FATE?

Music & Lyrics by Perry Fine and the Original Blue Healers
Book by Perry Fine, edited by Nick Dunn

February 8 – March 22, 2024
New Musical
Backstage| Thursday – Saturday |

Fate? will be directed by Jamie Rocha Allan, music directed by Trever Jex, choreographed by Jessica Pace and stage managed by Tahra Veasely.

The second show in our backstage series, Fate?, is a two-act play about Jacqui and Rogi, who meet at a college theater program. As they navigate college life, their paths cross when they audition for the year’s big musical production and discover a budding romance. Things take a dark turn when Dr. Prince, the intimidating and masterful Director of Theatre Arts, takes his past grievances out on Rogi. The students seek revenge on opening night, leading to an explosive confrontation. The cast faces the consequences of their actions, exploring themes of love, revenge and redemption.

Audition Info

Auditions will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

• Please schedule an audition slot here.
• Prior to your audition, please download, complete, and print the audition form and bring it with you to your audition. Headshots and resumes are required.
• Auditions will be held in the Facilities and Arts Annex (far southeast corner of the parking lot) of Salt Lake Community College’s South City Campus, 1610 South 250 East, Salt Lake City, 84115. Parking is available at no charge in the southeast parking lot off of 1700 South.
• Please prepare a one minute cut of a pop/rock song (preferably classic rock) to sing. Select a song that demonstrates your vocal range and control. An accompanist will be provided.

After Auditions

• Callbacks will be from 6 to 10 p.m. on Monday, December 4, by invitation only.
• The show will run nightly at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays – Saturdays from February 8 – March 2, with Saturday matinee performances at 2 p.m. on February 17 and February 24.
• Rehearsals will begin on Saturday, January 6 and will be held (apart from tech week) Mondays – Fridays from 6 – 10 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. See the audition form for more details.
• Performance pick-up rehearsals will be held from 6:30 – 9 p.m. on February 14, 21 and 28.

All hired actors are paid via a stipend. The Grand Theatre is committed to diverse, inclusive casting. We welcome all qualified performers, without regard to disability, race, color, gender, national origin or any other basis, unless otherwise specifically indicated.

Character Breakdown

Jacqui
Female, 18 years old
Entering her first year as a musical theater major at the Cobb Conservatory of Performing Arts. A bit of a self-described misfit in high school and is eager to her future with her life in her own hands.
(G3-D5)

Rogi
Male, 18 years old
Entering his first year as a musical theater major at the Cobb Conservatory of Performing Arts.
Friendly and charismatic, but fears being seen as inadequate and letting other people down.
(E3-G#4)

Claude
Male, mid-40s
Father of Jacqui.
A professional man who only wants the best for his daughter, but has difficulty expressing it. Concerned about Jacqui choosing a life in the arts
(B2-F#4)

Keisha
Female, mid-40s
Mother of Jacqui.
A professional woman who is also concerned that performing arts may not lead to a secure life for her daughter, but is intrigued by this creative lifestyle choice…and wonders if she might have enjoyed that life for herself.
(A3-A4)

Luis
Male, mid-40s
Father of Rogi.
A successful actor, and alumni of the Cobb Conservatory of Performing Arts. He has completely moved on from his romantic adventures of his youth.
(B2-F#4)

James
Male, mid-40s
Father of Rogi.
Fully supportive of Rogi’s choices, and knows nothing of the past romance involving his husband, Luis, and Dr. Prince. 
(B2-F#4)

Rosy
Female, 19-21
Jacqui’s college roommate. In her second year at the Cobb Conservatory; She is passionate, though constantly second guessing herself and filled with anxiety, sometimes to comedic effect.
(A3-A4)

Mercer
Male, 19-21
Rogi’s college roommate.
In his second year at the Cobb Conservatory. A rogue whose energy and enthusiasm exceeds his talent as a performer, but is likable and charming, and he knows it; a playboy, having flings with various guys in the program until he becomes enamored with a student named Luke. A loyal friend to Rogi.
(E3-G#4 (B4 falsetto))

Dr. Prince 
Male, 40s-60s
Professor and director at the Cobb Conservatory; an intimidating figure, highly respected by the students for his mastery of the craft and ability to lead and inspire, but can also be a hard-ass. A man who thought he had it all together until he is confronted by his past, and gets emotionally pulled back into a state of grief over the loss of Luis years ago, who he thought was his true love. This leads him to justify his biased behavior toward Rogi, Luis’ son, who is now his student. 
Baritone (G2-F4)

Adjunct/Choreographer
Any gender, 30s-40s
Faculty at the Cobb Conservatory.

