AUDITIONS
Finn
By Chris Nee, Michael Kooman, Christopher Dimond
Presented by the Blair County Arts Foundation Family Theatre Series
Auditions: Sunday, November 22 @ 3 pm – 6 pm; Monday, November 23, 6 pm – 9 pm @ the ACT Rehearsal Hall
Performances: Sunday, January 24 @ 3 pm; Monday, January 25 @ 10 am and 12:30 pm @ the Mishler Theatre
Directed by Kathy Katcher
Open auditions for this exuberant family theatre musical take place Sunday, November 22 from 3 PM to 5 PM, and Monday, November 23 from 6 PM to 9 PM in the Altoona Community Theatre Rehearsal Hall, 1213 12th Street, Downtown Altoona.
Please arrive as close to the start time as possible, as there will be group learning of songs and movement for the audition (more information below.) Auditionees need only attend one night of open auditions. If you are unable to attend general auditions, please contact the ACT Office at least two weeks in advance to discuss scheduling an alternative audition time.
No preparation is required, dress comfortably for movement. Auditionees will:
- learn a chorus from the show to be performed as a solo and in groups
- participate in a simple choreography exercise
- read for various characters from the script.
Actors must be available for all performances (dates listed above). Please note that you must be available for two day-time performances on a Monday. Rehearsals are expected to begin the week of November 30, and will be held mainly weekday evenings, some weekends as needed (subject to change based on actor availability). Please be prepared to list all conflicts from November 30 through the performance dates.
About the Show:
Featuring a joyful score composed by Altoona native Michael Kooman, this 60-minute underwater musical chronicles the coming-of-age journey of Finn, a young shark who dreams of following in his family’s footsteps by joining the prestigious Shark Guard. As Finn faces the challenges of growing up and following his heart, the musical takes us on a magical journey of self-discovery, friendship and adventure.
Available Roles:
All roles are available, some may be doubled. No prior theatrical or ACT experience is required.
Roles are intended for actors 16 and above.
FINN – A sensitive young shark. Kindhearted and buoyant, he has never really fit into the pack.
AGGIE – Finn’s older sister. Stern, tough, and driven, her harshness comes from a place of love.
SEASIL – A spunky young regal tang, bursting with energy and enthusiasm.
AUNTIE – Seasil’s aunt, a traditional, uptight regal tang.
ROSCOE – An energetic, macho shark.
LOLA – A conceited shark.
BRUCE – A goofy, hungry shark.
PUFF – An anxious young puffer fish.
CRABBY – A cantankerous young crab.
SQUIDGY – A young squid.
PATRICK, FRANCES, MAMA – A fish family.
SEAHORSE – A seahorse.
Roles are open to racially diverse and gender-inclusive casting for actors of all physical and neurological abilities. Our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender nonconforming, genderqueer, transgender, and nonbinary actors to select the roles they most identify with.