Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre
AUDITION DATE
Mon, Feb 24, 2020
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EST)
1:00 P - 2:00 P, LUNCH
2:00 P - 6:00 P (or later depending on turn out) Dance and Movement Call Back
APPOINTMENTS
Please report to the lobby of the theatre to sign in for an audition time.
CONTRACT
Dinner Theatre DINNER THEATRE $626 Per week Minimum
SEEKING
ALL ROLES AVAILABLE!
PREPARATION
Please prepare two contrasting vocal selections; one up tempo and one ballad. Music in the correct key. A one minute monologue may or may not be asked for. Please bring an updated picture and resume. Bring dance clothes and your entire vocal book for potential dance call back at 6:00 P.
LOCATION
Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre
9301 Michigan Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46268-3108
Please report to the lobby of the theatre to sign in for an audition time.
PERSONNEL
BEEHIVE
Ron Morgan, Director
Ron Morgan, Choreographer
Terry Woods, Music Director
NEWSIES
Eddie Curry, Director
Ron Morgan, Choreographer
Kristy Templet, Music Director
PHANTOM
Eddie Curry, Director
Ron Morgan, Choreographer
Terry Woods, Music Director
OTHER DATES
BEEHIVE
1st Rehearsal: Thursday, June 25, 2020
Open: July 8, 2020
Close: August 9, 2020
NEWSIES
1st Rehearsal: Thursday, July 30, 2020
Open: August 13, 2020
Close: September 27, 2020
PHANTOM
1st Rehearsal: Thursday, September 17, 2020
Open: October 1, 2020
Close: November 15, 2020
OTHER
EPA Procedures are in effect for audition.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of audition.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
BEEHIVE Synopsis and Character Descriptions
Beehive: The ‘60s Musical matches big voices with big hairdos. From Aretha Franklin to Janis Joplin, Beehive is a wailing musical tribute to the ladies who unmistakably left their mark on ‘60s music. Rock out with Respect, Natural Woman, My Boyfriend's Back, One Fine Day, Downtown and more!
WANDA (18+) - A strong actress as well as singer. She carries the bulk of the dialogue and narration throughout the revue. She is a leader - strong, powerful and engaging. She must have the ability to interact comfortably with the audience.
JASMINE (18+) - She portrays Diana Ross of the Supremes as well as the lead singer of the Chiffons, Judy Craig. Sings songs One Fine Day, Where Did Our Love Go? Come See About Me, and others.
LAURA (18+) - Portrays Janis Joplin; Lulu and others. Sings songs Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, To Sir With Love, Piece of My Heart, Try, Me and Bobby McGee, and others.
ALLISON (18+) - Of the six actresses, Alison has the most lyrical warm voice. She sings songs Downtown, Where the Boys Are, Society's Child, You Don't Have to Say You Love Me and others.
PATTIE (18+) - Sings the songs It's My Party, You Don't Know Me, Wishin' and Hopin', A Natural Woman, and others.
GINA (18+) - Portrays Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin and the lead singer of the Starlets. Sings songs I Sold My Heart to a Junkman, A Fool in Love, Proud Mary, Respect and others.
Yeston & Kopit’s PHANTOM – Character Breakdown
PHANTOM/ERIC, Young Adult-Adult, Bass Elegant, charming and yet – evil. Lived nearly his entire life in the opera house.
CHRISTINE, Young Adult-Adult, Soprano A beautiful, kind-hearted and naïve young opera singer.
CARLOTTA, Adult, Mezzo-Soprano A demanding diva.
GERARD CARRIER – This role has been cast!
COUNT de CHANTON (Phillippe), Adult, Tenor The handsome and self-confident opera benefactor.
CHOLET, Adult-Mature Adult The new manager of the opera house. Carlotta’s husband.
ENSEMBLE, Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult, Elderly The phantom’s acolytes, the opera company, patrons, etc.
