2017 NATIONAL MUSIC THEATER CONFERENCE Equity Principal Audition - Eugene O'Neill Theatre Auditions

2017 National Music Theater Conference - NYC EPA

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center

AUDITION DATE

May 08, 2017

10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)

Lunch 1 to 2

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep

2017 contract/salary pending; currently $510/week

SEEKING

Equity Female and Male Actors of all ethnicities for the 2017 Conference. See breakdown

PREPARATION

The musical styles this year span from contemporary Broadway to rock, jazz, hip-hop and rap. Please prepare a brief song in one of those styles. Accompanist provided. Please bring sheet music and TWO copies of your picture/resume, each stapled together.

LOCATION

Ripley-Grier Studios (520)

520 8th Ave

New York, NY 10018-6507

Room 16J, holding room 16L

PERSONNEL

Expected to be in attendance at the EPA: Alan Filderman- National Music Theater Casting Director

OTHER DATES

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center presents staged readings of three new musicals during the National Music Theater Conference - each musical is in residence for two week between June 20 - July 15, 2017.

OTHER

The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and subscribes to the LORT Agreement Non- Traditional Casting policy, encouraging participation by and casting of ethnic minority Actors (African American, Asian American, Hispanic American and Native American), women and Actors with disabilities in roles where race, ethnicity, gender, or the presence or absence of a disability is not germane.

EPA 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

HOME STREET HOME
Dates: June 20- July 1

NOTE FOR ALL ROLES:
This is a punk rock musical. All singing and musical performances are to be delivered with a punk sensibility.

Sue (Sue-icide): Female, 16-20. A sheltered teenage incest victim from the suburbs. An innocent schoolgirl who retreats from her abusive father through self-cutting. Shy and withdrawn but eager to explore, and with an inner strength and toughness that allows her to transform into an empowered, take-charge street punk. Alto, versatile lead singer, strong punk belter with powerful low range, prefer belt up to D

Mom: Female, 20s. The matriarch of the street tribe, she is the maternal influence on the street kids, acting as their protector as well as their moral compass. She is Sue’s guide through the world of street punk. Alto, versatile lead and ensemble singer, strong punk belter with powerful low range.

PD: Male, 18-25. A flamboyant, witty, street punk. Charismatic, campy and self-aware, he is a snarky street hustler with a brain. Uses sarcasm and wit to hide his overwhelming desire to be cared for. Wide range tenor or Bari-tenor, prefer low G to high A, low notes flexible, strong punk lead and ensemble singer.

Trashley: Female, 18-25.. Mom’s lover. Tough, caustic and streetwise, she projects an outer shell of toughness, but is sensitive and prone to jealousy. She is committed to her street family and threatened by the arrival of Sue. Alto, versatile lead singer, strong punk belter with powerful low range, prefer belt up to D

Nosmo: Male, 18-25. A street musician junkie and the heart of the punk tribe. Warm, sensitive and sweet-natured, he is the balladeer who takes us through Sue’s story. Caught in the struggle between his addiction and his hunger to make music. Wide range tenor or Bari-tenor, strong punk lead and ensemble singer. Guitar skills a plus.

Special Ed: Male, late 20s to early 30s. Usually functions a few steps behind the rest of the tribe, he is a man of few words, but occasionally chimes in with a gem of unexpected wisdom. Tenor or Bari-Tenor, high A, strong punk lead and ensemble singer.

Big John: Male, early 40s. Overweight and a bit nerdy, he is insecure about his appearance and uses male prostitutes as his sexual outlet. A regular client of PD’s, he is sweet and self-effacing, and would make someone a great husband if he could get out of his own way. Baritone.

Niko: Male, late 20s to early 30s. The neighborhood drug dealer and pimp. Easygoing and laid back, but can turn vicious with no warning. Inherently threatening and prone to violence, he is a smiling cobra who is always looking for the next score. Baritone.

Polly: Transsexual, late 20s to late 30s. A streetwise tranny hooker who is under the thumb of her pimp. Sarcastic and tough, but there’s a heart underneath all the snark. If played by a male actor, must be comfortable working in women’s clothing.

