Auditions for “Amadeus”
Greenbelt Community Center
Located next to the Greenbelt Library
15 Crescent Road Greenbelt, Maryland
Dates January 5, 6 at 7:00 PM
Callbacks January 8 at 7:00 PM Acting and chorus roles
Callbacks January 10 at 12 Noon for Vocal Soloists
Performances March 13 through April 4 2009
Written by Peter Shaffer, Directed by Curt Somers. Music direction by Strativari Baynard
The Tony Award play and Academy Award winning film takes the stage with live music!
Everyone knows Mozart’s music, but what of the mystery involved in his murder? That’s what
portends for all who enter the theater and the realm of intrigue, Mozart’s most famous works
and the drama of his bitter enemy, Antonio Salieri as he confronts him on the musical
battlefield, where only one can survive. Experience the challenge in a show worthy of your
consideration.
Looking for a Cast of 13 Males and 13 females to play a variety of roles.
Monologues encouraged, will read from script for auditions. Soloists please
bring own selection to perform (accompanist or CD player provided).
Need singers for a variety of solos and chorus work
(See detailed cast listing for breakdown of all roles)
Please call 301-441-8770 for information
Or visit the website http://www.greenbeltartscenter.org/
Amadeus cast Audition Information
Cast needs are very specific for this show. As we are performing the show with taped music with some
live performances, the show will play like a Musical.
Looking for the following Cast Types:
6 leading males ages 20-55
Antonio Salieri – very dynamic performer with full range of emotions and subtly
Wolfang Amadeus Mozart- dynamic, flamboyant, and uninhibited younger male
Hopefully has piano playing ability
Emperor Franz Joseph II - statuesque comedic performer
Count Von Swieten- One of the pompous three, most sincere of the three
Count Orsini-Rosenberg- One of pompous three
Count Von Strack- One of pompous three
3 females ages 18-50 to play
Constanza- Mozart’s wife, if she can sing all the better
(2) Venticella- Salieri’s confidants, must be stylish, if they can sing all the better
Female Soloists (3) Sopranos
Each will have featured solos in show, one will sing the famous Queen of the Night
aria from the Magic Flute. Will also sing in the chorus and play variety of roles
Male Soloist (1) baritone/tenor
Solos and duets in the show, which includes a section from “Marriage of
Figaro,” “Cosi Fan Tutti,” and “Don Giovanni” Will also sing in the chorus, play variety of roles
(2) Female Ballet dancers Will also appear in chorus
(1) Male Ballet dancer Will also appear in the chorus
Chorus of 5 Males and 5 Females who will play small roles within the play. All must sing and must be
ready to play a variety of roles and styles.
Musicians: Looking for the following:
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(2)
Piano
Violin
Viola
Cello
Bass
Reed players to cover flute/clarinet/oboe/et.al.
For more information please call Director Curt Somers at 240-421-0499