The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd
written by
words and music by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse
directed by Jim Wadzinski
Description
"The Roar of the Greasepaint, the Smell of the Crowd" is a parable disguised as a comic allegory. Set in a broken down three ring circus, the plot revolves around the ringmaster, Sir, who represents the upper classes, and the sad clown Cocky, who represents the everyman. The center ring of the circus is a game board, and Sir and Cocky are constantly playing the game - for food, for shelter, for love, for all the necessities of life - and Sir always wins, primarily because he changes the rules at every turn. Finally, Cocky revolts and wins the game. However, in the end, they discover that without one another, they have nothing, and try to find a way to co-exist.
Aside from the excellent script, the music is the claim to fame for this show. "On A Wonderful Day", "This Dream", "Look At That Face", "The Joker", and in particular "Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)" (Tony Bennett) and "Feeling Good" (Michael Bouble') have all been hits in their own right.
PRODUCTION DATES
July 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31, 2011
AUDITIONS
May 22, 23, 2011, 7:00PM at the theater
Auditions will consist of learning and performing music from the show and a short choreography sequence, followed by cold readings from the script. Come dressed to move (no flip-flops, etc) and prepared to give any scheduling conflicts.
"The Roar of the Greasepaint, the Smell of the Crowd" is a parable disguised as a comic allegory. Set in a broken down three ring circus, the plot revolves around the ringmaster, Sir, who represents the upper classes, and the sad clown Cocky, who represents the everyman. The center ring of the circus is a game board, and Sir and Cocky are constantly playing the game - for food, for shelter, for love, for all the necessities of life - and Sir always wins, primarily because he changes the rules at every turn. Finally, Cocky revolts and wins the game. However, in the end, they discover that without one another, they have nothing, and try to find a way to co-exist.
Aside from the excellent script, the music is the claim to fame for this show. "On A Wonderful Day", "This Dream", "Look At That Face", "The Joker", and in particular "Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)" (Tony Bennett) and "Feeling Good" (Michael Bouble') have all been hits in their own right.
CAST
Sir
David Blystone
Cocky
Sam Estrada
The Kid
Hannah Weaver
The Girl
Maegan Carnew
The Negro
Asha Kennebrew
The Bully
Kenneth Haney
The Urchins
Stevie Holder, Lauren Whitley, Kaci Baker, Gabriella Garcia, Toni McRae, Sadie Aiken, Megan Canales, Jace Welch
CREW
Director
Jim Wadzinski
Assistant Directors
Tabatha Poole, Maegan Carnew