Ensemble 
Any gender
About a dozen late teen-aged students at the Cobb Conservatory of Performing Arts. 

Creative Team

• Director: Jamie Rocha Allan
• Music Director: Trever Jex
• Choreographer: Jessica Pace
• Stage Manager: Tahra Veasely

Arsenic and Old Lace

by Joseph Kesserling

March 21 – April 6, 2024
American Classic Series
Backstage| Thursday – Saturday |

Arsenic and Old Lace will be directed by Anne Stewart Mark and stage managed by Kalista Vordos.

This classic American comedy centers on the eccentric Brewster family, who live in a quaint Brooklyn neighborhood. When their nephew Mortimer visits from out of town, he discovers that his sweet, elderly aunts have been poisoning lonely old men and burying them in the basement. Chaos ensues as Mortimer tries to keep his aunts out of trouble, deal with his crazy relatives and figure out what to do with the bodies.

Audition Info

Auditions will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Please schedule an audition slot here.
• Prior to your audition, please download, complete, and print the audition form and bring it with you to your audition. Headshots and resumes are required.
• Auditions will be held in the Facilities and Arts Annex (far southeast corner of the parking lot) of Salt Lake Community College’s South City Campus, 1610 South 250 East, Salt Lake City, 84115. Parking is available at no charge in the southeast parking lot off of 1700 South.
• Please read the script in advance, auditions will be cold reads from the script in 3 minute time slots. Actors should read for the character of their choice. Sides will be provided at auditions.

After Auditions

• Callbacks will be from 6 to 10 p.m. on Monday, December 1, by invitation only.
• The show will run nightly at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays – Saturdays from March 21 – April 6, with Saturday matinee performances at 2 p.m. on March 30 and April 6.
• Rehearsals will begin on Saturday, February 17 and will be held (apart from tech week) Mondays – Fridays from 6 – 10 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. See the audition form for more details.
• Performance pick-up rehearsals will be held from 6:30 – 9 p.m. on March 28 and April 3.

All hired actors are paid via a stipend. The Grand Theatre is committed to diverse, inclusive casting. We welcome all qualified performers, without regard to disability, race, color, gender, national origin or any other basis, unless otherwise specifically indicated.

Character Breakdown

Abby Brewster
Female, 60s
Sister to Martha. Charming, sweet, and old-fashioned. Smart as a whip with a delightful sense of humor. 

Martha Brewster 
Female, 60s
Sister to Abby. Another sweet elderly woman with Victorian charm. Martha is the server of the two. Cooks and prepares the table and “doctors” the wine. Is charitable to a fault. 

Teddy Brewster 
Male, 40s
Nephew to Abby and Martha. Resembles Theodore Roosevelt. Animated, sincere and a dutiful nephew. 

Rev. Dr. Harper
Male, 50s-60s
Typical clergyman of the age. Widower father to Elaine, good neighbor to the Brewsters.

Officer Brophy
Male, 30s-40s
Beat cop, sincere, good partner to Officer Klein. Brooklyn dialect.

Officer Klein
Male, 30s-40s
Beat cop, sincere, good partner to Officer Brophy. Irish dialect.

Elaine Harper
Female, 20s-30s
Attractive, witty, smart foil to Mortimer. Excellent comic sense, with a farcical bent.

Mortimer Brewster
Male, 30s-40s
Nephew to Abby and Martha. Handsome, slightly manic. Must have excellent comic timing with a flair for farce.

Jonathan Brewster
Male, 40s-50s
Older nephew to Abby and Martha, physically imposing, sinister, is said to resemble Boris Karloff. Very smart, manipulative, and delights in the macabre. Something not quite right about him that he keeps a tight lid on.

Dr. Einstein
Male, 30s-40s
Down on his luck, foil to Jonathan, slightly boozy, with an oddness about him. Speaks with a slight German accent.

Officer O’Hara 
Male, 40s
Another beat cop, fancies himself a playwright. Talkative and not the brightest bulb in the drawer.

Lieutenant Rooney
Male, 50s-60s
Tough detective who worked his way through the ranks. His job means everything to him. 

Mr. Witherspoon
Male, 60s
Tight-lipped disciplinarian. Runs the Happy Dale sanatorium, but there is nothing happy about him.

Mr. Gibbs
Male, 50s-60s
Possible boarder to the Brewster sisters (potentially doubles with Witherspoon).

Creative Team

• Director: Anne Stewart Mark
• Stage Manager: Kalista Vordos