Auditions
Central Florida Vocal Arts holds auditions throughout the year for our Mainstage productions, Opera del Sol productions, Belles & Bows holiday quartet, and more!
AUDITIONS & CALLBACKS
Auditions will take place MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 6:00-10:00 PM and Call-backs will take place TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 6:00-10:00 PM at the Woman’s Club of Winter Park, located at 419 Interlachen Ave S, Winter Park, FL 32789.
PRODUCTION AVAILABILITY
Rehearsals will begin SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2024 and take place Sundays-Thursdays 6:00-10:00 PM, with extended times possible towards the end of the production period. While an effort will be made, we may not be able to accommodate all cast members’ scheduling needs.
Performance dates are NOVEMBER 15 & 16, 2024 at The Plaza Live, located at 425 N Bumby Ave, Orlando, FL 32803. Call time is TBD on these dates. All cast members must be available on these dates and prepared for an early call time. All cast members must also be available on the following dates: NOVEMBER 3, NOVEMBER 7, NOVEMBER 10, & NOVEMBER 12. Performers must have their own transportation to all performances.
JUSTICE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, & ACCESSIBILITY
Notwithstanding any provision of the Central Florida Vocal Arts’ Bylaws, the Corporation shall not discriminate against any director, officer, employee, applicant, or participant on the basis of sex, gender identity, race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or national origin. Casting decisions will coincide with character description and vocal needs set forth by composer, performance history and creative direction set forth by the production team. We actively strive for color-conscious casting and increased diversity and intersectionality at all levels of our organization.
ROLES
All adult roles are paid with stipends beginning at $400.
Margaret Johnson
An elegant, self-possessed, practical American woman. Strong and self-assured. To play mid to late 40′s. Mature Soprano with strong middle voice.
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Clara Johnson
Margaret’s 26-year-old daughter. Young and naive for her age with a youthful simplicity and exuberance. To play mid to late 20′s. Soprano with strong voice in both ends of range.
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Fabrizio Naccarelli
A 20-year-old, handsome and charming Florentine. Youthful and passionate energy. To play early 20′s. Lyrical Tenor. Low B flat to high B. Speaks Italian, and speaks/sings English with Italian accent.
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: A#2/Bb2
Giuseppe Naccarelli
Fabrizio’s older brother. A lady’s man. Very Italian. To play late 20′s
to mid 30′s. The most physical character in the show. Speaks in Italian.
Vocal range top: D4
Vocal range bottom: A#2/Bb2
Franca Naccarelli
Guiseppe’s wife. Very passionate and strong. Unhappy in her marriage but in love with his husband. To play late 20′s to mid 30′s. Darker Soprano or Mezzo Soprano with strong head voice. Speaks Italian, and speaks. English with Italian accent.
Vocal range top: D3
Vocal range bottom: G2
Signor Naccarelli
Fabrizio’s father. Very charming, charismatic and insightful. Loves his family. To play 40’s to 50’s. Speaks Italian, and speaks English with light Italian accent.
Vocal range top: D4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Signora Naccarelli
Fabrizio’s mother. Cunning and intelligent. The foundation of her family. Soprano with strong low range or Mezzo with strong high notes. Strong actress. Speaks in Italian, but sings in English, no accent. To play late 30’s to 50’s.
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: C#3/Db3
Roy Johnson
Margaret’s husband – to match Margaret age range in casting. No singing.
Ensemble
Character Breakdowns
We are looking for a diverse group of dynamic performers to submit for Belles and Beaux auditions. This year, we are revamping to include both Tenor and Bass voice parts as well as vocal percussion. We invite applicants of all backgrounds to apply.
This is a paid gig based opportunity.
We are casting for the following vocal roles:
- Soprano
- Alto
- Tenor
- Baritone/Bass
- Vocal Percussion
Central Florida Vocal Arts does not discriminate against applicant or participant on the basis of sex, gender identity, race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or national origin. We believe ALL people are artists and deserve access to quality arts experiences, regardless of income, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, religious affiliation, or age.