SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL - LAWRENCEVILLE, GA EPA
Aurora Theatre, Inc.
AUDITION DATE
Mon, Oct 10, 2022
10:00 am - 8:00 pm (EST)
Meal break: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
APPOINTMENTS
Please visit
https://www.auroratheatre.com/productions-and-programs/view/aurora-theatre-auditions/ to sign up for an audition slot.
CONTRACT
LOA
$400 weekly minimum
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL (see breakdown).
Local actors are encouraged to attend.
PREPARATION
Principal vocalists: prepare a brief cut of a song in the style of the show along with one of the provided music sides at
https://www.auroratheatre.com/productions-and-programs/view/aurora-theatre-auditions/ . Chorus Dancers: Please come familiar with the combination available at
https://www.auroratheatre.com/productions-and-programs/view/aurora-theatre-auditions/ . Please note that at the time of this posting, there is not a video of the combination facing the back. The notice will be updated when that material has been uploaded. Chorus Singers: prepare a 16-32 bar cut of a song in the style of the show.
SEEKING:
DIVA DONNA/MARY GAINES (Female) - ROLE CAST. DONNA SUMMER in her 50s at the pinnacle of her career. She is warm and wise. She has lived a life and is our emcee for the evening. Also MARY GAINES, Donna’s mother. Belt to E. Mix to G above staff. Lead. Ethnicity: Black. Age: 50s
DISCO DONNA (Female) – DONNA SUMMER in her late teens and 20s, riding the wave of her skyrocketing career from Boston to Germany, to the discotheques of Los Angeles and Manhattan. She is charismatic and strong as she navigates this world for the first time. Belt to E. Mix to G above staff. Lead. Ethnicity: Black.
DUCKLING DONNA (Female) - DONNA SUMMER as a pre-teen, trying to find her voice amid a large Boston family. She has gumption, and yet is also fragile. Also Mimi, Donna's oldest daughter. Belt to E. Mix to G above staff. Lead. Ethnicity: Black.
BRUCE SUDANO (Male) - Bass player for Brooklyn Dreams and DONNA’S eventual husband. Steadfast, supportive, bright, and witty. This role does NOT have to play bass. Tenor. Lead. Ethnicity: White. Age: Late 30s/Early 40s.
ADULT MARY ELLEN (Female) - Much like her younger counterpart, she supports DONNA when her sister needs her most. Spunky and outspoken. Strong singer, harmonizer, and dancer. Supporting role. Belt G. Ethnicity: Black. Age: 20s/30s.
NEIL BOGART/GUNTER (Male) - A dual-cast role. NEIL: The head of Casablanca Records and DONNA’S mentor. Works hard and parties harder. Late 30s. GUNTER: DONNA’S German boyfriend. Handsome and charming, but with a darker edge. Supporting role. Ethnicity: White. Age: Late 30s.
ADULT DARA (Female) - Compassionate. Helps DONNA during one of her darkest times. Strong singer and dancer. Supporting role. Ethnicity: Black. Age: 20s/30s.
ANDREW GAINES (Male) - DONNA’S father. Ex-military. Has a stern exterior but loves his children more than anything. Supporting role. Ethnicity: Black. Age: 40s.
JOYCE BOGART (Female) - NEIL BOGART’S business-savvy wife. One of DONNA’S few friends in the industry. Supporting role. Ethnicity: White. Age: 30s.
ENSEMBLE (Male and Female) - Strong singers and dancers to cover Dara/Amanda Sudano (good harmonizer) Young Mary Ellen/Brooklyn Sudano (good harmonizer) Belt to E Giorgio Moroder Brian/Detective Bob/Helmuth Maid/Michael Pastor/Norm Brokaw (William Morris agent) Pete Bellotte.
Requirement for proof of vaccination/negative test:
Everyone entering the audition venue (i.e., venue employees, Equity members, non- members, casting personnel, creatives, producers, musicians, COVID Safety Managers, etc.) will be required to undergo a symptom check and provide one of the following prior to entry into the venue:
Proof of full vaccination. “Fully vaccinated,” as defined by the CDC, is more than 14 calendar days following receipt of a final dose of an FDA or World Health Organization authorized or approved vaccine.
(OR)
Proof of a negative PCR test result taken no earlier than 48 hours prior to entry into the audition venue.
(OR)
Proof of two negative antigen test results (e.g., the first taken the night before and the second taken no less than 2 hours) prior to entry into the venue. Results of non-proctored at-home antigen tests will not be accepted.
Two-ply cloth face masks, surgical masks, singer’s masks and respirators (N95, KN95 or KF94) will be allowed for face coverings. Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not acceptable face coverings. Everyone in the holding room and audition room will always wear a face covering as described above, except for the actor when they are actively auditioning. The time spent unmasked should be as minimal as possible. Face coverings must be worn correctly (covering the nose and mouth). Singer’s masks can be found at www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask.
If the risk level for Gwinnett County is trending upwards and may rise to High (Red) we will contact members with appointments at least 24 hours before the first audition appointment time to let them know there is a chance that the auditions may need to be postponed or cancelled. All members with appointments will be notified if the auditions must be postponed or cancelled.
We encourage members to prepare for their audition at home, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms.
Holding/Audition room information:
The audition room is 5000 square feet and can accommodate no more than 50 individuals at a time.
The holding room is 700 square feet and can accommodate no more than 19 individuals at a time
LOCATION
Aurora Theatre
128 E Pike St
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
PERSONNEL
By Colman Domingo, Des McAnuff, and Robert Cary
Expected to Attend:
Patdro Harris – Director and Choreographer
Ann-Carol Pence – Producing Artistic Director
Katie Chambers – Director of Production
OTHER DATES
Audition times:
Singer Auditions:
10:00am - 11:00am
12:10pm - 1:50pm
3:00pm - 4:00pm
5:00pm - 6:00pm
7:10pm - 8:00pm
Dancer Auditions:
11:05am - 11:55am
2:05pm - 2:55pm
6:05pm - 6:55pm
First Rehearsal: February 14, 2023
Opening: March 16, 2023
Closing: April 9, 2023
Performance Schedule:
Wednesday-Saturday at 8pm,
Saturday and Sunday at 2:30pm.
There will be a 10am performance on Wednesday March 22nd, 2023
OTHER
https://www.auroratheatre.com/
Aurora Theatre employs strong understudies who are prepared to take on roles in the event of illness or film/TV conflicts for the main cast.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of 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.
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