JULY
2008
(New York, NY - AUDITIONS:
July 1, 2008 at 10:00 am for Equity Chorus Male Dancers & 2:00 pm for
Equity Chorus Female Dancers at Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 Eighth Ave.,
16th flr.) - PROD, Matt Weaver, Carl Levin, Corner Store Entertainment
will be holding auditions for their upcoming production. Title: ROCK
OF AGES (working title). EXEC PROD, Scott Prisand, Janet Bilig, Hillary
Weaver; DIR, Kristin Hanggi; CHOREO, Kelly Devine. Contract: Equity Off-Broadway
Contract (Current salary: $998.80 min./wk. increases to $1,019.70 on October
27, 2008). Rehearsal Dates: Begins September 1, 2008. Preview Dates: Begins
September 30, 2008 (at a New World Stages 499-seat theatre in New York,
NY). Breakdown-- Dancers Who Sing: 18-Early 40s, males & females,
unique and fit dancers with strong modern/ballet/jazz technique for edgy
choreography, to play various characters in the ensemble and possibly understudy
principal roles. Ensemble positions include - Ensemble Male #1:
Any ethnicity, like the Dentist role in Little Shop of Horrors, great character
work, strong comedic timing, great mover; Ensemble Male #2:
20s, any ethnicity, strong vocals, comedic ability, mover, rocker vibe,
partial swing; Ensemble Female #1: Late 20s-Early 30s, any
ethnicity, strong, sassy, comedic timing, strong vocals and dance, tough;
Ensemble
Female #2: Early 20s, any ethnicity, young, sexy, trashy, strong
vocals and dance; Offstage Swing Male #1: See description for Ensemble
Male #1; Offstage Swing Male #2: 20s, any ethnicity, strong
vocals, comedic ability, dancer, rocker vibe, partial swing; Offstage
Swing Female #1: See description for Ensemble Female #1; Offstage
Swing Female #2: See description for Ensemble Female #2. Casting
director states: "We are seeking an ethnically diverse ensemble; all are
encouraged to attend". (Posted: June 30, 2008)
(La Mirada & Tempe,
AZ & Milwaukee, WI )(La Mirada - AUDITIONS: July 1, 2008 at
11:00 am for Equity Chorus Singers [Registration at 10:30 am] at the La
Mirada Rehearsal Hall, 15519 Phoebe) - For a more detailed breakdown,
See: http://home.mindspring.com/~florescasting/.Robert
Boyett Theatricals & McCoy/Rigby Entertainment will be holding auditions
for upcoming production. Title: HAPPY DAYS THE MUSICAL. DIR, Gordon
Greenberg; CHOREO, Michele Lynch; CSTG, Julia Flores. Contract: Equity
COST Contract ($750/wk.). Rehearsal Dates: October 7, 2008. Performance
Dates: October 31-November 16, 2008 (in La Mirada) & November 18-23,
2008 (in Tempe, AZ). Official start of tour is in Milwaukee, WI with travel
on or about January 4, 2009. Opening January 6, 2009 (for a 17 weeks tour).
Breakdown-- Future Replacement for Fonzie: 20s, male, Joey
Sorge cast; Future Replacement for Marion Cunningham: 40s,
female, Cynthia Ferrer cast; Richie Cunningham: 20s, male;
Pinky
Tuscadero: Late 20s-30s, female; Joannie Cunningham:
20s, to play 14-16, female; Arnold: Mid 40s-Mid 50s, male;
Howard
Cunningham: 45-50, male; Chachi Arcola: 20s, male;
Potsie
Weber: 20s, male; Ralph Malph: 20s, male; Male
#1: 30s, to play Jumpy Malachi and others;
Male #2:
30s, to play Count Malachi and others; Lori-Beth: 20s, female;
Pinkette
Carolina/Paula: 20s-Early 30s, female;
Pinkette Harriet/Joy:
20s-Early 30s, female; Female Dancer-Singer: 20s, short preferred,
should be able to pull off "cute and sassy" as well as sexy, good singer
with a versatile pop voice, who dances; Male Dancer/Singer:
20s, short preferred, fun and quirky personality, will understudy Chachi,
Potsie, and Ralph, good singer with a versatile pop voice (including falsetto),
who dances well; Male Swing: 25-35, versatile, young character
actor, must be able to play a broad range of ages and characters, will
understudy Fonzie, the Malachis, and the male ensemble track, must sing
and move very well; Female Swing: Young, strong singer/dancer
to understudy the roles of the Pinkettes and possibly Pinky. Chorus rules
are in effect. A monitor will be provided. Prepare a brief, appropriate,
character-driven musical theatre song in keeping with the period of the
show and the desired role. (Posted: June 30, 2008)
(Media, PA)(New York,
NY - AUDITIONS: July 1, 2008 at 10:00 am for Equity Chorus Female Singers
who move well & at 2:00 pm for Equity Chorus Male Singers who move
well at the AEA Audition Center, 165 W. 46th St., 2nd flr.) - For more
information, See: http://www.mediatheatre.org.
