Please note: Any actor wanting to be considered for casting in IVRT’s 2024 season must submit all potential conflicts in advance of auditioning. No exceptions.
Audition DETAILS for
CURIOUS GEORGE
IVRT’s Theater for Young Audiences at Lewis Family Playhouse – Adults (ages 21 plus) performing for children. There is an hourly pay contract for all rehearsals and performances.
Audition information:
Auditions are
Sunday, February 25 and Sunday, March 3, from 7:00pm – 10:00pm*
Auditions to be held at
Taylor Hall 1775 N. Indian Hill Blvd., Claremont
Callbacks at director’s request.
Come prepared with 32 bars from a contemporary musical. Bring sheet music - a pianist will be provided (no singing acapella). Inland Valley Repertory Theatre aims to reflect its community and welcomes all performers of any gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, or physical ability to audition.
Bring a current headshot and resume.
Performances are May 9 – 23 at Lewis Family Playhouse in Rancho Cucamonga. Cast members must be available for weekday morning performances.
Rehearsal and Performance Schedule
Rehearsals
Sunday, April 7 7:00-10:00pm
Thursday, April 11 7:00 – 10:00pm
Saturday, April 13 12:00 – 4:00pm
Sunday, April 14 2:00 – 6:00pm
Saturday, April 20 10:00am – 2:00pm
Sunday, April 21 2:00 – 6:00pm
Monday, April 22 7:00 – 10:00pm
Thursday, April 25 7:00 – 10:00pm
Saturday, April 27 10:00am – 2:00pm
Sunday, April 28 2:00 – 6:00pm
Tech Week
Saturday, May 4 8:30-11:30am and 1:00 – 3:00pm
Monday, May 6 6:00 – 10:00pm
Tuesday, May 7 6:00 – 10:00pm
Wednesday, May 8 6:00 – 10:00pm
Performances
Thursday, May 9 8:30am - 12:30pm
Friday, May 10 8:30am - 12:30pm
Saturday, May 11 1:30 - 3:30pm
Wednesday, May 15 8:30am - 12:30pm
Thursday, May 16 8:30am - 12:30pm
Friday, May 17 8:30am - 12:30pm
Saturday, May 18 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Tuesday, May 21 8:30am - 12:30pm
Wednesday, May 22 8:30am - 12:30pm
Thursday, May 23 8:30am - 12:30pm
Curious George character breakdown
Female #1 - Soprano Belt
Painter #5 / Delivery #5 / Nettie (Italian Accent) / Italian Painter #5 / GM Stage Manager - Offstage / Chef O' Malley
Female #2 - Alto Belt
Doorman / Cook / Phinneas' Crowd / Delivery #6 / American Tourist / Frankie Sidecar
George (Male or Female)
Gymnast, Athletic, Exceptional mover. Dance training - preferred. Not afraid of heights. A note about the Curious George character - Curious George never speaks but “chitters.” Chitters are vocalized sounds that convey intentions and sentiment of words, in close to the same number of syllables as are scripted, with the right acting inflection, without actually saying the words. If you start with the words on the page, remove the consonants, and in a higher youthful voice, click the sound a bit toward “monkey” and away from human” (raising the back of the tongue a bit), you’ll find the right “chitter”. We strongly recommend the performer familiarize themselves with George’s “chittering” and personality, by watching the Curious George animated television series which is available online.
Male #2 -Tenor
Man with the Yellow Hat (No regional accent)/Cook/Phinneas' Crowd.
Male #3 - High Baritone
Carpenter / Delivery #3 / Chef Pisghetti (Italian Accent) / Italian Painter #3 / Dramatic Announcer - Offstage
Male #4 - Tenor
Painter #4 / Delivery #4 / Cook / Phinneas / Italian Painter #4
Ensemble - Female (u/s to all female roles)