SPAMALOT AUDITION NOTICE

Presented through Special Arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide

PRODUCTION STAFF
Director: Jack Cleary
Producers: Kathee Boyer and Ken Rayzor
Music Director: DJ Brady
Choreographers: Dani Bremberg-Reyes and Paige Pensivy
Assistant Director: Nora Morris
Costume Designer: Barbara Mazeika
Stage Manager: Eric Manders
Technical Director: Patrick Duffy
Set and Props: Tom Glauser

REHEARSAL DATES
March 24, 2025 through May 29, 2025
7:00 – 10:00 pm Monday – Thursday
6:00 pm call time tech week
Saturdays during the day
One Sunday for tech
PLEASE NOTE: Rehearsal end time is highly approximate. There will be no specified end time during tech week. We will be very respectful of everyone’s time.

PERFORMANCE DATES
May 30 – June 29, 2025
(17 performances over 5 weeks)
Weekends 1 – 3 | FRI 7:30, SAT 7:30, SUN 2:00
Weekends 4 and 5 | FRI 7:30, SAT 2:00 and 7:30, SUN 2:00

ALL PERFORMANCES ARE MANDATORY

AUDITION DATES and TIMES
7:00 PM Monday, March 17
7:00 PM Tuesday, March 18
7:00 PM Wednesday, March 19
Callbacks will be Saturday March 22, 2025, by invitation only, not all roles will be called back.

AUDITION LOCATION
High Street Arts Center
45 E. High Street
Moorpark, CA 93021

OPEN CALL AUDITION | NON-EQUITY | NON-PAID

SPECIAL AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

  • Please prepare one (1) minute of a song in the style of the show and bring an alternate selection as a backup (in some cases, the casting team may wish to hear more). Do not sing a song from the show. You may not sing a cappella.
  • Bring sheet music in your key; an accompanist will be provided.
  • An instrumental track from a phone or other device is acceptable, if the audio is edited, cued, and saved locally ON your device.
  • No streaming audio or wireless access will be provided.
  • Dance will be taught at the audition. Please bring appropriate clothing and dance shoes.
  • Provide a résumé and headshot if you have one.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • List ALL commitments and potential commitments that are during the rehearsal period – even those that are on days which are not currently listed as rehearsal days. The rehearsal schedule will be built around the cast’s availability.
  • No conflicts will be accepted for performance dates or the week before opening. No additional conflicts will be accepted after casting.
  • Registering in advance for a specific evening is highly encouraged, but not required. You may audition without appointment by arriving 15 minutes prior to the scheduled audition time.

Post-audition feedback will not be given.

To schedule an audition appointment:
PRE-REGISTER: https://bit.ly/HSACSpamalotPreAud
EMAIL: casting@highstreetartscenter.com
PHONE: (805) 529-8700

IMPORTANT SECURITY NOTICE
The High Street Arts Center is a highly active local organization that attracts participants of all ages. Because of this, and for the safety of all involved, we conduct background checks. We use the same channels as organizations like Boys and Girls Club and Little League. Those who take part in this production, both cast & crew, will be asked to provide home address, date of birth, and social security number. All personal information will be deleted and destroyed following the screening. We do this for the protection of children.

SHOW INFO

PLOT SUMMARY
Lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL, Monty Python’s SPAMALOT retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, and features a bevy of beautiful show girls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and
French people. Did we mention the bevy of beautiful showgirls? The 2005 Broadway production won three Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and was followed by two successful West End runs. The outrageous, uproarious, and gloriously entertaining story of King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake will delight audiences as they search for the Holy Grail and “always look on the bright side of life.”

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Roles are open to performers of all races, gender identities, and body types. Please note that the ages listed just serve as a guide. All roles are available, and casting is open. Newcomers are welcome and encouraged. Character doublings are only suggested here and may change based on audition results and production needs.

AUDITION SIDES: https://bit.ly/HSACSpamalotSides

KING ARTHUR — To play late 30s-60s (Vocal Range: Baritone)
The King of England who sets out on a quest to form the Knights of the Round Table and find the Holy Grail. Great Humor. Good singer.

