

Upcoming Auditions
Auditions for Escaping Queens - Over the Roof
a musical by Joe Ortiz, directed by Greg Fritsch & Cathy D. Warner
Auditions: Tues, April 28 & Wed, April 29 @ Mid-County Senior Center,
829 Bay Ave, Capitola from 6:00 to 9 pm
Callbacks: Sat, May 2 at Actors' Theatre,
1001 Center Street, Santa Cruz
For the audition, please be prepared to perform:
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A one-minute monologue with a love theme.
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A verse and a chorus of a ballad. If possible, please bring sheet music for the accompanist and/or a karaoke recording of your song.
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All of the characters sing.
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All actors will be paid.
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Rehearsals: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in May and June
Performance Dates: July 3 through August 2 - Thursday, Friday, Saturday @ 7 pm; Sunday @ 2 pm.
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Characters to be cast:
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Joey (10-14): younger brother, fighting for the right to be taken seriously and to be loved.
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Aunt Rose (40-60): Mama’s sister, irreverent, spirited, outspoken and funny
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Laura (18-22): older daughter, streetwise, unfiltered, strong-willed survivor, passionate, volatile, impulsive
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Estelle (25-40): a club dancer. She’s so in love with love that’s all she can see. Herman’s love interest.
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Freddie (30-60): Bookie with Mob affiliations, threatening, violent, ruthless
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Johnny (18-24): is surviving a violent homelife, strong, ethical and passionate
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Manny (18-22): a hard-working young mechanic that plays by the rules
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Lori Rivera will be playing Mama and Adam Saucedo will be playing Herman.


