AUDITIONS

Note: RVCO is a non-union, non-paying community theater organization. We encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, and abilities to audition.

The Grand Duke

The Grand Duke has been predominantly cast. View the Cast List for more information. Two additional roles will be cast from the chorus. If you are interested in joining the cast in the chorus or helping out backstage, please contact us at info@rvco.org.

The first rehearsal is on August 26 at the Roosevelt Community Center, 464 S. Old Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063. We'd love to have you join us. If you are planning on joining us, please email info@rvco.org with your name and email address.

Lerner and Loewe's Camelot

Stage Director: Chris Fitting

Musical Director: Florrie Marks

When: Thursday, August 27 at 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 29 at 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.; Callbacks by invitation on Tuesday, September 1 

Where: Roosevelt Community Center, 464 S. Old Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063

Sign Up: https://tinyurl.com/rvco-camelot or email auditions@rvco.org for an audition time. Please provide your name and phone number.

Rehearsal dates and times tentatively set to start in January 2026 on Sundays 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. and Mondays and Wednesdays  7:30 - 10:00 p.m. at the Roosevelt Community Center, 464 S. Old Middletown Road, Media, PA 19063.

Show dates: April 10 - 18, 2027 (Currently dates are tentative)

Tech week dates and times: (Currently dates are tentative)

    Sitzprobe: Saturday April 3, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
    Tech: Sunday April 4, 1:00 - 10:00 p.m.
    Tech run-throughs: April 5-7 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
    Attendance is required for all tech week and all performance dates.

Performance Site: Strath Haven Middle School, 200 South Providence Road, Wallingford, PA 19086

Audition Information

  • To audition for a role, you must sing and read the selections provided — readers and a pianist are provided to read with you and play for you. Due to time constraints, you may be asked to only sing or read one excerpt. You are not required to memorize the music or the dialogue for the audition.
  • If time allows, you may audition for up to two roles. 
  • Email your audition form to auditions@rvco.org and bring a copy to your audition.
  • The day of your audition, if you cannot make your scheduled time or need to cancel, please call (484) 981-9108.
  • Additional Information
  • If you are cast in a minor role, you will also be part of the ensemble and perform in ensemble numbers wherever possible. 
  • A chorus call will be sent later this year for those who wish to join the ensemble.
  • Cast members are required to pay a $25 membership fee. 
  • Character Descriptions

    Character/Description/Voice Range
    Audition Music & Readings

    Arthur  Age range: 30-60; Vocal range: A2 - Eb4
     Idealistic , compassionate and generous King; tend to be unsure of himself but a huge inspriration to others.

    Music: No. 14 How to Handle a Woman mm. 57-86

    Dialogue: (choose one but be familiar with both)

      - p. 7 to top of p. 9 (with Gueniviere)
      - pp. 109-110 (with Tom);

    Guenevere   Age range: 25-55; Vocal range: B3 - A5
     Young, beautiful, and spirited woman soon to be Queen. She loves Arthur but is thrown by the arrival of Lancelot.

    Music: No. 4 The Simple Joys of Maidenhood m. 127 to the end

    Dialogue: p. 9 from Arthur's line "He lives backwards" to p. 11 "There's not much time"

    Lancelot   Age range: 25-50; Vocal range: A2 - B4
     Self-involved French Knight used to excelling at everything.

    Music: No. 22 If Ever I Would Leave You mm. 55-86

    Dialogue: p. 40 from Arthur's line "I want you to hear the…" to p. 41 "Highly, Your Majesty."

    Mordred  Age range: 20-30; Vocal range: C3 - D4
     Illegitimate son of Arthur, bound to destroy his kingdom.

    Music: (choose one)

      - No 14 How to Handle a Woman mm. 57-86
      - No. 22 If Ever I Would Leave You mm. 55-86

    Dialogue: p. 76 from "I bring you greetings" to p.77 "… than to gain your confidence."

    Pellinore   Age range: 50-70
     An old, eccentric knight, devoted to Arthur.

    Music: not required at this time

    Dialogue: top of p. 35 to "… Hello, you've changed your frock" on p. 36

    Morgan Le Fay   Age range: 40-70
     Mordred's magical Aunt who casts a spell on Arthur

    Music: not required at this time

    Dialogue: top p. 90 to end p. 91

    Nimue   Age range: Any; Vocal range: Eb4 - Eb5
     A mythical creature who lures Merlyn away and steals his magical powers.

    Music: No. 8 Follow Me pick-up to m. 18 through m. 25 and mm. 49-57 (sing the top notes in mm. 54-56)

    Dialogue: none

    Sir Sagramore, Sir Lionel, Sir Dinedan   Age range: Any
     Knights of the Round Table

    If interested in these roles, prepare the audition material for Arthur or Lancelot.

    Merlyn Age range: 50+;
     King Arthur's long time mentor, a Wizard who ages backwards.

    If interested in this role, prepare the audition material for Arthur or Pellinore.

    Show Synopsis

    An idealistic young King Arthur hopes to create a kingdom built on honor and dignity, embodied by his Knights of The Round Table. His ideals, however are tested when his lovely queen, Guenevere, falls in love with the young knight, Lancelot, and the fate of the kingdom hangs in the balance.

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