The Media Theatre will be holding auditions for a small-cast version of
MY
FAIR LADY. DIR, Jesse Cline. Contract: Equity LOA Contract, approval
pending (Salary level pending; 2007-08 salary: $455 min./wk.). Rehearsal
Dates: Begins in early September, 2008. Performance Dates: October 1-November
2, 2008 (in Media, PA). Breakdown-- Variety of Ensemble/Character
Types: All ages, to play various upper- and lower-class parts,
all vocal ranges. Prepare 16 bars of a song that shows vocal range. Singing
from the show is acceptable. Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be
provided. Some may be asked to stay and move after all have sung. Bring
photographs & resumes, stapled together. (Posted: June 30, 2008)
(New York, NY - AUDITIONS:
July 2, 2008 at 10:00 am for Equity Chorus Female Singers & at 2:30
pm for Equity Chorus Male Singers at Telsey + Company, 315 W. 43rd St.,
10th flr.) - PROD, Matt Weaver, Carl Levin, Corner Store Entertainment
will be holding auditions for their upcoming production. Title: ROCK
OF AGES (working title). EXEC PROD, Scott Prisand, Janet Bilig, Hillary
Weaver; DIR, Kristin Hanggi; CHOREO, Kelly Devine. Contract: Equity Off-Broadway
Contract (Current salary: $998.80 min./wk. increases to $1,019.70 on October
27, 2008). Rehearsal Dates: Begins September 1, 2008. Preview Dates: Begins
September 30, 2008 (at a New World Stages 499-seat theatre in New York,
NY). Breakdown-- Singers Who Move: 18-Early 40s, males & females,
fantastic singers with strong rock vocals, should be strong movers/dancers,
to play various characters in the ensemble and possibly understudy principal
roles. Ensemble positions include - Ensemble Male #1: Any
ethnicity, like the Dentist role in Little Shop of Horrors, great character
work, strong comedic timing, great mover; Ensemble Male #2:
20s, any ethnicity, strong vocals, comedic ability, mover, rocker vibe,
partial swing; Ensemble Female #1: Late 20s-Early 30s, any
ethnicity, strong, sassy, comedic timing, strong vocals and dance, tough;
Ensemble
Female #2: Early 20s, any ethnicity, young, sexy, trashy, strong
vocals and dance;
Offstage Swing Male #1: See description
for Ensemble Male #1; Offstage Swing Male #2: 20s, any ethnicity,
strong vocals, comedic ability, dancer, rocker vibe, partial swing; Offstage
Swing Female #1: See description for Ensemble Female #1; Offstage
Swing Female #2: See description for Ensemble Female #2. Prepare
16 bars of an ‘80s rock ballad (e.g. Styx, Whitesnake, Journey, etc.) showing
range; no musical theatre songs. Bring sheet music; an accompanist will
be provided. Bring photographs & resumes, stapled together. (Posted:
June 30, 2008)
(New York, NY - AUDITIONS:
July 8, 2008 at 10:00 am for Equity Chorus Male Singers who Move &
at 2:00 pm for Equity Chorus Female Singers who move at Details
Are only Available By Subscription. will be holding auditions
for the Broadway production. Title: LITTLE MERMAID. DIR, Francesca
Zambello; MUSIC DIR, Michael Kosarin; CHOREO, Stephen Mear; CSTG, Tara
Rubin Casting. Contract: Equity Production Contract ($1,509 min./wk.).
