February 2014
Overtones Masthead
Costume Shoppe Move
 

Quad City Music Guild can not thank everyone enough for all of their help with the move into our new addition! 78 people worked on January 10th and 11th to empty the old costume shoppe and move into the new space. Dozens more helped to empty out the old workshop and move it upstairs, paint the new space, build racks, reduce items at the costume shoppe, etc. Nearly 100 of our members and friends worked to help make this project a reality. A special thanks to Kevin Pieper for working with the contractors to make everything go as planned! We would especially like to thank Betty Roseberg, Eleanor Allen and Phyllis Lioen for their bequests. None of this could have happened without their generous contributions to the future of Quad City Music Guild! The following list is all of those who contributed their time and energy to this project:

 

Susie Adams, Cathie Anderson, Adam & Heather Beck, Dave Blakey, Mary & Greg Bouljon, Dave Carmack, Katie Casey, Gary Clark, Melissa Clark, Wendy Czekalski, Abbey Donohoe, Ken Hill, Merlin Hill, Ben & Maureen Holmes, Mark & Deb Holmes, Colleen Houlihan, Anna Kolander, Shana Kulhavy, Linda Leaf, Don Lewis, Adam & Sarah Lounsberry, Cherie Lyman, Ryan Mandle, Beth Marsoun, Bill & Cathy Marsoun, Rich Marsoun, Aidan & Sean McGinn, Connie & Mark McGinn, Jacob & Jodi McGinn, Linda McGraw, Barb & Mike Millar, Cindy Monroe, Gayle Morrell, Tom Morrow, Tom Naab, Kay O'Brien, Sheri Olson, Linda Ortiz, JoAnn Parmley, Grace & Karen Peckenschneider, Heidi Pedersen, Dan & Melissa Pepper, Steph Perry, Kevin & Val Pieper, Kevin Pierce, Dale & Tammy Pike, Erin & Jason Platt, Amy Riggins, Bob Ruud, Susie Schaechter, Mike Schmidt, Jimmy Sederquist, Deb Shippy, Amira & Yvonne Siddique, Jen & Ryan Sondgeroth, Troy Stark, Matt Stoefen, Deb & George Swift, Jerry Taylor, Kelly Thompson, Steve Touvelle, Steve Trainor, Pami Triebel, Harold Truitt, Tom Vaccaro, Sara Wegener, Kyle Wehr, Jaci & John Weigandt, Bob & Daniel Williams, Anna & Jenny Winn, Craig & Sue Woodard

 
Please join us for the Pre-Audition Tea
 
The annual pre-audition tea will be held Sunday, February 9 at 2:00 at QCMG.  This is your opportunity to learn more information from the directors of our summer shows and to hear songs from the productions.  Refreshments will also be served.  All are welcome!

Season Tickets Now Available!
Season ticket packages for our 2014 season are now on sale.  Three-, four- and five-show packages are available.  Orders must be received by January 31, 2014 in order to request the same seats as last year.  New orders are also being accepted.  For more information, please visit our website, www.qcmusicguild.com or call our box office at 309-762-6610.  A volunteer will be happy to return your call!
2015 Play Selection Committee

It is that time of year yet again. The Music Guild needs to choose the five musicals that will comprise our 2015 season and would like for you to help. There will be two play selection meetings open to anyone who wishes to share ideas as to which musicals to produce. The first will be held on Thursday, April 10 and the second will be held on Tuesday, April 15. Both meetings will begin at 6:30 P.M. in the Music Guild lobby. Although we ordinarily have held these meetings in January, due to preparing to and actually moving the costume shop to the Guild building and moving the downstairs work room into the new upstairs work room this past January was a little too busy for these meetings. These April meetings will fit into the time between Willy Wonka completing it's run and Les Mis beginning it's rehearsals.

 

There are no restrictions concerning who can participate. Because we want to make certain that our season includes both new and previously successfully produced shows, because we want to make certain that we choose shows that will appeal to our audiences, because we want to make certain that there are available roles for a wide variety of male and female actors/actresses and young up to old(er) actors/actresses, because we want to make certain that our five shows encompass a wide variety of theatrical/historical periods and styles there are some guidelines that we would like those who recommend shows to follow. If you intend to offer ideas about shows for production be sure to:

 

- propose only new musicals for which the production rights are available from the companies that own those rights.

- propose only shows previously produced by the Guild that have not

been seen on the Guild stage at any time in at least the last ten years.

- share with us at the meeting how many male roles, female roles, children's roles, and the chorus size that are contained in the shows that you are proposing.

- share with us at the meeting how many settings there are and what types, i.e. interior, exterior, realistic, fantasy, etc.

