LCCT, the
resident theater company of Damariscotta’s Lincoln Theater, will hold auditions
for their upcoming season on Wednesday, September 4 and Friday, September 6
from 530 pm to 730pm in Skidompha Library’s Porter Hall. People auditioning are
asked to use the Elm Street entrance to the library.
The fall will
kick off with a fully staged production of Neil Simon’s "The Odd Couple- the
Female Version” with performances the weekend of November 14 through 17. Unger and Madison are at it
again! Florence Unger and Olive Madison, that is, in Neil Simon's hilarious
contemporary comic classic. Instead of the poker party that begins the original
version, Ms. Madison has invited the girls over for an evening of Trivial
Pursuit. The Pidgeon sisters have been replaced by the two Constanzuela
brothers. But the hilarity remains the same. (Character breakdown below).
We are currently considering either "The
Addams Family, the Musical,” or "Mamma Mia” for our semi-staged production. Performances
for the musical are the weekend of April 17, 18 and 19. We will be seeking singers
for principal roles and to fill out our chorus. The production is performed
with full orchestra. As in past years the chorus meets each Sunday afternoon
starting in mid-January and involves only minimal memorization (tell that to
the dancing nuns from last year’s production of "Sister Act” and they may laugh
out loud.)
"The Addams Family” is a musical
comedy with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa and a book by Marshall Brickman
and Rick Elice. The show is based upon The Addams Family characters created by
Charles Addams in his single-panel gag cartoons, which depict a ghoulish
American family with an affinity for all things macabre.
"Mamma Mia”! is a jukebox musical written by British playwright
Catherine Johnson, based on the songs of ABBA composed by Benny Andersson and
Björn Ulvaeus, former members of the band. The title of the musical is taken
from the group's 1975 chart-topper "Mamma Mia.”
Actors interested
in being considered for the musical are asked to bring sheet music to the
auditions. An accompanist will be provided. Actors interested in "The Odd
Couple” may bring a monologue or will be able to read from the script. Questions can be emailed to
lcctseason@gmail.com.
Odd Couple Characters:
Olive Madison (Lead): Female (This role has been cast.) - a successful television producer; she is intelligent,
attractive, and wisecracking, with a good sense of humor, and she’s a complete
slob; she has an encyclopedic understanding of sports and media.
Florence "Flo” Unger (Lead): Female (This role has been
cast.) - attractive, very well-groomed, and neat; has just broken up
with her husband; she takes herself very seriously, likes to clean, decorate,
and cook; she is intelligent and warm-hearted, but has no sense of humor (at
least about herself).
Sylvie (Supporting): Female - desperately trying to stop smoking, and so sucks on
lollipops or chews gum; she can get irritated with her friends, but has a good
sense of humor, especially about her husband; and, yes, she is pregnant in the
last scene.
Renee (Supporting): Female - Sylvie's best friend, can be very plain-spoken, especially
when she points out Olive's failings as a hostess--and then Flo's; she is
single and dating a doctor.
Vera (Supporting): Female - very sweet, very nice, somewhat spacey, and, although quite
smart, is often a step or two behind her friends; she’s very funny, but doesn't
realize it.
Mickey (Supporting): Female - a police officer, who is down-to-earth, plain-talking, and
has a good understanding of people; she tries very hard to be in control of all
situation.
Manolo Costazuela (Supporting): Male - handsome, very well-groomed, and Spanish with a Castilian
accent; he is every woman's dream date and showers both Olive and Flo with
attention; he must have good comic timing, as he gets very emotional; he is
sensitive and appreciates Florence's sensitivity.
Jesus Costazuela (Supporting): Male, 18+ - Manolo’s younger brother; also very handsome, well-groomed,
excellent posture, very romantic; he also gets very emotional and truly
appreciates Florence.