Audition Form for Fauquier Community Theatre's Production of THE GREATEST GENERATION SPEAKS in 2023

Fauquier Community Theatre will present the World Premiere of Dr. Harry Kantrovich's stage adaptation of Tom Brokaw's THE GREATEST GENERATION SPEAKS in February 2023. Auditions are on Thursday October 13, 2022 from 7 pm to 10 pm. and on Saturday October 15, 2022 between 10 AM and 2 PM. Pre-registration is strongly recommended and you should choose ONE of the time slots listed below.  Auditioning is open to the public and will take place at Fauquier Community Theatre at 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton (Vint Hill). Callbacks will be by invitation only, and will take place on Wednesday October 19, 2022 between 7 and 9 PM. Callbacks will be announced on the evening of Saturday, October 15th; more information will be provided at auditions.  Not all roles will need callbacks; you may be cast even if you do not get a callback.

The production is based on Tom Brokaw's THE GREATEST GENERATION SPEAKS. The original book has been condensed for the stage and includes interviews with and reminiscences by men and women who make up the Greatest Generation, as well as memories by some of their children and other relatives.

The Production Team for THE GREATEST GENERATION SPEAKS includes Playwright/Director Dr. Harry Kantrovich, Assistant Director Peter Ponzini, Producer Becky Gould-Levine and Stage Manager Drew Fleming. Questions may be submitted on this audition form. If you have any questions after submitting the form, please contact the production team at "GreatestGeneration@fctstage.org". We look forward to seeing you at auditions! (If you are unable to audition on the dates listed, please contact the production team to see about alternate arrangements.)

Auditions will consist of readings from the script; the specific readings for various characters are highlighted in COLOR in the script linked at the bottom of this page. The script with readings will also be attached to the confirmation email you will receive after submitting the form. You are strongly encouraged to prepare in advance. See the character descriptions below.

Approximate ages; you will need to be able to "age up" if not already close to the given age.

THE GREATEST GENERATION SPEAKS will be presented on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between February 3rd and 19th, 2023 at the Vint Hill Theatre on the Green at 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA. Tickets for reserved seating are available online at www.FCTstage.org.

Please complete the following form and click the Submit button. Please bring a picture of yourself to the audition that you do not mind leaving with us, or attach one to this form (see below).

Anyone cast may be required to attend 1-2 rehearsals per week prior to Load-in (mid January) and 3-4 days during the weeks prior to opening. First Read-thru will be October 25; in October, November, and December, rehearsals will be at the Fauquier Enterprise Center at Vint Hill. Cast members will also be asked to help with load-in and set build on Saturday, January 21st. A complete schedule will be available at the auditions. Tech weeks runs from January 24th thru February 1st, with final dress rehearsal on February 2nd. Evening performances will be on February 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th and 18th at 7:30 pm. Sunday matinees will be on February 5th, 12th and 19th at 2 pm. The set will be struck on Sunday February 19th, and ALL cast members are required to assist. You MUST commit to ALL rehearsals during Tech Weeks and ALL performances. Your availability for rehearsals will GREATLY influence your chances of receiving a part. Please LIST any prior commitments (regular or occasional) starting with the day after callbacks that may conflict with the rehearsal schedule. We will work to accommodate all dates you give us up front, but are less forgiving of conflicts that arise after we are in rehearsal (health and other emergencies excepted, of course). There will be no pick-up rehearsals between production weekends.

Please note the following FCT policies:·If you are cast in THE GREATEST GENERATION SPEAKS you are required to become a member of FCT if you have not already done so during the 2022-2023 season; the basic membership level is $25, but higher levels are encouraged. Payment is preferred to be made online on the FCT website, or a check payable to Fauquier Community Theatre may be given to the Producer. FCT has a zero tolerance policy toward sexual harassment and abuse and may conduct background checks.There is no smoking, vaping, drug use, or drinking alcoholic beverages at any time in the theatre, dressing room trailer, or any rehearsal location. You may not smoke or eat at any time while in costume, indoors or outdoors. Adherence to the policies of Fauquier County Department of Parks and Recreation and to those of our rehearsal hosts is expected of all participants.It is the responsibility of all participants to assure that all aspects of the production are conducted in a safe manner. Participation in this production is strictly voluntary. The participant agrees to hold harmless and indemnify Fauquier Community Theatre - Story Painters, Inc., its Board of Directors, employees, and associated representatives from any and all claims, judgments or settlements resulting from the participant’s involvement in any rehearsals or performances of this show. COVID Protocol: Masks are currently optional for audience members and are not used onstage. However, dressing room accommodations are tight and you may want to consider your own personal level of comfort to determine whether to mask while in the trailer. Please inform us privately of any special medical concerns or needs.