-identify shows for which you might be willing to serve in a particular capacity on the directing/production staff.

 

If you do not currently know the above information it can all be found at the web sites of the companies that own the rights to the musicals. Tams-Witmark Music Library, Music Theatre International, Rodgers and Hammerstein, or Samuel French, Inc. own most of the shows that you might want to propose.

 

If you are unable to attend either the April 10th or the April 15th meetings and have suggestions that meet the criteria above just let Mike Schmidt know and they will be shared with the group. Mike can be contacted at mschmidt@qconline.com or 309-737-5245. We hope that you will help us to create another memorable season!

 
Coming Soon!
  
April 2014

 
June 2014

 
July 2014

 
August 2014

 
December 2014
Congratulations to the Cast of Willy Wonka!
 
  
Directing Staff
Director/Set Design: Bill Marsoun
Assistant Director: Abbey Donohoe
Music Director: Gregg Neuleib
Assistant Music DIrector: Andrea Gonzales
Choreographer: Beth Marsoun
Costume Designer: Cindy Monroe
Props: Corinne Brown 
Sound Designer: Sean McGinn, J. Adam Lounsberry
Light Designer: Kevin Pierce
Producer: Mike Schmidt
 
SHOW DATES: April 3-6, 2014
   

 

Willy Wonka - Zach Hendershott 

Candy Man - Tommy Ratkiewicz
Charlie - Laila Haley
Phyllis - Sara Wegener
Mr. Bucket - Troy Stark
Mrs. Bucket - Jess Fah
Grandpa Joe - Steve TouVelle
Grandma Josephine - Jane Schmidt
Grandpa George - Steve Trainor
Grandma Georgina - Heidi Pedersen
Augustus Gloop - Logan Ewing
Mrs. Gloop - Yvonne Siddique
Veruca Salt - Ali Girsch
Mr. Salt - John Donald O'Shea
Violet Beauregarde - Payton Wilson
Mrs. Beauregarde - Gina Cox
Mike Teavee - Corey Delathower
Mrs. Teavee - Jane Driscoll
James/Oompa - Grant Osborn
Matilda/Oompa - Regan Tucker
Danny/Oompa - Andrew Park
Alphie/Oompa - Amira Siddique
Billie/Oompa - Tess Earl
Oompa 1/Crowd - Madison Duling
Oompa 2/Crowd - Ally Zahringer 
Oompa 3/Crowd - Sadie Fah
Oompa 4/Crowd - McKenna VanMeighem
Oompa 5/Crowd - Grace Peckenschneider
Oompa 6/Crowd - Lilly Driscoll
Oompa 7/Crowd - Anna Audrey Senjam
Oompa 8/Crowd - Kayla Lee
Oompa 9/Crowd - Haley Teel 

Les Miserables Auditions - February 15-16, 22, 2014
 
 Directing Staff
Director/Set Desgner: Bob Williams 
Assistant Director: Colleen Houlihan
Music Director: Bob Manasco
Assistant Music Director: Susan Senn
  Choreographer: Emma Wiliams
Costume Designer: Cathy Marsoun and Connie McGinn
Sound Designer: Sean McGinn
 Light Designer: Mike Turczynski
Props: TBD
Producer: Dave Blakey
 
AUDITION DATES: February 15 9:30a-12:00p, February 16 2:00-3:45p; February 22 3:00-5:30p
Callbacks February 23 as needed  
SHOW DATES: June 13-15, 19-22, 2014

In 19th century France, Jean Valjean is released from 19 years of unjust imprisonment, but finds nothing in store for him but mistrust and mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of starting a new life, initiating a life-long struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe Valjean can change his ways. Finally, during the Paris student uprising of 1832, Javert must confront his ideals after Valjean spares his life and saves that of the student revolutionary who has captured the heart of Valjean's adopted daughter. His world-view shattered, Javert commits suicide, and Valjean at last attains the peace he has sought for so long.

Epic, grand and uplifting, LES MISÉRABLES packs an emotional wallop that has thrilled audiences all over the world.

 

CAST OF CHARACTERS

JEAN VALJEAN - Prisoner 24601. Released from serving 19 years in prison, Valjean decides to break parole, change his identity and turn his life around, proving that the corrupt can make themselves virtuous (dramatic tenor)

INSPECTOR JAVERT - Javert respects the law above all else and believes people cannot change. He remains in pursuit of Valjean, hoping to bring the former convict to justice. (baritone or bass/baritone)

FANTINE - A poor factory worker who loses her job and must turn to prostitution to continue to pay for her illegitimate daughter in the care of the Thenardiers. Fantine meets a tragic end but returns to escort Valjean to his final reward. (lyric mezzo-soprano).

