Side by Side by Sondheim Audition Notice
Open auditions for Side by Side by Sondheim will be held Monday, November 23, and Tuesday, November 24 from 7-10 pm.
Summary: Get ready to laugh, cry and fall in love with lyrics that are heartbreakingly true and music that captures the soaring emotions of a new generation with Side by Side by Sondheim. Simple and unpretentious, this Tony Award-winning musical is a perfect introduction to the work of this contemporary master and a must for diehard fans.
Date: Monday, November 23 and Tuesday, November 24
Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm
Place: First Presbyterian Theater
300 W. Wayne St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Director: AJ Lorenzini
Music Director: Ben Wedler
Stage Manager/Asst. Director: Kara Tharpe
Schedule: Performances 1/29-2/7
Rehearsals begin 11/30 Mon-Thurs 7-10pm (pending schedule)
Tech Sunday 1/24
Prepare: Come to the audition prepared with sheet music for an audition cut of a song in the musical theatre style. Sondheim songs are welcome, but our pianist will be sight-reading your music, so try to be aware of the difficulty of the music. You will have a moment before you sing to quickly go over tempos with the pianist.
Characters: This production features a small ensemble cast and is written for 4-10 roles. Final casting may involve creative doubling depending on the needs and strengths of those who audition. The character descriptions below are suggestions provided by MTI and serve as a general guide.
Narrator: Our show’s guide through the life and music of composer & lyricist Stephen Sondheim. Informative and full of facts, but quick to crack a joke. Gender: male | Vocal range top: D4 | Vocal range bottom: C3
Man: Featured musical numbers include “I Remember,” “Marry Me a Little,” “Beautiful Girls,” “Buddy’s Blues,” “Anyone Can Whistle,” and “Could I Leave You?” Gender: male | Vocal range top: B4 | Vocal range bottom: G2
Woman: Featured musical numbers include “Getting Married Today,” “I Never Do Anything Twice, ” “Au Paris,” “Send in the Clowns,” “A Boy Like That,” “The Boy From& ,” and “I’m Still Here.” Gender: female | Vocal range top: F5 | Vocal range bottom: D3
Woman: Featured musical numbers include “Another Hundred People,” “Broadway Baby,” “I Have a Love,” and “Losing My Mind.” Gender: female | Vocal range top: C6 | Vocal range bottom: E3
The Songs:
- Comedy Tonight/Love is in the Air
- If Momma Was Married
- You Must Meet My Wife
- The Little Things You Do Together
- Getting Married Today
- I Remember
- Can That Boy Foxtrot!
- Company/Another Hundred People
- Barcelona
- Marry Me A Little
- I Never Do Anything Twice
- Beautiful Girls/Ah, Paree!/Budy’s Blues
- Broadway Baby
- You Could Drive a Person Crazy
- Everybody Says Don’t
- Anyone Can Whistle
- Send in the Clowns
- We’re Gonna Be All Right
- A Boy Like That/ I Have a Love
- The Boy From…
- Pretty Lady
- You Gotta Get A Gimmick
- Losing My Mind
- Could I Leave You?
- I’m Still Here
- Conversation Piece
- Side by Side by Side
Questions? Please contact Director of Theater Ministries, Jordan Plohr, at jplohr@firstpresfortwayne.org
