KISS ME, KATE Equity Chorus Call Singers - Shakespeare Theatre Company of DC Auditions

Call Type
Equity Chorus

Time(s)
Equity Chorus Call / Singers
Tuesday, July 21, 20145
9:30 AM - Equity Male AND Female Singers
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Note: There will be one sign-up sheet for both men and women combined

Contract
LORT Non-Rep
B+ $909/week AEA min

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

Seeking
Equity male and female singers.

See breakdown.

Preparation
Please prepare 32 bars of a traditional musical theatre song in the style of Kiss Me Kate. Bring sheet music; accompanist provided.

Bring picture and resume.

Other Dates
1st Rehearsal: Oct 13, 2015
1st Preview: November 17, 2015
Opening: November 23, 2015
Closing: January 3, 2016
Extension Close: January 17, 2016

Other
Casting Director: Laura Stanczyk
Resident Casting Director: Carter Wooddell

www.shakespearetheatre.org

Personnel
Artistic Director: Michael Kahn
Director: Alan Paul
Music Director: Doug Peck
Choreographer: Michele Lynch
Music and Lyrics: Cole Porter
Book: Sam and Bella Spewack

· 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

Seeking male and female singers for the following ensemble parts:

HORTENSIO / ENSEMBLE
(early 30s) -- Doubles as an actor and suitor to Bianca in the Taming of The Shrew musical. Must be a wonderful athletic dancer, with strong tap skill (there is a tap feature for this role). Must have good tenor singing voice.

GREMIO / ENSEMBLE
(early 30s) -- Doubles as an actor and suitor to Bianca in the Taming of The Shrew musical. Must be a wonderful athletic dancer, with strong tap skill (there is a tap feature for this role). Must have good baritone singing voice. May understudy Bill Calhoun.

STAGEHAND #1/CAB DRIVER/ NATHANIEL
(early 30s) Funny character singer/dancer.

FEMALE ENSEMBLE 1
(late 20s to early 30s) – Must be a great singer and dancer with tap experience and strong comic sensibility. Will understudy Bianca.

FEMALE ENSEMBLE 2
(late 20s to early 30s) – Must be a great dancer and singer with a strong belt and some tap experience. Actress must understudy Hattie.

FEMALE ENSEMBLE 3
(late 20s to early 30s) – Must be a great singer and dancer with tap experience.