Theatre Elision 2017-18 Season - Columbia Heights, MN EPA Days **Revised Times**
Theatre Elision
AUDITION DATES
May 31, 2017
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (CDT)
Jun 01, 2017
11:00 am - 9:30 pm (CDT)
APPOINTMENTS
Online Signups available at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090544A4AA22AAFE3-20172018
See Breakdown for more audition information.
CONTRACT
SPT SPT-1 $243/wk min in 2017; $250/wk min in 2018
SEEKING
Theatre Elision is seeking male and female actors/singers for its 2017-2018 season. Please see breakdown for specific character requirements.
PREPARATION
Actors will have about one minute to perform. Please bring in one 32-bar cut of a song, or two contrasting 16-bar cuts if you would like to show different vocal styles given the range of the season. Accompanist will be provided.
LOCATION
Murzyn Hall - Senior Center Room
530 Mill St. NE
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Park in back of Murzyn Hall and enter downstairs door. Room to the left.
PERSONNEL
Director - Lindsay Redman; Vocal Director - Christine Polich; Music Director - Harrison Wade
OTHER DATES
Season dates - September 2017 - May 2018
OTHER
Rehearsals will be held in Columbia Heights, Minnesota. Performances will be held in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Production budget does not accommodate housing costs for out-of-town actors.
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
Appointments:
Actors who are unable to attend auditions are welcome to submit video auditions to
theatreElision@gmail.com.
If audition slots are full, AEA actors should email
theatreelision@gmail.com for an in-person audition appointment.
Video submissions and alternate appt. signup deadline is Friday, May 26th.
Theatre Elision 2017-18 Season
The season will include five musicals requiring a wide variety of acting and singing styles. Strong vocal skills and parts singing are required for all shows. There are two additional shows in the season that cannot be announced yet due to licensing requirements.
Goblin Market (Fall 2017):
A musical adaptation of Christina Rossetti’s 1859 narrative poem by Polly Pen and Peggy Harmon.
Available role:
Lizzie (Female mid-20s to mid-30s); Legit soprano with large range (G3-G5).
This is a demanding vocal role (leading toward an operatic/classical sound), but also requires strong acting. Those interested in this role should audition with an art song or a legit musical theatre song (belt or contemporary wouldn’t be a fit).
The role of Laura has been cast.
Ghost Quartet (Fall 2017):
A contemporary song cycle about love, death and whiskey by Dave Malloy (creator of “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812).
Available roles:
(2) Females – Any age
(2) males – Any age
These are demanding vocal roles with challenging harmonies and some a capella singing. Particularly interested in performers who can play instruments (e.g., guitar, cello, ukulele, accordion, dulcimer, autoharp)
Ain’t It a Grand and Glorious Feeling: Celebrating the Princess Musicals (Spring 2018):
Original musical incorporating the music of Jerome Kern.
Available roles:
Jessica: Ingénue type, mid-20s
Ashley: Comedic character type, mid-20s
Michael: Leading man type, mid-20s
Matt: Comedic character type, short in stature, mid-20s
The music in this show is quintessential early Broadway from 1915-1918. Those interested in this show should bring songs by Jerome Kern, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, and the like.
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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