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Call Type
Equity Chorus
Time(s)
Equity Chorus Call / Singers
Friday, October 31st, 2014
9:30 AM - Equity Female Singers
2 PM - Equity Male Singers
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Contract
Special Agreement
$734.00/Weekly Minimum (contract/salary pending)
Location
Actors' Equity Association Audition Center
165 West 46th Street
16th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Studio A
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Seeking
Looking for ensemble members that are accomplished musicians as well as accomplished actors, singers and dancers.
See breakdown for more info and instrument requirements
Preparation
Prepare a brief standard musical theatre song that shows off your voice and range (accompanist provided) AND a 16 bar instrumental cut to play on your instrument from the list of instruments in the breakdown (You must bring your own instrument)
Bring an updated picture/resume, stapled.
Other Dates
Rehearsal: 1/2/15 (New York)
Open: 4/14/2015 (San Francisco)
Close: 5/1/2016
Other
General Manager: Troika Entertainment
Casting: Binder Casting/Jay Binder, CSA, Jason Styres, CSA
Personnel
Director: Sean Foley
Book: Mark Bussell and Justin Sbresni
Music & Lyrics: Chris Larner
Choreographer: Carrie-Anne Ingrouille
Musical Director: Andy Einhorn
· Chorus rules are in effect.
· A monitor will be provided.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
Preparation Instructions:
Prepare a brief standard musical theatre song that shows off voice and range (bring sheet music; accompanist provided).
AND also prepare a 16 bar instrumental cut to play on your instrument from the following list (You must bring your own instrument): DOUBLE BASS, CELLO, VIOLIN, ACCORDION, GUITAR/BANJO, CLARINET, FLUTE/POSSIBLE PICCOLO, ALTO/TENOR SAXOPHONE, TRUMPET, TROMBONE.
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NOTE: Around the World in 80 Days is a love story and adventure extravaganza. This is a new version of the Jules Verne novel; not in any way based on the 1959 film. It will be performed in major US cities including New York and Los Angeles. The show tours in its own portable theatre space and will stay in each city for 7-11 weeks. The staging is completely environmental using multimedia as well as scenic devices based on Victorian Theatre.
The entire ensemble plays multiple characters –all of which are featured roles. The entire ensemble must also be musicians as they comprise the orchestra. We are looking for ensemble members that are accomplished musicians as well as accomplished actors, singers and dancers. THEY MUST BE ABLE TO PLAY AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING INSTRUMENTS: DOUBLE BASS, CELLO, VIOLIN, ACCORDION, GUITAR/BANJO, CLARINET, FLUTE/POSSIBLE PICCOLO, ALTO/TENOR SAXOPHONE, TRUMPET, TROMBONE. ALL MUST BE ABLE TO READ MUSIC WITH THE EXCEPTION OF GUITAR/BANJO IN WHICH READING CHORDS WILL BE FINE.
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SEEKING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
MEN:
MALE ENSEMBLE #1 (late 20s - mid 30s): Plays Jesse James among other roles. Jesse is a ruthless cowboy. Guitar playing is a plus. Must have excellent comic skills.
MALE ENSEMBLE #2 (mid – late 30s): Will play Carrington Porter among other roles. Carrington is a typical Colonial English attaché on the edge of a nervous breakdown.
MALE ENSEMBLE #3 (mid 30s - mid 40s): Asian. Plays Yukio Yoshida amongst other roles. Yukio is the owner and emcee of the “Japanese Follies of 1872.” Must be charismatic and in great physical shape. Must have great comic skills.
MALE ENSEMBLE #4 (mid 20s-mid 30s): South Asian. Will play the Indian guide amongst other roles. Must have great comic skills.
MALE ENSEMBLE #5 (mid - late 30s): Will play Histon and cover Inspector Fix and Passepartout. Histon is a stuffy English duffer. Must have excellent physical comedy and slapstick skills.
MALE ENSEMBLE #6 (mid - late 20s): Will play an American military captain amongst other roles. Must be a dancer with acrobatic skills and martial arts experience.
MALE ENSEMBLE #7 (late 30s – mid 40s): Character man who plays the head hillbilly amongst other roles. Of substantial girth, but in excellent physical condition. Dance skills are a plus.
MALE ENSEMBLE #8 (mid 30s): Plays Sullivan, another typical English duffer amongst other roles.
MALE ENSEMBLE #9 (late 20s – early 30s): Asian. Must have excellent acrobatics and martial arts skills. Covers Yukio.
MALE ENSEMBLE #10 (late 20s – mid 30s): Plays a comic waiter amongst other roles. Must have excellent physical comedy/slapstick skills.
MALE ENSEMBLE #11 (mid to late 30s): Plays Sir John another pompous stuffy English duffer amongst other roles.
WOMEN:
FEMALE ENSEMBLE #1 (mid 30s): Plays Miss Bunn, the English secretary to the English Consul amongst other roles. A woman with an ample figure, but not heavy.
FEMALE ENSEMBLE #2 (mid - late 20s): South Asian. Plays Aouda’s cousin, amongst other roles. Will cover Aouda. Must be attractive and appealing with great comic skills. Soprano.
FEMALE ENSEMBLE #3 (mid 20s – early 30s): African American. Plays Yukio Yoshida’s assistant, Ethel amongst other roles. Young comic character actress.
FEMALE ENSEMBLE #4 (early 20s – mid 20s): Will play a young, uneducated, teenage American hillbilly girl amongst other roles. Must sing well and be a dancer.
FEMALE ENSEMBLE #5 (late 30s - mid 40s): Character woman. Will play Miss Pennyfarthing, a Cockney street vender amongst other roles
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