Adirondack Theatre Festival 2012 Musicals
– Equity Principal Auditions
Glens Falls NY SPT (approval/salary level pending; 2011 weekly minimum: $350).
Producing Artistic Dir: Mark Fleischer
CD: Stephanie Klapper Casting
Equity Principal Auditions:
Friday, February 24, 2012 Actors' Equity Association Audition Center
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM 165 West 46th Street, 2nd Floor
Lunch from 1 - 2. New York City
Please prepare a brief contemporary musical theatre ballad or patter song. Bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist will be provided, but may not transpose.
Please bring a picture and resume, stapled back-to-back.
All dates are in 2012. All listed roles are available.
Late Night Cabaret Music: Joe Kinosian. Lyrics: Kellen Blair. Dirs: J. Kinosian and K. Blair. Mus Dir: J. Kinosian. 1st reh: 6/26. Runs 6/28-6/30.
Cabaret act featuring songs and sketches.
Seeking One Versatile Cabaret Performer (M/F) with comedic timing. Plays characters in their 20s, in songs and sketches with the authors.
NEXT TO NORMAL Music: Tom Kitt. Book/Lyrics: Brian Yorkey. Dir: Mark Fleischer. Mus Dir TBD. 1st reh: 6/18. Rehearses in NYC. Runs in Glens Falls 7/5-7/14.
Musical’s story about Diana—a suburban housewife/mom struggling w/worsening bipolar disorder. This, coupled w/hallucinations that stem from a trauma 16 years earlier and the intense rounds of psychotherapy she needs, affects her family greatly. Diana’s relationship w/daughter Natalie becomes strained because Natalie feels that she is invisible to her mom, who prefers the superhero-like image she has created for her son. Story shows how far parents will go to keep themselves sane and their family's world intact.
Theatre’s casting note: “We are seeking excellent singers and actors of all ethnicities.”
Diana:
Late 30s – early 40s. Sexy, sharp housewife. Manic-depressive, delusional. Suffers from worsening bipolar disorder; has been medicated for 16 years. Seeking strong singer/actress who can cover the full emotional range this role requires. Belt/mix to E.
Dan:
Late 30s – early 40s. Diana’s husband, Gabe & Natalie’s dad. Architect. Handsome. Genuine. Constantly tired. Provides constant support for his family as he fights to keep his wife’s mind & illness stable. Belabored, dedicated dad. High baritone/tenor to A.
Gabe:
Seeking actor 18+ to read 18. Diana & Dan’s son. Dashing, gentle, bright, playful. Can be both an angel and a demon to his mom, who idolizes him as a superhero. Rock tenor to B, w/falsetto & comfortable mix.
Natalie:
Seeking actress 18+ to read 16. Diana & Dan’s daughter. Attractive. Strong, tries to be perfect. Classically trained pianist; takes refuge in the practice room. Belt/mix to E.
Henry:
Seeking actor 18+ to read 17. Jazz musician, romantic, stoner, slacker, philosopher king. Classmate of Natalie; eventually her boyfriend. Supports her during one of the roughest times in her life. High baritone/tenor to A.
Dr. Madden / Dr. Fine:
Late 20s – late 30s, male. Diana’s doctor. Assured rock star of psychiatry. “On the young side” of ageless. High baritone/tenor to A; rock sound.
Woody Sez: The Life and music of Woody Guthrie Devised by David M. Lutken, with Nick Corley and Darcie Deaville, Helen J. Russell, Andy Teirstein. Dir: N. Corley. 1st reh: 7/17. Runs 7/19-7/28.
Theatrical concert event using words & songs of Woody Guthrie to transport the audience through his fascinating, beautiful, sometimes tragic life.
Casting note: Show is performed by 4 actor/musicians who are as versatile musically as they are theatrically. All should have a strong Depression-era quality and be engaging to watch.
Man 1 / Woody:
Very strong actor & storyteller. Strong emotional & accessible quality. Excellent guitar player, some harmonica.
Man 2:
Charming character actor. Plays Radio Announcer, Will Geer, Pete Seeger, others. Must play excellent fiddle, banjo, guitar, harmonica, pennywhistle, spoons, jaw harp, a few other instruments.
Woman 1:
Strong character actress w/strength & warmth. Plays Woody's Mother, Radio Singer, others. Must play bass, guitar, other instruments. Needs wide vocal range w/warm soprano.
Woman 2:
Spunky character actress. Plays Clara, Radio Singer, Lefty Lou, others. Must play excellent fiddle, mandolin, guitar, a few other instruments. Needs strong alto range.
NYC EPA/Dramas: 2/23/12. Watch for separate notice.
The Adirondack Theatre Festival is located in Glens Falls near Lake George, north of Albany, 20 minutes from Saratoga.
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