July 2010: Company
Imperial Productions presents
Company
at the Barons Court Theatre, London W14
29 June–10 July 2010
by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth
A fresh, fun and vibrant interpretation of a Broadway classic, at the Barons Court Theatre for a limited period only. Come celebrate a birthday, a few marriages, a divorce and how it all forms part of BEING ALIVE...
Company is a non-narrative series of musical vignettes revolving around a central character Robert (a single man unable to commit fully to a steady relationship, let alone marriage), the five married couples who are his closest friends, and his three current girlfriends. The book and music scenes are presented in no particular chronological order, but are linked instead by a celebration for Robert's 35th birthday. The original 1970 production of Company was among the first musicals to deal with adult problems through its music.
Brought to you by Imperial Productions, who recently visited Barons Court with their sell-out production of Silence! The Musical and their critically acclaimed production of The Way of the World.
This production will be directed by Ray Rackham.
The show runs at the Barons Court Theatre from Tuesday 29th June – Saturday 10th July 2010 for thirteen performances only (nightly at 7.30pm Tuesday to Sunday with Saturday matinees at 3.00pm).
Rehearsals
Rehearsals begin on Saturday 10th April and will be as listed below:
APRIL
Saturday 10 April (9.30am - 6pm)
Tuesday 13 April (7.30 - 9.30pm)
Wednesday 14 April (7.30 - 9.30pm)
Tuesday 20 April (7.30 - 9.30pm)
Wednesday 21 April (7.30 - 9.30pm)
Tuesday 27 April (7.30 - 9.30pm)
Wednesday 28 April (7.30 - 9.30pm)
MAY
Tuesday 4 May (7.30pm-9.30pm)
Wednesday 5 May (7.30-9.30pm)
Tuesday 11 May (7.30 - 9.30pm)
Wednesday 12 May (7.30 - 9.30pm)
Saturday 15 May (10am – 6pm)
Tuesday 18 May (7.30 - 9.30pm)
Wednesday 19 May (7.30 - 9.30pm)
Tuesday 25 May (7.30 - 9.30pm)
Wednesday 26 May (7.30 - 9.30pm)
JUNE
Tuesday 1 June (7.30 - 9.30pm)
Wednesday 2 June (7.30 -9.30pm)
Tuesday 8 June (7.30 - 9.30pm)
Wednesday 9 June (7.30 - 9.30pm)
Saturday 12 June (10am – 6pm)
Tuesday 15 June (7.30 - 9.30pm)
Wednesday 16 June (7.30 - 9.30pm)
Saturday 19 June (10am – 6pm)
Tuesday 22 June (7.30 - 9.30pm)
Wednesday 23 June (7.30 - 9.30pm)
Saturday 26 June (9.30am – 6pm)
All rehearsals will be at either Westminster City School or at the Baron’s Court Theatre itself. Not everyone will be called for every rehearsal. All taking part in the show will need to be available all afternoon and evening for both Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th June for technical and dress rehearsals.
Please note – there is no wage or fee for this show. You do not pay to be in it and you do not get paid to be in it. However, you will be in a show that is celebrating Stephen Sondheim’s 80th birthday so we hope that will create a lot of attention for the work and for the cast therein. A high level of dedication and commitment is required from all cast members. If you know in advance that you will miss a significant number of rehearsals (say, more than six), please discuss this with the casting director immediately. All cast members must attend every rehearsal from 12th June onwards, with two other compulsory rehearsals on 10th April (FIRST REHEARSAL) and 15th May.
The Characters
Robert (baritone, 30s): The central character, an observer; his 35th birthday brings the group together.
The Married Couples:
Sarah (alto, late 20s to late 30s): Crisply critical, karate learning, over eater.
Harry (baritone, late 20s to later 30s): An alcoholic with control issues.
Susan (soprano, late 20s to late 30s): a delicate Southern belle.
Peter (bari-tenor, late 20s to late 30s): The perfect husband/ex-husband with a secret.
Jenny (soprano, late 20s to late 30s): Quietly manipulative, simultaneously ‘square’ and wise.
David (baritone, late 20s to late 30s): Relaxed and apparently in control.
Amy (mezzo-soprano, late 20s): Frantic, neurotic, and loving.
Paul (tenor, late 20s): Deeply loving, caring and kind.
Joanne (alto, late 40s to late 50s): Acerbic, funny, knowing and demanding.
Larry (baritone, late 40s): Stoic and well centred.
The Girlfriends:
April (soprano, 20s) A flight attendant, wiser than she appears.
Marta (mezzo soprano, 30s) An intensely “with it” woman who loves New York.
Kathy (mezzo soprano, 30s) A small town girl in need of love.
If you have any questions then please don’t hesitate to get in contact: improdcasting@live.co.uk.
Venue details
Baron's Court Theatre (auditions and rehearsals): Curtains Up Pub, 28a Comeragh Road, London W14 9HR.
St. Gabriel's Halls (auditions): Glasgow Terrace, Churchill Gardens, Pimlico, London SW1V 3AA.
Westminster School (rehearsals): 55 Palace Street, London SW1E 5HJ, which is just off of Victoria Street.