Breakdown-- Louis: Featured ensemble role, a human, French
chef extraordinaire, a culinary perfectionist with a particular affinity
for dishes with fishes, must be a good dancer, sings "Les Poissons a la
Maurice Chevalier," character baritone;
Ensemble: Excellent
singers who move well, to play fishes and see creatures of all shapes and
sizes as well as the mermaids and mermen of Triton’s watery realm, also
play the human citizens of the fairy-tale kingdom of every child’s dreams
including cooks, courtiers, ladies in waiting, men at sea, and sea gulls
bobbing on the ocean’s waves and running up and down the shore. Equity
chorus procedures are in effect. Prepare a contemporary musical theatre
song. Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. Note: Producers
are seeking excellent singers to comprise the featured ensemble and understudy
the principals. All cultural backgrounds for all roles are welcome to apply.
Bring photographs & resumes, stapled together. (Posted: July 7, 2008)
(La Mirada & Tempe,
AZ & Milwaukee, WI)(La Mirada - AUDITIONS: July 11, 2008 at 11:00 am
for Equity Chorus Female Dancers [Registration at 10:30 am] &
at 2:30 pm for Equity Chorus Male Dancers [Registration at 2:00
pm] at Details
Are only Available By Subscription. will be holding auditions
for upcoming production. Title: HAPPY DAYS THE MUSICAL. DIR, Gordon
Greenberg; CHOREO, Michele Lynch; CSTG, Julia Flores. Contract: Equity
COST Contract ($750/wk.). Rehearsal Dates: October 7, 2008. Performance
Dates: October 31-November 16, 2008 (in La Mirada) & November 18-23,
2008 (in Tempe, AZ). Official start of tour is in Milwaukee, WI with travel
on or about January 4, 2009. Opening January 6, 2009 (for a 17 weeks tour).
Breakdown-- Future Replacement for Fonzie: 20s, male, Joey
Sorge cast; Future Replacement for Marion Cunningham: 40s,
female, Cynthia Ferrer cast; Richie Cunningham: 20s, male;
Pinky
Tuscadero: Late 20s-30s, female; Joannie Cunningham:
20s to play 14-16, female; Arnold: , Mid 40s-Mid 50s, male;
Howard
Cunningham: 45-50, male; Chachi Arcola: 20s, male;
Potsie Weber: 20s, male; Ralph Malph: 20s,
male; Male #1: 30s, to play Jumpy Malachi and others;
Male
21: 30s, to play Count Malachi and others; Lori-Beth:
20s, female; Pinkette Carolina/Paula: 20s-Early 30s, female;
Pinkette
Harriet/Joy: 20s-early 30s, female; Female Dancer-Singer:
20s, short preferred, should be able to pull off "cute and sassy" as well
as sexy, good singer with a versatile pop voice, who dances; Male
Dancer/Singer: 20s, short preferred, fun and quirky personality,
will understudy Chachi, Potsie, and Ralph, good singer with a versatile
pop voice (including falsetto), who dances well;
Male Swing:
25-35, versatile, young character actor, must be able to play a broad range
of ages and characters, will understudy Fonzie, the Malachis, and the male
ensemble track, must sing and move very well;
Female Swing:
Young, strong singer/dancer to understudy the roles of the Pinkettes and
possibly Pinky. Chorus rules are in effect. A monitor will be provided.
All should wear form-fitting dance clothes. Males bring flats/tennis shoes,
females bring heels, taps, and flats. Also prepare 16 bars of a '50s-'60s
pop song in case you're asked to sing; traditional musical theatre selections
are not appropriate for this show. (Posted: July 8, 2008)
(La Mirada & Tempe,
AZ & Milwaukee, WI)(La Mirada - AUDITIONS: July 11, 2008 at 4:30 pm
for Equity Chorus Female Singers [Registration at 4:00 am] &
at 5:30 pm for Equity Chorus Male Singers [Registration at 5:00
pm] at Details
Are only Available By Subscription. will be holding auditions
for upcoming production. Title: HAPPY DAYS THE MUSICAL. DIR, Gordon
Greenberg; CHOREO, Michele Lynch; CSTG, Julia Flores. Contract: Equity
COST Contract ($750/wk.). Rehearsal Dates: October 7, 2008. Performance
Dates: October 31-November 16, 2008 (in La Mirada) & November 18-23,
2008 (in Tempe, AZ). Official start of tour is in Milwaukee, WI with travel
on or about January 4, 2009. Opening January 6, 2009 (for a 17 weeks tour).
