Fall MainStage Musical Auditions

AUDITIONS for the Fall Mainstage Musical:
Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812

Music and Lyrics by Dave Malloy

The Theatre Department in collaboration with the Music Department is holding auditions for Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 by Dave Malloy. Based on a specific section of Leo Tolstoy’s seminal novel “War and Peace,” the musical - which is entirely sung-through - will be directed by Štěpán Šimek, the Chair of the Theatre Department; music direction and voice coaching is by John Cox and Susan McBerry respectively from the Music Department; and the choreography is by the visiting artist Julana Torres.

• Music Auditions: Tuesday, September 1st and Wednesday, September 2nd between 5:30 – 9:30PM – Fir Acres Mainstage
• Dance Auditions: Thursday, September 3, 5:30 – 7:30PM – Black Box Theatre
• Callbacks: Friday, September 4, 5:30 – 9:30PM
• Please check the Fir Acres Theatre call board as soon as you get to Campus to sign up for a specific audition time and to find out even more specific information!

Music Auditions will consist of three elements:

1. A range check (warmup)
2. A song from the list below that corresponds to the role you are hoping to win.
3. [For callbacks only, assigned when callbacks are announced] An excerpt of music from the role for which you are being considered.

Pierre Bezukhov

• “Anthem” from Chess

Natasha Rostova

• “I Feel Pretty” from West Side Story

Andrey Bolkonsky

• “Johanna (Reprise)” from Sweeney Todd

Anatole Kuragin

• “Left Behind” from Spring Awakening

Hélène Bezukhova

• “The Ladies Who Lunch” from Company

Marya D

• “Send in the Clowns” from A Little Night Music

Sonya

• “On My Own” from Les Misérables

Dolokhov

• “Stars” from Les Misérables

Balaga

• “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat” from Guys and Dolls

Mary Bolkonskaya

• “I Dreamed a Dream” from Les Misérables

Old Prince Bolkonsky

• “Edelweiss” from The Sound of Music

PLEASE NOTE: You are expected to bring sheet music for your song from this list. If you need help finding the sheet music, please contact Prof. Cox (lc21-1459@lclark.edu) or Sue McBerry (mcberry@lclark.edu) or email theatre@lclark.edu

Dance Auditions:

For the dance audition performers should be prepared to learn and perform a short combination demonstrating basic movement ability, musicality, coordination, and performance presence. Dancers may briefly share any prior training, technical skills, or movement strengths they have, including turns, leaps, acro, or other dance styles. Audition focus is not only on technical ability, but also on adaptability, confidence, and responsiveness to instruction.

For more information and to sign up for a specific audition slot, please check the call board in the Fir Acres Theatre lobby in August.

If you have specific questions about the musical (casting, academic credit, time commitment, audition preparation, etc…) please contact Prof. Štepán Šimek at simek@lclark.edu