Las Vegas Little Theatre

Please prepare 1 of the suggested songs from The Spitfire Grill (listed under each character below) or prepare a song in a similar style. 

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​All roles are available.

**Age ranges are merely a suggestion. And non-traditional casting will certainly be considered**

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PERCY TALBOTT (early 20’s)

• A bit rough-edged, her face declares the strength of her youth and a sadness beyond her years

• Her accent has a southern Appalachian cadence

• Strong folk/country belt to 'D', some head voice required

  • Please prepare a selection from, “Ring Around the Moon”

  • Suggested selection: 1:32 - 2:18 [CLICK HERE to reference the cast recording]

  • Suggested measures: (#1) 44 - 66 [CLICK HERE to reference the sheet music]

 

HANNAH FERGUSON (about 70)

• A tough-skinned and flinty old bird with a short, no-nonsense manner bordering on the bitter

• Mezzo/alto chest range

  • Please prepare a selection from “Come Alive Again Part 2”

  • Suggested selection: Start - 1:12 [CLICK HERE to reference the cast recording]

  • Suggested measures: (#16-A) 8 - 59 [CLICK HERE to reference the sheet music]

 

SHELBY THORPE (25-35)

• A plain, simple, soft-faced creature with a shy, almost ethereal manner

• Shimmering folk soprano with strong high belt to 'D'

  • Please prepare a selection from “When Hope Goes”

  • Suggested selection: Start - 1:20 [CLICK HERE to reference the cast recording]

  • Suggested measures: (#7) 67 - 99 [CLICK HERE to reference the sheet music]

 

CALEB THORPE (40-50)

• Out-of-work foreman of the stone quarry. Frustrated working man clinging to the past 

• Solid folk/rock voice with an edge - Top 'G

  • Please prepare a selection from “Digging Stone”

  • Suggested selection: 1:23 - End [CLICK HERE to reference the cast recording]

  • Suggested measures: (#10) 67 - 88 [CLICK HERE to reference the sheet music]

 

SHERIFF JOE SUTTER (25-35)

• A young small-town policeman with an appealing intensity and a restless nature

• Strong folk tenor to a 'G' - touches an 'A

  • Please prepare a selection from “Forest for the Trees”

  • Suggested selection: 0:48 - End [CLICK HERE to reference the cast recording]

  • Suggested measures: (#17) 29 - 59  [CLICK HERE to reference the sheet music]

 

EFFY KRAYNECK (40-50)

• Postmistress and busybody, a woman with narrow eyes and a sour tongue

• Solid singer in mezzo/alto chest range. Carries close harmony

  • Please prepare a selection from “Come Alive Again Part 2” - Even though a different character sings this song in the show

  • Suggested selection: Start - 1:12 [CLICK HERE to reference the cast recording]

  • Suggested measures: (#16-A) 8 - 59 [CLICK HERE to reference the sheet music]

 

THE VISITOR (40-50)

• A mysterious middle-aged figure who never speaks

• An actor with powerful eyes and a very strong sense of his body

  • No specific audition requirements for this role, all interested males will be considered

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Headshots and resumes are accepted but are not required.