RAGTIME WOMEN - Columbia Heights, MN EPA
Theatre Elision
AUDITION DATE
Jan 27, 2017
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm (CST)
Jan 28, 2017
12:20 pm - 5:30 pm (CST)
APPOINTMENTS
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090544A4AA22AAFE3-ragtime -- If audition slots are full, AEA actors should email theatreelision@gmail.com for an audition appointment by 1/26.
CONTRACT
SPT
$243/wk minimum
SEEKING
Female actors with strong singing ability. Please see breakdown for specific character requirements.
PREPARATION
32 bars of golden age up-tempo OR golden age ballad. Bring resume, headshot and sheet music. Accompanist will be provided.
LOCATION
Murzyn Hall - Senior Center Room
530 Mill St. NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Park in back of Murzyn Hall and enter downstairs door. Room to the left.
PERSONNEL
Director - Lindsay Redman; Music Director - Harrison Wade
OTHER DATES
First rehearsal - April 10, 2017. Required technical rehearsals - May 1-2, 2017. Invitation Only Preview - Wed, May 3, Opening - May 4, Closing - May 14, 2017 (Thurs-Sun)
OTHER
Rehearsals will be held in Columbia Heights, Minnesota. Performances will be held in St. Paul, Minnesota. Production budget does not accommodate housing costs for out-of-town actors.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
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
Julia - Leading
Female, Mid-Late 20s
Independent, modern woman of the early 1900s. A bit of a rebel. She is determined to follow her dream to be a composer and professional musician, and isn’t concerned about the sacrifices she must make to do so. Probably the least talented of the three young women, but the most passionate and committed. She does many things other women just don’t do, like wear pants and drive her own car.
Mezzo soprano with large range (F3 to E5); Strong parts singing required; Ability to play piano preferred by not required.
May - Leading
Female, Early-Mid 20s
A talented composer who publishes a large volume of songs in just three years. She is torn between her desire to pursue her music and lead a conventional life as an upper-class wife and mother. She was raised in a privileged, musical family, and educated at the best schools. She marries at age 20, and her husband does not support her work as a composer. She tries to balance both, but eventually gives up her music after her husband’s ultimatum.
Soprano (B3 to A5), with lower extension; Strong parts singing required; Ability to play piano preferred but not required.
Cora - Supporting
Female, Late 30s-Mid 40s
Vaudeville singer and comedian in the early 1900s. Creative, independent, and opportunistic. She has no regrets about living a performer’s life, but realistic about the sacrifices required. She is an unknowing mentor/inspiration to Julia. She has a strong attachment to her mother, and ultimately leaves performing to care for her as she is dying.
Mezzo soprano (A3 to D5); Strong parts singing required.
Gladys - Supporting
Female, Late teens-early 20s.
Young music prodigy who tags along with the older girls. She is not serious about her music but goes along for a time because everyone else is doing it. She ultimately choses a conventional married life and gives up her music. She has no conflict or regrets about this choice.
Mezzo soprano (F3 to C5); Strong parts singing required.
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 audition.
Videos
