BEEF & BOARDS DINNER THEATRE 2023 SEASON - EQUITY VIDEO SUBMISSIONS (CHORUS)
BEEF AND BOARDS DINNER THEATRE
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Equity actors for chorus parts in Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre's 2023 Season (see breakdown).
All stage managerial positions have been filled.
INSTRUCTIONS
SEE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS IN
Deadline: Tue, Dec 27, 2022
auditions@beefandboards.commailto:auditions@beefandboards.com">auditions@beefandboards.com
Eddie Curry, Artistic/Casting Director (viewing auditions)
Heather Patterson King - Director
Doug King - Choreographer
Ron Morgan - Resident choreographer
Kristie Templet - Musical Director
See production dates in breakdown.
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 submit.
Provide a current full body slate with at least your name, height, and union status. Work to submit a clear video with good lighting and sound.
SINGERS:
Option 1 - Submit any current and/or relevant vocal audition video/reel that you already have.
Option 2 - Submit a vocal audition using (1) one or more of the songs at
https://beefandboards.net/auditions/2023/opencall/index.html
https://beefandboards.net/auditions/2023/opencall/index.html
https://beefandboards.net/auditions/2023/opencall/index.html
https://beefandboards.net/auditions/2023/opencall/index.html .
DANCERS:
Option 1 - Please submit any current and/or relevant Dance Audition video/reel that you have.
Option 2 - Submit a dance video using (1) one or more of the (3) three combinations/skills provided at
https://beefandboards.net/auditions/2023/opencall/index.html
https://beefandboards.net/auditions/2023/opencall/index.html
https://beefandboards.net/auditions/2023/opencall/index.html
https://beefandboards.net/auditions/2023/opencall/index.html .
Heather Patterson King, Director
Doug King, Choreographer
Kristy Templet, Music Director
Douglas T. Lamb, Stage Manager
Dates:
1st Rehearsal, January 26, 2023
Open, February 9, 2023
Close, March 26, 2023
Footloose is a 1984 American musical drama film directed by Herbert Ross. It tells the story of Ren McCormack, a teenager from Chicago who moves to a small town, where he attempts to overturn the ban on dancing instituted by the efforts of a local minister. The film received mixed reviews from the critics but became a box office hit, grossing $80 million in North America, becoming the seventh highest-grossing film of 1984. The film is known for its music, with the song Footloose by Kenny Loggins.
Seeking:
LYLE – CHUCK’s friend – A few lines, sings strong 3-part harmony – G, G#, A & B, some dancing.
TRAVIS – CHUCK’s friend – A few lines, sings strong 3-part harmony – G, G#, A & B, some dancing.
DANCERS – Several big dance numbers in show – any combination of the following skills are a plus: acrobatics, gymnastics, break-dancing, line-dancing, leaps, splits.
Ron Morgan, Director/Choreographer
Terry Woods, Music Director
Douglas T. Lamb, Stage Manager
Dates:
1st Rehearsal, March 13, 2023
Open, March 30, 2023
Close, May 14, 2023
An American in Paris is a story of finding love, happiness, and a new lease on life. The musical is set in the City of Lights, Paris, as it emerges from the shadows of World War II. As the weight of the Nazi Occupation begins to lift, the city’s inhabitants come alive and rediscover life’s grandest possibilities. An American veteran and aspiring painter, Jerry, is still reeling from the war when he discovers the girl of his dreams: Lise, a captivating young dancer at the ballet. Jerry falls in love with the mystery girl as soon as he spots her in a crowd on the street. By chance or fate, Jerry and Lise are brought together at a ballet rehearsal, where Jerry has come to visit his friend Adam, the company’s composer. While there, Jerry catches the eye of Milo, an American heiress and Adam’s patron. To add more confusion to this love triangle, Lise is already engaged to marry Henri, a rich young businessman, who dreams of being a performer, himself. But does Lise truly love Henri? Or is Jerry, the American stranger, the man she is meant to love? And even if she loves Jerry, can Lise find a way to move on from the fact that Henri’s family saved her life during the war? Set to some of the George and Ira Gershwin’s most timeless music, An American in Paris brings both complexity and joy to the journey of Lise, Jerry, and their friends, as they fall in love, follow their dreams, and celebrate the most wonderful joys of being alive.
Note: The stage musical’s plot differs greatly from the 1951 film of the same name starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron.
Seeking:
Ensemble: Male and Female, Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass
Elizabeth Stark, Director
Ron Morgan, Choreographer
Kristy Templet, Music Director
Douglas T. Lamb, Stage Manager
Dates:
1st Rehearsal, May 4, 2023
Open, May 18, 2023
Close, July 9, 2023
Beauty and the Beast tells the story of an unkind prince who has been magically transformed into an unsightly creature as punishment for his selfish ways. To revert into his true human form, the Beast must learn to love a bright, beautiful young lady who he has imprisoned in his enchanted castle before it is too late.
Seeking:
Monsieur D'arque: The scheming proprietor of the local insane asylum. He is a dark, sinister villain who aides Gaston in his plot to marry. Gender: Male. Baritone – sings Maison De Lune.
3 Silly Girls: A trio of girls who are infatuated with Gaston. Great singers who can hold harmony and move well.
Ensemble: Dancers, Singers Wolves; Enchanted Objects; Townspeople
Kenney M. Green, Director
Kenney M. Green, Choreographer
Teneh Karimu, Music Director
TBA, Stage Manager
Dates:
1st Rehearsal, June 26, 2023
Open, July 13, 2023
Close, August 20, 2023
A musical revue based on the music of Duke Ellington.
