I LOVE YOU BECAUSE - A Musical

Book/Lyrics Ryan Cunningham
Music: Joshua Salzman
Director: Pia Haas
Musical Director: Will Rich
Choreography: Jill Paganelli

The Armonk Players is seeking non-union performers. A cast of six with strong singing, acting and movement abilities to play principal and supporting roles (breakdown below). These roles are non-paying.

SYNOPSIS

I LOVE YOU BECAUSE is a charming, modernday reimagining of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, set against the backdrop of bustling New York City. This witty and heartfelt musical follows an uptight, rule-bound greeting card writer whose world is upended when he meets a free-spirited photographer with a mind of her own. As their unlikely romance unfolds —they navigate love, misunderstandings, and the meddling of their delightfully eccentric friends and siblings. It celebrates the idea that true love isn’t about perfection, but about embracing each other’s flaws—because of, not in spite of, them.

IMPORTANT DATES

Rehearsals begin the last week of April.
Tech week: June 1-5
Shows: June 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14

Please bring any and all conflicts to the auditions and note that the rehearsals times may vary. You must be available for all shows and tech week to audition.

Venue

Whippoorwill Theatre
Adjacent the North Castle Public Library
19 Whippoorwill Rd E
Armonk, NY 10504

Use Kent Place entrance
(40 min from NYC via train/car)

You can get travel directions here.

CASTING BREAKDOWN (Non-Union)

Austin Bennett: This role has been CAST.

Marcy Fitzwilliams
Lead. 25-35 Female identifying, soprano/belter strong mix to F belt to D, mover; a carefree photographer. She's adventurous, impulsive, bold, and protective of her heart, ultimately falling in love with Austin for being everything she never would go for, but always needed; all ethnicities are very strongly encouraged to audition.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo/Video

Jeff Bennet
Lead. 25-38 male identifying, mover, bari-tenor to G optional A; Austin's older brother, a pedicab driver, the comedic relief. Does not believe in relationships and is afraid of getting hurt; he's fun, quirky, not always the smartest, and he cares for his brother's wellbeing; falls in love with Diana after their friends-with-benefits relationship; all ethnicities are very strongly encouraged to audition.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo/Video

Diana Bingley
Lead. 25-38 female identifying, mover, Alto to D; Marcy's best friend, an actuary, who always goes by the numbers. She’s very calculated, she's a good friend, the comedic relief. She ends up falling for Jeff, someone completely opposite to what she thought she'd want, after their friends-with-benefits relationship; all ethnicities are very strongly encouraged to audition.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo/Video

NYC Woman
Featured. 25-50, female identifying, dancer, soprano; plays multiple roles as the cocktail waitress, barista, neighbor, Chinese food restaurant manager, and NYC woman; a comedic role, often commentating on the relationships between the four, or playing a part in their stories; will need to move well; all ethnicities are very strongly encouraged to audition.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo/Video

NYC Man
Featured. 25-50 male identifying, bari-tenor; plays multiple roles as bartender, barista, waiter, Chinese food restaurant waiter, and NYC man; a comedic role, often commentating on the relationships between the four, or playing a part in their stories; will need to move well; all ethnicities are very strongly encouraged to audition.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo/Video

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit ASAP; we are anxious to cast.
Please sing a cut of a song in the style of the show that shows range. (Contemporary musical theatre)

In-person audition/callback invites will go out after all videos are viewed as pre-screens.

Questions? Email:
Submit all materials via email to:

1. Videos must be uploaded to (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) and sent as a link. Please, no password protected videos, etc.
2. Include Headshot and Resume (in one file, not separate files).
3. In your recording, state your name and union status.
4. Make sure we see as much of you as possible.
5. Accompaniment should be played on a separate device and be sure there is no editing, effects etc. to your vocal recording.