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[smilingarmor]

[Emberto comes on with a grin and a wave.]

Good evening, everyone! I hope you all had a lovely weekend. I'm coming to you tonight because I've got a bit of an announcement to make.

Now, some of you likely know that I run a little theater over on the West Side, and my troupe and I have finally decided on what we're going to be putting on for our winter show. And I must say, it was some of you who helped to inspire the choice. Since we seem to have a fair number of Different who hail from Great Britain, our winter show this year will be a Brittish style pantomime! Isn't that exciting?

But we're also in New York. So rather than being based on a fairy tale or the like, our pantomime will be based on a Broadway musical, in particular one near and dear to my own heart. The show that inspired me to choose a career in show business: The Phantom of the Opera.

Open auditions for "The Phantom of the Panto" will be next Sunday, so if you're interested, feel free to contact me either here or at the Brava for further details. We'll also be looking to bring on a few more crew members to help out as well, so if you'd like to try your hand at backstage work, building or painting sets and props, or even a bit of costuming and makeup, feel free to let me know as well. We'd love to have you, and can always use the extra hands. 

And who knows? It may just spark something in you that way that performance of 'Phantom' did for me. Til then, darlings!

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[howkickassiam]

100% yes. Let me know where to be and when and I'll audition.

[smilingarmor]

Fabulous!

Auditions will begin on the 18th at 3PM at the Brava, though you'll likely want to show up about fifteen minutes ahead of time so that we can get you your specific timeslot. You'll need to have a short speech- no more than five minutes- and a song prepared to show us what you can do. Plus we'll need to know if you're looking to audition for a specific role, or just in general.

[howkickassiam]

All right, short notice, but I can roll with it. You prefer stuff from a Broadway role?

[smilingarmor]

Whatever you think best showcases your talents, darling. Though when choosing the speech, it might be best to remember that a pantomime is a comedy. So however good your Hamlet is, maybe save anything that heavy for another time, eh?

[howkickassiam]

Gotcha, loud and clear.

[smilingarmor]

Then I look forward to seeing you there.

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[sublimelymagnificentblitz]

Look, uh, don't take this the wrong way, but...

Is it boring as hell like all the other stuff like this?

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[smilingarmor]

Boring?

[He presses a hand to his chest, expression one of mock shock and offence.]

Darling, I never do anything boring if I can help it. Though I presume you're talking about musical theatre? Or perhaps, theatre in general?

[As much as he loves it, he does know it's not everyone's cup of tea, after all.]

[sublimelymagnificentblitz]

Yeah, all that crap. [Jecht is willfully culturally illiterate and pretty proud of it.] Not that I can do anything with it, season's all in swing, but you know, there's like sponsorship and stuff. If it doesn't suck.

[smilingarmor]

Well, I suppose that depends on your taste. But to sum it up, pantomime is a type of musical comedy that involves a lot more audience participation than most genres of theatre, and also allows for a great deal of improvisation by the performers. Plus it contains lots of topical and locally based jokes.

So if you asked me, they're great fun! I've actually been wanting to try one for awhile now.

[sublimelymagnificentblitz]

Huh. That all doesn't sound too bad. [There's gotta be a catch, but...] Maybe I'll come see it when it's good to go after all.

[smilingarmor]

I thought you might say that. I'll be sure to save you a ticket. Once the official performance schedule is drawn up, just let me know what performance you'd like to attend.

[sublimelymagnificentblitz]

Don't schedule 'em on game nights and it'll be fine! You... actually want any publicity? Don't care? I gotta play it different depending on how you want it to go.

[smilingarmor]

I can practically guarantee that at least one won't be, so when I know for certain which ones, I'll let you know.

And I'll never turn down a bit of free publicity, though keep in mind that we have less than 500 seats. It's wonderful to have people excited about a show, but I don't want to have to turn away a lot of disappointed fans either.

[sublimelymagnificentblitz]

Hmm, yeah. I better keep it down, then. [Jecht doesn't want to misuse his fame and disappoint people. That's bad on every level!]

[smilingarmor]

That might be best, si. Though if you have any friends or the like you think might enjoy the show, you can certainly feel free to point them my way.

[sublimelymagnificentblitz]

The guys I know, uh, ain't the type. [Not that football players and associated staff couldn't be cultured or appreciate things like theater, but... well, yeah, they mostly weren't and didn't.]

[smilingarmor]

Perhaps not, but they might know someone, or have family who is. Word of mouth is wonderful advertising in my position.

I don't want you to pester anyone about it of course, but just keep an ear to the ground, so to speak.

[sublimelymagnificentblitz]

Yeah, I can do that at least. Drop a couple hints. Try out this 'subtlety' thing people say is great.

[Jecht can poke a little fun at himself when need be.]

[smilingarmor]

Excellent.

In any case I'm sure we both have things to be getting back to, so I'll talk to you later, hmm? Hopefully with a bit more information to share.

[sublimelymagnificentblitz]

Lookin' forward to it. Good luck on pulling it together!

[smilingarmor]

[Emberto grins]

Til then, darling!

[chenqing_player]

[All of this is playing right into his strengths..Why wouldn't he audition?]

My musical style has never really branched into musical theater but I'm willing to give it a shot. At least I know I can sing.

[That is his actual profession after all...]

[smilingarmor]

Well then we're willing to give you one, darling!

You'll need to have a short speech- no more than five minutes long- and a song prepared for the audition, which is at the Brava on the 18th, starting at 3 PM. Though you'll likely want to show up about fifteen minutes ahead of time, so that we can get you set with your own audition slot.

And if you want to audition for any specific roles, you'll need to let whoever is setting up the timeslots know.

[chenqing_player]

Should the short speech be from a play or something original? I'll make sure I show up with plenty of time. I don't work days so my afternoon is all free.

[smilingarmor]

From a play or a movie would likely be easier, but if you think you can come up with something originals and have it memorized by then, then by all means, show us what you've got!

Though keep in mind that a pantomime is a comedy, so if you do write something try to keep it relatively light.

[chenqing_player]

Sounds good! I'll make sure I am ready.

[smilingarmor]

I'll see you there then, darling!

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[bearshermark]

If there's anything I can do to help, I'd be happy to. School's started back up so I have less free time than I did, but I'm sure I could fit something in on the weekends.

[smilingarmor]

I was hoping you'd say that; it would be wonderful to have you, Elliot darling! Tell me, how's your singing voice? I already know from our practices that you've got the stamina for dancing.

[bearshermark]

Me? Singing and dancing? I mean I danced a little at that ball in the other world, but I've never tried singing for anyone, so I dunno...

[smilingarmor]

Well there's a first time for everything, you know. Your past self looked absolutely adorable in costume.

[He has no idea whether or not Elliot has remembered that yet, but if not, it's something to look forward to.]

All silliness aside, I think you really should audition. I may be biased, but I feel you'd do fairly well. And even if you don't turn out to be star material, it'll be great fun!