SPAMALOT Audition Information

“God, the almighty and all-knowing, has misplaced a cup?” And so, the search for the Holy Grail begins. “Monty Python’s Spamalot” is a musical comedy “lovingly ripped off from” the 1975 film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail and spoofs everything there is to love about musical theatre. The original 2005 Broadway production won three Tony Awards, including ‘Best Musical’ and received 14 Tony Award nominations. And so, the search for the equally exciting Indianapolis cast begins. All positions paid!!!

WHEN: Sunday, January 20 from 6pm – 9pm
WHERE: First Congregational Church, 7171 North Pennsylvania, Indianapolis, IN 46240

SEEKING: Men, all shapes and colors, 18 to 50 who can sing, dance (especially tap) and do comedy in an English accent. We have a king, knights, and knaves. Please bring 16 bars of your favorite belt song from any Broadway show including this one. Be prepared to do a 1 to 2 minute comedic monologue with an English accent and to dance a bit of this and that. A pianist will be provided and the audition will be monitored by Mr. Bob Harbin, director; Mr. Zach Rosing, producer; Mr. Trevor Fanning, musical director and Mr. Kenny Shepard, choreographer.

Be prepared to provide information regarding any and all conflicts you may have before the opening date of June 14.

Women, “Lady of the Lake” has been cast with Claire Wilcher.
There is a singing, dancing ensemble (6) that will be expanded to include characters and scenes. If interested, please submit your information to Bob Harbin at bobdirex@aol.com.

Performance dates are June 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29
Athenaeum Theatre
401 East Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Please send all questions and comments to Bob Harbin at bobdirex@aol.com.

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COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Cast: Nathan Wilson

Nathan is a recent graduate of Ball State University, and is honored to be a part of Country Christmas. Nathan has been performing for nearly 15 years and is very excited to be joining his band, Rutherford, and the rest of the cast for a great show this year! Nathan would like to thank his family, his fiancé Rebecca White, and Bob Harbin for their continued support. Happy Holidays!

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COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Cast: Vicki Richmond

Vicki hails from Fairview Heights, IL with gigs alongside of Stubby Kaye and Billie Byrd. A move to Los Angeles cast her in life with husband Jes, who she’s performed with since. Vicki has had credits in movies and television including New York based Curb Your Enthusiasm. She now performs with Indy groups HEAVENLY MAMBO (on sale in lobby) & JES RICHMOND BAND. Vicki debuted at the Athenaeum in Divas II with Bob Harbin and is thrilled to be back for Country Christmas. (BOBDIREX is proud and lucky to have her back!!)

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COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Cast: Logan Moore

Logan is very pleased to be making his debut with BOBDIREX. He is a junior theatre performance major at Butler University where he has been seen in various productions such as: Bali Dream (Demetrius), Tartuffe (Damis), Danny and the Deep Blue Sea (Danny), Priest and the Prostitute (Priest), Tempest (Ferdinand and Caliban), As You Like It (Oliver). Logan’s recent productions include Footlite Musicals’ The Rocky Horror Show (Rocky Horror) and RENT (Roger). and NoExit’s Theban Plays of Sophocles. Logan would like to thank Bob for taking a chance on him and his fabulous direction and attitude. He’d also like to thank his family and friends that keep him going, and Ryan Mullins for bringing his name up in a conversation.

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COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Cast: KT Peterson

KT is happy to be singing again, after a hiatus. Recent writing work includes 7:32 at the New York Music Theater Festival, Mr. Boniface the Wise at Judson Memorial Church, and M’s Teeth at Bushwick Starr in Brooklyn through ForgeSmith Lab. Current projects include a period rabies farce, Richmond Park, and a novel (in progress) called the geranium. Happy Birthday to Grandma and Roy and love to fam and friends. www.ktpeterson.com

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COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Cast: Dave Ruark

Dave is very happy to return to the Athenaeum for Christmas. He’s been in other Bob Harbin productions: he was Jerry in The Full Monty, King in Victor/Victoria, and Coach Bolton in High School Musical, and appeared in two other Christmas shows. Back in the 20th Century he was a resident performer of The American Cabaret Theatre here at the Athenaeum. Other roles in the city include: Dave in When Pigs Fly at TOTS, Reverend Hightower in Batboy! The Musical at the Phoenix, and Ralph Sheldrake in White Christmas at Beef and Boards. He’s a founding member of ComedySportz Indianapolis. He’s the Senior Marketing Manager at Indiana Repertory Theatre.

