The Who's TOMMY
Produced by Special Arrangement with MTI
- Directed By Shawn W. Lanz
- Produced By Courtney Potter
- Musically Directed By Linda M. Stiegler
- Choreographed By Arryck Adams & Tami Keaton
THE WHO'S TOMMY is being presented as a Conejo Young Adult Musical production,
however, there is no age limit for potential auditioners. Please
be advised, however, that the intent of this production is to open
up roles to strong young performers. It is NOT, however, a children's
show. There are adult themes that will be handled tactfully and
professionally, but potential auditioners should know that this
production is in no way associated with the Conejo Players Children's
Theatre.
PREPARE TO ROCK THE CONEJO VALLEY! Pete Townshend’s tale
of a young boy’s journey from pain to triumph is the most electrifying
evening of rock and roll ever to play in a theatre! Hit songs include
"Pinball Wizard," "See Me, Touch Me," “Acid
Queen” and “It’s A Boy, Mrs. Walker.”
After witnessing
the accidental murder of his mother's lover by his father, Tommy
is traumatized into catatonia, and as the boy grows, he suffers
abuse at the hands of his sadistic relatives and neighbors. As
an adolescent, he’s discovered to have an uncanny knack for
playing pinball, and when his mother finally breaks through his
catatonia, he becomes an international pinball superstar.
This high-energy,
one-of-a-kind theatrical event has an exhilarating score and is
timeless in its youthful appeal.
NOTE: The original Broadway concept for THE WHO’S TOMMY varies greatly
from the 1975 film version. This production will more closely
resemble the Broadway concept.
When
Monday May 3, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Tuesday May 4, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Wednesday May 5, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Callbacks Saturday May 8, 2010 at 9:00 am
NO APPOINTMENTS WILL BE GIVEN - this is an open call audition.
Prepare
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1 one-minute song (16-24 bars) that shows your range and vocal
ability. Pop, rock, or modern musical theatre music is preferable.
Bring sheet music in your key; an accompanist will be provided.
No a cappella auditions will be allowed.
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Bring dance attire and proper dance shoes.
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Potential cold readings from the script.
CALLBACKS (if necessary) will take place on Saturday May 8 at 9:00am.
Those involved will be notified.
Where
The Conejo Players Theatre
351 S. Moorpark Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
(map & directions)
Performances
June 25 - July 24, 2010
Thu,Fri,Sat at 8pm Sun at 2pm
REHEARSALS begin Sunday May 9.
Roles
(all roles are open to all ethnicities, and there will be a lot of
role doubling in this production)
Principal Roles
- Tommy / Narrator
(Tenor High Bb) -
An embittered young genius with excellent rock musicality.
Amazing Journey, Christmas, See Me,
Feel Me, Sensation , Go to the Mirror boy, I'm Free, Sensation
(Reprise), I'm Free/Pinball Wizard (Reprise), I'm Free (2nd Reprise),
Sally Simpson, Welcome, We're Not Gonna Take It, Finale
- Tommy Age 4 (this role has been pre-cast)
(Strong soprano) - An impressionable and reserved boy, almost
too well-behaved. The actor will be older than 4, but able to
play the age appropriately.
Twenty-One, Go To The Mirror Boy, Tommy,
Can You Hear Me, I Believe My Own Eyes, Finale
- Tommy Age 10
(Strong soprano) - An impressionable and reserved boy,
almost too well-behaved. May be older than 10, but able to play
the age appropriately.
Go To The Mirror Boy, Tommy, Can You
Hear Me, I Believe My Own Eyes, Finale
- Mrs. Walker
(Pop Mezzo / Belt Soprano - low G to high G) - Tommy's weary
mum. A realist and somewhat selfish.
Overture (Welder), It's a Boy, Twenty-One,
Amazing Journey, Christmas, Do You Think It's All Right, Afterture,
There's A Doctor I've Found, Go To The Mirror Boy, I Believe My
Own Eyes, Smash the Mirror, Finale
- Captain Walker
(Tenor - High G) - Tommy's guilty father. The war hero,
self-assured, caring and in control - takes control if no one
else does.
Overture, It's A Boy, Twenty-One, Do
You Think It's All Right, There's A Doctor I've Found, Go to the
Mirror Boy, I Believe My Own Eyes, Finale
- Cousin Kevin
(Baritone / Tenor - high Bb) - A young, loutish nuisance.
Always the bully, he delights in being able to control and taunt
young Tommy.
Christmas, Cousin Kevin, Pinball Wizard,
Tommy, Can You Hear Me, I'm Free/Pinball Wizard (Reprise), Sensation
(Reprise), Sally Simpson, Welcome, Finale
- Uncle Ernie
(Tenor - High Bb) - A lecherous bachelor. He is a perverse
and sleazy drunk - the nightmare relative who puts up a good front.
Overture, Christmas, Fiddle About, Tommy's
Holiday Camp, Finale
- Gypsy / Acid Queen
(Soul belt - low G to High G) - A sexy rocker /
Tina Turner prototype. She's a mad, dangerous woman who may or
may not have what it takes to "cure" young Tommy.
Acid Queen, Welcome, Finale
- Lover
(Baritone/High Baritone) - He's trouble walking, ready, willing and able to live
with a woman and child as long as she provides the home - a user
and abuser.
Twenty-One, Ensemble
- Sally Simpson
(Mezzo-soprano/Alto) - A sweet girl-next-door type of teenybopper,
who dreams of living on the edge with Tommy.
Sally Simpson, Sally's Question, Welcome,
Finale
- The Hawker
(Soulful Baritone) - An unsavory street man.
Eyesight to the Blind
- The Specialist
(Baritone) - A very modern doctor.
Go To the Mirror
- 1st & 2nd Local Lads
- Friends of Cousin Kevin.
Pinball Wizard, Tommy Can You Hear Me,
Miracle Cure.
Other Featured Roles
Specialist's Assistant, Mrs. Simpson, Mr. Simpson, Nurses, Relatives, Kevin's
Mother, Kevin's Father, Judge, Minister, Harmonica Player, Second
Officer, First & Second Barrister, Minister's Wife, News Vendor, DJ
Other Ensemble Roles
Allied Soldiers, Local Lads & Lasses, Security Guards, Ground Crew,
Flight Crew, R.A.F. Officers, Young English Women, Aide, Airborne
Troops, German Foot Soldiers, Allied Prisoners, German Guard, Policemen,
Inspector, Military Officers, Constables, Doctors, Lab Technicians,
Hospital Staff, Church Choir, Barkeep, Thugs, Harlots, Drunks, Reporters,
Interviewer, Crowd