Breakdown-- Future Replacement for Fonzie: 20s, male, Joey
Sorge cast; Future Replacement for Marion Cunningham: 40s,
female, Cynthia Ferrer cast; Richie Cunningham: 20s, male;
Pinky
Tuscadero: Late 20s-30s, female; Joannie Cunningham:
20s to play 14-16, female; Arnold: , Mid 40s-Mid 50s, male;
Howard
Cunningham: 45-50, male; Chachi Arcola: 20s, male;
Potsie Weber: 20s, male; Ralph Malph: 20s,
male; Male #1: 30s, to play Jumpy Malachi and others;
Male
21: 30s, to play Count Malachi and others; Lori-Beth:
20s, female; Pinkette Carolina/Paula: 20s-Early 30s, female;
Pinkette
Harriet/Joy: 20s-early 30s, female; Female Dancer-Singer:
20s, short preferred, should be able to pull off "cute and sassy" as well
as sexy, good singer with a versatile pop voice, who dances; Male
Dancer/Singer: 20s, short preferred, fun and quirky personality,
will understudy Chachi, Potsie, and Ralph, good singer with a versatile
pop voice (including falsetto), who dances well;
Male Swing:
25-35, versatile, young character actor, must be able to play a broad range
of ages and characters, will understudy Fonzie, the Malachis, and the male
ensemble track, must sing and move very well;
Female Swing:
Young, strong singer/dancer to understudy the roles of the Pinkettes and
possibly Pinky. Chorus rules are in effect. A monitor will be provided.
Prepare 16 bars of a pop song from the '50s or '60s, traditional musical
theatre selections are not appropriate for this show. In case you are asked
to dance, wear form-fitting dance clothes; males wear flats/tennis shoes,
females bring heels, taps, and flats. (Posted: July 8, 2008)
(USA Tour)(New York, NY
- AUDITIONS: July 14, 2008 at 10:00 am for Equity Chorus Male Dancers who
Sing & at 2:00 pm for Equity Chorus Female Dancers who Sing at Details
Are only Available By Subscription. will be holding auditions
for the USA Tour of CHICAGO. DIR, Walter Bobbie; CHOREO, Ann Reinking,
Gary Chryst; CSTG, Duncan Stewart, National Artists Management Company.
Contract: Equity Experimental Touring Program Tour, approval and tier pending
(Salary level pending). Breakdown-- Male & Female Ensemble Dancers:
All ages, all ethnicities, all must be great, sexy and strong athletic
dancers in the Bob Fosse style, with good strong singing voices, vibrant
new faces and talents. Equity chorus procedures are in effect. Be warmed
up and ready to dance when the call begins. Some may be asked to stay and
sing after all have danced. Prepare 16 bars of an uptempo Broadway song.
Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. Bring photographs &
resumes, stapled together. (Posted: July 8, 2008)
(New York, NY - AUDITIONS:
July 17, 2008 at 10:00 am for Equity Chorus Male Dancers who Sing Well
& at 2:00 pm for Equity Chorus Female Dancers who Sing Well at Details
Are only Available By Subscription. will be holding auditions
for the Broadway production. Title: LITTLE MERMAID. DIR, Francesca
Zambello; MUSIC DIR, Michael Kosarin; CHOREO, Stephen Mear; CSTG, Tara
Rubin Casting. Contract: Equity Production Contract ($1,509 min./wk.).