Officer Hill: Male, early 40s. A tough, sometimes violent street cop. World-weary and a little jaded, he’s been on this beat for years and has seen it all. He maintains a delicate relationship with Mom and the street punks, but is ready to come down on them at a moment’s notice.

Officer Renko: Male, early 40s,. The good cop to Hill’s bad cop, he is good natured and affable. A longtime figure on the street, he’s seen it all and knows how to navigate the code of the street.

Sue’s Mother: Female, late 30s. A suburban mother, aware of the abuse that is going on under her roof, and tortured by her inability to stop it. Soprano.or Mezzo, strong lead singer.

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iLLA- NMTCB
Dates: June 27-July 8

PRINCE – African American male, 18-22. Protagonist. A gifted classically trained dancer who attends a community college for dance but has dreams of leaving that life for a hip-hop career. Nerdy, awkward, socially awkward but can be charming, articulate, emotional, a bit naive. A little corny but capable of a edger side if pushed too far. Rapper, dancer, actor, singer.

STACY – Caucasian female, 18-22. New dance student at community college. Was forced to transfer from prestigious school because of financial hardships. Good looking, assertive, confident, trendy, brash, influenced by hip hop culture. Singer, dancer. Ability to rap.

MOM – African American female, late 40's early 50's. African American studies professor who is trying to keep her family together during the 2008 Financial Crisis. Strong, assertive, no-nonsense humor, confident. R&B/Gospel singer.

POP - African American male, late 40's to early 50's. Worked at an automobile factory but was laid off due to cutbacks. Good looking alpha-male who speaks his mind. Passionate, prideful, and stubborn. Former R&B singer who can perform spoken word poetry.

GARY – African American male age 30. College dropout with aspirations of being a self- made businessman. Mentors Prince to take over the rap industry. Fun, energetic, carefree, slick, charismatic hustler. R&B/Gospel singer and rapper.

SLIM – Any ethnicity, age 30. Gary's friend, works as a young executive for a major hip- hop record label. Trapped in the corporate life. Thinks business first, nice guy, good looking, professional but has swagger. Rapper.

BIG TREY – Caucasian male age 25. Talented local gangster rapper with an incredible buzz around the industry. On his way to signing a major deal. Tough, arrogant, a thug. Ability to freestyle. Can be rude. Rapper.

MISS MORGAN – Any ethnicity, age 27. Dance teacher. Active community leader, charismatic, ambitious, the voice of reason. R&B/Pop singer, ability to rap.

LEONARD – Any ethnicity, age 18-22. A musical theatre fanatic, bubbly, happy, optimistic, accepting of all people, brings out Prince's inner geek. Rapper and singer.

JORGE – Latino male, age 18-22. Good looking ladies man. Cool, suave, romantic swagger. Jokes around a lot but supports Prince with everything he does. Rapper and singer.

NARRATOR – African American male, age 25-35. Leads the audience on the journey with a secret connection to story. It is revealed in Act 2 that he is Prince’s biological father.

CIPHERS – Ensemble, lead narrators – six to ten young, multi-ethnic male & female. Singers, rappers and dancers to play iconic hip-hop legends, corporate executives, college students, hip-hop fans, and factory workers.

SUPERHERO - NMTCC
Dates: July 4-15

CHARLOTTE … Single mother under pressure, just holding it together. She’s kind, searching. Has a good, and necessary, sense of humor. Not infallible, but trying to find peace with her difficult son. 30s-40s.

SIMON ... Charlotte’s troubled son. Unpopular, complicated, brooding and isolated. Very imaginative. 14-16 years old.

JIM ... You wouldn’t necessarily notice him in a crowd. Normal and almost anonymous. But there’s a lonely air of mystery about him. Self-effacing and warm. 30s-40s.

VIC ... The landlord/super of the building where Charlotte and Simon live. Surly and distant, but with a special interest in Charlotte and Simon. 50s-60s.

VEE ... A popular girl in Simon’s school. Sharp and soulful, with inner steel and hidden depths. High School age.

RACHEL … Vee’s girlfriend. High School Age.

FLO… Vee’s girlfriend. School age.

DWAYNE… Vee’s old boyfriend. Handsome but aggressive. High School age.

ENSEMBLE … (Number TBD)

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.