Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by George Furth
Originally Produced and Directed on Broadway by Harold Prince
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick

SEASON:
27 July – 10 August 2019

Director: Grant Meese
Musical Directors: Robyn Kennerley, Andrew Christie
Choreographer: Karen Ruske

COMPANY tells the story of Robert, a single man unable to fully commit to a steady relationship. On the night of his 35th birthday, he contemplates his unmarried state. In vignette after hilarious vignette, he weighs the pros and cons of married life as we are introduced to the women he is dating and “those good and crazy people,” his married friends. In the end, he realizes being alone is “alone, not alive.”

The clashing sounds and pulsing rhythms of New York City underscore this landmark “concept” show, considered by many to have inaugurated the modern era of musical theatre. An honest, witty, sophisticated look at relationships, Company is as contemporary and relevant as ever (witness the recent hit revivals on the West End and Broadway). It features a brilliant energetic score containing many of Stephen Sondheim’s best-known songs including Another Hundred People, The Ladies Who Lunch and Being Alive.

AUDITION DATES/TIMES
Monday 11th March
7.00pm – 10.00pm

Wednesday 13th March
7.00pm – 10.00pm

Wednesday 20th March
Recalls if required

TO BOOK
Contact us at info@harlequintheatre.co.nz to book an audition or to request the full audition pack with casting information.

AUDITION PREPARATION
Please prepare and provide the following:

• a song, no longer than 2 minutes, that showcases your vocal abilities.
• sheet music in the proper key, with cuts marked, as an accompanist will be provided. We are able to provide a facility for backing tracks (instrumental only – no vocal line) on a smart device that can plug into our sound system but would prefer you use the accompanist where possible.
• a copy of your resume and a current head shot if you have one available.

CASTING
Seeking men and women ages 25-65 to fill available roles. Actors of all ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to audition. The cast calls for 6 men and 8 women. Contact us at info@harlequintheatre.co.nz for the full audition pack with casting information.

REHEARSALS
Rehearsals will commence at the beginning of June 2019.