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By Steven Cheslik-DeMeyer, Tim Maner, and Alan Stevens Hewitt
“This is the greatest American musical since ‘Sweeney Todd.”— British Theatre
“A thrilling all-female production … a furiously performed declaration of feminist strength and survivorship.” — Chicago Tribune
Directed by Michael Glorioso and Assisted by Avery Thompson
with Musical Direction by Katelyn Leonard-White
Rage! Sex! Betrayal! Bloody murder!
In the heat of late summer 1892, Andrew Borden and his wife are found murdered in their house. The main suspect in the murders is Andrew’s youngest daughter from a previous marriage, Lizzie Borden. Using a searing rock score, and based on the historical record, LIZZIE explores the heady and heated days leading up to the murder and Lizzie’s controversial acquittal of all charges and the creation of a new American myth.
CASTING BREAKDOWN – Rock Musical / 5 Females, 1 Male – All must be 18+
LIZZIE (Female/High belt F#3-F#5 – to A5 if possible) a damaged, twisted women who can turn on a dime from fragile, broken, meek and obedient to conniving, sinister, furious and terrifying. She is a wounded animal backed into a corner, terrified but enraged. We find her at the moment she realizes she has nothing to lose. She is transformed through an act of unspeakable transgression, turning her own historical infamy into an ascension to legend. Actress must be comfortable with kissing someone of the same sex.
EMMA (Female/Alto/mezzo belt: F#3-D5) the older sister, eclipsed by the younger. She must content herself by playing a motherly Lady Macbeth to Lizzie, dripping her own haltered into Lizzie’s ear over the years, stoking the fires of Lizzie’s rage, disappearing when the deeds must be done, and suffering with guilt afterwards. Emma is a woman who has come to see that every opportunity for happiness has passed her by. She’s furious, but she’s also desperately sad.
BRIDGET (Female/Contralto/low alto: F3 w/E3 pick-up/ghost-notes in one number – Eb5 [E5 option in one ad lib]) the Borden’s Irish maid, may be a Banshee called to wail at the Borden’s door. She always seems to know what is going to happen, does things one step before anyone else. She’s put upon, angry, and as resentful of the Borden sisters as she is of the parents. Bridget is the Sex Pistols rock and roll nihilist; ready to fuck things up because she knows that’s the only way anything is ever going to get better. Actress must be able to do an Irish accent or willing to learn with dialogue coach.
ALICE (Female/High mezzo lyric/mix/belt: G3 (w/F#3 pick-up/ghost-notes in one number) – A5 [legit soprano]) is the Borden’s next-door neighbor. She is a luscious pear, the sensuous mother-sister-lover which is sorely lacking in Lizzie’s life. She appears to Lizzie in her moments of need and attempts to lead her away from a path of destruction and toward one of love, truth, and affection. Lizzie may have true feelings of affection for her, or she may be using Alice’s feelings to build an alibi. Actress must be comfortable with kissing someone of the same sex.
SHADOW 1 (Non-singing role must have a strong background in modern dance and movement) acts as Lizzie’s Id and Superego throughout parts of the show before and after the murders of her father and stepmother. She helps Lizzie think through the choices she is presented with through the course of the production.
SHADOW 2 (Non-singing role must have a strong background in modern dance and movement) is the representation of Mr. Borden and other male figures in Lizzie and Emma’s lives. He is at times violent and shows the abuse Lizzie suffered under his control.
SHADOW 3 (Non-singing role must have a strong background in modern dance and movement) represents Alice, Emma and Mrs. Borden at times throughout the show. They represent all the women around Lizzie in her mind as she sorts through choices she is presented with.
Based on the books by Jill Thompson
Adapted by Heath Corson and Jill Thompson
Directed by Dona Henry & Assisted by Arlene Hinkle
By Charles M. Schulz
Based on the television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson
Stage Adaptation by Eric Schaeffer
By Special Arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson
Directed by Lisa Formosa-Parmigiano & Assisted by Gina Zieniewicz
The classic animated television special comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation, in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts Gang discover the true meaning of Christmas. When Charlie Brown complains about the overwhelming materialism he sees among everyone during the Christmas season, Lucy suggests that he become director of the school Christmas pageant. Charlie Brown accepts, but this proves to be a frustrating endeavor. When an attempt to restore the proper holiday spirit with a forlorn little Christmas fir tree fails, he needs Linus’ help to discover the real meaning of Christmas.
- Will have two separate casts – Middle School Aged and High School Aged
- Charlie Brown is a “lovable loser,” characterized as a person who frequently suffers, and as a result, lacks self-confidence.
- Snoopy is a loyal, imaginative and good-natured beagle known for his “happy dance” and his numerous alter-egos. A non-speaking role — physicality and improv a must.
- Lucy is Linus’ older sister, characterized as a crabby, bossy and opinionated girl who bullies most other characters — particularly Linus and Charlie Brown.
- Linus is Charlie Brown’s blanket-toting best friend and Lucy’s little brother and Sally’s love interest. Though young and insecure, he is very intelligent and wise, acting as the group’s philosopher.
- Sally is Charlie Brown’s little sister who has a crush on Linus. The youngest of the group, she is adorable and spunky but often overreacts to situations.
- Schroder is a very talented musician, obsessed with Beethoven and Lucy’s love interest.
- Pig Pen is known for attracting dust, making him very filthy but with a good heart.
- Frieda is the girl who brags about her “naturally curly hair.” A total diva.
- Violet is a jealous girl who likes bragging and, along with her friends Patty and Lucy, often teases and torments Charlie Brown.
- Patty (not to be confused with Peppermint Patty) is a girl who thinks highly of herself. She joins in tormentin the hapless Charlie Brown.
- Shermey is very dry and complains he always gets cast as a shepherd in the play.
Script Sides
Due to copyright infringement, we cannout circulate copies of the play. Copies may be available at the local library and, of course, for purchase.
ALL MATERIALS for SCARY GODMOTHER & A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS will be available at the audition. There will be plenty of time to look over the short scenes.
ACTING SIDE 2 – Alice & Lizzie
ACTING SIDE 3 – Bridget & Lizzie
ACTING SIDE 4 – Bridget, Emma, Lizzie & Alice
ACTING SIDE 5 – Alice, Bridget, Emma & Lizzie
VOCAL SIDE 1 – Alice “Maybe Someday”
VOCAL SIDE 2 – Bridget “Mercury Rising”
VOCAL SIDE 3 – Bridget “Why Are All These Heads Off”
VOCAL SIDE 4 – Bridget “Fall of the House of Borden”
VOCAL SIDE 5 – Emma “Sweet Little Sister”
VOCAL SIDE 6 – Lizzie & Emma “Watchmen”
VOCAL SIDE 7 – Lizzie “This is Not Love”
VOCAL SIDE 8 – Lizzie “13 Days in Tauton”
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