Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
AUDITION DATES
Thu, Oct 31, 2019
9:30 am - 4:30 pm (CDT)
Break from 1:00pm to 1:30pm
Fri, Nov 01, 2019
1:00 pm - 9:00 pm (CDT)
Break from 5:00pm to 5:30pm
APPOINTMENTS
To request a time slot please email casting@ordway.org. An Ordway staff member will respond within 3 business days.
CONTRACT
COST COST $$1,019.00 Per Week Minimum
SEEKING
Twin Cities LOCAL actors are encouraged to audition
2 Principal Roles See Breakdown.
19 Ensemble Roles See Breakdown.
PREPARATION
16 bars of a preferred pop/rock vocal selection or a musical theater selection sung in a pop/rock vocal style. We also encourage you to bring your book of additional song options. An Accompanist will be provided for all vocal auditions. Sides will be sent out with appointment confirmation.
LOCATION
Ordway Center
345 Washington St
Saint Paul, MN 55102-1419
PERSONNEL
Producing Artstic Director: Rod Kaats
Director: Martha Banta
Casting Director: Sheena Janson Kelley
OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, June 23, 2020
First Performance: Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Closing Performance: Sunday, August 9, 2020
OTHER
All performers who have questions or other accommodations needs in order to fully participate in auditions are encouraged to reach out to casting@ordway.org. For more information about access at the Ordway visit: https://ordway.org/access/.
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
Phil Connors (Ages: 34-49) local weatherman who gets stuck in a time loop, living the same day over and over again; he projects charisma/charm, even when he is being sarcastic and verbally abusive; his range must extend to truthful pain and truthful sincerity; cantankerous and tenacious. Lyric Baritone, with an A5 Top.
Rita Hanson (Ages: 30-46) love interest of Phil, Rita is a news producer for Pittsburgh television station WPBH-TV 9; she is open-hearted, yet strong and competent; she is a complex contemporary woman. Mezzo Soprano; Belt to at least an Eb5.
Ensemble (Ages: 20+) including featured soloists and small supporting roles; all ethnicities and genders; seeking great character actors with a strong pop/rock sound and good movement skills.
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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