Barter Theatre 2019 Season - VA Equity Performer Auditions - Dancing Auditions
Barter Theatre
AUDITION DATES
Sun, Dec 02, 2018
1:00 pm (EST)
Mon, Dec 03, 2018
1:00 pm (EST)
APPOINTMENTS
AEA members: email bartercastingasst@bartertheatre.com with name, telephone number, email address, the exact time and day you would like to audition, and whether you will be attending the dance call. Indicate your AEA status. (If you do not have internet access, call 276-619-5405 & leave the same information.) AEA members without appointments seen as time permits.
CONTRACT
LORT Rep $696/week min
SEEKING
Equity dancers for various roles/ensemble in the upcoming 2019 season productions. See breakdown.
Theatre Statement: Anyone interested in the Resident Company or any musical, is encouraged to attend the movement/dance auditions, even if you do not consider yourself to be a dancer.
There are no Stage Management positions available at this time. SMs can check separate notice on Casting Call for submission for future consideration.
PREPARATION
See breakdown for detailed preparation instructions.
LOCATION
Barter Rehearsal Hall
201 Trigg Street
Abingdon, VA 24210
PERSONNEL
Producing Artistic Director: Richard Rose Associate Director: Katy Brown
In attendance at the dance auditions will be Amanda Aldridge and Ashley Campos, resident choreographers as well as Andrew Hampton Livingston, resident company member.
OTHER
Important General Audition NOTE: While EMCs and adult non-Equity actors may be seen as time permits at these auditions, the theatre will NOT see any non-Equity actors under the age of 18 at these auditions. Only AEA performers under the age of 18 will be able to attend these auditions. Separate auditions may be held at a later date for performers under 18 years of age.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
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
Movement/Dancing Preparation Instructions
The movement/dance audition site will be open half an hour before the scheduled audition time on each day for warm-up and changing. Be prepared to stay through the entire movement/dance audition time. Wear shoes and clothing appropriate for a dance audition. Teaching of the first dance combination will begin promptly at 1pm each day. The movement/dance auditions will be broken down into two levels: Choreographed movement/dance: EVERYONE ATTENDING THE DANCE AUDITIONS WILL DO THIS
COMBINATION after which we will ask the more experienced dancers to stay and learn a second combination. Dance combination for dancers, including Actor/Singers who also consider themselves dancers. Only those requested to do the second combination will learn it. If you are a dancer who plans to attend the movement/dance auditions but do not plan to attend the acting/singing auditions, that is OK, but please inform the audition monitor.
Please bring THREE (3) copies of your picture and resume.
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Barter Theatre 2019 Season
SEEKING:
Year-round, Resident Company Members: Most members of our resident company sing and dance; for these auditions, we highly encourage you to sing and attend the movement auditions in addition to acting if you are interested in becoming a member of the resident company. Also seeking Local and Non-Local Jobbers for roles for a single show or a single repertory, and actors for six readings and staged productions during the Appalachian Festival of Plays and Playwrights.
Rehearsals for most plays begin approximately six – eight weeks before they open. Most Actors tend to participate in two productions during the same repertory.
2019 Season includes:
NOTE: Seeking actors for the following productions and roles. For shows/roles that have already been CAST by the theatre’s resident acting company, actors auditioning will also be considered for possible future replacements if needed.
The dates following each show are the dates of performance. Rehearsals begin 6-8 weeks before performances.
MORNING AFTER GRACE
Barter Stage II
by Carey Crim
Dates: February 8, 2019 to March 31, 2019
SEEKING:
Ollie- 68 year old African American male, strong actor
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CAMELOT
Gilliam Stage at Barter Theatre
Books and Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, Music by Frederick Loewe
Dates: February 21, 2019 to March 31, 2019
SEEKING:
Guenevere- African American female, soprano B3-A5. Strong actor with a legit sound. Other minorities will also be considered.
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MADAME BUTTERMILK
Gilliam Stage at Barter Theatre
Book, Music and Lyrics by Ross Carter
Dates: April 5, 2019 to May 11, 2019
All roles for this production have been filled by Barter’s resident acting company.
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TWELFTH NIGHT
Barter Stage II
by William Shakespeare
Dates: April 11, 2019 to May 4, 2019
All roles for this production have been filled by Barter’s resident acting company.
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CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES
Barter Stage II
Written by Jim Stowell and Jessica Zuehlke, Music and Lyrics by Drew Jansen
Dates: May 10, 2019 to August 11, 2019 (In repertory)
All roles for this production have been filled by Barter’s resident acting company.
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SHREK
Gilliam Stage at Barter Theatre
Music by Jeanine Tesori, Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
Dates: May 17, 2019 to August 10, 2019 (In repertory)
SEEKING:
2 male dancers who sing well for Fairy Tale Creatures, Duloc Dancers, Rats, etc.
2 female dancers who sing well for Fairy Tale Creatures, Duloc Dancers, Rats, etc.
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EXIT LAUGHING
Gilliam Stage at Barter Theatre
By Paul Elliott
Dates: May 30, 2019 to August 10, 2019 (In repertory)
All roles for this production have been filled by Barter’s resident acting company.
