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Community Church Musical, Fall of 2022

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A Musical Adaptation of William’s Shakespeare’s
“AS YOU LIKE IT”
Adapted by Shaina Taub & Laurie Woolery
Music & Lyrics by Shaina Taub

***INFORMATION FROM THE CONCORD THEATRICALS WEB SITE***

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.
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
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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)

Cast of Characters

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
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​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.
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Contact director Glenn Mehrbach at glenn@pizzadreams.com with any questions or for more information

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