THENARDIER - A second rate thief and opportunist. Thenardier's shole purpose in life is to take from others. Although at times a comic, Thenardier has a dark side often present on stage (comic baritone)

MADAME THENARDIER - Loud and brash, she is Thenardiers unscrupulous wife. The Theardiers provide the few moments of lightness and humor in the show (contralto)

ENJROLAS - Strong and outspoken, Enjrolas is the leader of the student revolutionaries. (tenor or baritone)

MARIUS PONTMERCY - A student revolutionary, Marius is friends with Eponine, but falls in love with Cosette. He lives to see the horrors of battle. (tenor or baritone)

EPONINE - Daughter of the Thenardiers, Eponine has led a life of suffering and denial. She still has hopes for a better life and is secretly in love with Marius. (mezzo-soprano)

COSETTE - The daughter of Fantine, Cosette was rescued from the Thenardiers by Valjean and has grown to be a woman of culture and privilege. (soprano)

 

CHILDREN

GAVROCHE -Gavroche is a street-wise urchin and friend of the young revolutionaries. (boy soprano voice that is still pre-adolescent and has not moved into maturity)

YOUNG COSETTE -The daughter of Fantine, Cosette is in the care of the Thenardiers who have abused her (treble)

YOUNG EPONINE -Eponine is the pampered daughter of the Thenardiers. This is a non speaking, non singing role.

Young Cosette and Young Eponine will be sharing roles, alternating the weekends of performances.

Please note that these are the only roles for young people in Les Miserables. We will not be casting additional children. Those auditioning for these three roles must be no younger than in 3rd Grade and no older than a 7th grade student at the time of your audition.

 

ENSEMBLE/CHORUS

LES MISERABLES has a very large and active chorus with ensemble members assuming multiple roles and characters. Most ensemble members will have character solos. Some of the identified solos include:

FACTORY GIRL - Mistress to the foreman

BISHOP OF DIGNE - A man of the cloth who helps Valjean find purpose and direction in his life.

THE FOREMAN - The foreman at Valjean's factory where Fantine also works.

BAMATBOIS - An abusive upper class man who tries to buy Fantine's sexual services.

HAIR HAG - An old woman who convinces Fantine to sell her hair.

LOCKET CRONE - Coerces Fantine into selling her locket to pay for Cosette's keep.

FAUCHELEVANT - Rescued by Valjean when he is trapped under a fallen wagon.

THENARDIER'S GANG - Montparnasse, Babet, Brujon, Claquesous

STUDENT REVOLUTIONARIES- Combeferre, Feuilly, Courfeyrac, Joly, Grantaire, Lesgles, Prouvaire

THE CHAIN GANG, WARDENS, CONSTABLES, THE POOR, FACTORY WORKERS, SAILORS, WHORES, PIMPS,DRINKERS, WEDDING GUESTS, ETC.

 

AUDITION INFORMATION

Because LES MISERABLES is totally sung through, there will be no readings or dance auditions. The entire audition period will be devoted to music. Please prepare 32 bars to sing at auditions. Songs from LES MISERABLES are welcome but not required. If you would like to sing from the show, we will have music available to download for audition purposes at www.qcmusicguild.com. You can also contact Director Bob Williams at the email address listed below for copies of the music.

Because there will be no readings we do ask that you prepare for your audition a character song, one that shows not only your singing ability, but your acting skills as well. Be prepared to show your personality.

Persons auditioning must be high school sophomores or older. Due to the volume of music in LES MISERABLES we will be having an 8 week rehearsal period with rehearsals starting about April 21. The first weeks will be tailored to accommodate individual schedules with most people only needing to be available 2-3 days per week. Please consider your availability before auditioning.

If you have any questions about auditions, please contact director Bob Williams at robt.williams@hotmail.com. We look forward to having you join us as we bring this musical loved the world over to the stage at Quad City Music Guild.

 

 

Legally Blonde Auditions - February 15-16, 22, 2014
 
 Directing Staff
Director: Tristan Tapscott
Assistant Director: Deb Shippy
Music Director: Cindy Ramos
Assistant Music Director: Randin Turner
Choreographer: Katie Ross
Costume Designer: TBD
Set Designer: TBD
Sound Designer: TBD
Light Designer: Steve Parmley
Props: Cherie Lyman
 Producer: Bill Marsoun

AUDITION DATES: February 15 12:15-2:45p; February 16 4:00-5:45p; February 22 9:30a-12:00p
 Call backs as needed February 23
SHOW DATES: July 11-13, 17-20, 2014  
   

 

OHMYGODYOUGUYS!

