THE HOUSE OF FINNEGAN AEA 99-Seat Plan V/T: El Portal Monroe Forum Theatre Casting Director: WIR Productions/ Alissa-Nicole Koblentz Book by Bill Rich Music/Lyrics: Steve Kopandy Music Direction and orchestrations: Bonnie Janofsky Director/Choreographer: Alissa-Nicole Koblentz Assistant choreographer and production manager: Patrick Rogers
Performances run October 18th-28th, 2012. Rehearsals begin October 1st at the theatre.
Interview Dates: 8/9/12 and 8/11/12 Callback Dates: Directors request only Shoot/Start Date: October 1, 2012 Pay Rate: $500 Ensemble/$600 Principal
Location: North Hollywood
All Auditions will take place at Debbie Reynolds Dance Studio 6514 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood Ca 91606. Thursday August 9th from 7-10 p.m. for ADULT SPEAKING ROLES ONLY.
Please prepare two 16 bar selections of contrasting standard musical theatre songs. No Pop/Rock Open Call. First come, first seen. Saturday, August 11th 10 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. for Carolyn, Nancy and Timmy. Please prepare 16 bars of an up-tempo musical theatre song. Open Call. First come first seen. LUNCH BREAK 1:00 p.m.-2:00 pm. 2:00 p.m.-5 p.m.
Ensemble Open Call. Prepare two 16 bar selections of contrasting standard musical theatre songs. No Pop/Rock Open Call. First come, first seen. For Bubbles Miller please also prepare a short contortion routine.
Callbacks with be at director invitation only.
Union and Non-Union encouraged to audition.
Please note rehearsals will be week days 9:00-5:00 p.m. with the exception of children which will be 3:00-5:00 p.m. There is pay.
WIR Productions is casting The House of Finnegan a world premiere musical at the El Portal Monroe Forum Theatre in North Hollywood, CA. The House of Finnegan tells about the good and the bad in people along with the meaning of true love, family and friendship. Performances run October 18th-28th, 2012. Rehearsals begin October 1st at the theatre.
Seeking- Jerry, male, 50-65 to play 70+. Baritone. Was once a leading man, womanizer, Tony winner and grandpa. Lead.
Young Jerry, male 20-30. Baritone. Charismatic song and dance man. Young Gene Kelly type.Lead.
Susan, female 50-65 to play 70+. Soprano/Alto .African American. Was once a leading lady of broadway. Lead.
Young Susan, female 20-30. Soprano/Alto. African American. Stunning Triple Threat broadway star. Young Lena Horne type. Lead.
Elizabeth, female 35-40. Alto. Jerry's neurotic but loving daughter and Carolyn's mother. Lead.
Carolyn, female 9-11 to play 9. Soprano. Jerry?s granddaughter who is wise beyond her years. Lead.
Pete, male. 35-40.Baritone. Quirky mortician, father who falls in love with Elizabeth. Supporting.
Sid, male 50-65 to play 70+. Baritone. Jerry?s best friend. Supporting.
Ralph, male 50-65 . To play 70+. Baritone. Jerry's longtime friend and agent. Supporting.
Rhonda, female 50-65 to play 60?s. Alto. Jerry's best female friend who longed for more in life. Supporting.
Nancy, female 9-11 to play 9. African American. Soprano. Carolyn's best friend and Susan's granddaughter. Supporting.
Timmy, male 9-11 to play 9. Boy Tenor. Pete's son. Supporting.
Burt, male 50's. Baritone . Burly barkeep at the Salty Shamrock Tavern. Supporting.
Bubbles Miller, female. Age 40-60+ who has contortonist skills and doubles in ensemble.
Female Ensemble- Four women. Ages 20's-60's to play multiple roles. Soprano/ Alto. All Ethnicities. Seeking strong singers/ movers for featured solos, bar patrons, show girls, etc.
Male Ensemble- Four men. Ages 20's-60's to play multiple roles. Tenor/Baritone/Bass. All Ethnicities. Seeking strong singers/ movers to play bar patrons, Broadway chorus boys, etc.
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