, accepting, and full of love.

Intimacy: Touching/physical contact with others in dance and tender moments, some comedic/playful “rough-housing.” With Harry: A comedic “karate” fight with contact.

HARRY

Character’s Age: 30s–40s | Vocal Range: Baritone

Sarah’s husband. He is a recovering alcoholic who regularly falls off the wagon. Believes the advantages of marriage outweigh the disadvantages.

Intimacy: Touching/physical contact with others in dance and tender moments, some comedic/playful “rough-housing.” With Sarah: a comedic “karate” fight with contact.

SUSAN

Character’s Age: 30s–40s | Vocal Range: Mezzo

A delicate southern belle. Peter’s wife, and ex-wife. Motherly in her affection towards Robert.

Intimacy: Touching/physical contact with others in dance and tender moments, some comedic/playful “rough-housing.” With Peter: hugging/embracing.

PETER

Character’s Age: 30s–40s | Vocal Range: Baritone

Susan’s husband. The perfect husband and ex-husband. He is very liberal in his view of relationships.

Intimacy: Touching/physical contact with others in dance and tender moments, some comedic/playful “rough-housing.” With Susan: hugging/embracing.

JENNY

Character’s Age: 20s-40s | Vocal Range: Soprano

Quietly manipulative, simultaneously square and wise. Loves her husband, David, and will indulge him from time to time.

Intimacy: Touching/physical contact with others in dance and tender moments, some comedic/playful “rough-housing.” With David: rough-housing, tender contact.

DAVID

Character’s Age: 20s-40s | Vocal Range: Tenor

Jenny’s Husband; relaxed and always in control. Believes a man should be married and that the sacrifice of freedom is worth what you get in return.

Intimacy: Touching/physical contact with others in dance and tender moments, some comedic/playful “rough-housing.” With Jenny: rough-housing, tender contact.

AMY

Character’s Age: 20s-30s | Vocal Range: Alto

A frantic neurotic engaged to Paul but terrified of marriage. After a mental breakdown, she finally realizes that Paul is, in fact, her soulmate.

Intimacy: Touching/physical contact with others in dance and tender moments, some comedic/playful “rough-housing.” With Paul: mouth-to-mouth kiss.

PAUL

Character’s Age: 20s-30s | Vocal Range: Tenor

A frantic neurotic engaged to Paul but terrified of marriage. After a mental breakdown, she finally realizes that Paul is, in fact, her soulmate.

Intimacy: Touching/physical contact with others in dance and tender moments, some comedic/playful “rough-housing.” With Amy: mouth-to-mouth kiss.

JOANNE

Character’s Age: 50s-70s | Vocal Range: Alto

Acerbic and demanding. Too old to be part of the young crowd, but would not fit well with the older crowd. Puts on a brassy front that melts when she is alone with her husband, Larry.

Intimacy: Touching/physical contact with others in dance and tender moments, some comedic/playful “rough-housing.” With Larry: hand holding, hugging/embrace. Makes a verbal intimate proposition to Robert.

LARRY

Character’s Age: 50s-70s | Vocal Range: Tenor

Joanne’s husband. Stoic and centered, but has moments of goofiness. Indulges his wife’s behavior, but committed to their relationship.

Intimacy: Touching/physical contact with others in dance and tender moments, some comedic/playful “rough-housing.” With Joanne: hand holding, hugging/embrace.

MARTA

Character’s Age: 20s-30s | Vocal Range: Mezzo

A girlfriend of Robert’s. Intensely modern, seeking adventure and excitement in the City.

Intimacy: Touching/physical contact with others in dance and tender moments, some comedic/playful “rough-housing.” With Robert: tender contact, potential for mouth-to-mouth kiss or mouth-to-cheek kiss.

KATHY

Character’s Age: 30s-40s | Vocal Range: Mezzo

A former girlfriend of Robert’s, now considered a good friend. She plans to leave the City for a life of domesticity. Sweet and loving.

Intimacy: Touching/physical contact with others in dance and tender moments, some comedic/playful “rough-housing.” With Robert: gentle, tender touching like placing a hand on Robert’s chest, on cheek or face, etc. Receives forehead kiss from Robert.

APRIL

Character’s Age: 20s-30s | Vocal Range: Mezzo

A girlfriend of Robert’s. She is a flight attendant who came to New York to live in Radio City. Ditzy and adorable.

Intimacy: Touching/physical contact with others in dance and tender moments, some comedic/playful “rough-housing.” With Robert: mouth-to-mouth kiss, undressing, mouth-to-neck kissing, simulated intercourse.

We hope to see you at auditions!