Title: Chess, The Musical
Presented By: Beenleigh Theatre Group
Genre: Musical Theatre
Synopsis: Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, "Chess, The Musical" tells the story of two chess masters, an American and a Russian, competing for the world championship in Bangkok. Their intense rivalry becomes entangled with political intrigue and a complex love triangle involving a Hungarian refugee, exploring themes of love, ambition, and betrayal amidst the pressures of global politics.
Audition Dates: 29th and 30th June 2024
Audition Times:
Dance Call:
Saturday, 29th June: 9:00am - 11:00am
Sunday, 30th June: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Booth Singer Auditions: Sunday, 30th June, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Callbacks: Tuesday, 2nd July 2024, 7:00pm
Audition Location and Address: Crete Street Theatre Cnr of Kent, Crete St, Beenleigh QLD
Audition Requirements:
Prepare 2 contrasting songs (1-1.5 minutes each) demonstrating vocal range and style.
Bring own backing tracks (phone attachments available).
Attend dance call and booth singer auditions as applicable.
See audition pack for sides.
Available Roles:
Frederick Trumper (American Grandmaster):
Vocal Range: B♭2 to D♭5 (Tenor)
Age: Early 30s
Accent: American
Dance Ability: Beginner
Florence Vassy (Frederick's Lover/Second):
Vocal Range: E♭3 to E5 (Mezzo-Soprano)
Age: Late 20s/Early 30s
Accent: English (with a hint of American)
Dance Ability: Beginner
Anatoly Sergievsky (Russian Grandmaster):
Vocal Range: F2 to B♭4 (High Baritone)
Age: 35 - 40
Accent: Russian
Dance Ability: Mover
Walter de Courcey (Head of the American delegation):
Vocal Range: A♭2 to F4 (Baritone)
Age: 35 - 50
Accent: American
Dance Ability: Mover
Alexander Molokov (Head of the Russian delegation/Anatoly's Second):
Vocal Range: F2 to A4 (Bass/Baritone)
Age: 30 - 50
Accent: Russian
Dance Ability: Mover/Beginner
Arbiter (President of the International Chess Federation):
Vocal Range: B2 to A4 (Tenor range)
Age: 35 - 50
Accent: English
Dance Ability: Mover/Beginner
Svetlana Sergievskaya (Anatoly's wife):
Vocal Range: F3 to E5 (Mezzo-Soprano)
Age: 25 - 35
Accent: Russian
Dance Ability: Mover/Beginner
Additional Roles: Mayor of Merano, Reporters, Delegates/Cronies, Merchandisers, Civil Servants, Leonid Viigand
Audition Registration: Apply online at Beenleigh Theatre Group Audition Page
Audition Pack: Download Chess Audition Pack for detailed character descriptions and audition sides.
Performance Dates: 27th September - 12th October 2024
Performance Times:
Friday and Saturday evenings: 7:30pm
Saturday matinees: 2:00pm
Performance Location: Crete Street Theatre, Beenleigh
Rehearsal Dates: Starting Sunday, 7th July 2024
Rehearsal Times:
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Sundays: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Crew:
Director/Choreographer: Trinette Avery
Musical Director: Jacqueline Atherton
Production Website: Beenleigh Theatre Group
Other information: Each auditionee must become a member of BTG ($10 fee) before the first rehearsal.
Eligibility: Must be 16+ at the time of auditions
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