Seeking:
Ensemble Men - Dancers/singers. 20-50. A fully ethnic/interracial/diverse cast of triple threats.
Ensemble women - Dancer/Singers. 20-50. A fully ethnic/interracial/diverse cast of triple threats.
Curt Wollen, Director
TBA, Choreographer
Terry Woods, Music Director
Douglas T. Lamb, Stage Manager
Dates:
1st Rehearsal, August 10, 2023
Open, August 24, 2023
Close, October 1, 2023
GRUMPY OLD MEN is the story of two aging men, Max and John, neighbors who have been feuding for most of their lives. Invigorated by their shared affection for their new neighbor across the street, the beautiful, eccentric, and charming Ariel, they face-off as romantic rivals until their hilarious shenanigans finally bring about a resolution to their long-standing differences. Based on the 1993 film, which starred Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, and Ann-Margret, this stage adaptation captures the lovably crotchety characters through twinkling humor, great songs, and the affectionate depiction of a small town that feels like home to everyone.
Seeking:
Opportunities for featured casting in the ensemble
ENSEMBLE (5 men; 3 women)
HARRY the accident-prone postman delivers mail to
TIM the dubious minister who is married to
UNIS the avian addict while
STAN the polka champion is browbeaten by his wife
FRAN the town gossip
KARLA/NURSE caffeinates all.
BO and LO who appear as movers, orderlies and other random duos
Doug King, Director/Choreographer
Kristy Templet, Music Director
Douglas T. Lamb, Stage Manager
Dates:
1st Rehearsal, September 21, 2023
Open, October 5, 2023
Close, November 19, 2023
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (often colloquially known as Joseph) is a sung-through musical comedy with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on the character of Joseph from the Bible's Book of Genesis. This was the first Lloyd Webber and Rice musical to be performed publicly; their first collaboration, The Likes of Us, written in 1965, was not performed until 2005. Its family-friendly retelling of Joseph, familiar themes and catchy music have resulted in numerous staging’s.
Seeking:
Mrs. Potiphar: Beautiful but evil, Mrs. Potiphar tries to seduce Joseph, but is unsuccessful. However, she does manage to rip off much of his clothing just as her husband comes into the room, thus condemning him to prison. Also plays one of the wives.
Baker: One of Pharaoh's servants, the Baker is in prison with Joseph who correctly interprets his dreams and predicts that he will be put to death. Played by one of the brothers.
Butler: Another of Pharaoh's servants, the Butler is also in prison with Joseph who also correctly interprets his dreams, this time that he will be released and taken back into Pharaoh's household. It is the Butler who tells Pharaoh about Joseph and his uncanny ability with dreams. Played by one of the brothers.
Joseph's Eleven Brothers: Although acting usually as a group, they each have their own different personalities, talents, and flaws. As a group they sell Joseph into slavery, but as individuals they deal with the following years and how they can make amends. They sing and dance their way through many situations and places. The brothers also double as Egyptians and servants of Potiphar.
Reuben: Eldest son of Jacob. Takes the lead on One More Angel in Heaven
Simeon: Second son of Jacob. Takes the lead on Those Canaan Days
Levi: Third son of Jacob.
Judah: Fourth son of Jacob. Takes the lead on Benjamin Calypso.
Dan: Fifth son of Jacob.
Naphtali: Sixth son of Jacob.
Gad: Seventh son of Jacob.
Asher: Eighth son of Jacob.
Issachar: Ninth son of Jacob.
Zebulun: Tenth son of Jacob.
Benjamin: Youngest son of Jacob. Joseph accuses him of stealing the golden cup.
The Wives: The wives of Jacob. Double as Egyptians and servants of Potiphar.
Eddie Curry, Director
Ron Morgan, Choreographer
Terry Woods, Music Director
Douglas T. Lamb, Stage Manager
Dates:
1st Rehearsal, November 9, 2023
Open, November 24, 2023
Close, December 31, 2023
Soldiers Bob Wallace and Phil Davis served under General Henry Waverley in World War Two and, ten years later, they are still working together in a popular song and dance duo, Wallace and Davis. When they meet the singing sisters, Betty and Judy Haynes, Phil becomes enamored with the beautiful Judy, while Bob is more reserved about his feelings for Betty. The two men follow the sisters up to their seasonal engagement at The Columbia Inn in Vermont. They discover the inn is owned by General Waverley but, unbeknownst to him, the inn is struggling to survive. With the help of Martha, the concierge, and the General’s granddaughter, Susan, Bob, Phil, Betty and Judy decide to put on a big show to draw in business.
Bob arranges for his old friend Ralph Sheldrake to bring the General’s former troops up to Vermont to support the show. Betty overhears Bob’s plans and misinterprets his intentions, believing that he wants to buy the inn instead. Confusion ensues as Betty leaves to go back to New York alone. Bob follows her to attempt to reconcile but, believing he has lost her, he goes on the Ed Sullivan Show to reach out to his former comrades. Back in Vermont, the rehearsals are coming to an end and the General is convinced to wear his uniform to watch the show. He is moved to see his former men return to support him and decides to put his efforts into making the inn a success. Betty returns to apologize to Bob and the couple finally declare their love for each other. With the show a huge success, Bob leads the whole theater in a rendition of “White Christmas”.
Seeking:
Rita: Female, Featured, Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto
Rhoda: Female, Featured Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto
Ensemble: Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass
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