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Auditions
"Spitfire Grill"

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Spitfire Grill - A feisty parolee follows her dreams, based on a page from an old travel book, to a small town in Wisconsin and finds a place for herself working at Hannah's Spitfire Grill. It is for sale but there are no takers for the only eatery in the depressed town, so newcomer Percy suggests to Hannah that she raffle it off. Entry fees are one hundred dollars and the best essay on why you want the grill wins. Soon, mail is arriving by the wheelbarrow full and things are definitely cookin' at the Spitfire Grill.

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All Roles Available
** Age ranges are merely a suggestion.  Non-traditional casting will be considered**
Please send a video of yourself singing a song in the style of this show to
hello@hebervalleyentertainment.com.
Or, sing a song from the suggestions below from your desired character. 
Headshots and resumes are encouraged but not required. 
Here's a link to the original cast recording which you are welcome to just sing a long with in your video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dYK9mw2xIU&list=PLMHLcWZUXlEOQXqtgP0_ZKqepnTrYYoy9

PERCY TALBOT (early 20's)

  • A bit rough-edged, her face declares the strength of her youth and a sadness beyond her years

  • Her accent has a southern Appalachian cadence

  • Strong folk/country belt to 'D', some head voice required

    • Please prepare a selection from, “Ring Around the Moon”

    • Suggested selection: 1:32 - 2:18

CALEB THORPE (40-50)

  • Out-of-work foreman of the stone quarry. Frustrated working man clinging to the past 

  • Solid folk/rock voice with an edge - Top 'G

  • Please prepare a selection from “Digging Stone”

  • Suggested selection: 1:23 - End

THE VISITOR (40-50)

  • A mysterious middle-aged figure who never speaks

  • An actor with powerful eyes and a very strong sense of his body

  • No specific audition requirements for this role, all interested males will be considered

HANNAH FERGUSON (about 70)

  • A tough-skinned and flinty old bird with a short, no-nonsense manner bordering on the bitter

  • Mezzo/alto chest range

    • Please prepare a selection from “Opening Act II/Come Alive Again”

    • Suggested selection: 1:10 - 2:22

SHERIFF JOE SUTTER (25-35)

  • A young small-town policeman with an appealing intensity and a restless nature

  • Strong folk tenor to a 'G' - touches an 'A

  • Please prepare a selection from “Forest for the Trees”

  • Suggested selection: 0:48 - End

SHELBY THORPE (25-35)

  • A plain, simple, soft-faced creature with a shy, almost ethereal manner

  • Shimmering folk soprano with strong high belt to 'D'

    • Please prepare a selection from “When Hope Goes”

    • Suggested selection: its part of Hannah Had a Son/When Hope Goes Starts at 2:55 - 4:20

EFFY KRAYNECK (40-50)

  • Postmistress and busybody, a woman with narrow eyes and a sour tongue

  • Solid singer in mezzo/alto chest range. Carries close harmony

  • Please prepare a selection from “Opening Act Two/Come Alive Again” - Even though a different character sings this song in the show

  • Suggested selection: 1:10 - 2:22

Production Info

Performance Dates:

APRIL 23, 24 & 25, and 27

April 30, May 1 & 2

May 7, 8, & 9 at Heber Valley's Ideal Playhouse

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Rehearsals are typically two nights per week and some Saturdays beginning March 14th. 

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Callbacks (by invitation only) will be either

Tuesday, March 3 in the evening or Saturday March 7 during the day.

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Each performer will be paid per show, plus receive a gas stipend for rehearsals.

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