Breakdown-- Ensemble: Excellent Dancers of all shapes and
sizes and dancers with gymnastic/acrobatic skills, to play fishes and see
creatures of all shapes and sizes as well as the mermaids and mermen of
Triton’s watery realm, also play the human citizens of the fairy-tale kingdom
of every child’s dreams including cooks, courtiers, ladies in waiting,
men at sea, and sea gulls bobbing on the ocean’s waves and running up and
down the shore. Equity chorus procedures are in effect. Men, bring tap
shoes and dance sneakers or jazz shoes. Women, bring tap shoes and character
shoes. You may be asked to stay and sing. Prepare a traditional musical
theatre song. Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. Note:
Producers are seeking excellent singers to comprise the featured ensemble
and understudy the principals. All cultural backgrounds for all roles are
welcome to apply. Bring photographs & resumes, stapled together. (Posted:
July 7, 2008)
(Washington, DC)(New York,
NY - AUDITIONS: July 18, 2008 at 10:00 am for Equity Chorus Male Dancers
who Sing Well & at 2:00 pm for Equity Chorus Female Dancers who Sing
Well at Details
Are only Available By Subscription. will be holding auditions
for their upcoming production. Title: BROADWAY: THREE GENERATIONS,
a series of abridged versions of three American musical theatre classics.
Series includes: GIRL CRAZY, BYE BYE BIRDIE & SIDE
SHOW. DIR, Lonny Price; MUSIC DIR, James Moore; CSTG, Laura Stanczyk.
Contract: Equity Special Agreement (Approval pending - Salary level pending).
Rehearsal Dates: Begins September 15, 2008. Performance Dates: October
2-5, 2008. Breakdown-- Males: 18-40s, to play cowboys, freaks,
husbands, and teenagers, must be warm, fun, excellent dancers in all disciplines,
must sing well; Females: 18-40s, to play housewives, cowgals,
teenagers, and circus freaks, must be fit, pretty, excellent dancers in
all disciplines, must sing well. Be warmed up and ready to dance when the
call begins. Men wear jazz shoes and dance clothes; women wear character
shoes and dance clothes. Some may be asked to stay and sing after all have
danced. Prepare 16 bars of a traditional Broadway song (ballad or uptempo)
that shows humor and range. Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided.
Bring photographs & resumes, stapled together. (Posted: July 10, 2008)
(N. Hollywood, CA - AUDITIONS:
July 21, 2008 at 10:00 am for all Principals & Chorus Singers [Registration
at 9:30 am] at Details
Are only Available By Subscription. will be holding auditions
for their production. Title: ALADDIN: A MUSICAL SPECTACULAR, a Broadway-caliber,
theatrical production. Originally directed by world-renowned, award-winning
director Francesca Zambello and choreographed by acclaimed Broadway choreographer
Lynne Taylor-Corbett, this show is performed in the state-of-the-art, indoor,
2000-seat Hyperion Theater at Disney's California Adventure® park.
Contract: AGVA Performance Contract (Professional pay provided). Breakdown--
Aladdin: 18-22, 5'7"-5'11", good physique, good-looking guy
filled with teenage charm and appeal, great charisma, clever, survives
on the streets of Agrabah, baritone/tenor with a youthful sound; Jasmine:
18-22, 5'2"-5'6", beautiful, exotic, independent, feisty princess, desperately
longs to experience life beyond the castle walls, soprano with strong mix,
classic Disney princess sound; Genie: 26-40s, charismatic
and full of energy, great celebrity impressionist, quickly transforms from
character to character, genuinely pained by his lack of freedom, especially
seeking actors with extensive improv and/or standup comedy background,
must carry a tune; Jafar: 35-55, 6'0"+, commanding and menacing
presence, great classical actor, the ultimate Disney villain, lusts for
power, desires Jasmine, deep rich voice, classical training, opera, and/or
operetta background a plus, bass/baritone with deep rich voice; Sultan/Narrator:
50+, performs both roles, great actor, Narrator has a mysterious and engaging
presence, must connect well with an audience, and Sultan is a kind and
benevolent man with great love for his daughter Jasmine, baritone/tenor;
Iago: 26-40s, great character actor with strong comedic timing,
classic wise-cracking, "fowl-feathered," annoying sidekick to Jafar, always
has some thing to say, puppetry skills preferred; Chorus Singers:
Males & Females, must have strong acting and movement skills, strong
contemporary musical theatre vocal technique, may understudy principal/featured
roles; Magic Carpet: Female, 4'9"-5'3", adorable, physically
expressive mimic, joyfully speaks volumes without saying a word, tumbling
a plus, strong dancer, perky, Genie’s sidekick, enthusiastic, endearing,
loyal, principal/featured role; Chorus Dancers: Males &
Females, 5'7"+, strong technical/musical theater dancers, acting, singing,
tumbling, and tap a plus, especially seeking well-built male dancers for
speaking roles portraying thuggish palace guards. Note: All roles must
be 18+. Seeking performers with a strong ethnic look to portray citizens
of the mythical Arabian town of Agrabah. Entertainers for this show are
covered under the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement
with the American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA). If you are not a current
member of AGVA, you will be required to join the union. Principals and
chorus singers, prepare 16 bars of a contemporary musical theatre selection
showing vocal versatility and range. You may sing from the show. Bring
sheet music in your key, an accompanist will be provided. Iago candidates
will begin with sides provided at sign-in. Be prepared for a possible movement
evaluation. Chorus dancers and Magic Carpet may be taught several combinations.