 

Everyone will be expected to sing and dance. If you have a special talent or skill, please be prepared to perform it at the audition.

 

*Some principle roles will be double with several ensemble roles! If you are in this show, you will be busy! There will be very little time backstage for anyone! Much of the scene changes will part of the show... Be prepared! It's going to be one wild ride!

 

FEMALE ROLES:

Elle Woods (18-30) - Recent college graduate and quintessential Valley Girl who goes to Harvard Law school to impress her ex-boyfriend. She enters law school just a pretty face and hot body, but leaves pretty smart and hot for another man. This character will not be one-dimension. Elle needs to be not only youthful and bubbly, but also, vulnerable, lovable, determined, gregarious, and forceful. She must be a triple threat. Actor must be comfortable with showing her body. Actor must be comfortable being kissed on stage. Actor must be comfortable with dogs. Actor must be willing to be/become Blonde! Soprano Belt, Gb2 - G5

 

Paulette Bonafonte (28-50) - Actress must look young enough to still be able to have children. Brash and funny Hair Stylist (no hair experience necessary) She and Elle help each other to achieve their dreams of the perfect Man and Manicure. Actor must be comfortable with dogs. Actor must be willing to be kissed on stage. Soprano Belt, A3 - A5

 

Brooke Wyndham (25-early 40's) - A beautifully aging Deltu Nu sorority sister who stars in her own line of exercise videos. She is accused of murder. Actor must be comfortable with showing her body. Actor must be able to dance and be skilled at jump roping. High stamina and energy will be needed throughout rehearsals and runs of this show. Being physically fit is a must for this role to properly be able to sing and jump rope. (Practice at home before auditioning, it is not that easy) If you are specifically auditioning for this role, be prepared to jump rope at your audition. Alto or Soprano, A3 - G5 

 

Pilar (15-30) - Delta Nu sorority sister/Greek Chorus Member. She is the sassy and sensible one. Actor must be comfortable with showing her body. Actor must be comfortable with dogs. Soprano Belt, G#3 - F5 

 

Serena (15-30) - Delta Nu sorority sister/Greek Chorus Member . She is the UCLA cheerleader. Actor must be comfortable with dogs. Soprano Belt, G#3 - F5

 

Margot (15-30) - Delta Nu sorority sister/Greek Chorus Member . She is the man hungry, seemingly dim-witted one.  Actor must be comfortable with dogs. Soprano Belt, G#3 - F5

 

Enid Hoopes - (15-30) - Harvard Law Student and extreme feminist. Actor must be comfortable playing possible lesbian stereo-types. Soprano Belt, G3 - G5

 

Vivienne Kensington (15-30) - Stuck up and wealthy. She is a smart and savvy law student that understands that what matters most are brains. Although beauty is not her highest priority, she is also very attractive. Vivienne does not have to be Brunette. Actor must be comfortable kissing on stage. Soprano Belt, A3 - F5

 

Kate (15-30) - Delta Nu sorority sister/Greek Chorus Member. She is the smart and nerdy one. Will play several other roles in the ensemble as well. Alto, Bb3 - Eb5

 

Chutney Wyndham (20-early 40's) - Step Daughter to Brook Wyndham. Smaller Role but will also be an ensemble member through-out show. Actor may be asked to get a perm. (non- singing, but will in ensemble)

 

FEMALE ENSEMBLE 

  • Delta Nu Sisters: CeCe, Veronica, Leilani , Shandi, Gabby, and Kristine
  • Mrs. Woods - Elle's Mom - Alto, C4 - E5
  • Whitney - Vivienne's Best friend - Alto, G3-C5
  • Store Clerk #1, Store Manager, Front of Store Cashier, Perfume Clerk #1 and #2
  • District Attorney Joyce Riley, Judge, Reporter, Stenographer, and Jurors
  • Alumni of Delta Nu and current UCLA students
  • Restaurant, Mall and Beauty Shop Patrons
  • Harvard Law Professors and Students
  • Sabrina - (Featured in Brooke's Video) and Brooke's Inmates

MALE ROLES:

Emmett Forrest (18-30 years old) - Attractive, yet smart and sensitive, older law student who takes Elle under his wing and finds love with her. Actor must be comfortable with showing his body. Actor must be comfortable being kissed on stage. Actor must be comfortable with dogs. Tenor, B2 - A4  

 

Warner Huntington III (18-30 years old) - He is a model, extremely attractive and self centered. His pompous and arrogant nature destroys everything that he could have had with Elle. Actor must be comfortable with showing your body. Actor must be comfortable being kissed on stage. Actor must be comfortable with dogs. Tenor, Eb3 - Ab4  

