Annual Dinner Theatre at the Pines Evergreen Room

This Tony Award-nominated, hilarious, roller skating, musical adventure about following your dreams despite the limitations others set for you, rolls along to the original hit score composed by pop-rock legends, Jeff Lynne and John Farrar. Based on the Universal Pictures cult classic movie of the same title, which starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly, Xanadu is hilarity on wheels for adults, children and anyone who has ever wanted to feel inspired.

Xanadu follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time – the first ROLLER DISCO! (Hey, it’s 1980!) But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation, and chaos abounds.

Xanadu is a moving, electrifying tale of endless fun that will keep audiences in stitches while the original legendary, chart-topping tunes lift them out of their seats. With a small cast and limited design needs, this is a perfect choice for high schools and community theatres looking to have a bonafide 80s blast. You’ll want to keep the music in your head and Xanadu in your heart… forever.

Auditions October 23 and 24 at 7:00pm
Location: Redeemer Lutheran Church
504 N. Walnut St., Seymour

Roles:
The Seven Muses: Though they are sisters, daughters of Zeus, two of the sisters will be cast with male actors for comedic effect. The muses need a vocal range of A5 (top) to G3 (bottom), and men C6 (top) to G3 (bottom). Some actors will double as other minor characters. The ages of the muses can be 18 to 60s.
The Humans: These two roles are for men–Sonny Malone (ages 20s to 30, vocal range C6-B3) is a handsome chalk artist who falls in love with the muse Kira. Sonny is a California dreamer who embodies 1980s pop culture. Danny Maguire (age 50-70, C6-A3) is a hard-nosed businessman who used to be more like Sonny but has let money and greed consume him.

Those trying out should prepare a song for the audition that will showcase their range in the style of the show. A pianist will be available for musical accompaniment. Music for the song should be provided by the auditioner, or recorded accompaniment can be used. Auditioners will also read short scenes from the script.

Paul Angle is the stage director, and Ron Duncan is musical director. Katrina Ketcham-Hardwick is the choreographer.

Most rehearsals will be held at a Seymour location. Show dates are February 17, 18, 19, 24, and 25. Performances will be held at The Pines Evergreen Room. Those trying out should confirm their availability on show dates and bring a list of dates they will be unable to rehearse. anyone unable to attend on the audition dates may email or call (mail@jcct.org, 812-523-5228) to arrange an alternate time.

“Xanadu” is the Tony Award-nominated musical comedy based on the cult classic film starring Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly, with music by pop-rock legends John Farrar and ELO founding member Jeff Lynne.

The story follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time – the first ROLLER DISCO! (Hey, it’s 1980!) But, when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation, and chaos abounds.