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Seeking
Equity Performers (m/f) for:
Arena Stage 2013-14 Season and
Signature Theatre 2013-14 Season
See THIS breakdown for Signature Theatre Co,'s Season.
See breakdown under separate notices for Arena Stage Season.
Preparation
Please prepare a short monologue, and/or a short musical selection.
Accompanist will be provided.
Bring TWO (2) copies of your picture/resume stapled together
Personnel
Daniel Pruksarnukul, Artistic Associate & Casting Director Arena Stage
Eric Schaeffer, Artistic Director Signature Theatre
Matthew Gardiner, Associate Artistic Director Signature Theatre
· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Appointments
No advanced appointments. AEA members seen on first come, first serve basis.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
2013/14 SEASON MUSICALS:
Please note open calls for children will be held at a later date
SPIN
by Neil Bartam and Brian Hill
Directed by Eric Schaeffer
Choreographed by Matthew Gardiner
Music Directed by Gabriel Mangiante
1st Rehearsal: Monday June 10, 2013. Runs July 9-July 27, 2013
• Evan- late 30s. One hit wonder, now host of a popular American Idol-esque show
• Makalo- early 20s. Very talented young singer with a young child
• Allison Reynolds- 30s. Jesse’s teacher and Evan’s love interest
• Jesse- 5-7yrs old. Makalo’s very rambunctious child.
• Richard Riddle- 40s-60s. John Lithgow type
• Danny- early 20s. in love with Makalo, a bit obsessive
• Trevor- late teens- early 20s. A dreamy contestant on Evan’s show
• Brianna- late teens- early 20s. A contestant on Evan’s show. Great comedic timing needed.
• Dave- runs the TV show
• Various Ensemble Roles of Various ages. All must sing.
MISS SAIGON
by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil, with lyrics by Boublil and Richard Maltby, Jr.
Directed by Eric Schaeffer
Choreographed by Karma Camp
Music Directed by Gabriel Mangiante
1st rehearsal: July 18, 2013. Runs: August 15- October 6, 2013
• Chris- Tenor, 20 - 30s, Caucasian or African-American. All American Type. Disillusioned and conflicted marine.
• Kim- Belt to E, late teens- 20s, Asian. A young, innocent orphaned Vietnamese woman. Determined, maternal.
• Gigi- Experienced bar-girl, crowned "Miss Saigon."
• The Engineer- Tenor, 35 - 55, Eurasian or other ethnic background. Owns "Dreamland," an after-hours club in Saigon. Charismatic, chameleon, operator, pimp.
• Tam- 3-5 years old, Asian. Kim's very young son. May be played by boy or girl.
• Thuy- Role already cast
• Ellen- Role already cast
• John- Role already cast
• Various Ensemble Roles American GI's of all types, pimps, bar girls, refugees, tourists
CROSSING
Music & Lyrics by Matt Conner, Book by Grace Barnes
Directed by Eric Schaeffer
Music Directed by Gabriel Mangiante
1st rehearsal: October 7, 2012. Runs: October 29- November 24, 2013
• Homeless Woman- Can be aged anywhere between 35-60. African American. Exists 1860s
• Backpacker- 26. Young Man Exists in the present.
• Man with Flask- 30-45. White, wealthy. He exits in the 1936
• Woman in Pink- 31. English. Faded before her time. Exists in 1954
• Civil Rights Marcher- African American. Exists in 1963
• Mother- mid 40s- mid 50s. Middle class. Exits in 1917
• Soldier- 19. Middle Class. Exists in 1917
• Child- 6. Son of the Woman in Pink. Exists in 1954.
GYPSY
Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and a Book by Arthur Laurents
Directed by Joe Calarco
Choreographed by Karma Camp
Music Directed by Joe Calarco
1st rehearsal: November 19, 2013 Runs: December 17, 2013- January 26, 2014.
• Rose- Role already cast
• Herbie – Role already cast
• Baby June – 7-11 years old, must sing and dance well
• Young Louise- 7-11 years old
• June - early 20's, excellent dancer/singer
• Louise- early-late 20's. Good singer/dancer. Light soprano to big belt. Must be willing to strip.
