Forever Plaid
Forever Plaid is one of the most popular and successful musicals in recent memory. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies!
Written and Originally Directed and Choreographed by STUART ROSS
Musical Continuity Supervision and Arrangements by James Raitt
Originally Produced by Gene Wolsk
Director: Patti Shaffner
Assistant Director, Choreographer: Jaime Bachman
Vocal Director: Sharon Shepard
Music Director: Cindy Hansen
Please fill out the Audition form here:
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Auditions: Monday, March 10th at 7pm and Tuesday, March 11th at 7pm at Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383. Callbacks (as needed): Wednesday, March 12th at 7pm Memorial Opera House.
Please arrive at auditions prepared to sing a song in the style of 1950s vocal quartets (16 measures or less). Please provide sheet music for the accompanist. Acapella auditions will not be accepted.
We accept video submissions, due via email no later than 5pm Tuesday, March 11th .
For any questions regarding the audition or production, or to submit a video audition please email MOH Production Manager, Vicki Zimmerman: vzimmerman@memorialoperahouse.com
Performances: Friday, May 9, through Sunday, May 25 (10 performances total, Fri. - Sun. which includes an additional matinee on March 17). All performances will be held at Memorial Opera House, 104 Indiana Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383.
Rehearsals: Rehearsals officially begin March 17. Rehearsals will take place Monday through Thursday from 7 pm to 10 pm at Memorial Opera House.
Show Synopsis from MTI: Forever Plaid is one of the most popular and successful musicals in recent memory. This deliciously fun revue is chock-full of classic barbershop quartet harmonies and pitch-perfect melodies!
Once upon a time, there were four guys (Sparky, Smudge, Jinx and Frankie) who discovered that they shared a love for music and then got together to become their idols – The Four Freshman, The Hi-Lo's and The Crew Cuts. Rehearsing in the basement of Smudge's family's plumbing supply company, they became "Forever Plaid". On the way to their first big gig, the "Plaids" are broadsided by a school bus and killed instantly. It is at the moment when their careers and lives end that the story of Forever Plaid begins....
Singing in close harmony, squabbling boyishly over the smallest intonations and executing their charmingly outlandish choreography with overzealous precision, the "Plaids" are a guaranteed smash, with a program of beloved songs and delightful patter that keeps audiences rolling in the aisles when they're not humming along to some of the great nostalgic pop hits of the 1950s.
Casting Requirements: We are seeking no more than 4 male actors. Roles are open for those of all identities, ethnicities, and backgrounds aged 18 or older. All levels of dancing abilities are encouraged to audition.
Roles:
Francis
The leader and caretaker of the group. Confident. Asthmatic. He has a great deal of compassion for the music and the group. Romantic crooner and spiritual singer.
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Sparky
The clown of the group, who is shown to have a heart. Very sharp and loves singing his tailor-made solos. Wears a retainer and has a slight speech impediment. Energetic and clever.
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Jinx
The shy one. He lives his life terrified and doesn't always remember what song comes next. Sparky's step-brother, occasionally gets a nosebleed when he sings above an A.
Vocal range top: C6
Vocal range bottom: F3
Smudge
The worrier. He worries about the props, the running order, and always assumes the audience won't like him. Has chronic nervous stomach and is oddly reluctant to perform. Wears glasses, which hides his good looks and sex appeal.
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Memorial Opera House is a non-equity theatre in Valparaiso, IN. All actors are volunteer and non-compensated.