The Prince of Egypt - Redwood City EPA Days
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
AUDITION DATE
May 02, 2017
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm (PDT)
May 03, 2017
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm (PDT)
APPOINTMENTS
By appointment only. To request an appointment, please submit by email to casting@theateworks.org, with PRINCE OF EGYPT AUDITIONS in the subject line.
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep Minimum - $861/wk
SEEKING
Singers and Dancers. Please see breakdown.
PREPARATION
One song, two minutes. Bring sheet music, headshot and resume.
LOCATION
TheatreWorks
350 Twin Dolphin Drive
Suite 127
Redwood City, CA 94065
Rehearsal Halls
PERSONNEL
Director: Scott Schwartz. Choreographer: Sean Cheesman. Music Supervisor: Dominick Amendum. Casting - CA: Leslie Martinson, TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. Casting - NY: Benton Whitley, CSA, Stewart/Whitley
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals begin on or about 9/8/17 in Redwood City, CA. Previews begin 10/6/17. Press Opening 10/14/17 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, Mountain View, CA. Closing 11/5/17
OTHER
Music and Lyrics: Stephen Schwartz. Book: Philip LaZebnik
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
Note from Producers & Creatives: THE PRINCE OF EGYPT tells a universal story treasured by many cultures around
the world. This production will honor that legacy by casting performers of the world’s many races and ethnicities to play
characters from all the cultures portrayed in the show. We will be fully inclusive in our casting and are seeking a very
diverse cast. Actors of all races, religions, and ethnicities are strongly encouraged to audition.
CURRENTLY SEEKING:
[MOSES] – Principal, Male, 20-30. Any ethnicity. A prince of Egypt. Playful but with a soulful core. Begins the show asa devil-may-care young man, a bit of the class clown, but grows into the leader of the Hebrew people, wise and serious. A high tenor (sings up to Bb) with a thrilling voice and large range.
[RAMSES] – Principal, Male, 20-30. Any ethnicity. A prince of Egypt, heir to the throne. Moses’ brother. While alsoyoung, he has a serious and self-critical streak and is also quite competitive with Moses. His father and his responsibility as a future Pharaoh put a lot of pressure on him, and it shows. Through trials of great pain over the course of the show be ultimately becomes a great leader of the Egyptians. A tenor (sings up to G#), but with a well developed lower range.
[TZIPPORAH] – Principal, Female, 20-30. Any ethnicity. A Midian princess, fiery and rebellious. She is full of spirit andstrength, and wants nothing more than for her people to be free. Deeply committed to her family, and eventually to her love for Moses. Must have a thrilling high belt, but also a well-developed and beautiful mix.
[JETHRO] – Principal, Male, 50-65. Any ethnicity. The High Priest of Midian. A powerful, wise presence, with a joyfultwinkle in his eye. Full of love and buoyancy, with a deep spiritual center. A high baritone (must sing up to G) with a warm voice.
[PHAROAH SETI] – Principal, Male, 50-60. Any ethnicity. The Pharaoh of Egypt. Commanding, carries himself withgreat dignity and authority. A general and still a great leader of his army. He loves his sons deeply, but he loves Egypt more and everything he does is to protect and preserve his country. A low baritone/bass.
[QUEEN TUYA] – Principal, Female, 35-55. Any ethnicity. The Queen of Egypt. Regal, wise, deeply loving. Shealways wanted another son after Ramses was born, and believes Moses was a gift from the gods. Over the course of the show she changes from being a vibrant, clever and even playful woman to broken creature devastated by the loss of her adoptive son.
[HOTEP] – Principal, Male, 35-65. Any ethnicity. The High Priest of Egypt. A devout believer in the power of theEgyptian gods and Egypt itself. He is also a schemer, looking for ways to increase his own power. While at times this character has comedic moments because of his pomposity, he is also a serious player in the Egyptian court and should feel like a real threat to the princes. A low baritone/bass.
[AARON] – Principal, Male, 25-40. Any ethnicity. Moses’ Hebrew brother. He’s someone who doesn’t want to rock theboat, and tries desperately to contain his radical sister. He’s a worrier and a bit of a nebbish. A strong singer, with amid-tenor range.
[MIRIAM] – Principal, Female, 30-40. Any ethnicity. Moses’ Hebrew sister. A believer. It is Miriam who always believedin Moses, and she who most fervently supports him and follows him once he finds out his true heritage. A strong singer with a well-developed belt, and a beautiful mix.
[NEFERTARI] – Principal, Female, 20-30. Any ethnicity. Ramses’ wife-to-be. The daughter of one of the most powerfulfamilies in Egypt, she is marrying Ramses to return her family to the glory of being Pharaoh. Cold, snobbish, and seemingly heartless, we discover over the course of the show that there is a vulnerable woman underneath. A strong singer though full vocal range needed, belt and mix.
[JOCHEVED] – Featured Ensemble, Female, 20-30. Any ethnicity. Moses’ Mother. She is deeply loving and doeseverything she can to save her son. She also needs to have an incredible singing voice and be able to perform Middle Eastern style vocalizations.
[YOUNG MIRIAM] – Featured Ensemble, Female, 10-11. Any ethnicity. Moses’ sister. Strong willed and daring, but also aware of her place as a slave in the Egyptian world. Will also play a Hebrew child later in the show. Strong singer needed.
[YOUNG AARON] – Featured Ensemble, Male, 8-9. Any ethnicity. Aaron as a young child. Will also play an Egyptian child who dies as part of the final plague.
[MALE & FEMALE SINGING ENSEMBLE, MALE & FEMALE DANCING ENSEMBLE] – Ensemble, 20-50. Anyethnicity. Seeking a vibrant, diverse ensemble in terms of race, ethnicity, type and age. Every member of the ensemble will play all of the races and classes in the show
– Egyptians, Hebrews and Midians. They must becommitted to all of their roles and bring depth and humanity to each part they portray. They must all be strong singers and comfortable with “legit” vocal styles (high sopranos, tenors, and low basses) as well as more contemporary/beltstyles.
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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