Project Description:
AUDITIONS: There will be auditions on the 13th of July from 7-9PM, as well as callbacks on the 14th of July from 5-8PM at Christ Episcopal Church. If there are any questions please contact Ben Stahl via email (SLP@ValleyArtsUnited.org) or 253-251-1930.

Description:

Spotlight Players bring to life Washington Irving’s classic tale for the stage! When Ichabod Crane meanders into the town of Sleepy Hollow to take up the position of the village schoolmaster, he does not know that he will be vying for the hand of the lovely Katrina Van Tassel. Nor could he foresee the ghoul that will hunt him for his head. Hilarity ensues as the citizens of Sleepy Hollow become more and more fascinated with the mysterious but charming schoolmaster. Yet do not be fooled by the quaint nature of Sleepy Hollow, for when the sun goes down, no one is safe from the Headless Horseman!

Other details you need to know about these auditions:
The role of the Headless Horseman will likely be doubled up with the actor playing John or Maurice. Some experience in stage combat with a sword is preferable but not a requirement.

Rehearsals will be on Friday and Saturday for the first three weeks (July 20-August 4). Following that they will be held Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for the remaining six weeks (August 9-September 15). Rehearsals will be at Christ Episcopal Church as well as the Puyallup Nissan dealership on Valley Ave. Tech week will be September 17-20 at Meridian Habitat Park.

Performances are September 21, 22, 28 and 29 at 7pm at Meridian Habitat Park. There will also be a 2pm matinee on September 29.

There will also be special performances in Lacey on October 6 at 2pm and 7pm.

Audition/Interview Dates:
July 13 at 6:00pm

Callbacks or second audition/interview?
July 14 at 5:00pm

Audition Requirements:
You’ll be doing a cold reading from the script.
Actors auditioning for the role of Knickerbocker may prepare a one minute story to tell.

Character Breakdown / Project Needs
CAST DESCRIPTIONS:
Ichabod – Tall and lanky. Mild-mannered and somewhat timid but extremely bright. Easily frightened. (20-30)

Brom Bones – Big and burly. Oafish but big-hearted. Competitive, especially when it comes to women. (20-30)

Katrina – Graceful. Fickle and teases potential suitors.(20’s)

Maurice – Rude, crude and funny. Does not know when to keep his mouth shut. (25-45)

Knickerbocker – World-wise. An excellent public speaker. Particularly well versed in ghost stories. (25-60)

Baltus – Old but very young at heart. Playful and forward with his friends. A generous soul with his fortune. Very discerning regarding his daughter’s future. (45+)

Sandra – Middle aged. A bit jaded but nonetheless hospitable. (30-40)

Abigail – Always causing mischief for her mother. (10-15)

Rose – Vain, flirty, highly competitive. Not at all bright.(20-40)

Isabella – Same as Rose. (20-40)

Belle – Not concerned with material needs. Love is all she needs. (20-30)

John – In love with Belle but afraid to commit to her without financial security.(20-30)

The Headless Horseman – A former soldier whose head was taken by a stray cannonball. He rides the back roads of Sleepy Hollow at night in search of a new head.

Other details you need to know about these auditions:
ALSO NEEDED:
Stage Construction Volunteers
Parking Attendants
Concessionaires
Costumers