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Call Type
Equity Principal
Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions
Monday, January 11, 2016
10 AM to 6 PM
lunch 1:30 to 2:30
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Contract
LOA
ref. to COST; $422/week
Location
Nola Studios
250 West 54th Street (enter at 250 W 54 ONLY)
(not 244 W 54)
New York, NY 10019
11th floor
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Seeking
Equity actor/singers for various roles in:
MEMPHIS
and
THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
see breakdown
Preparation
Prepare a short song in the style of the show for which they wish to be considered. Actors may choose a selection from MEMPHIS, THOUROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE or a selection of their choice. Bring sheet music; accompanist provided.
Bring picture and resume.
Other Dates
See breakdown for specific show dates.
Personnel
Producing Artistic Director: Richard Dolce
Associate Producing Director: Vic DiMonda
Casting: Wojcik/ Seay Casting
· 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
MEMPHIS
Director: Igor Goldin
Musical Director: James Olmstead
Choreographer: Antoinette DiPietropolo
Casting: Wojcik/ Seay Casting
Rehearsals: March 4th, 2016
Opens: March 24th, 2016
Closes: May 8th, 2016
Seeking:
HUEY
Caucasian, 20s-30s. Frenzied, bombastic, motor-mouthed hero, who talks his way into becoming a DJ at a local white Radio station. Ignores race barriers and eventually falls in love with Felicia, a talented black singer, which causes a whole new set of problems for Huey in segregated Memphis. Tenor with a great feel for pop/rock/r&b style.
FELICIA
African American, 20s-30s. Beautiful, wide-eyed. Fiercely gifted singer. Follows her heart and falls in love with Huey, despite knowing deep down that a relationship between a white man and a black woman in prejudiced Memphis is doomed. High r&b belt.
DELRAY
African American man, 30s-40s. Felicia's older brother. Owns the club on Beale Street where she sings. Realistic, cautious, protective, and aware of the realities of the segregation that exists in Memphis and the world beyond. Baritenor with great pop/rock/r&b voice.
GLADYS
Caucasian, 40s-60s. Huey's stern, traditional blue-collar, Southern mother. Has worked her entire life to be able to support herself and her son, whom she loves but about whom she constantly worries. Strong singer with alto-belt mix; excellent actor with comic skills.
GATOR
African American man, 20s-30s. Bartender at Delray's - hasn't spoken since age five, when he saw his father killed. As the story progresses, Gator finds his voice again. Requires an excellent actor and singer (great r&b Baritenor); comic timing a plus.
BOBBY
African American, 30s-40s. Janitor at Mr. Simmons' radio station. Full of personality and heart. Great gospel voice. Role requires an actor who is comfortable with physicality, as he has a dance break in his show-stopping number ''Big Love'' Comic skills a plus.
MR. SIMMONS
Caucasian, 40s-60s. Conservative owner of the radio station where Huey gets his start. The strong, Southern, commanding businessman becomes willing to take a chance on Huey when he realizes the audience Huey reaches and the money he can command. Great actor who is comfortable singing.
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THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE
Director: Drew Humphreys
Musical Director: James Olmstead
Choreographer: Dena DiGiacinto
Casting: Wojcik/ Seay Casting
Rehearsals: May 7th, 2016
Opens: May 26th, 2015
Closes: July 10, 2015
Seeking
MILLIE DILLMOUNT
Millie is a sweet, classic leading lady with energy and a sense of humor. Millie should have a strong voice with lots of stamina. Millie must also have charisma, a great sense of comedy, & good acting skills.
JIMMY SMITH
Jimmy is self-assured and quick-witted. Jimmy should be charming but goofy and possess a good sense of comic timing.
DOROTHY BROWN
Miss Dorothy is a young lady with a lovely voice. She is much more refined than Millie.
TREVOR GRAYDON III
Trevor Graydon III is Millie's boss at Sincere Trust. He is a manly-man. Trevor is both pompous and goofy at the same time.
MRS. MEERS
Mrs. Meers is the villain of our story. Think Cruella DeVille from 101 Dalmations meets Miss Hannigan from Annie . She is an over-the-top actress who has an excellent sense of comedic timing.
CHING HO and BUN FOO
Ching Ho and Bun Foo are brothers and emigrants from China. These two are working to bring their dear mother to the United States from China. These characters must learn some Chinese. These characters sing, dance, and act, all in the Chinese language.
MISS FLANNERY
Miss Flannery is the office manager of Sincere Trust. She's uptight and stern, a real no-nonsense kind of gal. She goes to all lengths to keep the office efficient and orderly but also possesses the power to let loose once in a while.
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