The Fantasticks
by Broke Thespian's Theatre Company
Mar. 09
The Fantasticks is a 1960 musical with music by Harvey Schmidt and book and lyrics by Tom Jones. It tells an allegorical story concerning two neighboring fathers who trick their children, Luisa and Matt, into falling in love by pretending to feud.
Our next show, The Fantasticks, directed by Andrew Keeler, is auditioning soon!
Prepare a 30-60 second song or comedic monologue, claim your timeslot on the Google Form, and email the director with any questions!
You must be 18+ to audition for this production.
- Audition Form for in-person auditions due: Friday, March 8th, 2024 at 12:00 pm, noon
- Auditions: Saturday, March 9th from 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Audition Form for video submissions due: Friday, March 15th at 12:00 pm, noon
- Callbacks: Saturday, March 23rd between 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Rehearsals: TBD between March 25th - May 30th, based on actor availability
- Performances: May 31st at 8 pm, June 1st at 8 pm, June 2nd at 2 pm, June 7th at 8pm, June 8th at 8 pm, June 9th at 2 pm
VFW Hall
1701 Hunter Road, San Marcos, TX
Roles:
We're seeking diversity in casting, including all ethnicities, ages, body types, abilities and gender identities – all will be considered for all roles. Do not allow typical casting for this show to limit your possibilities. Audition for the role you want!
This production will embrace the universality and sense of allegory in the telling of this story. The Fantasticks is a play about love. That’s for everyone. We are actively seeking to cast across the gender spectrum for any and all roles. We are enthusiastically casting against traditional and historical “types” for the roles listed below. That includes age, gender expression, race, physical ability, and sexual orientation. Our aim is to bring together an ensemble from which the actors are able to step into these roles fully, employing and manifesting imagination in the execution of these roles.
To be clear, the characters themselves will retain their assigned gender as detailed by the play. The actors themselves who portray these gendered roles, will not be bound to the strictures of gendered traditionalism. The same is true for age. Most characters will maintain their scripted ages, however the creative team is open to any of the characters being portrayed by actors of any age.
El Gallo – The narrator. Mysterious, confident, and romantic storyteller. They have seen the world and understands how to get what they want. THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST
Luisa – One of the young lovers. In love with the idea of being in love. A dreamer and a romantic. Eager to be different. Determined but naive. Searching for their true self.
Matt – One of the young lovers. In love with the idea of being in love. They believe they're very wise. Protective but still learning confidence. Optimistic but naive. Searching for their true self.
Hucklebee – Matt’s parent. Navy veteran. Practical and loving. Believes in moderation in everything, including parenting. Teenagers are baffling.
Bellomy – Luisa’s parent. Button-maker. Practical and loving. Believes in generosity in everything, including parenting. Teenagers are baffling.
Henry – An actor with a long resume. Mortimer's best friend. Believes they can play any part, in any style (particularly Shakespeare), but memory and maintaining attention is challenging. Their world is the stage and they know no other reality. NON-SINGING ROLE
Mortimer – An actor that travels with Henry. Henry's best friend. They specialize in death scenes. Loyal and loving. This role may require any type of British dialect. NON-SINGING ROLE
Silent Assistants – A group of actors that help to tell the story and non-verbally offer their opinions of the characters and plot. These roles may also be swings for the production.
What to Prepare:
If you are interested in a singing role:
- 30 - 60 seconds of a song that tells a story and brings you joy. You are welcome to sing from the show, but it is not required.
- There will not be an accompanist at this audition. If you would like to sing with a recorded track, please submit it below.
- You are welcome to accompany yourself on an instrument. A guitar amp and cable, electric bass amp and cable, and a keyboard will be available for you to use at audition. Please bring any other equipment you will need.
- Please come prepared to show us any special skills you have, including but not limited to instruments, circus skills, gymnastics, party tricks, etc.
- Please prepare 30 - 60 seconds of a comedic monologue or a funny story.
- Please come prepared to show us any special skills you have, including but not limited to instruments, circus skills, gymnastics, party tricks, etc.
- If you are playing instrument(s), a guitar amp/cable, electric bass amp/cable, and keyboard will be available for you to use at audition. Please bring any other equipment you will need.
