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Call Type
Non-Required Principal
Time(s)
OPEN Auditions (AEA and non-AEA) (2 days)
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Friday, December 4, 2015
7 PM to 10 PM each day
Doors open at 6:30
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Contract
Showcase-NY
Basic Showcase Code
Location
First Unitarian Church
116 Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn Heights, NY 11201
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Seeking
Exceptional, versatile singers, character or legit, ethnic diversity strongly stressed. A playing of musical instruments and ability to waltz helpful but not mandatory. A sense of humor is mandatory.
See breakdown for details.
Preparation
Prepare one musical comedy song to show your range, Sondheim preferred.
Bring picture and resume.
Other Dates
REHEARSALS:
1st reh: 1/12/16 (6:30-10pm); continuing weekday evenings (6:30-10); Sat and Sun TBA.
OPENS 2/12/16
CLOSES 3/6/16
Callbacks: Thursday 12/10 and Friday 12/11 in the evenings, times TBA
Other
www.theater2020.com
Personnel
Producing Artistic Directors Judith Jarosz & David Fuller
Director and Choreographer, Judith Jarosz; Music Director, Kevin A. Smith; Costume Designer, Vivanne Galloway, Lighting Designer, Giles Hogya
· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Appointments
No appointments. Actors seen on first come, first seen basis.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
FULL REHEARSAL / PERFORMANCE DATES:
REHEARSALS: Begin Tuesday, January 12, (6:30-10:00pm); continuing weekday evenings (6:30-10:00); Saturdays and Sundays TBA.
OPENS Friday, 2/12 at 8pm, then 2/13 at 8pm, 2/14 at 3pm, 2/18 at 8pm, 2/20 at 8pm, 2/21 at 3pm, 2/26 at 8pm, 2/27 at 8pm, 2/28 at 3pm, 3/4 at 8pm, 3/5 at 8pm, 3/6 at 3pm
To be performed in McKinney Chapel adjacent to First Unitarian Church
SEEKING:
Exceptional, versatile singers, character or legit, ethnic diversity strongly stressed. A playing of musical instruments and ability to waltz helpful but not mandatory. A sense of humor is mandatory.
Fredrik Egerman
THIS ROLE IS CAST - Actors will be considered for possible replacements if needed.
(reads age 45-60) A successful widowed middle-aged lawyer. Once upon a time, he had an affair with an actress named Desiree, whom he has never forgotten. He is married to the 18-year-old Anne and has one son from his previous marriage, Henrik.
Baritone with a range of Bb2 to E4.
Anne Egerman
(reads age 18) Fredrik's new, naive wife who, though they have been married for 11 months, is still a virgin. She does not know that she is secretly loved by her step-son, Henrik.
Soprano with a range of G#3-G#5.
Henrik Egerman
(reads age 20-25) Fredrik’s gloomy, ignored son who is studying to become a minister. He is secretly in love with Anne, his step-mother, but temptations abound in the person of Petra, the family maid. He is a cello player, so the ability to truly play the cello is a major advantage for being cast, but it is not a requirement! Playing another non wind instrument, piano, accordion, etc. could also be an advantage.
Tenor with a vocal range of G2 to B4.
Petra
(reads age 20’s-30’s) Anne's maid and closest confidante. She is lusty, earthy, and practical about her status in life.
Mezzo-soprano/alto with a range of F#3-B4.
Desiree Armfeldt
(reads age 35-50) An attractive, self-absorbed, once-successful actress, now touring the country-side in what is clearly not the glamorous life.” She bore her daughter, Fredrika, after an affair with Fredrik (he does not know). Like her mother, she has had many lovers and knows how to “handle” men, but is getting tired of that lifestyle.
Mezzo-soprano/alto with a range of E3-B4.
Fredrika Armfeldt
(reads age 13-16) Desiree’s daughter by Fredrik (unbeknownst to Fredrik) she is a very sophisticated young lady who is wise beyond her years. Living with her grandmother, Madame Armfeldt, while her mother travels, she secretly longs for Desiree to settle down and assume a normal life.
Soprano with a range of C4-Eb5.
Madame Armfeldt
(reads age 65+) Desiree's mother, who has had liaisons with royalty. She had many lovers over the years, making sure she secured something of monetary value from each relationship, but never truly finding love. She dispenses wisdom to her granddaughter, Fredrika, whom she cares for while Desiree is on the road.
Contralto with a range of C3-F#4.
Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm
(reads age 30’s-40’s) A military man who is pompous, arrogant, & egomaniacal. He is married to Charlotte while having an affair with Desiree.
Baritone with a range of C3 to F4.
Charlotte Malcolm
(read age 30’s-40’s) The put-upon wife of Carl-Magnus, Charlotte is fully aware of his repeated infidelities but is powerless to stop them. Childless, she has devolved into a cynical depression and is willing to take down everyone else with her.
Mezzo-soprano/alto with a range of G3-B4.
Frid
(reads age 25-40) Frid is Madame Armfeldt’s butler/manservant who is attracted to Petra. He does not have a specified vocal range, but he will sing in his personal range in the group numbers along with everyone else.
The Quintet/Liebeslieder Singers
The Greek chorus of the show and a VERY important aspect of this cast. They have some of the most vocally interesting music to sing, and they may also double with some other characters. They have a number of scenes which require both vocal as well as acting skill and must be skilled at singing harmony.
Mrs. Nordstrom (Age “any” adult) Ms. Nordstrom is a soprano (B3-C6 (E6)
Mrs. Segstrom (Age “any” adult) Ms. Segstrom is a soprano (B3-Bb5)
Mrs. Anderssen (Age “any” adult) Ms. Anderssen is a mezzo-soprano/alto (Ab3-G5 (Bb5)
Mr. Erlanson (Age “any” adult) Mr. Erlanson is a tenor (C3-Bb4)
Mr. Lindquist (Age “any” adult) Mr. Lindquist is a baritone (G#2-F#4)
THEATER 2020 IS COMMITTED TO NON-TRADITIONAL CASTING AND ENCOURAGES PARTICIPATION BY PERFORMERS OF ALL RACES AND ETHNICITIES!
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