A semi, could-be, quasi, sort-of fairytale
Music and lyrics by Adam Gwon
Directed by Gaya Bin-Noon
Ordinary Days is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals
Auditions: March 25–27, 2023 with callbacks on March 29
Performances: June 8–10, 15–17, & 22–24, 2023
Ordinary Days is a musical that follows the intersecting lives of four people living in New York City. It is about finding beauty in everyday life, and human connection in the aftermath of tragedy. The show centres on two relationships. The first is a burgeoning friendship between fiery Deb and relentlessly upbeat Warren after a serendipitous meeting. The other is a strained romance between Jason and Claire, who are trying to move their relationship to the next level despite Claire’s reservations.
Everyone Welcome
We welcome auditions for all four roles from people of all genders, ethnicities, backgrounds, and levels of singing experience. Our main concern will be vocal range.
Characters
Claire (Mezzo, G3 to E5): A smart and self-possessed woman trying to move on after a deep personal tragedy, but struggling to find the line between a fresh page and an overwrite. In a relationship with Jason. Aged 30s*.
Fun fact: She has a knack for flipping over omelettes.
Deb (Mezzo, G3 to D5): A neurotic grad student in English Lit with big ambitions she will gladly tell you all about… just as soon as she figures out what exactly they are. Becomes friends with Warren. Aged 20s*.
Fun fact: Her Starbucks order is a mocha caramel latte-ccino, made with skim milk, no whipped cream, in a grande cup but with the same amount of coffee that you’d put into a tall.
Jason (Tenor, G2 to Ab5): Your classic rom-com leading man: funny, romantic, architect… if only he lived in a kinder universe. In a relationship with Claire. Aged 30s*.
Fun fact: He doesn’t like Riesling, when have you ever seen him drink Riesling?
Warren (Tenor, G2 to Ab5): An artist’s assistant with boundless optimism and/or naivety, trying to figure out his place in the grand mosaic of life. Becomes friends with Deb. Aged 20s*.
Fun fact: Of all the superpowers, invisibility is the one he’d like to have.
*This age refers to the age of the character only. The actor does need to fit within this range.
Audition Process
Auditions will be held in the Flex space at 44 Gaukel St. in Kitchener. To find auditions, enter through the door near the parking lot.
Ordinary Days is entirely sung through, and as such we will only require sung audition material. Please prepare a 1 minute excerpt of a song of your choice that shows off your vocal range and acting abilities.
You are welcome to sing with a backing track OR provide sheet music. In either case, please email your audition material (.mp3 or .pdf) to ordinary.days@kwlt.org no later than 48 hours before your audition time slot.
Musical Excerpts
In the audition you will be asked to sing a very small excerpt of music from the show. These excerpts will be emailed to you once you fill out the audition sign up form. Please keep an eye on your inbox!
Rehearsal Information
There will be 2-3 rehearsals a week; not every actor will be required at every rehearsal. Rehearsals will be held at 44 Gaukel St. in Kitchener.
More Information
If you have any questions about the play or the production, you can contact the production team at ordinary.days@kwlt.org