(FAIR LAWN, NJ) -- Old Library Theatre will hold auditions for the musical It Shoulda Been You on May 19 and May 20 from 6:30pm - 9:00pm. Auditions will be held in the Fair Lawn Community Center (10-10 20th Street), downstairs in the Teen Room. Potential callbacks are scheduled for May 22nd from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.
A world where nothing is what it seems, religions collide, Machiavellian plots are revealed, promises are broken, secrets are exposed and hope springs from the most unlikely of places… Is it the latest conflict in the Middle East? No, it’s just the Steinberg wedding. The charming, funny and original new musical, It Shoulda Been You invites you to a wedding day that you’ll never forget, where anything that can go wrong does, and love pops up in mysterious places.
The bride is Jewish. The groom is Catholic. Her mother is a force of nature. His mother is a tempest in a cocktail shaker. And, when the bride’s ex-boyfriend crashes the party, the perfect wedding starts to unravel faster than you can whistle “Here Comes the Bride!” It’s up to the sister of the bride to turn a tangled mess into happily ever after in this musical comedy for anyone who ever had parents.
Performances will take place July 29-30 at 8:00pm; July 31 at 2:00pm; August 5-6 at 8:00pm; and August 7 at 2:00pm.
The company will NOT be casting based on presumed types. They are eager to see actors of all shapes, sizes, colors, abilities, ages, and genders. The complete character breakdown is shown below.
Audition Requirements:
* Please prepare a 16 – 32 bar cut of a contemporary Broadway song OR something from the show itself, that shows off voice and range. Bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist is provided.
* Resume and Headshot encouraged but not mandatory
* Sides will be provided
* CLICK HERE FOR THE AUDITION FORM (Please fill it out and bring with you on the day of your audition.)
Character Breakdowns:
Jenny Steinberg: Late 30s-40. Co-maid of honor; the bride’s older sister. She is what they call a “nice Jewish girl”, and everyone says she has “such an attractive face” Her parents have always pushed her into the background in favor of their beautiful daughter, Rebecca. Jenny is appealing, “big-boned”, and overweight. Loving, smart, has a self-deprecating wit. Mezzo soprano with great belt and mix. (G3 – F5)
Judy Steinberg: late 50s-60s. Your classic Jewish mother-of-the-bride. While she is overbearing, judgmental and controlling, she genuinely loves her daughters. Has a biting wit and sees the world from only her point of view. Delicious role for a comedienne. Mezzo. (E3 – Bb4)
Rebecca Steinberg: 30s. The bride. The apple of her family’s eye. Very attractive and appealing. Everything has always been done for her. Loves her sister Jenny very much. Mezzo or soprano with high belt or fantastic mix at E (must also have a G below middle C).(F#3 – G5)
Murray Steinberg: Late 50s-60s.The classic Jewish father. Loves his family dearly but clearly his wife Judy always runs the show. Bass/baritone.(G#2 – F4)
Brian Howard: 30. The groom. Upscale trust-fund baby with classic all-American looks. A great guy; has none of the prejudices of his parents. Has charm and a winning personality. As eccentric as his mother is, he does love her very much. Baritone or tenor with low notes/baritenor. (G3 – F4)
Georgette Howard: late 50s. The groom’s mother. Wealthy, upper-class snob; eccentric, a bit vague. She is condescending and feels she is superior to the Steinberg family in every way. Has a drinking problem but in public she is the model of the respectable matron. Another delicious role for a comedienne. Alto/mezzo. (D3 – G4)
George Howard: Late 50s. Brian’s father. Wealthy, upper-class snob. Suspicious of everything about the Steinbergs and his son’s future. He and Brian have a distant relationship which he tries rather foolishly to mend. Can be any vocal range. (B2 – E4)
Annie Sheps: Early 30s. African American. Rebecca’s co-maid of honor. Smart and very attractive. Has wit and charm. Mezzo or soprano with a great pop belt. (G3 – D5)
Greg Madison: Early 30s. The best man. Something of a frat boy, but good-looking and charming. Tenor with a great pop sense. (D3 – A4 (If possible – falsetto G5)
Marty Kaufman: Mid 30s. Nice Jewish boy; a real mensch. Rebecca’s ex-boyfriend, who crashes the wedding. He is lovable, funny and who wouldn’t want him in their family? Tenor with some low notes. (D3 – A4)
Albert: Late 30s – early 50s.The ultimate omnipotent wedding planner. Materializes out of thin air just when you need (or don’t need) them. Has a superior air and a wry sense of humor. Has been there and done that in his profession — nothing surprises him (well, almost nothing). A delicious role for a style comedian. Baritenor. ideally: Non-binary or trans (A#2 – D#4)
Mimsy: Any age. Waiter who works for Albert. Witty, easy with a put-down quip, thinks nothing about a wedding could surprise her. (B3 – D5)
Aunt Sheila: Middle-aged classic meddling Jewish aunt. Mezzo belter. (A3 – D5)
Walt: Any age. Waiter who works for Albert. Witty, easy with a put-down quip and thinks nothing about a wedding could surprise him. (C#3 – F#4)
Uncle Morty: Older classic Jewish uncle. Baritone. (G#2 – F4)
Ensemble: Any age/any gender: hotel staff (these will be non-speaking roles)
