ENCORES! 2016 SEASON Equity Chorus Call Singers - New York City Center Auditions

Call Type
Equity Chorus

Time(s)
Equity Chorus Call / Singers
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
9:30 am - Equity female singers
2:00 pm - Equity male singers

Contract
Other
City Center Encores; $1,359/wk 2015 (2016 pending)

Location
Actors' Equity Association NYC Audition Center
165 West 46th Street
16th Floor
New York, NY 10036

Seeking
Equity singers, men and women, for various ensemble parts in the upcoming 2016 Season.

See breakdown.

Preparation
See breakdown for specific preparation instructions depending on which show you are most interested in auditioning for.

Other Dates
See breakdown for rehearsal, performance and closing dates.

All performances will be at City Center.

Other
NOTE: The Encores! Series presents fully staged concert versions of rarely produced American musicals. They include a full orchestra and chorus.

Personnel
Artistic Director: Jack Viertel
Encores! Musical Director: Rob Berman
Casting: Binder Casting

· Chorus rules are in effect.

· A monitor will be provided.

Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.

Breakdown

PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please prepare legit theatre music.

CABIN IN THE SKY – Golden age theatre music with heart and soul or gospel style music that shows off voice and range. Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen.

DO I HEAR A WALTZ – Legit theatre music; Rogers & Hart, Sondheim, and Rogers & Hammerstein.

NOTE: You must provide your own sheet music. Pianist will be provided.

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SEEKING THE FOLLOWING:

FEMALE SINGERS (early 20s to late 40s): Singers of all types, ages, and vocal ranges.

MALE SINGERS (early 20s to late 40s): Singers of all types, ages, and vocal ranges.


2016 SEASON:

Show 1: CABIN IN THE SKY
Music: Vernon Duke
Lyrics: John Latouche
Book: Lynn Root
Director: Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Musical Supervisor: Rob Berman
Musical Director: TBD
Choreographer: TBD

Rehearsal: 1/27/2016
Open: 2/10/2016
Close: 2/14/2016

NOTE: All characters in Cabin In The Sky are African-American.


Show 3: DO I HEAR A WALTZ?
Music: Richard Rogers
Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
Book: Arthur Laurents
Director: Evan Cabnet
Musical Director: Rob Berman
Choreographer: TBD

Rehearsal: 4/27/2016
Open: 5/11/2016
Close: 5/15/2016

WE ENCOURAGE PERFORMERS OF ALL ETHNICITIES TO ATTEND.