SLT Audition
Auditions: The Venetian Twins
By Carlo Goldoni, translated by Ranjit Bolt
Audition one
Date: 18 Dec 2022
Time: 18:00 - 21:00
Location: SLT - SE27 9NS
Audition two
Date: 19 Dec 2022
Time: 20:00 - 22:00
Location: SLT - SE27 9NS
Written in 1747 by the master of Italian comedy, this piece of slapstick foolery hasn't lost an ounce of freshness. Twins Zanetto and Tonino, separated at birth (played by one actor), turn up in Verona, one for an arranged marriage and the other to meet a girl who has run away from her family for him. They are mistaken for each other and the resulting chaos includes duels, betrayals, spats, arrests, a casket of stolen jewels and a death from poisoned wine. Fast, furious and set in the 1960s to a jazz soundtrack, this is everything a stylish and slick comedy should be.
It’s going to be a fast-moving show so bundles of energy required. There'll be an opening dance number and a choreographed curtain call involving everyone so if you’ve some dance experience that’d be fab. If you don’t it’s not a problem as they’ll be pretty straightforward and we’ll dedicate a decent amount of time to them during the rehearsal process. Please don’t be put off by this, it’s going to be lots of fun!
There are some super-speedy costume changes for whoever plays Zanetto/Tonino so ad-libbing and extra business will be actively encouraged to create time to cover these changes.
Please email me for specific audition scenes for chosen characters.
Performances: 4 - 8 Apr 2023
First Rehearsal: 22 Jan 2023
Characters:
Rosaura: Dr Balanzoni’s Daughter – 20s F. Pretty but a little spoiled. A small town girl. Betrothed to Zanetto.
Columbina: Her Maid – 20s/30s F. Feisty, quick witted & sexy. Betrothed to Arlecchino
Dr Balanzoni: Rosaura’s Father/Mother – 50s & up. M or F. Respected citizen of Verona but with a secret.
Brighella: Trusted servant of Dr Balanzoni. 40s & up. M or F.
Zanetto: Rich gentleman/woman from Bergamo & Tonino’s brother/sister. 30s M or F. Not the sharpest tool in the box. Betrothed to Rosaura. Northern accent required.
Tonino: Dashing gentleman/woman from Venice & Zanetto’s brother/sister. 30s M or F. Suave, sophisticated and handy with a sword. RP accent required.
Pancrazio: Friend to Dr Balanzoni. 40s & up M. In love with Rosaura & will stop at nothing to make her his. The villain of the piece.
Beatrice: 30s F. Chic, glamorous & elegant. Betrothed to Tonino.
Florindo: A friend of Tonino but secretly in love with Beatrice. 30s M. Some swordplay involved.
Lelio: Dr Balanzoni’s nephew. 30s M. A fop who is also in love with Beatrice. Some swordplay involved.
Arlecchino: Zanetto’s servant. 20s/30s M or F. Betrothed to Columbina. Only slightly more quick witted than his master. Northern accent required.
Porter: Any age M or F. Small role with some doubling in the chorus.
Tiburzio: 30s & up M or F. A jeweller also doubling in the chorus.
Bargello: 40s & up M. The Chief Constable. No nonsense & imposing
Other parts – Beatrice’s servant, cafe owner, waiting staff, police and citizens of Verona. Open to all!
