SOPHISTICATED LADIES Equity Principal Auditions - ZACH Theatre Auditions

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SOPHISTICATED LADIES - ZACH Theatre

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ZACH Theatre | Austin, TX

Date of Audition:
4/7/2015


Call Type
Equity Principal

Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
10 AM to 6 PM
lunch 2 to 3

Contract
LOA
ref. to LORT. $371/wk

Location
Ripley-Grier 520 (Everyone must show
government photo ID to enter building.
)
520 8th Ave. (36th/37th)
New York, NY
17th floor


Seeking
Equity male and female singers and male pianists.

Specifically seeking Male Singers who are strong Dancers, and Male Pianists who Sing, for African American Character Roles; and Female Singers who are strong Dancers


see breakdown.

Preparation
Singers: Prepare an Ellington song or jazz standard that shows range.

Male Pianist/Singers should prepare an Ellington song or jazz standard, accompanying self on piano.

All bring picture and resume.

Other Dates
Callbacks in NYC: 4/8

1st reh: 6/15/15. Tech: 7/7. 1st preview: 7/15
Champagne Opening 7/23. Closes: 8/23. (possible extention to 8/30)

Performs Wed - Sat eves. at 7:30pm; Sunday matinees at 2:30pm.

Other
www.zachtheatre.org/about/auditions

Personnel
Dir: Abe Reybold
Choreog: Dominique Kelley
Concept: Donald McKayle; Based on Music of Duke Ellington

Music & Dance Arrangements: Lloyd Mayers
Vocal Arrangements: Malcolm Dodds & Lloyd Mayers

· 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.


Breakdown

Welcome to Harlem’s famed Cotton Club in this stylish, brassy musical celebration of Duke Ellington’s greatest musical hits. A full on-stage orchestra backs superb jazz vocalists, extraordinary tap dancers, dazzling deco costumes, and unforgettable torch singers who bring classics like “Mood Indigo,” “Take the A Train,” “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)” to vivid life in this grand Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. Never before produced in Austin!


Equity Principals:
Specifically seeking Male Singers who are strong dancers, and Male Pianists who Sing for African American Character Roles; and Female Singers who are strong Dancers.

Seeking These Principal Roles:
Danseuse (Mezzo Belt/with mix)
Danseur (Bari/Tenor)
The Jazzbo (Bari/Tenor)

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