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LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
Barter Stage II
Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman, Book by Harvey Fierstein
Dates: June 6, 2019 to August 10, 2019 (In repertory)
SEEKING:
2 male dancer/singers for Cagelles
2 female dancer/singers for Cagelles
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ONCE
Gilliam Stage at Barter Theatre
Book by Enda Walsh, Music and Lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová
Dates: August 16, 2019 to September 7, 2019
SEEKING:
GIRL- 24-34, intelligent, direct, a dry sense of humor. A remarkable and unforgettable girl. Must play the piano and sing beautifully. Must have a strong Czech/ Eastern European accent.
Mezzo soprano. High Note C4 (Middle C), Low G3
GUY- A struggling Irish musician. Lost and a bit sad. Works with his Da in a vacuum repair shop. Must sing and play guitar extremely well. Must have a strong Irish accent. Baritone. High note C#5/Db5, Low G2. Falsetto, Rock
BILLY- 32-45. A big, lovable Irish man. Owner of the music store where Girl plays piano. Loud, gregarious, sometimes vulnerable. Singer and strong guitar player; ukulele, drums. Strong Irish accent. Baritone. High note G#4/Ab4, Low G2. Rock voice.
REZA- 25-35. A strong and confident Czech girl. The life of the party. Excellent fiddle player. Eastern European accent.
Soprano. High note A5, Low C4 (Middle C). Folk rock voice.
BARUSKA- over 50, woman. The mother of GIRL. Traditional Czech mama. Must play the accordion and piano. Czech accent. Alto. High note C5, Low G3. Accordion, concertina, piano, melodica.
BANK MANAGER- 30-50yo. He seems straight laced, but his passion for music bubbles just under the surface. Must sing and play guitar & cello well. Must have a strong Irish (Cork) accent. Tenor. High note B4
DA- Guy's dad. A sensitive soul and quiet, caring father. Must play guitar, ukulele/mandolin well. Must have a strong Irish accent. Baritone.
SVEC- 20-40yo. An odd duck. A kind of anti-hipster. Loves watching tv. Must play guitar & drum kit extremely well. Must have a strong Czech/ Eastern European accent. Baritone. High note G#4/Ab4, Low B2. Rock voice. Playing banjo or mandolin, a big plus.
ANDREJ- 20-29yo. Kind hearted and earnest. A fast food worker with big dreams. Must play guitar & bass guitar extremely well. Must have a strong Czech/Eastern European accent. Baritone. High note G#4/Ab4, Low C2 (Low C)
EAMON- 25-50yo. A music studio manager. Tough and hard to read, has a great poker face. Must sing and play guitar (& piano) well. Must have a strong Irish accent.
Baritone, High note G#4/Ab4, Low G2
EMCEE- 25-50. An emcee at a bar. Charming, also a ball buster. Must sing, play guitar, and piano extremely well. Must have a strong Irish accent.
EX Girlfriend- 25-35. Guy's ex-girlfriend. Lives in New York. Kind, warm, funny, and undeniably likeable. Must play violin extremely well. Must have a strong Irish accent. Mezzo soprano.
IVANKA- 6-8 yo. The sweet-natured daughter of Girl. Singer. Less than 45 inches tall. Mezzo soprano.
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MAYTAG VIRGIN
Barter Stage II
By Audrey Cefaly
Dates: September 5, 2019 to November 10, 2019 (In repertory)
All roles for this production have been filled by Barter’s resident acting company.
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THE PRODUCERS
Gilliam Stage at Barter Theatre
Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, Music & Lyrics by Mel Brooks
Dates: September 13, 2019 to November 9, 2019 (In repertory)
SEEKING:
2 male dancer/singers for Ensemble
2 female dancer/singers for Ensemble
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WAIT UNTIL DARK
Gilliam Stage at Barter Theatre
By Frederick Knott Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher
Dates: September 26, 2019 to November 9, 2019 (In repertory)
All roles for this production have been filled by Barter’s resident acting company.
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THE LOOPHOLE
Barter Stage II
By Stacey Isom Campbell
Dates: September 19, 2019 to November 9, 2019 (In repertory)
All roles for this production have been filled by Barter’s resident acting company.
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WHITE CHRISTMAS
Gilliam Stage at Barter Theatre
Music and Lyrics by IRVING BERLIN, Book by DAVID IVES and PAUL BLAKE
Dates: November 15, 2019 to December 29, 2019
SEEKING:
2 male dancer/singers for Ensemble
2 female dancer/singers for Ensemble
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JACOB MARLEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL
Barter Stage II
By Tom Mula
Dates: November 20, 2019 to December 22, 2019 (In repertory)
All roles for this production have been filled by Barter’s resident acting company.
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THE SANTALAND DIARIES
Barter Stage II
by David Sedaris
Adapted for the stage by Joe Mantello
Dates: November 27, 2019 to December 29, 2019 (In repertory)
All roles for this production have been filled by Barter’s resident acting company.
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Abingdon is approximately six hours from Washington, D.C. and ten hours from NYC by auto. The nearest airport is Tri-Cities which is a forty-minute drive from Abingdon.
All roles will be understudied.
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 audition.
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