SIR ROBIN — To play 30s-40s (Vocal Range: Tenor/Baritone)
A Knight of the Round Table. 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 — To play 30s-40s (Vocal Range: Tenor/Baritone)
A Knight of the Round Table. 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 — To play 30s-40s (Vocal Range: Tenor/Baritone)
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 — To play 20s-30s (Vocal Range: Tenor/Baritone)
A Knight of the Round Table. 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 man at odds with his sensitive son, THE BLACK KNIGHT who is always ready to duel despite multiple injuries. Strong bari-tenor singing required.

SIR BEDEVERE — To play 30s-40s
A Knight of the Round Table. An inept scholar. Also plays DENNIS GALAHAD’S MOTHER, a shrill peasant woman, and CONCORDE, Sir Lancelot’s horse. No solo singing.

THE LADY OF THE LAKE — To play 20s-30s (Vocal Range: wide-range Soprano E3-B5) A Diva. Strong, beautiful, possesses mystical powers. The leading lady of the show. Great singing voice is essential, as she must be able to sing effortlessly in many styles and vocal registers.

THE FOLLOWING ROLES ARE PLAYED BY THE SAME ACTOR — to play 20s-30s (Vocal Range: Tenor) Very good mover.
HISTORIAN — A tweedy academic.
NOT DEAD FRED — A sickly little fellow who, despite others’ beliefs, claims he is “not yet dead.”
FRENCH GUARD — The condemnatory French sidekick to the French Taunter.
MINSTREL — In Sir Robin’s band.
PRINCE HERBERT — The hopeful and frilly prince who loves to sing and pines for his love atop a tower.

MALE ENSEMBLE (4-6 men) – Seeking strong dancers and singers to play many roles including the other Knights of the Round Table, Sir Bors, Bodies in “Not Yet Dead,” the Dancing Monk, the Dancing Nun, French Citizens, Finland Citizens, French Guards, Robin’s Minstrels, and more! Strong dance skills (including tap) preferred.

FEMALE ENSEMBLE (6 women) – Seeking strong dancers and singers to play many roles including the Camelot Girls, the Laker Girls, a French Guard, Knights of Ni, two of Robin’s Minstrels, French Citizens, Finland.

Come show off your talent! Submit an online video audition and be a part of a great night of local talent.

Eligibility:

  • Open to all ages.
  • Individual Entrants must live in Moorpark, attend school (K-College), work, volunteer, or participate in a Moorpark community organization.
  • Group Entries must have at least 50% of the act that meets one of the above requirements.
  • Amateur Performers only. Entrants may not have an agent or representative, be part of a performer’s union, or have been paid more than $1,000.00 to perform.
  • Act limited to 5-minutes, and no more than one song. If performing a medley, music must be continuous (no stopping).
  • A Family Event: no profanity, weapons or dangerous equipment allowed.
  • Schedule. You must be available for ALL production related dates:
    • Callbacks | 7:30 PM – Monday, March 3, 2025
    • Tech Rehearsal | 7:00 PM – Thursday, March 13, 2025
    • Show Date | 7:00 PM – Friday, March 14, 2025
  • Audition Submission Deadline | 11:59 PM – Tuesday, February 25, 2025

How to Enter:

  • After reviewing eligibility requirements above…
  • Record a video of your act. Elaborate recording equipment is not necessary, basic mobile device cameras are fine.
  • Click on the link below and fill out the online form.
  • Uploading a video is required to complete registration, so only start the process when your video is ready.
  • Good luck and have FUN!

Prizes:

  • 1st Place – $500
  • 2nd Place – $300
  • 3rd Place – $200

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Audition Location:
High Street Arts Center
45 E High Street
Moorpark, CA 93021

To Make an Appointment:
Call: (805) 529-8700
Email: Boxoffice@HighStreetArtsCenter.com

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IMPORTANT SECURITY NOTICE
The High Street Arts Center is a highly active local organization that attracts participants of all ages. Because of this (and for the safety of all involved), we conduct background checks. We use the same channels as organizations like Boys and Girls Club and Little League. Those who take part in this production, both cast and crew, will be asked to provide home address, date of birth, and social security number. All personal information will be deleted and destroyed following the screening. We do this for the protection of children.