THE FANTASTICKS - NYC EPA
And A Wall LLC
AUDITION DATE
Feb 03, 2017
9:30 am - 5:30 pm (EST)
Lunch 1 to 2
CONTRACT
Off Broadway
Currently $608 week minimum
SEEKING
Seeking, for possible future replacements in the currently running Off-Broadway production:
Note: All roles (with the exception of Henry and Mortimer) are for actors who sing.
PREPARATION
For roles other than Henry and Mortimer: Please prepare a brief, appropriate song (standard, legit musical theatre; no pop/rock). Bring sheet music in the correct key; accompanist is provided, but may not transpose.
For the role of Henry: Please prepare an appropriate comedic monologue, 2 minutes or less.
For the role of Mortimer: Please prepare a short “death” pantomime of your own creation.
All: Please bring a picture & resume, stapled back-to-back.
LOCATION
The Theater Center
210 W 50th St
New York, NY 10019
3rd floor
PERSONNEL
Book/Music/Lyrics: Tom Jones & Harvey Schmidt
Dir: Tom Jones
Choreo: Janet Watson
Mus Dir: Robert Felstein
Assoc Dir: Kim Moore
OTHER DATES
Currently running Off Broadway
OTHER
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
Note: All roles (with the exception of Henry and Mortimer) are for actors who sing.
El Gallo (Narrator):
Man, 30-50. Seeking a ruggedly handsome, charismatic actor with sex appeal. Should have a facility for verse and excellent comedic skills. Moves very well. Baritone, low A to G above middle C.
Luisa (The Girl):
Looks 20 or younger. Requires very strong acting and singing. Some dance. Soprano range with a B below middle C with strong and consistent high C. Some coloratura and chest singing.
Matt (The Boy):
Looks around 20. Seeking a strong actor and singer, energetic, with some dance. Lyric baritone with low A to G above middle C.
Hucklebee (The Boy’s Father):
An ex-Navy chief. A bit sloppy. Seeking a strong character actor. Some dance. Baritone, low A to middle C. Must be able to handle harmony.
Bellomy (The Girl’s Father):
A button-maker. Neat. Seeking a strong character actor. Some dance. Baritenor, low A to G above middle C.
Henry (The Old Actor):
Seeking an excellent character actor able to play very old, with strong stage presence. Shakespearean experience an asset. Non-singing role.
Mortimer (The Indian):
Henry's sidekick. Seeking an “ageless” character actor with good pantomime ability. Cockney accent. Non-singing role.
The Mute:
Not a mime. Must move very well and have excellent concentration. Understudies the role of Matt, and so has the same requirements as that role.
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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