Community Church Musical, Fall of 2022
A Musical Adaptation of William’s Shakespeare’s
“AS YOU LIKE IT”
Adapted by Shaina Taub & Laurie Woolery
Music & Lyrics by Shaina Taub
“AS YOU LIKE IT”
Adapted by Shaina Taub & Laurie Woolery
Music & Lyrics by Shaina Taub
***INFORMATION FROM THE CONCORD THEATRICALS WEB SITE***
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SUMMARY
Named one of The New York Times' best shows of 2017, As You Like It is an immersive dream-like tale of faithful friends, feuding families and lovers in disguise. Forced from their homes, Orlando, Duke Senior, his daughter Rosalind and niece Celia, escape to the Forest of Arden, a fantastical place of transformation, where all are welcomed and embraced. Lost amidst the trees, the refugees find community and acceptance under the stars. Featuring an original folk-pop score by Shaina Taub, with a flexible-sized cast and running 90 minutes long, As You Like It is appropriate for all audiences and groups. Fall under love’s spell with this magical story! |
HISTORY
Following the success of acclaimed singer/songwriter Shaina Taub’s adaptation of Twelfth Night for America’s Public Theater, she turned her attention to As You Like It. The Public kicked off its 2017-18 season with their free Public Works musical adaptation of the Shakespeare classic, directed by Laurie Woolery. As You Like It featured over 200 actors and community members alongside equity actors. Adapted by Taub and Woolery, with music and lyrics by Taub, the production was choreographed by Emmy nominee Sonya Tayeh. Public Works is The Public's local and national initiative that invites diverse communities from across New York to join in creating ambitious works of participatory theater. |
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TIME PERIOD: Contemporary
FEATURES: Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes, Fantasy Costumes DURATION: 90 minutes (one act - no intermission) |
***HELPFUL LINKS TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE SHOW***
Clilck on these links for more information about the musical:
• Concord Theatricals Information Page
• Demo Recording by the Composer on Bandcamp
• Promotional Video from the original production in Central Park, NYC
• Video of "In Arden" from the original production in Central Park, NYC
• Concord Theatricals Information Page
• Demo Recording by the Composer on Bandcamp
• Promotional Video from the original production in Central Park, NYC
• Video of "In Arden" from the original production in Central Park, NYC
INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMMUNITY CHURCH PRODUCTION
Performances will take place Friday through Sunday, November 18-20, in the Church Sanctuary (Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm, Sunday at 5pm)
Casting will take place in May and June (see below for specific dates and times)
Rehearsal will begin in the middle of August (based on cast members availability and schedules)
Casting will take place in May and June (see below for specific dates and times)
Rehearsal will begin in the middle of August (based on cast members availability and schedules)
Cast of Characters
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PRINCIPALS (5 women, 6 men)
JAQUES, a young philosopher/writer (Mezzo Soprano) ORLANDO, the orphan son of Sir Rowland de Boys, and younger bother to Oliver (Bari-Tenor) OLIVER, Orlando’s older brother ROSALIND, daughter of Duke Senior (Mezzo Soprano) CELIA, Rosalind’s cousin, daughter of Duke Frederick TOUCHSTONE, a clown (Tenor) DUKE SENIOR, a banished duke, Rosalind’s father (Tenor) DUKE FREDERICK, the new duke, Celia’s father (Baritone) SILVIA, a shepherdess (Mezzo Soprano) PHOEBE, a shepherdess (Mezzo Soprano) ANDY, a farmhand (Tenor) ENSEMBLE
ROYAL SUBJECTS ARDENITES, a diverse community of refugees DE BOYS DANCERS, members of the boy band DE BOYS ROYAL MINIONS, loyal court members and council to Duke Frederick LADIES-IN-WAITING, for Celia and Rosalind ATTENDANTS, Duke Senior’s Inner Circle PUPPET-DEERS, the wildlife in Arden HUNTERS, in Arden |
FEATURED
(may be double/triple cast from within the ensemble. All actors playing these roles should ideally also be in the ensemble.) YOUNG ROSALIND, a child YOUNG ORLANDO, a child TWEEN ROSALIND, a tween TWEEN ORLANDO, a tween ADAM, an elderly, long time employee of the de Boys estate ANNOUNCER, a hype man for the wrestling match REFEREE, for the wrestling match BRONCO’S AGENT, a high-powered sports agent BRONCO, the reigning lucha libre champion FRANKIE FLOW, a lucha libre wrestler CAVEMAN, a lucha libre wrestler PAPA CORIN, a farmer MAMA CORIN, the farmer’s wife WILLIAM, a local farmer in Arden MARTEXT, an Ardenite priestess HISPERIA, a nosy Lady-in-Waiting to Celia MISS AMIENS, a soulful honky tonk singer in Arden GRANDMA ROSALIND, an elder GRANDPA ORLANDO, an elder LITTLE JAQUES, a young girl with ideas |
***AUDITION INFORMATION***
Auditions will take place in the Sanctuary of the Church on the following days and times:
• Saturday, May 14, 12-4pm
• Saturday, May 21, 2-6pm
• Sunday, May 29, 1-5pm
• Sunday, June 5, 1-5pm
Auditions will take place in 15 minute segments. You will be expected to bring a song to sing, and will be asked to read from the script of the show. A cast of characters and vocal ranges will be made available soon.
• Saturday, May 14, 12-4pm
• Saturday, May 21, 2-6pm
• Sunday, May 29, 1-5pm
• Sunday, June 5, 1-5pm
Auditions will take place in 15 minute segments. You will be expected to bring a song to sing, and will be asked to read from the script of the show. A cast of characters and vocal ranges will be made available soon.
Click on the "SIGN UP!" logo below to view the audition slots and sign up for your own audition!
Contact director Glenn Mehrbach at glenn@pizzadreams.com with any questions or for more information