Huntington Theatre Company
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep $1,096 weekly minimum (LORT B+)
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in BHANGIN' IT (see breakdown).
The Huntington Theatre Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages actors of all backgrounds and abilities to audition.
INSTRUCTIONS
Please submit your headshot/resume for consideration. Please indicate union status in subject line.
Deadline: Wed, Jul 13, 2022
SUBMIT TO
PERSONNEL
Book by: Mike Lew and Rehana Lew Mirza
Music and Lyrics by: Sam Willmott
Additional music by: Deep Singh
Director: Stafford Arima
Choreographer: Rujuta Vaidya
Casting Directors: Alaine Alldaffer, Lisa Donadio
OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Tech Begins: Saturday, November 26, 2022
First Preview: Sunday, December 4, 2022
Opening: Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Closing: Sunday, January 15, 2022
OTHER
If you have any questions, and prefer calling, you can reach Carla Mirabal Rodríguez at 617-273-1531 or casting@huntingtontheatre.org.
Due to COVID-19, for remote audience access and to allow for social distancing during live performances, Huntington Theatre Company plans to record each production and make a recording available for ticket-buyers in accordance with the LORT-Equity Extended Media Side Letter
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.
BREAKDOWN
SEEKING:
MARY – 20s, character portrayed as female, mixed-race (South Asian/White). Our heroine. Positive attitude, figuring out where she fits in the world, occasional fits of imposter syndrome. Strong dancer, experience in Indian styles of Bhangra, Bollywood, and Kathak a plus. Mezzo with strong mix-belt and strong mix (F3-E5).
PREETI – 20s (as cast) character portrayed as female, Punjabi/South Asian-American. A no-nonsense sophomore who's proud of Bhangra’s Punjabi roots. Strong dancer, experience in Indian styles of Bollywood; Bhangra; Kathak; Hip-Hop. Pop mezzo with strong mix-belt and strong mix (G3-B4)
BILLY – 20s (as cast) character portrayed as male, Afro-Latine/Latine. The team DJ, Mary’s love interest, a music nerd who shares Mary’s journey navigating multiple cultures. Strong dancer. Baritenor with pop sensibilities (A2-G4).
REKHA – 40s-60s (as cast) character portrayed as female, Indian immigrant who has lived in the US for 20 years. A Bollywood performer turned restaurateur. Mary’s prickly mentor. Strong Dancer; specifically in the classical Indian dance form, Kathak; and experience in Bollywood; and Bhangra. Bright alto (F#3-C5).
LILY – 20s (as cast) character portrayed as female, Black, Muslim. A shy hijab-wearing math nerd. Strong mover with solid Ballet and jazz experience. Lyric soprano with solid mix and strong mix-belt(Bb3-Eb5).
WALLACE – 50s-60s (as cast) character portrayed as male, White. Sunita's faculty advisor, a widower trying to get back into the world. Strong mover. Baritenor (Eb3-F4).
NOAH – 20s (as cast) character portrayed as male, Jewish. An adorably over-eager team player who makes up for dance skill with enthusiasm. Strong mover. Lyric tenor (Bb2-Ab4).
SHETAL – 20s (as cast) character portrayed as female, South Asian-American. LOVES hanging with other Desis, hates conflict. Strong dancer, experience in Indian styles of Bollywood; Bhangra; Kathak; Hip-Hop. Mezzo-soprano. (Bb3-Eb5) COVER POTENTIAL: Rekha.
SHILPA – 20s (as cast) character portrayed as female, South Asian-American. Precision dancer, relishes competition, best friends with Shetal. Strong dancer, experience in Indian styles of Bollywood; Bhangra; Kathak; Hip-Hop. Mezzo-alto (Bb3-Db5). COVER POTENTIAL: Rekha
BIG BOB – 20s (as cast) character portrayed as male, South Asian-American. Big-hearted super senior. Strong dancer, experience in Indian styles of Bollywood; Bhangra; Kathak; Hip- Hop. Baritenor (Eb3-F4).
MOHAN – 20s (as cast) character portrayed as male, Sikh Punjabi/South Asian-American. Turban- Wearing, sensitive feminist. Strong dancer, experience in Indian styles of Bollywood; Bhangra; Kathak; Hip-Hop. Tenor (Gb3-Ab4). COVER POTENTIALS: Big Bob/Amit
VARUN – 20s (as cast) character portrayed as male, South Asian-American. Bro-y, strong independent streak. Strong dancer, experience in Indian styles of Bollywood; Bhangra; Kathak; Hip-Hop. Tenor (Gb3-Ab4). COVER POTENTIALS: Big Bob/Amit
NEW MARY – 20s (as cast) character portrayed as female, mixed-race (South Asian/White). Freshman brought on as a ringer to replace Mary, defers to the group. Strong dancer, experience in Indian styles of Bollywood; Bhangra; Kathak; Hip-Hop. Mezzo, strong belt (Bb3- Db5). COVER POTENTIAL: Mary/Preeti
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.
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