2024 Character Performer & Singer Auditions
THE SIREN (Sea Witch)
Legends & Lanterns®: A “Spirited” Journey Through Halloween History
Description: Live out your evil mermaid dreams! Since the dawn of ocean voyage, superstitious seafarers have had a menagerie of nautical adversaries, few as deadly as Sirens. These mythic menaces use their hauntingly beautiful singing voices to hypnotize sailors, causing their ships to crash and sink, as they lure men to their watery demise. NOTE: This performer must be comfortable sitting for long periods of time with limited leg mobility. This role will perform in “Pirates’ Cove” alongside the characters of Captain Hook and Captain Anne Bonny.
Performance Dates:
Saturdays, October 12, 19 (11am-6pm), and 26 (11am-8pm)
Sundays, October 13, 20, & 27 (12pm-5pm)
Friday, October 25 (5pm-8pm)
Rehearsal Dates:
August 7 (6pm-8pm), August 25 (time TBD), September 4 (6:30pm-9pm), September 25 (6pm-7:30pm), October 5 (9am-12pm)
Compensation: $13.75 an hour for all rehearsals and performances.
For your Video Audition:
Film a one-minute in character video introduction as The Siren, giving us an idea of how you would play the role. Be creative! Email your video to Festival Director Ryan Cooper at rcooper@discoverstcharles.com by Saturday, July 20th. In your email, please list any conflicts you have with the rehearsal & performance schedule.
PURITAN ANGRY VILLAGER (Singing Role – Soprano)
Legends & Lanterns: A “Spirited” Journey Through Halloween History
The over-the-top witch-hunting leader of a bumbling horde of singing Angry Villagers, she carries with her “the torch that’s burned 1,000 witches.” Seeks to rid Main Street of monsters, and is constantly flustered (to comedic effect) by supernatural phenomena (and the antics of her fellow Villagers). Sings a Capella arrangements of Halloween tunes (from “I Put a Spell on You” to “Ghostbusters”)
Performance Dates:
- Saturdays, October 12, 19 (11am-6pm), and 26 (11am-8pm)
- Sundays, October 13, 20, & 27 (12pm-5pm)
- Friday, October 25 (5pm-8pm)
Rehearsal Dates:
August 7 (6pm-8pm), August 25 (time TBD), August 27 (7:30pm-9pm), September 3 (7:30pm-9pm), September 4 (6:30pm-9pm), September 10 (7:30pm-9pm), September 17 (7:30pm-9pm), September 24 (7:30pm-9pm), September 25 (6pm-7:30pm), October 1 (7:30pm-9pm), October 5 (9am-12pm)
Compensation: $13.75 an hour for all rehearsals and performances.
For your Video Audition:
Do a brief 30-second “in character” introduction sharing how much you hate, loath, and abominate monsters. Sing 32-bars of a song of your choice showing off your vocal range. Email your video to Festival Director Ryan Cooper at rcooper@discoverstcharles.com by Saturday, June 29th. In your email, please list any conflicts you have with the rehearsal & performance schedule.
