YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN **Updated** Equity Chorus Call Dancers - Musical Theatre West Auditions

Call Type
Equity Chorus

Time(s)
Monday, September 9, 2013
5:30 PM Female Dancer sign in
6:00 PM Female Dancer call
7:30 PM Male Dancer sign in
8:00 PM Male Dancer Call

Contract
LOA ref WCLO
$879.96 per week 2013/2014 contract pending

Location
Musical Theatre West Rehearsal Hall
4350 E. 7th Street
Long Beach, CA 90804

Seeking
All roles open. There will be three AEA contracts available for the Ensemble.

Preparation
Please show up prepared to dance. Both men and women should bring character and tap shoes.

Other Dates
1st Rehearsal: October 14, 2013
Preview: October 31, 2013
Opening: November 1, 2013
Closing: November 17 , 2013

Other

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Personnel
Executive Director/Producer: Paul Garman
Director/Choreographer: Lauren Kade-Seals
Musical Director: Corey Hirsch

· Chorus rules are in effect.

· A monitor will be provided.

Appointments
ECC rules in effect. Female dancer sign in 5:30 PM and male dancer sign in 7:30 PM.

Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.

Breakdown

Wednesday, Sept 11, 2013: Callbacks at Director's Request

FREDERICK FRANKENSTEIN: early 30s to 40s. A famous scientist dedicated to his work and innocent of the world at large. Intent to distance himself from his notorious grandfather whose scientific legacy is less than legitimate. A warm lyric baritone who sings to E-flat, and a comic actor who combines the manic energy of Danny Kaye with the charm and elegance of Fred Astaire. Sings with effortless charm (Puttin On the Ritz) and requires vocal power for a full-voice traditional Broadway ballad.

ELIZABETH: 30s. Frederick’s spoiled and self centered fiancée. Great comic role. A lyric soprano with wide range (to High C) who can deliver a showy coloratura fireworks with complete ease. Music has a comic-operetta-ish sensibility that reflects the songs of Romberg, Herbert, Friml and early Kern.

IGOR: 30-40s. A hunchback servant at the Frankenstein estate in Transylvania. Great comic role. High light baritone (to F#) should have the nimble charm to sing English music hall style songs and the show-biz savvy of Jimmy Durante.

INGA: 20s-30s. A young local Transylvanian woman who becomes Dr Frankenstein’s eager assistant. Oblivious to her own sexuality and appeal. A bright, clear youthful Broadway Mezzo with a high sustained belt to D-flat and a sweet mixed voice that extends up to high E.

FRAU BLUCHER: 40s – 60s The housekeeper at the Frankenstein estate. She keeps the secrets of the past. A great slyly comic role. Requires skilled, dark, dramatic Lotte Lenya alto with a real sense of the Berlin Cabaret world of the 1920s and 30s. Solid belt up to B-flat and a workable mix that extends up to E-flat.

INSPECTOR KEMP/BLIND MAN: 40s-50s (one actor will play both roles) Head of the local police with highly developed sense of his own power and a keen desire to keep order in the town. The Blind Man is a recluse who enjoys a meal with Frankenstein’s monster. This double role requires a great comic, transformational actor. Big legit bass-baritone voice that can really open up and soar to high F. Should demonstrate very dramatic singing chops in terms of volume and the break-your-heart quality of a singer like Al Jolson in his prime.

THE MONSTER: The monster created when Dr. Frankenstein performs his famous brain transplant. Bass-baritone with good legit sound up to E-flat. Physically imposing.

ENSEMBLE: Looking for singers with big, healthy voices, impeccable diction and wide ranges. Sopranos should not hesitate in showing off their sustained high notes and Basses should give us their best low. Also, specifically looking for a real old-fashioned Barbershop Quartet Top Tenor.

DANCE ENSEMBLE: Excellent tap dancers to comprise the ensemble.
Ideally MALE dancers should be 5’10 – 6’4 in height and FEMALE dancers should be 5’6 – 5’10.

We are seeking performers of all cultural backgrounds for all roles.