THE PRODUCERS - NYC ECC / Male Dancers
Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Inc.
AUDITION DATE Oct 10, 20164:00 pm (EDT)
CONTRACT
LORT Non-RepLORT B; $836/wk
SEEKING
ENSEMBLE: True triple threats who sing traditional musical theatre very well, dance very well in a variety of styles (most must be excellent tappers), and have the comic chops and fearless creativity to assume the wacky supporting roles that keep the comic engine of The Producers running on full throttle. See breakdown for more info.
PREPARATION
Please bring picture and resume. Bring both tap and character shoes. Also prepare a brief song from or in the style of the show in case asked to stay and sing (also have a 16 bar cut of the song in case only hearing 16 bars). Performers are welcome to sing from the show.
LOCATION
Pearl Studios NYC (500)500 8th AvenueNew York, NY 10018-6504
12th floor
PERSONNEL
Artistic Director: Andrew Kato *; Director: Mark Martino *; Choreographer: Shea Sullivan *; Music & Lyrics: Mel Brooks; Book: Mell Brooks & Thomas Meehan; Casting: Bob Cline*; * will be present at these auditions
OTHER
Reh: 12/19. Open: 1/12. Close: 1/29
ECC 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
Ensemble: Strong dancer singer that end up playing…..accountants, dancing Bavarian peasants, convicts, first nighters, little old ladies, tapping storm troopers, leggy showgirls, nuns, blind violinists, usherettes, an all gay all the time team of theatrical designers, houseboys, frighteningly bad auditioners, Stalin, Churchill, etc.
True triple threats who sing traditional musical theatre very well, dance very well in a variety of styles (most must be excellent tappers), and have the comic chops and fearless creativity to assume the wacky supporting roles that keep the comic engine of The Producers running on full throttle.
Some specialty ensemble members are
Springtime for Hitler tenor:
the uber-handsome (in a “master race” kind of way) singing lead of the worst production number in history.
Mr. Marks:
Leo’s boss …a short-tempered, cigar-chomping little tyrant.
Hold Me-Touch Me:
a woman of “80 or so”…a quintessential little old lady…a very hornylittle old lady she particularly likes playing her favorite game: “The Virgin Milkmaid and the Well-Hung Stable Boy”.
Sergeant O’Brien:
gruff top cop…speaks in a heavy New York Irish accent
Judge Maxwell:
elderly…and very grumpy
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