Bring appropriate shoes (no heels). Bring photographs & resumes, stapled
together. (Posted: July 14, 2008)
(White River Junction,
VT)(New York, NY - AUDITIONS: July 21, 2008 at 10:00 am for Equity Chorus
Female Singers & at 2:00 pm for Equity Chorus Male Singers at Details
Are only Available By Subscription. will be holding auditions
for their upcoming production. Title: LES MISERABLES by Alain Boublil
& Claude-Michel Schonberg. DIR, Brooke Ciardelli; Music DIR, Brett
Schrier. Contract: Equity LORT D Contract ($555 min./wk.). Rehearsal Dates:
Begins November 17, 2008. Performance Dates: December 12, 2008-January
4 2009 (with possible extension to January 11, 2009). Breakdown-- Male
& Female Singers: All types and ethnicities. Equity chorus
procedures are in effect. Prepare 16 bars of a classical Broadway song.
No Broadway pop. Bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided. Bring
photographs & resumes, stapled together. (Posted: July 8, 2008)
(N. Hollywood, CA - AUDITIONS:
July 23, 2008 at 2:00 pm for Magic Carpet & Chorus Dancers [Registration
at 1:30 pm] at Details
Are only Available By Subscription. will be holding auditions
for their production. Title: ALADDIN: A MUSICAL SPECTACULAR, a Broadway-caliber,
theatrical production. Originally directed by world-renowned, award-winning
director Francesca Zambello and choreographed by acclaimed Broadway choreographer
Lynne Taylor-Corbett, this show is performed in the state-of-the-art, indoor,
2000-seat Hyperion Theater at Disney's California Adventure® park.
Contract: AGVA Performance Contract (Professional pay provided). Breakdown--
Aladdin: 18-22, 5'7"-5'11", good physique, good-looking guy
filled with teenage charm and appeal, great charisma, clever, survives
on the streets of Agrabah, baritone/tenor with a youthful sound; Jasmine:
18-22, 5'2"-5'6", beautiful, exotic, independent, feisty princess, desperately
longs to experience life beyond the castle walls, soprano with strong mix,
classic Disney princess sound; Genie: 26-40s, charismatic
and full of energy, great celebrity impressionist, quickly transforms from
character to character, genuinely pained by his lack of freedom, especially
seeking actors with extensive improv and/or standup comedy background,
must carry a tune; Jafar: 35-55, 6'0"+, commanding and menacing
presence, great classical actor, the ultimate Disney villain, lusts for
power, desires Jasmine, deep rich voice, classical training, opera, and/or
operetta background a plus, bass/baritone with deep rich voice; Sultan/Narrator:
50+, performs both roles, great actor, Narrator has a mysterious and engaging
presence, must connect well with an audience, and Sultan is a kind and
benevolent man with great love for his daughter Jasmine, baritone/tenor;
Iago: 26-40s, great character actor with strong comedic timing,
classic wise-cracking, "fowl-feathered," annoying sidekick to Jafar, always
has some thing to say, puppetry skills preferred; Chorus Singers:
Males & Females, must have strong acting and movement skills, strong
contemporary musical theatre vocal technique, may understudy principal/featured
roles; Magic Carpet: Female, 4'9"-5'3", adorable, physically
expressive mimic, joyfully speaks volumes without saying a word, tumbling
a plus, strong dancer, perky, Genie’s sidekick, enthusiastic, endearing,
loyal, principal/featured role; Chorus Dancers: Males &
Females, 5'7"+, strong technical/musical theater dancers, acting, singing,
tumbling, and tap a plus, especially seeking well-built male dancers for
speaking roles portraying thuggish palace guards. Note: All roles must
be 18+. Seeking performers with a strong ethnic look to portray citizens
of the mythical Arabian town of Agrabah. Entertainers for this show are
covered under the terms and conditions of a collective bargaining agreement
with the American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA). If you are not a current
member of AGVA, you will be required to join the union. Principals and
chorus singers, prepare 16 bars of a contemporary musical theatre selection
showing vocal versatility and range. You may sing from the show. Bring
sheet music in your key, an accompanist will be provided. Iago candidates
will begin with sides provided at sign-in. Be prepared for a possible movement
evaluation. Chorus dancers and Magic Carpet may be taught several combinations.
