FUNNY FACE and HOI POLLOI - NYC EPA
Musicals Tonight! Inc.
AUDITION DATE
Sep 16, 2016
9:30 am - 5:30 pm (EDT)
lunch from 1 to 2
CONTRACT
Showcase-NY
Seasonal Showcase Code; $680 (non-taxable) stipend per show
SEEKING
Equity actor/singers for various roles in FUNNY FACE and HOI POLLOI. See breakdown
PREPARATION
Prepare a brief musical theatre song from the 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s – Gershwin; Rodgers &Hart, et al. preferably funny. Bring sheet music; accompanist provided. Bring picture and resume, stapled together.
LOCATION
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 West 46th Street
16th Floor
New York, NY 10036
PERSONNEL
Producer: Mel Miller
OTHER
EACH of the two productions run for 2 weeks (8 performances/week including Friday matinee – no Friday evening). Rehearsals AND performances at Theatre Row Studios 410 West 42nd Street
An Equity monitor will be provided.
Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
FUNNY FACE (1927)
Music & Lyrics: George & Ira Gershwin
Director: Casey Colgan
Music Director: James Stenborg
Rehearsals Begin: October 3
Show Runs: October 18th-30th, 2016
SYNOPSIS
Jimmy Reeve (originally Fred Astaire) is the legal guardian of three pretty sisters, Dora, June and Frankie (originally Adele Astaire). In his safe are June's pearl necklace and Frankie's diary. Because the diary contains incriminating things, she convinces Peter Thurston to steal it. He steals the pearls by mistake, and two bumbling burglars, Herbert and Chester, steal the diary by mistake. The Sheriff chases them to Atlantic City where everything ends “swimmingly”. Songs include: The Babbitt and the Bromide; Funny Face; He Loves and She Loves; 'S Wonderful; How long has this been going on
Seeking:
Jimmy Reeve
(Male – Early 30s) He is the guardian of Dora, June and Frankie, but he is only slightly older. Suave, yet still boyish . Must be a great dancer (solo and partner) and an excellent singer. [light Baritone]
Frankie Wynn
(Female – Late 20s) She one of Jimmy’s wards and has a crush on Peter Thurston. She is a transparent and inveterate liar. Must be a great dancer (solo and partner) and an excellent singer. [Soprano but not high]
June Wynn
(Female – 20s) She is also ward of Jimmy’s. She can be manipulative and man crazy. Must be a good dancer and an excellent singer. [legit]
Dora Wynn
(Female – 20s) She is yet another ward of Jimmy’s. A hilarious comedienne – the funniest of the bunch. Must be a good dancer and an excellent singer. [legit]
Peter Thurston
(Male – 30s) Peter is a leading man type - amateur aviator, once-rich eligible bachelor, and reluctant crook. Must be a good dancer and an excellent singer. [Baritone]
Dugsie Gibbs
(Male – 20s/30s) Dugsie is a wanna-be lothario who has eyes for Dora and is a friend of Peter. Hilarious physical comedian also a great dancer with an excellent voice. [Baritone]
Herbert
(Male – Any age) The frightened and nervous crook. Must be good at physical comedy. Good mover. [Baritone]
Chester
(Male – Any age) Another crook – great physical comedian. Good mover. [any voice]
Sheriff
(Male – any age) He is the strong silent type with a dry sense of humor. Good mover. [any voice]
Ensemble Men & Women
(20s/30s) Seeking very good dancers/singers and quick change artists. All vocal ranges needed.
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HOI POLLOI:
Music & Lyrics: Noel Coward
Director: TBD
Music Director: David Bishop
Rehearsals Begin: Monday October 17th 12-5 in the studio at 411 West 41st Street
Show Runs: November 1st – 13th, 2016
SYNOPSIS
HOI POLLOI (1949). Pinkie, a London girl, and an on-leave sailor, Harry, meet in Covent Garden Market, stroll in Hyde Park and she takes him home to meet her family – full of charming characters. Invited by newlyweds they’ve just met to go to a fancy party, he refuses. They quarrel, he relents, and they dress up and go. Next morning they part when he returns to camp. But he’ll be back and she’ll be waiting. Sigh.
THIS IS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF AN UN-PRODUCED NOEL COWARD MUSICAL EDITED BY SIR BARRY DAY, O.B.E. EVERYONE SHOULD BE PREPARED WITH A BRITISH STYLE MUSIC HALL NUMBER, EITHER COMIC OR SENTIMENTAL BALLAD. NOEL COWARD, IVOR NOVELLO, JEROME KERN, ETC
Seeking:
Barmey Flo
(Female – Any Age) The local flower seller with a good soul – motherly and grounded. Character singer with personality. Mezzo
Mr Capper
(Male – Any Age) The local fruit and vegetable seller with a warm heart and grounded, yet lovable energy. Character voice.
Pinkie Macklin
(Female – 20s) Our East End heroine – She has spunk and sparkle. Great singer with decent dance. Mid-range soprano
Alfie Macklin
(Male – 20s) Pinkie’s brother and pal. He is boyish and fun. Great singer/good mover. Character baritone/tenor
Harry Hornsby
(Male – 20s) An earnest and charming Sailor on leave. Great singer/dancer. Baritone
Doreen Macklin
(Female – 20s) Pinkie’s younger sister and confidant. Great singer/dancer. Character mezzo
Fanny Macklin
(Female – 40s-50s) Pinkie’s mother and ex-Vaudeville performer who still has it, after all these years! Great singer/mover. Tessie O'Shea
Charlie Macklin
(Male – 40s-50s) Pinkie’s father and ex-Vaudeville performer who still has it, after all these years! Great singer/mover. Think Alfred Doolittle
Linda Curtis
(Female - 20s-30s) The upscale, high society newlywed of Julian. Great singer/dancer. Must be adept with British RP. Legit soprano
Julian Curtis
(Male - 20s-30s) The upscale, high society newlywed of Linda. Great singer/dancer. Must be adept with British RP. Legit baritone/tenor
Three Theatrical Dames (Rosie; Laura; Margaret)
(there is the possibility that the three dames will be played by men in drag. Either way, they should be at least middle-aged characters, funny) Tessie O'Shea-type vocally
Ensemble Men/Women
(20s-30s) Excellent singer/dancer with great personality. Will play various roles. Must be adept with accents. All vocal ranges.
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