Passions run high as leading lady Lilli Vanessi and her ex-husband, actor/director Fred Graham, battle onstage and off in a production of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew. With romance, comedy, sophistication, and behind-the-scenes high jinks, Kiss Me, Kate combines the irreverent humour of four brilliant writers: Sam and Bella Spewack, Cole Porter and William Shakespeare. Musical numbers include "So In Love," "Wunderbar," "Tom, Dick or Harry," "Too Darn Hot," "Brush Up Your Shakespeare," "I Hate Men," "Always True to You (In My Fashion)" and "Another Op'nin, Another Show."
25th - 27th july, BOULEVARD theatre
Cast list (all roles will be auditioned)
Hattie — Lili Vanessi’s dresser
Paul — Fred Graham’s dresser, specialty dancer & leader of solo trio for “Too Darn Hot”
Lois Lane (Bianca) — a nightclub singer in her first featured role on the stage
Bill Calhoun (Lucentio) — a Broadway hoofer, Lois’ partner and a chronic gambler
Lilli Vanessi (Katharine) — a star stage and screen actress, former wife of Fred Graham
Fred Graham (Petruchio) — writer, producer, director, actor and superman; former husband of Lili
First Man — gunman-enforcer & half the donkey for Finale Act Two
Second Man — gunman-enforcer & half the donkey for Finale Act Two
Gremio — first suitor; ensemble dancer & motorcyclist; doubles as Flynt, aide to Gen. Howell
Hortensio — second suitor; ensemble dancer & motorcyclist; doubles as Riley, aide to Gen. Howell
General Harrison Howell — career military officer, politician and Lili’s “new” man
Supporting
Pops (Stage Doorman) — ensemble; doubles as Padua Priest
Ralph (Stage Manager) — ensemble singer
Dance Captain — doubles as Gregory, servant to Petruchio; ensemble dancer & recorder player
Harry Trevor — a veteran character actor; doubles as Baptista Minola
Stagehand #1 (Electrician & Cab Driver — doubles as Nathaniel, servant to Petruchio
Stagehand #2 (Assistant Electrician) — doubles as Philip, servant to Petruchio
Stagehand #3 (Carpenter & Driver for Gen. Howell — doubles as Haberdasher
Wardrobe Lady — ensemble singer
Ensemble Singer — part of female quartet for “Bianca”; doubles as Padua Inn Waitress
Two Women — part of female quartet for “Bianca”
Four Women — ensemble dancers
Ensemble
Company of singers and dancers
Citizens of Padua
Some important dates:
Familiarisation & Workshop Auditions - Tuesday 30th April
Rehearsals Commence - Tuesday 7th May
Rehearsals - Tuesdays and Sundays
Show Dates - 25th - 27th July
If you are keen just come along to the familiarisation evening.