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Broadway’s Greatest Farce!
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the ForumBook by Burt Shevelove& Larry Gelbart
Music & Lyrics Stephen Sondheim Directed by David Clevinger Musical Direction by Timothy D. Turner Assistant Director is Elmo Adams Lighting Design by Dill Dumas Stage Management by Patrick Adams Asst. Stage Management by Emily Sowell Produced by The Bay Street Players of Eustis, Florida auditions in January, information below! 10 male and 8 females needed Performances on April 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20. 21, 22 @ 8 p.m. // 9, 16, 23 @ 2:30 p.m. at Historic State Theatre in downtown Eustis at 109 North Bay Street (click for map) "Tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight!" Broadway's greatest farce is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written – the perfect escape from life's troubles. “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum” takes comedy back to its roots, combining situations from time-tested, 2000 year old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville. The result is a non-stop laugh-fest in which a crafty slave (Pseudolus) struggles to win the hand of a beautiful but slow-witted courtesan (Philia) for his young master (Hero), in exchange for freedom. With its unforgettable zany characters, a hysterical, perfectly constructed book by Larry Gelbart (of “MASH” and “City Of Angels” fame) and Burt Shevelove, and witty Stephen Sondheim songs which are modest n their vocal demands, “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum” allows a brilliant ensemble of comedic actors to shine. (The lead role of Pseudolus is one of the theatre's greatest roles – a tour de force for a clown par excellence.) And as if that weren't enough, its simple unit set makes “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum” one of the easiest Broadway musicals to mount. Opened 5/8/1962 Ran for 964 performances. “Thumbs up for this uninhibited romp!" -The New York Times "It's funny, true nonsense! A merry good time!" -Herald Tribune "A good, clean, dirty show! Brings back belly laughs!" -Time " CastPseudolus played by Ken Rush
Senex played by Michael Scholl Domina played by Kelly Fagin Hero played by Austin Bakich Hysterium played by Ashley Richards Erronius played by Elmo Adams Miles Gloriosus played by Jonathan Olson Lycus played by Rollin Smith Philia played by Jennifer Dobson Courtesans played by Erin Bykowski, Tessa Crews, Sarah Redmond and Jessika Davis Proteans played by Sean Jenness, Al Brosman Musical Director BiographyTimothy D. Turner has been performing professionally for 27 years in professional & commercial productions, on stage and screen, with celebrities such as Rita Marino & Marvin Hamlisch and groups like Canadian Brass & the King’s Singers. He has directed and produced theatre, cabarets, stage shows, concerts and film for more than 20 years throughout the continental United States and Europe. Although this is his 1st production with The Bay Street Players, this show marks his 52nd production in the area since his relocation to Central Florida in 2001. He holds a BM in Performance from Millikin University and works as a director, performer, performance coach, clinician, producer, composer, community organizer and writer. Currently, he resides in Longwood, Florida just north of Orlando, but he travels extensively as a working professional.
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Cast Rehearsal PhotosCast Photos by SusanCast Photos by NormaAudition InformationPlease prepare a comedic monologue and an upbeat musical selection—please bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided. CD accompaniment discouraged as this will be a live musical production. Please come dressed and prepared to learn a dance routine for your audition.
January 11, 2006 7:00 - 9 p.m. The Historic State Theatre in downtown Eutis, FL (click for map) Bay Street Players information (352) 357-7777(352) 357-7777 January 9 & 10, 2006 7:30 - 10 p.m. The Historic State Theatre in downtown Eutis, FL (click for map) Bay Street Players information (352) 357-7777(352) 357-7777 CHARACTER BREAKDOWN PSOLOGUS An actor SENEX Hero's father and the aging master of the house Baritone: B flat-G flat DOMINA An overbearing wife Mezzo-Soprano: B-High F Sharp HERO Senex's son, the handsome, innocent master, in love with Philia Tenor: B-G sharp HYSTERIUM Pseudolus' hapless fellow slave and slave to Senex & Domina Baritone: C- High G PSEUDOLUS Playful, comic ringmaster of the show and slave to Hero Baritone: A-High G ERRONIUS A doddering old man MILES GLORIOSUS Lycus' pompous warrior client Baritone: B-G sharp LYCUS A buyer and seller of courtesans Baritone: A-High E THE COURTESANS Tintinabula, Panacea, The Geminae (two), Vibrata, Gymnasia PHILIA The lovely-but-vacant courtesan Soprano: B-High G sharp THE PROTEANS Three omnipresent "clowns" B-High A Musical Numbers |