Bring appropriate shoes (no heels). Bring photographs & resumes, stapled
together. (Posted: July 14, 2008)
(Redondo Beach, CA - AUDITIONS:
July 29, 2008 at 2:00 pm for Equity Chorus Singers [Registration at 1:30
pm] at Details
Are only Available By Subscription. will be holding auditions
for their upcoming production. Title: BYE BYE BIRDIE. EXEC PROD,
James Blackman; AP, Stephanie Coltrin, Christopher Beyries; DIR/CHOREO,
Dan Mojica; MUSIC DIR, Alby Potts. Contract: Equity WCLO Contract ($905/wk.).
Rehearsal Dates: Begins August 26, 2008. Performance Dates: September 16-October
5, 2008. Breakdown-- Albert Peterson: Early 30s, male, smart,
charming, charismatic, nervous young music producer, classic all-American
song-and-dance man, must be a true triple-threat (singer, dancer, actor);
Rose Alvarez: Early 30s, female, "Latin spitfire," clever,
pragmatic, with a sexy, strong presence, Albert's long-suffering secretary
and loving girlfriend, must be a true triple-threat (singer, dancer, actor),
very strong dancer with a powerful Broadway belt; Conrad Birdie:
20s, male, hot young rock star, sex symbol who makes women of all ages
swoon and makes their men jealous, anti-establishment teen idol who has
just been drafted into the Army, must dance very well, guitar playing a
plus, great rock and roll singer with tons of sex appeal and star quality;
Kim MacAfee: Late Teens, female, beautiful, small-town girl,
sweet, feisty, idealistic, immature yet poised, despite trying to act older
than she is, it's clear she's still an impressionable, self-possessed teen,
must dance very well, soprano with mix; Mr. Harry MacAfee:
40s-50s, male, Kim's father, constantly exasperated and agitated, always
at his wit's end and prone to delivering hysterical rants, great comedic
actor with a good character singing voice; Mrs. Doris MacAfee:
40s-50s, female, Kim's mother, delicate, sweet, an all-American Mrs. Cleaver-type,
warm, caring, dotes on her family and strives to be a good mother in this
ever-changing climate, good singer/actress; Randolph MacAfee:
8-10, boy, Kim's Brother, cute, precocious busybody, smart, funny, good
singer/actor; Mrs. Mae Peterson: 50s-60s, female, Albert's
self-proclaimed martyr of a "mamma," strong-willed woman with an agenda,
a steamroller, comedic actress with a strong musical theatre belt; Hugo
Peabody: Late teens, Kim's awkward but good-natured steady boyfriend,
very likable and endearing, average all-American guy who perfectly matches
Kim's sweet sensibility, has a good sense of humor and a quirky charm,
good actor/singer; Ensemble Singers and Dancers: All shapes,
sizes, and ethnicities, seeking strong and energetic singers, dancers,
and actors, all must sing well with strong musical theatre experience,
the roles of Teens, Harvey Johnson, Ursula Merkle, Mrs. Merkle, Gloria
Rasputin, Sad Girls, Reporters, Ed Sullivan, Mayor, Adults, Quartet, Maude,
and Shriners will be cast from ensemble. Note: All roles open to both Equity
& Non-Equity. Dancers should arrive warmed up and ready to dance. Males
should wear dress shoes, females, character shoes. Wear appropriate attire.