• Tulsa - early 20's male actor must sing and dance well
• Mazeppa – 30-50yr old stripper. Has to play trumpet. Must be willing to be seen in very little clothing.
• Electra- 30-50yr old stripper. Must be willing to be seen in very little clothing.
• Tessie- 30-50yr old stripper. Potentially dancing on pointe. Must be willing to be seen in very little clothing.
• Newsboys- 8-12yr old boys. Must be able to sing and dance well
• Farmboys - early-late 20’s men. Must be able to sing and dance well
• Various Ensemble Roles for men and women. All require singing, most require dance
BEACHES
Book by, Music and Lyrics by
Directed by Eric Schaeffer
1st rehearsal: April 23, 2013. Runs: May 21- June 30, 2012
• Little Cee Cee- an outrageous looking red haired girl of ten years old. An entertainer. Must sing and act well.
• Little Bertie- a tiny, proper nine year old. Must sing and act well.
• Karen Lewandowski- beautiful nine year old. Great dancer. Acrobatics.
• Cee Cee- bubbly and eccentric. A star.
• Bertie- beautiful and privileged.
• Leona- Cee Cee’s mother. Eccentric.
• Rose- Bertie’s mother. Elegant and refined.
• Michael- All American, handsome man
• John- a charismatic and attractive director
• Various Ensemble Roles for men and women of a variety of ages. All need to act and sing well.
THE THREEPENNY OPERA
Music by Kurt Weill, Text by Bertolt Brecht
Book Translation by Robert David MacDonald, Lyrics Adapted by Jeremy Sams
Directed and Choreographed by Matthew Gardiner
Music Directed by Jon Kalbfleisch
1st Rehearsal: March 25, 2014. Runs: April 22-June 1, 2014
• Macheath- 30s-40s. Baritone. Sexy and dangerous, an infamous crook known throughout London for his violent crimes.
• Polly Peachum- 20s. Soprano. Seems innocent at onset but slowly reveals her greedy and darker nature.
• Mr Peachum- 40s-60s. Baritone. Father of Polly, a hypocrite who trusts no one
• Mrs Peachum- 40s-60s. Alto. Mother of Polly
• Jenny Diver- 30s-40s. Mezzo. Prostitute and former lover of Macheath.
• Tiger Brown- 40s-50s. Baritone. London’s chief of the police. Torn between responsibility and feelings for his friend Macheath.
• Lucy Brown- 30s. Mezzo. Daughter of Tiger Brown, and Macheath’s lover.
• MacHeath’s Gang- Jimmy, Chainsaw Bob, Matt of the Mint, Crook-Fingered Jake, Ned, Walt- Various ages, sizes, vocal parts. Also double as other roles.
• Prostitutes- Various ages, sizes, vocal parts. Also double as other roles
CLOAK AND DAGGER
Book, Music and Lyrics by Ed Dixon
Directed by Eric Schaffer
Music Directed by Gabriel Mangiante
1st Rehearsal: May 20, 2014. Runs: June 12-July 17, 2014
• Nick Cutter- A down and out detective.
• Helena Troy- A blonde bombshell
• Character Man 1- over a dozen various roles
• Character Man 2- over a dozen various roles
2013/14 SEASON PLAYS
PRIDE IN THE FALLS OF AUTRY MILL
By Paul Downs Colaizzo
Directed by TBA
1st rehearsal: September 17, 2013. Runs October 15th- December 8th, 2013.
• Carly- 50, composed and beautiful mother, living with her family in Alpharetta, Georgia
• Chad- 21, attractive quarter back like son of Carly
• Tommy- 26, a lawyer and Carly’s oldest son, not as attractive as his younger brother.
• Louie- 53, father, away from home a lot on business.
TENDER NAPALM
By Philip Ridley
Directed by Matthew Gardiner
1st rehearsal: February 25, 2015. Runs March 18th – May 11th , 2014.
• Man- late 20s-mid 30s. Highly physical role.
• Woman- late 20s- mid 30s. Highly physical role.
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