• Friday, July 30, 2021 - 7:00-10:00
• Saturday, July 31, 2021 - 12:00-3:00
Auditions are by appointment. Link to sign up for auditions.
Masks are required for unvaccinated people at auditions.
Ages 15+
Please prepare a 30-60 second, memorized musical selection in the style of the show. An accompanist will be available so please provide your own sheet music in the correct key. A sound system will be available for those using a track, but it is not preferred. Acapella auditions are strongly discouraged. Women (unless you only want to be in the ensemble) please be prepared to scat sing at your audition, any key, any tempo, a cappella (no accompaniment), for 8 beats or longer. If you need a reference for scat singing, google “Ella Fitzgerald How High the Moon” and select the video or audio that is approximately 7 minutes. After the first 90 seconds, she scats for almost the rest of the recording.
There will be a general dance audition so please have comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear (you should prepare the provided dance combinations in advance of your audition). You should learn the dance combination prior to your audition using the following links to YouTube.
We encourage you to bring your completed audition form, conflict calendar, and consent form to the audition.
Video auditions must be submitted to hpct.info@gmail.com by 7:00pm, Friday, July 30, 2021. Videos should include a 30-60 second vocal audition with accompaniment and the provided dance combination. Completed audition form, conflict calendar, and consent form must be included in your email.
Rehearsals:
Sunday (2:00-5:00)
Monday-Thursday (7:00-10:00)
Rehearsal Location: Centennial Station Arts Center (121 S Centennial St, High Point, 27260)
First company meeting - Tuesday, August 3
All performances at High Point Theatre (220 E Commerce Ave, High Point, 27260)
• Friday, October 1 @ 7:00 PM
• Saturday, October 2 @ 2:00 PM
• Saturday, October 2 @ 7:00 PM
• Sunday, October 3 @ 2:00 PM
Book & Lyrics by ERIC IDLE
Music by JOHN DU PREZ & ERIC IDLE
A new musical lovingly ripped off from the motion picture “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” From the original screenplay by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin
Original Broadway Production produced by Boyett Ostar Productions, The Shubert Organization, Arielle Tepper Madover, Stephanie McClelland/Lawrence Horowitz, Elan V McAllister/Allan S. Gordon, Independent Presenters Network, Roy Furman, GRS Associates, Jam Theatricals, TGA Entertainment, and Clear Channel Entertainment
Directed by Tami Kress
Music Directed by Chris Tilley
Choreographed by Kristi Post
The funniest show on earth is coming to spread laughter and merriment throughout the Triad! Monty Python’s SPAMALOT, the outrageous musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” tells the story of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen and show-stopping musical numbers are just a few of the reasons you’ll be eating up SPAMALOT.
Runtime: Approx. 2 hours and 15 minutes plus a 15-minute intermission.
Contains adult humor and language.
CAST BREAKDOWN (The production team reserves the right to alter any doubling listed as per auditionees)
KING ARTHUR - The King of England who sets out on a quest to form the Knights of the Roundtable and find the Holy Grail. Great humor. Good singer.
THE LADY OF THE LAKE - A Diva. Strong, beautiful, possesses mystical powers. The leading lady of the show. Must be able to sing effortlessly in many styles and vocal registers.
SIR ROBIN - A Knight of the Roundtable. Ironically called ‘Sir Robin the Brave,’ though he couldn’t be more cowardly. Joins the Knights for the singing and dancing. Also plays GUARD 1 and BROTHER MAYNARD, a long-winded monk.
SIR LANCELOT - A Knight of the Roundtable. He is fearless to a bloody fault but through a twist of fate, does discover his ‘softer side.’ This actor MUST be great with character voices and accents, as he also plays THE FRENCH TAUNTER, an arrogant, condescending, over-the-top Frenchman, the KNIGHT OF NI, an absurd, cartoonish leader of a peculiar group of Knights, and TIM THE ENCHANTER, a ghostly being with a Scottish accent.
PATSY - King Arthur’s horse and servant. Underappreciated but always longing for King Arthur’s approval. Good, funny, physical mover with some tap dancing. Also plays MAYOR, a jolly red-faced man who advertises the merits of his hometown and the drunken, useless GUARD 2.
SIR GALAHAD - A Knight of the Roundtable. Begins as Dennis, a lower class ‘mud gatherer’ who becomes Knighted and transforms into the dashing Sir Galahad. Also plays PRINCE HERBERT’S FATHER, a wealthy, brutish Yorkshireman at odds with his sensitive son, THE BLACK KNIGHT who is always ready to duel despite multiple injuries.
SIR BEDEVERE - A Knight of the Roundtable. An inept scholar. Also plays DENNIS GALAHAD’S MOTHER, a shrill peasant woman, and CONCORDE, Sir Lancelot’s horse.
THE LAKER GIRLS - The Lady of the Lake’s posse. Featured throughout the show
ENSEMBLE - Various roles including the HISTORIAN, MINSTRELS, NOT DEAD FRED, GUARDS, MONKS, PRINCE HERBERT, etc.
Monty Python’s Spamalot
is presented through special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide.
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide.
www.theatricalrights.com