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Seeking
Trained Singers, Dancers and Character Actors for various principal roles in the upcoming season.
See breakdown for more info.
Update 2/26: A more detailed breakdown has been added.
Preparation
Prepare a brief up-tempo song. Bring sheet music; accompanist provided.
Bring picture and resume
Other Dates
NYC ECC/Dancers: 3/11, 10am women, 2pm men, at Pearl 519 8th Avenue
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NYC ECC/Singers: also 3/11, 10am men, 2pm women, at Pearl 519 8th Avenue
Other
www.pittsburghclo.org
Personnel
Attending the EPA:
Lori Berger, Associate Producing Director
Mark Fleisher, Associate Artistic Director
A representative of Telsey + Company (still TBD)
- 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
Update 2/26: Character Descriptions Added
2016 SEASON SHOWS
All roles available unless marked otherwise
CHICAGO
Director/Choreographer: TBD
Music Director: TBD
1st rehearsal: 6/10/16. Runs:6/17 – 6/26/16
The role of Billy Flynn is cast
All other roles available.
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DAMN YANKEES
Director: Charles Repole / Choreographer: Michael Lichtefeld
Music Director: Tom Helm
1st rehearsal: 6/27/16. Runs: 7/5 – 7/10/16
seeking:
MR. APPLEGATE
male, 30s – 50s, any ethnicity. The ageless Devil in disguise. A slick salesman who is charming, extremely intelligent and wickedly funny. Has to successfully deliver a solo vaudeville turn.
JOE HARDY
male, 20s, any ethnicity. All-American, clean-cut, 22 year-old, home run-hitting hero of the Washington Senators. Handsome, earnest, athletic. Strong lyric baritone and good mover
LOLA
female, 20s – 40s, any ethnicity. Applegate’s seductive assistant. Superb actress and excellent dancer with a great belt voice. Must have humor, confidence, charm, and underneath it all, a soft spot in her heart for Joe Hardy
GLORIA THORPE
female, 20s – 40s, any ethnicity – Hard-boiled probing female reporter who works for the local paper. Sharp, “gal Friday” type, excellent belter and great dancer.
MEG BOYD
female, 40’s-50’s, Joe Boyd’s devoted, understanding, and faithful wife. Strong mezzo soprano / soprano range.
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SHREK
Director: David F. M. Vaughn / Choreographer: Justin Greer
Music Director: Tom Helm
1st rehearsal: 7/7/16. Runs: 7/15 – 7/24/16
seeking
SHREK
Male, 20s – 40s; Any ethnicity; A big, gruff and grumpy ogre with a hero’s heart. Strong baritone/baritenor voice with significant stamina. Sings the majority of the show’s score through heavy makeup and prosthetics. Must be able to physically carry the weight of both the costume and the show. Strong honest actor with great comedic timing
PRINCESS FIONA
Female, 20s – 30s; Any ethnicity; A beautiful storybook princess with a secret. Strong, clear belt voice. Excellent actor with great comedic timing. Must be an excellent tap dancer
DONKEY
Male, 20s – 30s; Any ethnicity; The loud-mouthed, wise-cracking, hyper sidekick to Shrek. Must be comfortable with extensive physicality (running, jumping, sliding, etc.). Excellent comedic actor with a strong baritone R&B voice
LORD FARQUAAD
Male, 30s – 40s; Any ethnicity. An evil ruler with a Napoleon complex. Excellent comic actor. Must be physically able to do the entire show (including dancing and singing) on his knees. Powerful voice with a wide vocal range, including falsetto. Excellent comedic actor
DRAGON
Female, 20s-30s, African-American. Sings the featured song “Forever” in the style of Jennifer Holliday. (The actor who plays this role will also play Nehebkah in AIDA, which runs through July 30)
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AIDA
Director/ Choreographer: Barry Ivan
Music Director: Tom Helm
1st rehearsal: 7/18/16. Runs: 7/26 - 7/31/16
seeking:
AIDA
Female, to play African-American, 20s to mid-30s, Princess of the Nubians. A beautiful, young, intelligent, strong-willed leader with an incredible pop/rock voice. High Belt
RADAMES
Male, to play Caucasian, Egyptian, mid 20s – mid 30s, Army Captain. A manly, handsome, dangerous warrior. Strong rock/pop tenor with a low B to Ab range.
AMNERIS
Female, to play Caucasian, Egyptian, mid 20s -early 30’s, charming yet materialistic princess. A dignified, noble leader who has a sense of mystery about her and is much smarter than she behaves. Must be funny, with good comic timing. Strong rock/pop sound with a high belt and a solid E flat.
ZOSER
Male, to play Caucasian, Egyptian, late 40s – late 50s, evil father of Radames. Elegant, cynical, urbane and treacherous. Strong rock voice up to a stustained B-flat
NEHEBKAH
Female, to play African-American, 20s-30s. Nubian slave and friend of Aida who speaks on behalf of the Nubian people. Rich chest-mezzo with a solid sustained D5, who sings “Dance of the Robe” and “The Gods Love Nubia”. (The actor who plays this role will also play Dragon in SHREK – July 7 rehearsal start date.)
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SOUTH PACIFIC
Director: Linda Goodrich / Choreographer: Mark Esposito
Music Director: Tom Helm
1st rehearsal: 7/28/16. Runs: 8/5 – 8/14/16
seeking:
EMILE DE BECQUE
Caucasian man, 40 - 55. Wealthy, cultured, dignified, attractive French plantation owner with grit and glamour. Falls in love with Nellie. Strong baritone
NELLIE FORBUSH
Caucasian woman, 25 - 35. Optimistic, simple Navy nurse from Little Rock, Arkansas. Falls in love with Emile. Must have great, subtle comic timing. Strong mezzo soprano
LIEUTENANT JOE CABLE
Caucasian man, 20 - 30. Young, formal and good-looking officer. Falls in love with Liat. Must be masculine and believable as a member of the Army. Soaring tenor (E3 to G4).
LUTHER BILLIS
Caucasian man, 30 - 45. Shlubby, mediocre entrepreneur, friend to all and a man with a lust for ladies. Very lovable character. Must be funny, masculine and believable as a member of the Army. Strong baritone.
BLOODY MARY
Female, Tonkinese, age 35 to 55. A shrewd souvenir dealer who is trying to find her daughter a rich husband. Brassy, sassy, charactery… any physical shape or size. Must have great subtle comic timing. Strong Mezzo voice.
LIAT
Female, Tonkinese, 18 - 25. Heartbreakingly delicate, beautiful and the picture of purity. Performer must move well.
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