ONCE ON THIS ISLAND - NYC EPA
Producing Org TBD
AUDITION DATE
Sep 12, 2016
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
CONTRACT
Staged Reading Contract
AEA 2-WEEK STAGED READING ($500/WEEK)
SEEKING
Equity actor/singers/musicians for various roles. See breakdown
PREPARATION
Prepare a brief contemporary musical theatre song in the style of Ahrens and Flaherty. Show range. Bring sheet music; a piano accompanist will be provided. Bring a photo/resume stapled together.
LOCATION
Pearl Studios NYC (519)
519 8th Ave
12th Fl
New York, NY 10018
12th floor
PERSONNEL
Producer: Ken Davenport; Director: Michael Arden; Book and Lyrics: Lynn Ahrens; Music: Stephen Flaherty; Based on: The novel “My Love, My Love” by Rosa Guy; Music Director: Jason Michael Webb ; General Manager: DTE Management/Ryan Conway; Casting: Telsey + Company/Craig Burns, CSA
OTHER
Reading Dates: December 5 – 18 in NYC
An Equity monitor will be provided.
Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
TI MOUNE
Female, non-Caucasian, 18 – 25. A beautifully spirited peasant girl, full of restless energy and optimism. The heroine. Tries to break social barriers to be with her love, Daniel. Strong alto belt, G (below C) to E (2 above C). Strong musician skills. Ability to play instrument(s) is a plus.
MAMA EURALIE
Female, non-Caucasian, 30 – 50. Ti Moune’s adoptive mother. Described as an “old peasant.” Caring, over-protective, superstitious, fiercely loving, and strong-willed, her similarities often lead to clashes with Ti Moune. Strong alto, F Sharp (below C) to B (above C). Strong musician skills. Ability to play instrument(s) is a plus.
ASAKA
Female, non-Caucasian, 30 – 60. Mother of the Earth. A mentor to Ti Moune. Personifies the peasants’ connection to the land. She is generous and good-humored on the surface, but like all the gods feared by the islanders; her “motherly” facade is not to be trusted. She is powerful, funny, and ironic. Strong mezzo belt, A (below C) to E (2 above C). Strong musician skills. Ability to play instrument(s) is a plus.
ERZULIE
Female, non-Caucasian, 25 – 45. Goddess of Love. A mentor to Ti Moune and foil to Papa Ge. The most approachable of the gods, but ultimately no less egocentric. One of the main instigators of the events of the story, she is looked upon fondly by the people. Set out to prove that love is stronger than the fear of death—by love, she means the power of the human heart. Strong soprano, B (below C) to E (2 above C). Strong musician skills. Ability to play instrument(s) is a plus.
TONTON JULIAN
Male, non-Caucasian, 30 – 50. Ti Moune’s adoptive father (“Tonton” is a French affectionate term for “Uncle”). Described as an “old peasant.” He teaches Ti Moune that love has no limits, and he goes to great lengths to support her wishes. Caring, loving, and practical. Strong baritone, A (2 below C) to E (above C). Strong musician skills. Ability to play instrument(s) is a plus.
AGWE
Male, non-Caucasian, 25 – 60. God of Water. A mentor to Ti Moune. Larger than life, mysterious. Perhaps the peasants' greatest fear next to Papa Ge himself. Commanding voice and presence. Strong, dramatic baritone/bass with a big range, B (2 below C) to E (above C). Strong musician skills. Ability to play instrument(s) is a plus.
PAPA GE
Male, non-Caucasian, 30 – 50. The sly God of Death. Antagonist to the other gods. Cunning, manipulative, seductive, cynical, and teasing, he is feared by the people because of what he represents: the unknown that is death. The other main instigator of the drama. Strong baritone, C Sharp (below C) to G (above C). Strong musician skills. Ability to play instrument(s) is a plus.
ENSEMBLE
Males and Females, non-Caucasian, 20s – 40s. Excellent singers; all vocal types. Strong musician skills. Ability to play instrument(s) is a plus.
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