Auditions: The Dolls of New Albion: A Steampunk Opera
Music and Book By Paul Shapera
Directed by Michael Donnelly
Rehearsals start Mon. Apr. 3rd
Performances Sat. May 20th & Sun. May 21st in the Curtain Theater

The Dolls of New Albion is a sung-through musical about death, love, obsession and loneliness. A whirlwind of sound that tells the story of lost and fabled New Albion, a place full of steampunk whimsy, airships and sentient plants, alchemists and machines of billowing smoke, and of course Annabel McAlistair who’s raising up the dead into the clockwork bodies of the titular dolls. This hectic journey through New Albion follows four generations of the McAlistair family from the city’s fantastical birth to its authoritarian death, showcasing its wonders and its tragedies, and demonstrating not only the self destructive potential of loneliness and obsession, but the reconstructive power of genuine meaningful human connection. All are encouraged to come join us in bringing this city & this story to life.

When & Where
Auditions: Tues. Mar. 21st 6-9pm & Weds. Mar. 22nd 6-9pm
Callbacks: Thurs. Mar. 23rd 6:30-10pm & Fri. Mar. 24th 4-7pm
Bromery Center for the Arts, rm 206
Please come to the Purple Lobby first for paperwork
Location may be subject to change, please check signup page before heading to your audition

How to Prepare
Please prepare 1-2 minutes of a song of your choice. Your song should ideally showcase both your musical and storytelling capabilities. You may be asked to repeat all or part of your selection. Accompaniment will not be provided. No monologue is required.
Signup for an audition slot at http://tinyurl.com/newalbionaudition
Please reach out to Michael Donnelly, madonnelly@umass.edu, with any questions about the show or auditions.