Disney’s NEWSIES - Character Breakdown
JACK KELLY The charismatic leader of the Manhattan newsies, is an oprhaned dreamer and artist who yearns to get out of the crowded streets of New York and make a better life for himself out West. Fiercely protective of his best friend, Crutchie, and strongly loyal, Jack isn’t afraid to use his voice to attain better conditions for the working kids of New York City. Though living on the streets has given him a tough-guy exterior, Jack has a big heart and can demonstrate a sweet vulnerability – especially when it comes to bantering with a certain female reporter. Must have a great pop tenor voice and sense of physicality. Gender: male Age: 16 to 20 Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2
CRUTCHIE A dedicated newsie with a bum leg that’s painful, but helps sell more papes. Though he walks with the assistance of a crutch, Crutchie doesn’t let it define him; when in a jam, Jack Kelly’s best friend relies on a goofy- sweet sense of humor and optimistic resilience. Crutchie is the heart of the resistance. Though his movement will suggest his bum leg, Crutchie should still be included in the dance numbers. Gender: any Age: 13 to 17 Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: C3
DAVEY Les’s straight-laced, bright big brother starts selling newspapers to help his family earn a living, but becomes swept up in the fervor of the strike. A leader in his own right who is learning to use his voice to uplift others, Davey is the brains of the resistance. Gender: male Age: 15 to 20 Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D3
LES Davey’s cheeky younger brother, is inspired by the freedom of the newsies and loves their independent lifestyle. A precocious and natural newsie, Les is an intuitive salesboy and a pint-sized charmer. He should present as younger than the other newsies. Gender: male Age: 10 to 15 Vocal range top: Bb3 Vocal range bottom: Db3
NEWSIES Gender: male Age: 13 to 20
SCABS Gender: any Age: 10 to 20
SPOT CONLON The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an intimidating reputation and a short singing solo in “Brooklyn’s Here.” Gender: any Age: 17 to 20
KATHERINE PLUMBER An ambitious young reporter, works hard to make a name for herself as a legitimate journalist in a time when women aren’t taken seriously. Quick, funny, and resourcesful, she boldy captures the voice of a new generation rising in her coverage of the newsies’ strike. While she generally has no time for cocky, streetwise young men, she makes an exception for Jack Kelly. Though she only has a brief dance solo in “King of New York,” Katherine should have a great contemporary pop voice with a high belt – diction is key. Gender: female Age: 17 to 20 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3
WIESEL Or “Weasel,” runs the distribution window for the World and knows most of the newsies by name. Assisted by the intimidating Delancey brothers, who keep order by any means necessary, Wiesel is Pulitzer’s disgruntled paper- pusher. Gender: male Age: 35 to 50
OSCAR and MORRIS DELANCEY Tough brothers who work at the distribution window for the World, take the side of the publishers in the strike and are known to use their fists to make a point. Gender: male Age: 15 to 20
JOSEPH PULITIZER A pompous businessman through and through, owns the World and is concerned solely with the bottom line. Katherine’s no-nonsense father, Pulitzer doesn’t sympathize with the strikers, but he does eventually – and grudgingly – respect Jack. Gender: male Age: 35 to 50 Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: C3
SEITZ Editor, advises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids’ newspaper. Gender: any Bunsen Pulitzer’s bookkeeper, comes up with the ideas to raise the newsies’ price per paper. Gender: any Age: 35 to 50
HANNAH Pulitzer’s practical and insightful secretary. Gender: female Age: 20 to 40 NUNZIO Pulitzer’s barber. Gender: male Age: 30 to 50
SNYDER The crooked and sinister warden of The Refuge, a filthy and horrible orphanage, is concerned only with catching enough kids to keep his government checks coming. Gender: any Age: 45 to 65
MEDDA LARKIN Inspired by vaudeville performer Aida Overton Walker, this big-voiced saloon singer and star of the Bowery offers her theater as a safe haven for the newsies. An astute entertainer with great comic delivery, she’s a good friend to Jack and stands firmly behind the newsies in their fight for justice. Gender: female Age: 25 to 45 Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: F3
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to audition.
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