The Baker’s Wife

Book by Joseph Stein

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz

Based on the film “La Femme de Boulanger” by Marcel Pagnol and Jean Giono

Directed by Michael Cooper

Musical Direction by Ellie Jarrett Shattles

 Performance Dates:  5/5/23 – 6/11/23 (Fri PM, Sat PM, Sun Matinee)

ONLINE VIDEO SUBMISSIONS DUE JANUARY 8

REHEARSALS:

A few one-on-one musical rehearsals during the month of February 2023, with full rehearsals beginning the week of March 1, 2023 through opening on May 5. (Schedule TBD depending upon actor availability)

PAY:

Some pay

STORY SYNOPSIS:

The bickering residents of a rural village in 1935 Provence, France, have been without a baker for seven weeks. They finally find peace and contentment in the new baker, Aimable, and his attractive young wife, Genevieve. However, when Genevieve is lured away by a handsome young gigolo, the middle-aged baker loses all zest for life and baking. When he refuses to bake, the villagers must work as a team to bring Aimable and Genevieve back together. A musical story about love and forgiveness, told with the Alchemy Theatre’s commitment to honest and truthful storytelling, honoring the human spirit.

PERFORMANCE STYLE:

The tone of the show encompasses both character comedy and genuine/truthful heartfelt emotion. Many of the village characters are quite “quirky”, but the comedy is gentle and character-driven, rather than broad or farcical. As with all Alchemy productions, emphasis will be placed on truth and believability in the storytelling.

 CASTING FOR:

BARNABY (to play age 30s+) Hortense’s husband. Sings well. Because of an old feud, he stubbornly refuses to speak to Claude until the baker’s misfortune leads them back to their friendship. He is unreasonable and dismissive of his wife’s feelings, bordering on cruelty.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ROLES AND DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

ONLINE SUBMISSIONS:

If you are interested in a particular role, please let us know by submitting the following:

• YOUR HEADSHOT AND RESUME, and
• SELF-TAPE VIDEO OF A VOCAL SELECTION – 32 bars of a song of your choice – one that best shows your vocal capabilities and represents the character you are auditioning for.

Please send to the attention of Michael Cooper, Director at: mcooper@thealchemytheatre.org and we will be happy to review and consider your request. Both your headshot and resume should be in PDF format and as attachments along with your video. Requests should be sent to the above address with a valid email address included for the purpose of return correspondence.

THE ALCHEMY THEATRE:

The Alchemy Theatre is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of The Alchemy Theatre to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all artists without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building a creative and dynamic workplace that celebrates individual differences and diversity, treating everyone with fairness and respect.

Thank you!

THE ALCHEMY THEATRE’s production of THE BAKER’S WIFE