Auditions are at Limelight Theatre for the musical First Date on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 11:00am. Registration begins at 10:30am. Due to the mature nature of the material and age of the characters, all auditioners must be at least 20 years old. No high school auditions will be accepted.
About the Play:
Book by Austin Winsberg, Music and Lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner. Directed by Michael Lipp.
The 2012 musical takes the audience through the first meeting of Casey and Aaron, two 30-ish New York City singles set up by friends and family. The two have nothing in common. Aaron is a conservative banker, Jewish, and looking for a meaningful relationship, while Casey is an artist and a little too funky for Wall Street.
With the influences of their friends and family (played out in their imaginations) … as well as the effects of social media (Google, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube personified), this first date seems to be doomed. But with the help of a meddling but well-meaning waiter, Casey and Aaron might make a connection after all.
With a contemporary rock score, First Date gleefully pokes fun at the mishaps and mistakes of blind dates and gives hope that there could be that one perfect moment.
Audition Details:
Performers should prepare two selections of 16-32 bars each of rock, pop, or contemporary musical theatre; one uptempo and one ballad. Selections should be no more than one minute each.
Auditioners must supply sheet music in the correct key for both selections. An accompanist will be provided.
No pre-recorded accompaniment or a cappella auditions will be accepted.
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Performances — April 19-May 12, 2024
