ROCK ODYSSEY - Miami FL EPA
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
AUDITION DATE
Feb 10, 2017
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EST)
Lunch break TBD
APPOINTMENTS
For appointments call: 786-468-2299. Equity walk-ins as time permits.
CONTRACT
TYA
$489.00/weekly minimum
SEEKING
Equity actor/singers for various roles.
PREPARATION
Actors should prepare 2 songs; 16 bars that showcase a contemporary Broadway voice and 16 bars that show us an edgier “rock and roll” sound. (Be prepared to sing entire song if requested.)
Accompanist will be provided. Bring sheet music in your key.
Actors may be asked to read sides from the script.
Bring picture and resume.
LOCATION
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
Peacock Education Center
1300 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132-1608
PERSONNEL
Book by Stephen Cole
Music & Lyrics by Billy Straus
Directed and Choreographed by Douglas Love
OTHER DATES
Two weeks of daytime rehearsal begins: May 1, 2017 (Monday through Saturday)
Two weeks of daytime performances begin: May 15, 2017
Last Performance: May 26, 2017
Venue: The Knight Concert Hall of the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami FL 33132
callbacks 2/11
OTHER
(www.arshtcenter.org)
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
CASTING: 8 Men and 2 Women who sing very well and move well – Actors should be able to sing in a contemporary Broadway “Rock” style.
ODYSSEUS
Mid to late 30’s - vain and self centered hero - a powerful, muscular warrior with a big ego. Should have a strong singing voice with a rock and roll edge. This actor engages in choreographed stage combat.
ZEUS
30’s – 50’s - Father of all the Greek gods. Should have good comic timing and a booming bass voice.
TELEMACHUS
16 – (actor should be over 18) Odysseus’s son. Angst-filled teenager in a hurry to grow up – should have boy band looks and a voice to match. This actor engages in choreographed stage combat.
PENELOPE
mid to late 30’s – Odysseus’s wife: strong, smart and beautiful. She should possess a strong soulful voice. Gospel singers are encouraged to audition. Actress also plays CIRCE a mischievous and sensual goddess.
ATHENA
20’s – the beautiful goddess of war with a strong alto belt. She has empathy for Odysseus and pleads his case to her father Zeus. This actress also plays the goddess, CALYPSO – an airhead type – obsessed with Odysseus.
HERMES
20 – 30’s our narrator, the messenger god who jumps in and out of the action of the play. A skilled comic actor with a great singing voice should have several different comic characters inside of him - like Robin Williams. This actor engages in choreographed stage combat.
POSEIDON
20’s – early 40’s our villain, the god of the seas. He hates Odysseus’s boldness and uses his powers to keep our hero away from his home and family for 16 years. This actor should be able to sing like Elvis – or some other iconic Rock figure. He also plays the CYCLOPSE a boisterous one-eyed monster in a full body puppet. This actor engages in choreographed stage combat.
3 men to play Odysseus’s men and Penelope’s suitors: NESTOR, SEYMOUR, MELANTHIUS, AJAX, AGAMEMNON and ANTINOUS. Characters ages are 20s to 30s. These strapping comic actors should be able to play multiple roles convincingly, should have great timing and be able to perform physical comedy and light slapstick. They should move well and sing very well. They also operate puppets. One of these men will play the comedic role of AEOLUS – the very, very old god of the winds. These actors engage in choreographed stage combat.
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.
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