Standing O Productions

2009 Season Announced!

STANDING O SEASON AUDITIONS:  
Saturday, January 10th, 2009
Chesapeake Academy's
Black Box Theatre
1185 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd.
Arnold, MD  21012
Directions on "About Us" Page

Seeking 17 Men and 5 Women.

Please fill out a form on the “contact us” page to
schedule an appointment at 1:00, 2:00, or 3:00 PM.  
If auditioning for Altar Boyz and any other show,
please schedule two SEPARATE times.  
Please bring a résumé and be prepared to list any
known conflicts.

ALTAR BOYZ:  Please prepare 1 minute of a Pop
Song or Broadway Pop Song (in the style of typical
Boy Band).  An accompanist will be provided.  No
tapes or CDs please.  Come prepared to dance.  
Please be familiar with the music, as you may be
asked to sing directly from the show.  
Callbacks are Tuesday, January 13th.

COUNTING THE WAYS, MR.MARMALADE,
TRACERS:  Auditions will consist of cold readings
from the scripts.  
Callbacks are Wednesday, January 14th.

Counting the Ways
By Edward Albee
Direction by Ron Giddings

In a series of blackout sketches or snapshots, ‘He’
and ‘She’ probe into the nature of their love for one
another. Aware that time has wrought changes in
their relationship, the two spar and thrust at each
other in exchanges and reminiscences which are
sometimes lighthearted, sometimes poignant,
sometimes almost brutal. In the end, a mosaic of
experience is constructed, illuminating the nature of
human love and pointing up the gathering
indifference which can beset those who have been
perhaps too long and too closely aligned in the
sharing of years.

One couple’s story is told by 10 different actors (5
men and 5 women), who alternate between scenes,
creating some great theatrical moments, and
bringing an added weight to this poignant tale of love
in question.

All roles are 18+.

Rehearsals begin Sunday, May 17th, 2009
Performances are May 29-31, 2009.

Altar Boyz
Book by Kevin Del Aguila
Music and Lyrics by
Gary Adler & Michael Patrick Walker

Direction by Jamie Erin Miller

Altar Boyz is a foot-stomping, rafter-raising, musical
comedy about a fictitious Christian boy-band on the
last night of their national "Raise the Praise" tour.
The Boyz are five all-singing, all-dancing heartthrobs
from Ohio: Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham.
With their tight harmonies and spectacular
choreography, the Altar Boyz will delight you as they
perform their signature hits such as "Rhythm In Me,"
"The Calling," and "I Believe."  Over the course of
their concert, the Boyz question their loyalty to each
other and ask whether or not faith is really holding
them together."

Matthew - “The Leader”.  This charismatic “resident
hunk” has no trouble leading this boy band through
their “Raise the Praise” Tour.  The actor playing
Matthew needs to have a great deal of stamina, as
most of his lines are directly after some of the major
dance numbers.

Luke - “The Bad Boy”.  This white homeboy’s
elevator may not go all the way to the top, but he sure
knows how to “bust a move” on the dance floor.  The
actor playing Luke should have some rapping and
break-dancing skills.

Juan - “The Latin Lover”.  A true “ladies man” with a
heart of gold.  His Latin spice adds just the right
flavor that this group needs.  The actor playing Juan
needs to be able to speak and sing with a Spanish
accent.

Abraham - “The Gefilte Fish Out of Water”.  Not your
typical Altar Boy, however, he truly is a key member
to the group.  The actor playing Abraham should be
able to beat-box.

The role of Mark has been cast.  
All other roles are available.

Rehearsals begin April 26th, 2009.
Performances run July 10-19, 2009.

Mr. Marmalade
By Noah Haidle
Direction by Ron Giddings

Lucy is a four-year-old girl with a very active
imagination. Unfortunately, her imaginary friend Mr.
Marmalade doesn't have much time for her. Not to
mention, he beats up his personal assistant, has a
cocaine addiction, and a penchant for pornography.  
Larry, her only real friend, is the youngest suicide
attempt in the history of New Jersey.  Mr. Marmalade
is a savage black comedy about what it takes to grow
up in these difficult times.  You’d be amazed how
much children pick up when you think they aren’t
listening…

Seeking the following roles:

Mr. Marmalade (30-40) Attractive, seemingly innocent,
darker menacing edge beneath the surface, needs to
be an actor who can command a scene simply by
being on stage.  Must demand respect and attention.

Bradley (35-50) Mr. Marmalade’s romantic personal
assistant.  Can sing like an angel.  Is physically
abused by Mr. Marmalade, so should appear weaker
in ways.

George/Man/Cactus (30-40) Emily’s boyfriend; a jock;
wears a letter jacket/A one-night stand/Talking plant
imaginary friend.

Rehearsals begin August 9th, 2009.
Performances run September 11-20, 2009.

Tracers
By John DiFusco, Vincent Caristi,
Richard Chaves, Eric E. Emerson, Rick
Gallavan, Merlin Marston, Harry
Stephens, and Sheldon Lettich
Direction by Edd Miller

Tracers details the real-life and fictionalized
adventures and tragedies of the Vietnam conflict.  A
composite or collage of interrelated scenes, the play
follows the lives of a group of "grunts" as they move
from basic training, on to combat in Vietnam, and
finally to the shattering realization that their lives will
be forever affected by the horrors that they have
witnessed—and been a part of.

Seven physically fit young men, 18-30 (one or more
African-American), willing to be challenged.  The
roles are the men of one particular squad and their
drill sergeant, before, during, and after the conflict.  
They are physically and emotionally demanding and
will require a bonded ensemble.  To that end, we are
planning a “boot camp” type retreat and similar team-
building activities before production begins.  This
show is not for the timid…there is strong language
fitting the stronger statement.  

The roles of Baby San and Scooter have been cast.  
Five other roles are open.

Rehearsals begin October 5th, 2009.
Performances run November 13-22, 2009.
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