 

Professor Callahan (40-60 years old) - A pompous and manipulative law professor at Harvard. He objectifies Elle. Callahan should be both charismatic and warm but able to turn instantly to a conniving shark. Actor must be comfortable being kissed on stage. Baritone, A2 - F#4   

Dewey (30-50; open ethnicity) - Paulette's ex-boyfriend. Red neck and trashy. Lazy. Smaller role. Actor will also be in the ensemble. (non-singing, but will in ensemble)  

 

Kyle (18-30; open ethnicity) - A handsome, in shape USPS/Fedex/UPS employee. Must be physically fit and comfortable showing his body. Must be comfortable being an object of lust. Must be comfortable moving or doing an Irish Step dance. No experience necessary. Smaller role but will also be an ensemble member throughout the show. Actor must be comfortable being kissed on stage. Actor must be comfortable with dogs. (non-singing, but will in ensemble)   

Sundeep Padaman (15-30) - Harvard Law Student and ex-dictator of a Middle East nation. Baritone/Tenor  

 

Aaron Schultz (15-30) - A Harvard Law Student and multi-millionaire. Second Tenor

 

MALE ENSEMBLE   

  • Mr. Woods - Elle's Father; Baritone, D3-E#4
  • "Jamaican Me Crazy" Rapper Grand Master Chad (High Baritone) and Dancers
  • Harvard Admissions Council Members: Winthrop, Lowell, and Pforzheimer (Bari-Tenors)
  • KiKi - Hair Colorist
  • Carlos - Nikos' Gay Lover- Tenor
  • Nikos - Brooke's Pool Boy
  • Alumni and current UCLA students
  • Restaurant, Mall and Beauty Shop Patrons
  • Harvard Law Professors and Students
  • Jurors and Bailiff
  • Suit Salesman
  • "Bend and Snap" male on-lookers
  • Brooke's Inmates

 

Oklahoma Auditions - February 15-16, 22, 2014
 
 Directing Staff
Director/Set Designer: Harold Truitt
Assistant Director: Mike Millar
Music Director: Deb Swift
Assistant Music Director: Cheryl Bolt
Choreographer: Susie Adams
Costume Designer: TBD
Sound Designer: TBD
Light Designer: TBD
Producer: Bill Marsoun 
  

 AUDITION DATES: February 15th 3:00-5:30 pm; February 16th 12:15-1:45 pm; February 22nd12:15-2:45 pm
Callbacks as needed February 23  

SHOW DATES: August 8-10, 14-17, 2014   

 

 

OH, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNING!!!
OKLAHOMA AUDITIONS

It's time for dusting off your cowboy boots and hats,filling your picnic hampers and get ready to sing and
dance your way into the hearts of Guild audiences once again.
Auditions have been set for the summer season to include the ever popular Broadway classic, OKLAHOMA!
to stage in August 2014.

We of the OKLAHOMA staff, encourage ALL who wish to enjoy the magic of the stage to audition for such a
great show.  This production offers a beautiful score and the opportunity for some great dancing as well as
memorable characters.  OKLAHOMA! was first produced at St. James Theatre April 1. 1943 in New York and ran for 15 years, setting the stage for musical theatre as we know it.

Please come to auditions prepared to sing at least 16 bars of a song from a musical of your choice to best
show your voice and range.   It can be from the showif you wish.  NO tapes or accapella will be accepted.
Also, please provide a clear copy of the score you are singing for the accompanist.  There will be a short dancecombination, probably taught in the lobby beforehand,so please wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

Vocal character to be considered are:

Curly - Baritone/Tenor - handsome cowboy, strong stage
            voice and actor
Laurie - Soprano - Lovely strong actress with strong stage
              range.
Will Parker - Character voice, Tenor/baritone - comedic
                      character that dances well, tap helpful
Ado Annie - also character voice, Mezzo.  comedic and fun
Jud Fry - Baritone/bass -  ranchhand, dark and mysterious
Andrew Carnes - Tenor, neighboring farmer for fast paced
                             song to open 2nd act.
Ali Hakim - character voice as well.  Peddler man
Aunt Eller - strong character, older but fiesty and wise

Other supporting characters and chorus will fill the stage
to make this the rousing fun musical to top off the season!!!
Come join the fun and we'll have a great time in
OKLAHOMA!!  YEOW!!
Questions about Overtones or need to update your email address?  Please contact Jen Sondgeroth or Jodi McGinn at boxoffice@qcmusicguild.com.  Just put 'Overtones' in the subject line.