All should prepare 16 bars of a song from the show or standard classical
musical theatre, Strouse and Adams fare. Dance combinations will be taught
for principal roles that require dance ability. Sides will be given to
those being considered for various roles. EPA rules are in effect. A monitor
will be provided. Bring photographs & resumes, stapled together. (Posted:
July 14, 2008)
(Redondo Beach, CA - AUDITIONS:
July 30, 2008 at 7:00 pm for Equity Chorus Dancers [Registration at 6:30
pm] at Details
Are only Available By Subscription. will be holding auditions
for their upcoming production. Title: BYE BYE BIRDIE. EXEC PROD,
James Blackman; AP, Stephanie Coltrin, Christopher Beyries; DIR/CHOREO,
Dan Mojica; MUSIC DIR, Alby Potts. Contract: Equity WCLO Contract ($905/wk.).
Rehearsal Dates: Begins August 26, 2008. Performance Dates: September 16-October
5, 2008. Breakdown-- Albert Peterson: Early 30s, male, smart,
charming, charismatic, nervous young music producer, classic all-American
song-and-dance man, must be a true triple-threat (singer, dancer, actor);
Rose Alvarez: Early 30s, female, "Latin spitfire," clever,
pragmatic, with a sexy, strong presence, Albert's long-suffering secretary
and loving girlfriend, must be a true triple-threat (singer, dancer, actor),
very strong dancer with a powerful Broadway belt; Conrad Birdie:
20s, male, hot young rock star, sex symbol who makes women of all ages
swoon and makes their men jealous, anti-establishment teen idol who has
just been drafted into the Army, must dance very well, guitar playing a
plus, great rock and roll singer with tons of sex appeal and star quality;
Kim MacAfee: Late Teens, female, beautiful, small-town girl,
sweet, feisty, idealistic, immature yet poised, despite trying to act older
than she is, it's clear she's still an impressionable, self-possessed teen,
must dance very well, soprano with mix; Mr. Harry MacAfee:
40s-50s, male, Kim's father, constantly exasperated and agitated, always
at his wit's end and prone to delivering hysterical rants, great comedic
actor with a good character singing voice; Mrs. Doris MacAfee:
40s-50s, female, Kim's mother, delicate, sweet, an all-American Mrs. Cleaver-type,
warm, caring, dotes on her family and strives to be a good mother in this
ever-changing climate, good singer/actress; Randolph MacAfee:
8-10, boy, Kim's Brother, cute, precocious busybody, smart, funny, good
singer/actor; Mrs. Mae Peterson: 50s-60s, female, Albert's
self-proclaimed martyr of a "mamma," strong-willed woman with an agenda,
a steamroller, comedic actress with a strong musical theatre belt; Hugo
Peabody: Late teens, Kim's awkward but good-natured steady boyfriend,
very likable and endearing, average all-American guy who perfectly matches
Kim's sweet sensibility, has a good sense of humor and a quirky charm,
good actor/singer; Ensemble Singers and Dancers: All shapes,
sizes, and ethnicities, seeking strong and energetic singers, dancers,
and actors, all must sing well with strong musical theatre experience,
the roles of Teens, Harvey Johnson, Ursula Merkle, Mrs. Merkle, Gloria
Rasputin, Sad Girls, Reporters, Ed Sullivan, Mayor, Adults, Quartet, Maude,
and Shriners will be cast from ensemble. Note: All roles open to both Equity
& Non-Equity. Dancers should arrive warmed up and ready to dance. Males
should wear dress shoes, females, character shoes. Wear appropriate attire.
All should prepare 16 bars of a song from the show or standard classical
musical theatre, Strouse and Adams fare. Dance combinations will be taught
for principal roles that require dance ability. Sides will be given to
those being considered for various roles. EPA rules are in effect. A monitor
will be provided. Bring photographs & resumes, stapled together. (Posted:
July 14, 2008)
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