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A Super Happy Story
(About Feeling Super Sad)

A one-act musical by Jon Brittain & Matthew Floyd Jones

Directed by Mijiang “M-Jay” He
Music directed by Julian Lamarti
Advised by Tommy Iafrate

 

Auditions:  7–10 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2023
in Studio B (Fine Arts 196)

Callbacks:  7–10 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 2023
in Studios A and B (Fine Arts 192 and 196)

Preparations:

Auditions: (Prepare BOTH of these items)

1. One monologue of your choice or read from a provided selection of the script available at the auditions.
2. 16-32 bars musical theatre song. Contemporary musical songs performed. You will sing it in a Cappella.

Callbacks: 

1. Please arrive warmed up and in clothing ready to move in.
2. You will be taught a combination and then show by groups. 
3. You will read a provided sides from the show.

Roles/Character descriptions´╝Ü

• Sally (she/her): a young lady, 20-30 years old, any race. The performer should have strong acting/singing techniques and basic dance techniques.
• A female ensemble player (they/them): a young lady, 20-30 years old, any race. Acting/singing ability and basic dance technique needed.
• A male ensemble player (they/them): a young man, 20-30 years old, any race. Acting/singing ability and basic dance technique needed.
• Two understudies.

All roles are open to performers of all races, ethnicities, religions, body types, gender identities and expressions, and sexualities.

Actors can earn 1 to 2 credits of Theatre Practicum (Pass/Fail).

Sign up for an audition time slot here

Rehearsals and performances

Rehearsals: February 8 to March 22 (weekdays 7–11 p.m. pending; Saturdays 11 a.m. –5 pm)

Performances: 8 p.m. March 23, 24, 25 and 2 p.m. March 26 in Gruber Theater (Studio B)

Plot synopsis:

A Super Happy Story (About Feeling Super Sad) is a fun, silly, and sad show for anyone whose brain isn't always on their side. Sally's a happy person. She doesn't let little things get her down and rarely cries. But she's got an illness. It makes her feel like she isn't the person she wants to be...But she doesn't want anyone to know about it. The musical includes a prologue and six chapters. As the protagonist and narrator, Sally is doing a cabaret show to tell her story about her childhood, first love, best friend, growing up, and most importantly, her depression and how to overcome the illness. Two ensemble performers, one male and one female, play multiple characters connected with Sally’s life, such as Sally’s mom, boyfriend, best friends, boss, and so on. 

If you have questions feel free to contact the director M-Jay He at mhe27@binghamton.edu

Stage manager: Taylor Denning tdennin3@binghamton.edu

We look forward to seeing you at the Auditions on January 25th!

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