Actors for “Reefer Madness: The Musical”

WHO: The Gallery Players (NY)

SEEKING: Actors for "Reefer Madness: The Musical"

Lecturer- Male, 30s-50s. The narrator. An authority figure who warns the audience of the perils of reefer, while popping in and out of the action to further teach us of its danger (doubles as Goat-Man, Mr. Poppy, Irish Priest, Old Man, Radio Announcer, Ticket-Taker, Policeman, & FDR.) 

Jack Stone- Male, 30s-40s. The proprietor of the Reefer Den. A sexy 1930's gangster movie-type who pushes reefer on unsuspecting teenagers. (Doubles as Jesus & George Washington). 

Ralph Wiley- Male, Late 20s-30s. A denizen of the Reefer Den. A former college student who was lured into the world of reefer long ago. (Doubles as Sally’s baby, Switch-Puller, & Uncle Sam) 

Mae- Female, late 20s-40s. The hostess of the Reefer Den. Attractive, yet slightly haggard. Would leave this life of sin if she were not so addicted to reefer. 

Sally- Female, 20s-30s. A resident of the Reefer Den. A seductive, Mae West type with moxie. Will do nearly anything for a hit. (Also plays Lady Liberty).

WHEN: 1st rehearsal: 9/18/10, evenings and weekends. Runs: 10/23 – 11/14, Thursday-Sunday. 16 performances. All auditions, rehearsals, and performances at The Gallery Players. NYC auditions by appointment only will be held on Sunday, August 22, 3pm to 7pm, for select roles in the production.

HOW TO AUDITION: For consideration, email picture and resume to: auditions@galleryplayers.com. Clearly indicate in the subject line the character(s) for which you are submitting. No phone calls, please. 

For the auditions, be prepared 32 bars of a musical theater song in the style of the show. Bring sheet music in the correct key, no lead sheets; accompanist provided. Bring picture and resume, stapled together.

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