Argyle Theatre 2024-25 Season Equity Ensemble Singers (All genders) - Argyle Theatre Auditions

ARGYLE THEATRE 2024-25 SEASON - NYC ECC SINGERS

Argyle Entertainment LLC | Babylon, NY

AUDITION DATE

Friday, September 6, 2024
9:30 AM (E)

CONTRACT

LOA
$480 weekly minimum (LOA ref. COST)

SEEKING

Equity Chorus Singers for roles in Argyle Theatre 2024-25 season (see breakdown)

PREPARATION

Please prepare a brief singing selection (about 16-bars or 30 seconds) in the style of any show in the season. If unable to attend this ECC, you may send your picture/resume to:
submissions@michaelcassara.net.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036

PERSONNEL

Evan Pappas, Artistic Director
Mark and Dylan Perlman, Managing Partners
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Associate Producer/Casting Director - Michael Cassara, CSA

OTHER DATES

See breakdown for production specific dates.

OTHER

Argyle Theatre is located in Babylon, Long Island (about an hour from midtown Manhattan, via Long Island Railroad) - theatre provides transportation for all performers. All shows rehearse in Manhattan before moving to Long Island for tech/performances.

ECC 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

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

First Rehearsal: on/after 10/14 (in NYC)
First Preview: 11/7
Opens: 11/09
Closes: 1/5
Music: Alan Menken
Lyrics: Lynn Ahrens
Book: Mike Ockrent & Lynn Ahrens
Based on the story by Charles Dickens
Director: Evan Pappas
Choreographer/Co-Director: Debbie Roshe
Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA

SEEKING:

[MRS. CRATCHIT] 30s, female, any race/ethnicity. Vocal range: A3-E5. Tiny Tim's mother and Mr. Cratchit's wife. She is a loving mother who tries to provide the best for her children with what she's got.

[FEZZIWIG] 30s-50s, male, any race/ethnicity. Vocal range: A3-B5. A portly, jolly man who used to throw a huge Christmas party every year for the community. He was Scrooge's first boss and after teaching him all he knew, he became deeply disappointed in the man Scrooge became.

[MRS. FEZZIWIG] 30s-50s, female, any race/ethnicity. Vocal range: A3-A5. The consummate hostess and Mr. Fezziwig's wife, she loved to help throw the Christmas party every year. She is prideful.

[FRED] 20s-30s, male, any race/ethnicity. Vocal range: A3-F5. Scrooge's nephew and only living relative. He is a pleasant young man who believes in the good a joyful Christmas spirit can make in the world.

[OLD HAG / GHOST OF CHRISTMAS FUTURE] 40s-60s, female, any race/ethnicity. Vocal range: A3-G5. A beautiful and terrifying wraith, the Ghost of Christmas Future is strong and silent as she shows Scrooge what will happen to him and those around him if he continues down the path he is currently treading.

[EMILY] early 20s, female, any race/ethnicity. Vocal range: A3-B5. Scrooge's fiancé from when they were young. She is a beautiful girl, not impressed or in need of money.

[ENSEMBLE ROLES] assorted ensemble roles, 18+, any race/ethnicity, any gender identity. Strong singers who dance well.

[CHILDREN ROLES] various ensemble roles for children ages 8 to 18, including YOUNG SCROOGE, FAN, and others. Strong singers who move well.

JERSEY BOYS

First Rehearsal: on/about 12/30
First Preview: 1/23/2025
Opening: 1/25
Closing: 4/6
Book: Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice
Music: Bob Gaudio
Lyrics: Bob Crewe
Director/Choreographer: Todd Underwood
Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA

SEEKING:

[MARY DELGADO AND OTHERS] 20s-30s, female. Tough, seen it all, Italian-American, Jersey girl, Frankie's wife. She has a killer sense of humor. Performer also plays a variety of other roles including a member of a 60s style girl group. Strong belt (high straight tone soprano also useful) - should dance well.

[LORRAINE AND OTHERS] 20s-30s, female. Frankie's girlfriend. Educated, not from Jersey, a career girl. Performer also plays a variety of other roles including a member of a 60s style girl group and a tough-as-nails Jersey girl. Strong high belt (to high F) (and high straight tone soprano also useful) - should dance well.

[FRANCINE VALLI AND OTHERS] 20s-30s, female. Frankie's daughter - she's named for, doted on, and deeply loved by Frankie. She's a Jersey girl - vulnerably, she acts out to make up for lack of attention from her dad. Performer also plays a variety of other roles including a member of a 60s style girl group and a tough-as-nails Jersey girl. Strong high belt (to high F) (and high straight tone soprano also useful) - should dance well.

[NORM WAXMAN AND OTHERS] 20s-30s, male, white. Owns a private money lending agency. Performer will play various/assorted roles. Strong tenor/bari-tenor who moves well.

[BARRY BELSON AND OTHERS] 20s-40s, male, Black. Performer will play various/assorted roles. Strong tenor to high C, ideally with a strong falsetto to G above high C - with the ability to riff in rhythm-and-blues style.

[JOE PESCI AND OTHERS] 20s-30s, male, white - must be 5’9” or shorter. Young, energetic and funny - performer will play various/assorted roles, may cover Frankie.

[ENSEMBLE] 18+, any ethnicity/race, all gender identities. Strong singer/dancer/actors.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF

First Rehearsal: 3/31
First Preview: 4/24
Opening: 4/26
Closing: 6/15
Book: Joseph Stein
Music: Jerry Bock
Lyrics: Sheldon Harnick
Director: Evan Pappas
Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA

SEEKING:

[ENSEMBLE ROLES] 18+, any race/ethnicity, any gender identity. Strong singer/dancer/actors for various ensemble roles - including Bottle Dance specialty, Russian dancers, villagers and townspeople of Anatevka.

[GRANDMA TZEITEL] female, appears 60s+, character singer. Golde's deceased grandmother, who endorses the marriage between Tzeitel and Motel.

[FRUMA-SARAH] female, 30s. Belter to Eb. Lazar's Wolf's deceased first wife. She becomes enraged when her husband plans to wed Tzeitel.

MERIDITH WILSON'S THE MUSIC MAN

Book/Music/Lyrics: Meredith Willson
Story: Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey
Director: Evan Pappas
Choreographer: David Grindrod
Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA
First Rehearsal: 6/16
First Preview: 7/10
Opening: 7/12
Closing: 8/31

SEEKING:

[ENSEMBLE] 18+, any ethnicity/race, any gender identity. Strong singer/dancer/actors for all ensemble roles.