BIG RIVER - Equity video submissions (chorus singers) Southport Theater LLC | Chicago, IL
Notice: Submission
CAT
$865 weekly minimum (CAT 5)
Equity actors for chorus singer parts in BIG RIVER, THE ADVENTURES OF
HUCKLEBERRY FINN (see breakdown).
Local actors of all gender identities, abilities, races and ethnicities are encouraged to submit.
SEE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS IN BREAKDOWN. Email your headshot/resume and video submission. Please submit your video via a link to YouTube or Vimeo. Unfortunately, at this time, we are not able to take individual file attachments. Your submission must be sent as a link to a site that is stream ready. We are not able to accept WeTransfer, Dropbox, Google Drive, or downloadable files at this time. For more privacy, you can mark your tape as “unlisted.
Deadline: 11/30/2022
www.casting@mercurytheaterchicago.com ,
Executive Producer - L. Walter Stearns Executive Producer - Eugene Dizon Artistic Director/Director - Christopher Chase Carter
Music Director - Malcolm Ruhl
Choreographer - Ariel Etana Triunfo Managing Director - Kristi J. Martens Casting Associate- Keely Vasquez Music and Lyrics- Roger Miller
Book- William Hauptman
In-Person Callback Auditions: Monday, December 12th and Tuesday, December 13th 2022
First Rehearsal: March 28th 2023
Tech Rehearsals: April 15th-20th 2023 First Preview: April 21st 2023
Press Opening: April 27th 2023
Closing: June 11th 2023
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.
Susan Wilkes: Female presenting, 16-25. (Flexible Range - sings harmony) Stone-faced, One of the Wilkes Sisters who lost their father, searching for consolation and closure. Ethnicity: White / European Descent.
Joanna Wilkes: Female presenting, 16-25. (Flexible Range - sings harmony) One of the Wilkes Sisters who lost their father, searching for consolation and closure. Ethnicity: White / European Descent.
Judge Thatcher: Male presenting, 35-65. (Bass/Baritone) A man with high respect for the letter of the law. Ethnicity: White / European Descent.
Young Fool: Male, (High Baritone/Tenor) 16+ to play 14-17. A young man who just loves to talk and gossip. Ethnicity: White / European Descent.
Alice: Female presenting, 30-65. Singer. African-American slave sold and separated from her daughter. Searching for consolation and justice. Ethnicity: Black / African Descent
Alice's child: (Gospel/Belter) Teens to early 30's. Slave sold and separated from their mother, searching for consolation. Ethnicity: Black / African Descent.
Hank, Lafe, Doctor, Mark Twain, Andy, Sheriff Bell, Harvey Wilkes, Counselor Robinson: Ensemble, Male presenting, 25-65. Various featured Male Roles. Ethnicity: White / European Descent. Note: Multiple Roles may be played by the same actor.
Strange Woman: Ensemble, Female presenting, 25-60. Comedic. Ethnicity: White / European Descent.
Servant Ensemble: Ensemble, 18+. Ethnicity: Black / African Descent.
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