 

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COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Cast: Rebecca White

Rebecca is a senior at Ball State University and is excited to be a part of Country Christmas. She has always loved to be on stage and has been lucky enough to perform with the University Singers. Rebecca is currently performing with the band Rutherford. She would like to thank Bob Harbin for the opportunity to sing two of her favorite types of music, her family, friends, her fiancé, Nathan Wilson, and the rest of the cast. Happy holidays to all!

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Official COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Press Release!

We know you’ve been waiting for it, so here it is! Now go reserve some tickets!

COUNTRY CHRISTMAS

December 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22

Slip on your cowboy boots and hitch up the sleigh to head downtown Indianapolis for the annual Christmas Musical Review at the Athenaeum Theatre, Country Christmas. December brings BOBDIREX and the Athenaeum Docents ‘down home’ for a production jammed full of Holiday tunes mixed with your favorite Country/Western hits.

The music of Patsy Cline, Alan Jackson, Reba, Garth and Dolly will all be there with an authentic Country Band made up of two local bands brought together for this one of a kind Christmas Program. Country Christmas is the third annual Holiday production from BOBDIREX following the success of last year’s Boogie Woogie Holidays and last summer’s hit musical Cabaret.

All performances are at the Athenaeum Theatre, 401 East Michigan Street at Massachusetts. All performances are at 7:30pm with a matinee at 3pm on December 16. Seating is reserved at $22 a ticket with discounts for Seniors, Children under 12 and Groups of 20 or more. To make reservations call (317) 280-0825 or go to the website at http://www.bobdirex.com.  Dinner and cocktails are available before and after performances at the famous Rathskeller restaurant in the basement of the building. The reservation number there is (317) 636-0396.

Country Christmas is musical entertainment for the entire family, and the Athenaeum will be all gussied up for the Holidays. Pack up the kids and the grandparents and make reservations for Country Christmas. There’s no place like the Athenaeum in December!

Specifics:

COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
Athenaeum Theatre, 401 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis, 46204
December 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 all at 7:30pm  and December 16 at 3pm
All Seats Reserved – All Tickets $22
Discounts for Seniors, Kids under 12 & Groups of 20 or more.
Reservations by phone, (317) 280-0825 with no handling fee.
Or at the website, http://www.bobdirex.com with handling fee.
Street parking available with meters in the heart of Mass Ave.

Cast:
Karlton D. Turner / Vicky Richmond / Dave Ruark / Whitney Leeper
Logan Moore / KT Peterson / Nathan Wilson / Rebecca White

Director: Bob Harbin
Musical Director: Roger Dreher
Stage Manager: Wendy Taylor
Set Design: Bernie Killian
Graphic Design: Fresh Design, Teri Capron

The next big production for BOBDIREX will be out in June 2013. We can’t give any details yet, but think Arthurian Knights who like to eat Spam a lot !! Stay tuned…

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CABARET Staff: Trevor Fanning

TREVOR FANNING (Musical Director/Conductor)

Trevor is honored to be working with Bob Harbin and the entire production team, to help bring his vision of CABARET to life. Last seen on the Indy stage in the Phoenix Theatre’s production of The Zippers of Zoomerville, Trevor is a full time graduate student and assistant at Butler University, working towards his MM in Choral Conducting while acting as assistant conductor of the Butler Chorale. A 7-time Encore nominee (and 3-time winner), Trevor has appeared on stage with Footlite Musicals and Buck Creek Players in The Producers, Grey Gardens, My Fair Lady and Honk to name a few. In addition to his studies, Trevor acts as the Choir Director at First Congregational Church here in Indianapolis. Most recently, Trevor participated as part of the American delegation for the 1st Cuba/US Choral Summit in Havana, Cuba. He hopes to return there, with a little more Spanish fluency…pronto!

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CABARET Cast: Jason Johnson

JASON JOHNSON (Emcee)

 After almost a two years absence from the stage, Jason is excited to return in this iconic Broadway musical. Much thanks goes to the Kit Kat Girls & Boys for trying w/out question all the crazy choreography. National Tours: FOSSE, Thoroughly Modern Millie. Regional: Follies, The World Goes Round, They’re Playing Our Song. Also: Busch Gardens, Cedar Point, Opryland, Alabama Theater, Holland America Cruise Lines. Jason also choreographs shows for high schools, universities, and has choreographed productions for Cedar Point, cruise ship reviews, and “The Steve Gatlin Christmas Show” in Myrtle Beach, SC. Music Education Degree from Ball State University.

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