NORTHBROOK THEATRE 2015-16 SEASON Equity Principal Auditions - Northbrook Theatre Auditions

Call Type
Equity Principal

Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions
Monday, July 13, 2015
9:30 am-1:30 pm

Contract
LOA
(periodic perf) $76/perf (pending approval)

Location
Northbrook Theatre
3323 Walters Avenue
Northbrook, IL 60062
Located inside Northbrook Park District Leisure Center

Seeking
3 Equity actors (male or female) for roles in ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY and JUNIE B. JONES, THE MUSICAL.

Preparation
1 monologue appropriate for children's theatre and 16 bars of an up tempo song. Bring headshot and resume.

Other Dates
3 weeks of rehearsal:
Weeks 1 & 2
Tues. - Fri. 10am-1:30pm
Week 3 (Tech week):
Mon.-Fri. 10am-1:30pm

Alexander performs Saturdays only at 10am & 1pm Oct 10-31 & Nov 7 -21

Junie performs Saturdays only at 10am & 1pm Jan 23, 30 & Feb 6 - 27

Personnel
Directors Lydia Milman Schmidt & Peter Vamvakas
Choreographer Annie Jo Fischer
Music Director: David Zizic

· EPA Rules are in effect.

· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.

Breakdown

ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY

Father - who also plays Dr. Fields, Paul (same age as Alexander), and the shoe salesman

Ensemble #1 - Nick (Alexander's 9-year-old brother) and Albert Moyo (same age as Alexander).

Ensemble #2 - Anthony (Alexander's 11-year-old brother) and Becky (same age as Alexander)

Ensemble #3 - Audrey and Philip Parker (both same age as Alexander)

Mother - who also plays Mrs. Dickens.


JUNIE B. JONES, THE MUSICAL (roles are doubled)

Junie B. Jones - A quirky, energetic first grader with comedic flair. Loves having adventures and writing about them in her journal. Gets upset when things don't go her way. Wildly precocious, yet completely endearing.

Lucille - Junie B.'s former best friend, also in first grade. The ultimate child diva. Rich girl, well-dressed.

Herb - Junie B.'s new best friend. Slightly shy, endearing and charming.

May - Junie's nemesis.

Sheldon - Nerdy, lactose intolerant, and gets a bit of stage fright.

Camille - Lucille's new best friend and Chenille's twin sister.

Chenille - Lucille's other new best friend and Camille's twin sister.

Grace - Junie B.'s other former best friend. She rides the bus with Junie B. and is now best friends with Bobbi Jean Piper.

Bobbi Jean Piper - Grace's new best friend.

Jose - Another first grader in Mr. Scary's class. Speaks both Spanish and English.

Lennie - Another first grader.

Mr. Scary - Junie B.'s first grade teacher, a warm man, despite his name.

Mother - Junie B.'s mom. Exasperated, but understanding.

Daddy - Junie B.'s dad. Encouraging and knows how to juggle.

Mrs. Gutzman - The kids' favorite lunch lady at Junie B.'s elementary school.