Auditions
The Lake Worth Playhouse is a non-profit community theatre that provides entertainment, education and opportunities for artistic expression through volunteerism and community involvement and support.
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
Director: Sabrina Lynn Gore
Music Director: Roger Blankenship
Stage Manager – Katherine Lamb
Audition Dates:
Monday April 5th, 2021 starting at 7pm
Tuesday April 6th 2021 starting at 7pm
Possible Callbacks Wednesday April 7th at 7pm
No appointment needed
Rehearsals begin April 12th
Show Dates:
June 4th – 20th, 2021
15 performances total.
About the Show:
This groundbreaking Obie-winning Off-Broadway smash also won multiple awards for its hit film adaptation. It tells the story of “internationally ignored song stylist” Hedwig Schmidt, a fourth-wall smashing East German rock ‘n’ roll goddess who also happens to be the victim of a botched sex-change operation, which has left her with just “an angry inch.” This outrageous and unexpectedly hilarious story is dazzlingly performed by Hedwig (formerly Hansel) in the form of a rock gig/stand-up comedy routine backed by the hard-rocking band “The Angry Inch.”
Roles:
Hedwig – A low-rent Rock Star in every sense of the word. The story focuses on Hedwig’s transformation, and will require the performer to be adept with singing, dancing (at least suggestive and entertaining movement) comedy, drama, storytelling, character voices, slight german accent, and revealing costumes (possible shirtless, but no nudity.) Majority of the story is told by Hedwig via monologue, as her story is being recounted, this includes her playing her German Mother, American Husband Luther, American teenage lover, Tommy and others.
Yitzhak– Former Drag Queen, sidelined by Hedwig. Trapped in a loveless relationship, full of spite, obligation, bitterness and jealousy. Relegated to “back up singer” Yitzhak is abused and mistreated most of the show. There is some redemption, and comedic opportunities, and solo singing, you are very much outshined by the abusive Hedwig. This actor must be a great singer, actor, and comfortable as both a drag King and a showgirl.
Requirements:
The actors playing these roles must be comfortable with gender fluidity, audience interaction, sexual innuendo, and adult language.
Actors of color particularly encouraged to audition.
Please prepare 16-36 bars of 2 contemporary pop/rock songs. Bring sheet music in your key, or alternatively, bring a prepared track for your audition.
The Lake Worth Playhouse is a non-profit community theatre that provides entertainment, education and opportunities for artistic expression through volunteerism and community involvement and support.