A WONDERFUL LIFE Equity Principal Auditions - John W. Engeman Theater Auditions
John W. Engeman Theater
A WONDERFUL LIFE – Equity Principal Auditions
John W. Engeman Theater Northport (LI) NY LOA $399/week minimum. Free RT transportation provided from Manhattan to Northport during tech and run.
Producing Artistic Dir: Richard T. Dolce
Music: Joe Raposo
Book/Lyrics: Sheldon Harnick
Dir: John Simpkins
Choreo: Jen Werner
Mus Dir TBA
CD: Stephen DeAngelis
1st reh: 11/7/11. Rehearses in Manhattan. Runs in Northport 11/25/11 – 1/15/12.
Equity Principal Auditions:
Tuesday, September 6, 2011 Pearl Studios NYC “500”
10 AM – 6 PM 500 Eighth Avenue, 4th Floor
Lunch from 1:30 – 2:30. New York City
Please prepare a brief song from the show, or other appropriate musical theatre song. Bring sheet music in the correct key; accompanist is provided, but may not transpose.
Please bring a picture & resume, stapled back-to-back.
Seeking (all listed roles are available, and will be considered for Equity contracts):
George Bailey:
Ages from early 20s - late 30s. Wholesome, charming and sincere; very much the “everyman” of Bedford Falls. Seeking strong actor with a lyric baritone voice.
Mary Hatch:
Ages from late teens - mid 30s. George’s wife. Pretty in a simple, unassuming way, with an inner glow. Seeking strong actress with a beautiful soprano voice.
Henry Potter:
Ages from mid 50s - late 60s. Acerbic miser. Seeking strong actor who sings well (baritone).
Clarence:
40s-50s. Well-meaning innocent with a cherubic quality. Very low in the “angel hierarchy”; hoping to “earn his wings”. Tenor.
Tom Bailey:
Early 50s - early 60s. George’s father. Kind-hearted, content with life. Seeking strong actor who sings (high baritone/tenor).
Uncle Billy:
Ages from mid 40s-60. Bumbling, disheveled and absent-minded. Seeking strong actor who sings (baritone).
Harry Bailey:
Ages from late teens - mid 30s. George’s younger brother. All-American; handsome and athletic. Seeking a strong dancer and singer (high baritone).
Milly Bailey:
Ages from early 50s - late 60s. Matronly, kind and devoted wife and mother. Alto.
Sam Wainwright:
Ages from early 20s - late 30s. Self-assured athlete with matinee-idol looks. Successful. George’s friend. Seeking a very strong dancer and singer (baritone).
Joseph:
Mid 50s. Distinguished gentleman. At the top of the “angel hierarchy”. Gentle, commanding presence. Seeking strong actor who sings.
Casting Director’s statement: “Performers of all ethnicities are strongly encouraged to attend.”
If unable to attend, send photo/resume to Attn: WONDERFUL LIFE, Stephen DeAngelis, c/o Grey, 200 5th Ave, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10010.
