Porthouse Theatre 2017 Season -NYC EPA
Porthouse Theatre
AUDITION DATE
Oct 25, 2016
9:30 am - 5:30 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1 to 2
CONTRACT
URTA
Tier 2; $629.00/week min
SEEKING
Equity actor/singers for various roles in the upcoming 2017 Season. See breakdown.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a brief song in the style of the season’s shows. Please have a contrasting song selection ready, if asked. Auditioning performers may sing from the shows. Please bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together.
LOCATION
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 West 46th Street
16th Floor
New York, NY 10036
PERSONNEL
Terri Kent, Producing Artistic Director and Jennifer Korecki, Musical Director will be at auditions.
OTHER
For more information please visit www.porthousetheatre.com.
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity monitor will be provided.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
9 TO 5
1st reh: 5/30/17. Runs: 6/15- 7/1/17
Seeking:
Violet
The company's Head Secretary and Mr. Hart's Administrative Assistant, she is a single mother and typically stands up for what she believes in. Attractive, strong, ambitious. Gender: female Age: 40 to 50 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: F3.
Doralee
A young, sexy spitfire who works at Mr. Hart's office. She is proof that there is more to a woman than just her looks. Gender: female Age: 20 to 30 Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G3.
Judy
The new girl at the firm, she has been burned by her husband's affair and is searching for personal empowerment. Insecure, determined, and hopeful. Gender: female, Age: 30 to 35 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3.
Franklin Hart
One of the firm's executives and a notorious chauvinist. He is capable of faking charm but usually shows his true colors as an arrogant, self-absorbed boss. Gender: male Age: 45 to 50 Vocal range top: Gb4 Vocal range bottom: C3.
Roz Keith
The attentive office gossip queen and snitch. She has an unrequited love for Mr. Hart and will do anything she can to win his approval. Gender: female Age: 35 to 45 Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: G3.
Joe
A handsome, young office accountant. Genuine and nice, and smitten with Violet. Gender: male Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: B2.
Dwayne
Doralee's attractive husband. He is very supportive of her professional pursuits. Gender: male Age: 25 to 30 Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: E2.
Josh
Violet's awkward teenage son. Gender: male Age: 15 to 18. Missy - Franklin Hart's wife, clueless to her husband's true nature. Gender: female Age: 20 to 35.
Maria
A young and vibrant secretary in Hart's office. Gender: female Age: 20 to 30 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: F4.
Dick
Judy's soon-to-be ex-husband. An average guy, he is sporting a little less hair and a little more paunch than he did ten years ago. Gender: male Age: 35 to 45.
Kathy
A secretary in Hart's office with a tendency to gossip. Gender: female Age: 30 to 40 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: G4.
Margaret
A secretary in Hart's office with a tendency to drink. Gender: female Age: 30 to 40.
Tinsworthy
Franklin Hart's boss and Chariman of the Board. A good man, who may be wiser to Hart's ways than he lets on. Gender: male Age: 50 to 65.
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AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'
6/20/17, Runs: 7/6 – 7/22/17
André
An unrepentant party hound. A flirt and a bit of a womanizer. Gender: male Age: 25 to 45 Vocal range top: E6 Vocal range bottom: G2.
Armelia
A voluptuous and sassy woman. Very strong-willed and not afraid to share her thoughts. Gender: female Age: 25 to 45 Vocal range top: C6 Vocal range bottom: G3.
Charlaine
A sweet, young lady. Very innocent. Gender: female Age: 18 to 25 Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: G3.
Ken
Jovial, cheerful, and loud. Larger than life. Gender: male Age: 25 to 45 Vocal range top: C6 Vocal range bottom: D3.
Nell
Confident and charming. A knowledgeable woman of the world. Gender: female Age: 30 to 45 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: F3
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NEWSIES
1st reh: 7/11/17. Runs: 7/28- 8/13/17
Jack Kelly
Leader of the newsies. Gender: male Age: 16 to 20.
Crutchie
A newsie with a bum leg. Gender: male Age: 13 to 17.
Race
A newsie with a penchant for betting. Gender: male Age: 13 to 20.
Albert
A newsie. Gender: male Age: 10 to 20.
Specs
A newsie. Gender: male Age: 10 to 20.
Henry
A newsie. Gender: male Age: 10 to 20.
Finch
A newsie. Gender: male Age: 10 to 20.
Elmer
A newsie. Gender: male Age: 10 to 20.
Romeo
A newsie. Gender: male Age: 10 to 20.
Mush
A newsie.
Darcy
Upper-class son of a publisher. Gender: male Age: 20 to 25.
Morris Delancey
Heavy in charge of keeping peace at The World's distribution window. Gender: male Age: 15 to 20.
Oscar Delancey
Morris's equally tough brother. Gender: male Age: 15 to 20.
Wiesel
Runs the distribution window of The World. Gender: male Age: 35 to 50.
Davey
A new newsie, more bookish than Jack. Gender: male Age: 15 to 20.
Les
Davey's fearless younger brother. Gender: male Age: 10 to 15.
Joseph Pulitzer
Publisher of The World, a no-nonsense businessman. Gender: male Age: 35 to 50.
Seitz
Pulitzer's editor. Bunsen - Pulitzer's bookkeeper. Gender: male Age: 35 to 50.
Hannah
Pulitzer's secretary. Gender: female Age: 20 to 40.
Nunzio
A barber. Gender: male Age: 30 to 50.
Snyder
Warden of The Refuge; a frightening, spidery and sinister man. Gender: male Age: 45 to 65.
Medda Larkin
A vaudeville star, owns her own theater. Gender: female Age: 25 to 45.
Stage Manager
A stage manager at Medda Larkin's theater. Gender: male Age: 25 to 55
The Bowery Beauties
Showgirls at Medda's theater. Gender: female Age: 18 to 30.
Mr. Jacobi
Owner of the deli. Gender: male Age: 35 to 55.
Mayor
The Mayor of New York City. Gender: male Age: 45 to 60.
Spot Conlon
Leader of the Brooklyn Newsies. Gender: male Age: 17 to 20.
Bill
The son of William Randolph Hearst. Gender: male Age: 17 to 25.
Governor Teddy Roosevelt
Governor Teddy Roosevelt. Gender: male Age: 50 to 65.
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