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GOTTA DANCE - NYC EPAs
Dori Berinstein, Bill Damaschke | New York, NY
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Date of Audition:
5/5/2015
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Call Type
Equity Principal
Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions (3 days)
Tuesday, May 5, 2015 >>>>>
10 AM to 6 PM
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
Thursday, May 7, 2015 >>>>>
10 AM to 6 PM
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
Friday, May 8, 2015 >>>>>
10 AM to 6 PM
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
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Contract
Production (League)
$1861/week min
Location
Pearl Studios NYC 519
519 8th Avenue, 12th Floor
New York, NY
Ripley-Grier 520 (Everyone must show
government photo ID to enter building.)
520 8th Ave. (36th/37th)
New York, NY
Telsey + Company
311 West 43rd Street, 10th floor
New York, NY
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Seeking
Equity actor/singers who are strong movers/dancers for various roles.
see breakdown.
Note: each of the 3 EPAs will be held at different locations. Make sure to notate which location you are going to on each specific day.
Preparation
Prepare a brief comedic uptempo musical theatre song. Bring sheet music; a piano accompanist will be provided.
Bring a photo and resume stapled together.
Other Dates
Pre Broadway World Premiere.
First NY rehearsal: October 26
Technical: November 30 at Bank of America Theatre, Chicago
First Chicago preview: December 13
Chicago opening: December 28
Chicago closing: January 17
Other
Casting: Telsey + Company/Craig Burns
General Manager: Foresight Theatrical
Personnel
Director/Co-Choreographer: Jerry Mitchell
Co-Choreographer: Nick Kenkel
Book: Chad Beguelin, Bob Martin
Music: Marvin Hamlisch, Matthew Sklar
Lyrics: Nell Benjamin
Music Dir: Charlie Alterman
· EPA 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.
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Breakdown
NOTE: “GOTTA DANCE” is a new musical based on the 2008 documentary of the same name. Actors of all ethnicities are encouraged to attend.
SEEKING:
BEA
Female, to play 60s – 70s. Sweet yet determined African-American woman hoping to reconnect with her granddaughter, Kendra. Strong mover. Alto with a high belt. PRINCIPAL
CAMILLA
Female, to play 60s – 70s. Fiery self-described “Latin from Manhattan.” Dates younger men and loves it. Strong mover. Alto with a high belt. PRINCIPAL
DOROTHY/DOTTIE
Female, to play 60s – 70s. Very shy kindergarten teacher with an alter ego that loves to dance hip hop. Strong mover. Mezzo. PRINCIPAL
JOANNE
Female, to play 60s – 70s. Very glamorous Upper East Side type who refuses to admit her age and deems herself better than the rest of the group. Strong mover. Alto/belt. PRINCIPAL
MAE
Female, to play 60s – 70s. Very joyful Filipino woman who is happy with herself and her age. Strong mover. Alto. PRINCIPAL
RON
Male, to play 60s – 70s. An African-American man who is still mourning the loss of his wife, but has joined the team because of a bet. Loves swing music and dancing, but hates hip hop. Strong mover. Baritenor. PRINCIPAL
FRAN
Female, to play 60s – 70s. A smooth-talking Mary Kay saleswoman who is only on the team to expand her customer base. Strong mover. Alto. PRINCIPAL
MURIEL
Female, to play 60s – 70s. A follower who ends up under Fran’s wing. She can’t see her hand in front of her face, but refuses to wear her glasses. Strong mover. Mezzo. PRINCIPAL
ESTELLE
Female, to play 60s – 70s. Though she used to be in a tap troupe called “The Happy Tappers,” she’s anything but happy. But she can tap like a pro. Strong mover. Alto with high belt. PRINCIPAL
BRENDA
Female, to play 60s – 70s. A tough old gal. Rides a Rascal because she hates to walk. Doesn’t work well with others. Strong mover. Alto/belter. PRINCIPAL
TARA
Female, to play mid-20s. Used to be on the dance squad, but “aged out.” Trying to coach, but is overwhelmed by the task at hand. Strong mover. Pop alto with a high belt. PRINCIPAL
JENNY
Female, to play mid-20s. Assistant dance coach. Slightly ditzy and has a tendency to put her foot in her mouth. Strong mover. Pop alto with a high belt. PRINCIPAL
KENDRA
Female, to play 20s. An African-American assistant dance coach. Bea’s granddaughter and easily annoyed by Bea at every turn. Strong mover. Pop alto with a high belt. PRINCIPAL
ALISON PRAGER
Female, to play mid-20s – early 30s. Tough corporate type who cares only about her career. Ex-dancer who went to the corporate side and never looked back. Strong mover. Pop alto with a high belt. PRINCIPAL
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