ONCE Equity Principal Auditions - National Tour Auditions

Call Type
Equity Principal

Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
10 AM to 6 PM
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30

Contract
Production (League)
Production Contract Tour; $1861/week minimum

Location
Ripley-Grier 520 (Everyone must show
government photo ID to enter building.)
520 8th Ave. (36th/37th)
New York, NY
16th floor

Seeking
Equity actor/singer/musicians for principal roles.

Extremely interested in actors who play the cello. We are open to seeing actors who play cello for any of the roles.

Preparation
Prepare a short folk/rock song in the style of the show. You MUST accompany yourself while singing on one of the instruments specified in the breakdown.

There will be a piano and guitar in the audition room, any other instruments must be brought to the audition by you.

Bring picture/resume.

Other Dates
Currently running on tour.

Personnel
Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova, Music & Lyrics
Enda Walsh, Book
John Tiffany, Director
Martin Lowe, Musical Director
Steven Hoggett, Choreographer
Jim Carnahan & Stephen Kopel, 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.

Breakdown

*Interested in actors of all physical types & ethnicities. Extremely interested in actors who play the cello. We are open to seeing actors who play cello for any of the below roles.*

SEEKING:

GIRL
(Mid-Late 20s) Direct, intelligent, no nonsense and witty. Has had to work hard at life but doesn't think she deserves any sympathy. Must play the piano and sing extremely well. Must have a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent.

GUY
(Mid 20s – Late 30s) A struggling Irish musician. Lost and a bit sad, but extremely appealing. Works with his Da in a vacuum repair shop. Must sing and play guitar extremely well. Must have a strong Irish accent.

BILLY
(Mid 30s – 40s) A large Irish man. Owner of the music store where GIRL plays piano. Loud, funny and protective of GIRL. Must sing and play guitar well. Must have a strong Irish accent.

REZA
(Late 20s-Early 30s) A sexy, funny, smart Czech girl. Often a bit larger then life. Must sing and play violin/fiddle extremely well. Must have a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent.

BARUSKA
(50s up). Mother of GIRL. A cool but caring Czech mother who likes a full house and full stomachs. Not many inhibitions. Must sing and play the accordion/piano well. Must have a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent.

BANK MANAGER
(30/40s) Seems quite prim and proper but has a secret passion for music. Must sing and play guitar & cello well. Must have a strong Irish accent.

DA
(0’s up) GUY’S dad. A man of few words, but a lovely and caring father. Must play guitar, ukulele/mandolin well. Must have a strong Irish accent.

SVEC
(20s/30s) A real odd ball. Loves television and coffee. Must play guitar & drum kit extremely well. Must have a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent.

ANDREJ
(20s) Earnest and kind. An employee at a fast food chain, but has big dreams. Must play guitar & bass guitar extremely well. Must have a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent.

EAMON
(30s/40s) The music studio manager where GUY and GIRL record their album. A tough nut to crack but eventually gives into the musician’s talents. Must sing and play guitar & piano well. Must have a strong Irish accent.

EMCEE
(Late 20s-30s) The emcee at a bar. A good natured ball buster. Must sing and play guitar extremely well. Must have a strong Irish accent.

EX-GIRLFRIEND
(20s) GUY’S ex-girlfriend who now lives in New York. Kind, lovely and likeable. Must play violin extremely well. Must have a strong Irish accent.

IVANKA
(5-7 year old girl) She is the sweet natured daughter of GIRL. Should be comfortable on stage and have the ability to sing. MUST be between 39 and 46 inches tall.