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Call Type
Equity Principal
Date of Audition
3/20/2012
Location
Actors' Equity Building
557 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60661
Time(s)
Tuesday, March 20th
Wednesday, March 21st
Thursday, March 22nd
Appointments
will be taken by the Equity office beginning Tuesday, March 13th at 9:30 AM. Call 312-641-0406 9:30 AM-12:30 PM and 3:00-4:30 PM only.
> EPA Rules are in effect.
> A monitor will be provided.
Personnel
Casting Director Carrie Gardner will attend with casting authority.
Other Dates
1st rehearsal November 5 in New York
Show opens December 11 in Chicago; no closing date.
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Contract
Production (League)
Actor min. $1703/wk
Seeking
Male and Female Actors for THE BOOK OF MORMON national tour, to begin as open-ended run in Chicago. See breakdown.
Breakdown
A breakdown has been added for this notice. See below.
Preparation
Please prepare a short contemporary musical theatre or pop song. Bring sheet music in your key; an accompanist will be provided. Bring headshot and resume.
Other
Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
Breakdown
Producer: Anne Garefino & Scott Rudin
Director: Trey Parker & Casey Nicholaw
Book, Music & Lyrics: Robert Lopez, Matt Stone & Trey Parker
Choreographer: Casey Nicholaw
Music Director: Stephen Oremus
Casting Director: Carrie Gardner
Casting Associate: Kate Boka
Roles available:
KEVIN PRICE (Early 20’s-Late 20’s to play 18): All-American. Very handsome. Head of the class, always optimistic. Heroic Mormon. Must be a great comedic actor and a fantastic pop-rock high tenor. Should be at least 5’10 or taller.
ARNOLD CUNNINGHAM (Early 20’s-Late 20’s to play 18): Could be dweeby, dorky, nerdy, possibly overweight, or all four combined. Arnold is a pathological liar but his heart is in the right place. He is a total screw-up but not for lack of trying, he always wants to do the right thing. Seeking a fantastic comedic actor who sings well. Tenor.
NABALUNGI (18- Late 20’s to play 20): African American. Pretty. Takes the hardships of her village very seriously and wants to help her people find a better life. Must have great comic timing. Strong Alto. Belt to an E.
MAFALA HATIMBI (40’s): African American. Father of Nabalungi. Has come to accept the hardships in the village where they live but is a discerning community leader and tries to bring joy to their lives. Must be a great actor who can sing. High Baritone to a G#.
PRICE’S DAD / MISSION PRESIDENT / VARIOUS ROLES (40’s): .All-American good looks and physique. Plays several parts from the perfect picture of a head of a Mormon household, to the stern missionary president, to Joseph Smith, so must have the ability to be transformative. Must be a great comedic actor and good singer. High Baritone to an Ab.
GENERAL (Mid 20’s – Early 30’s): The general is a warlord in Uganda who is terrorizing the local villagers. Must have the ability to be threatening and intimidating figure but must also be great actor and good singer. Baritone to an F.
ELDER MCKINLEY (Cast – RORY O’MALLEY) (Early 20’s-Late 20’s to play 18): District leader of the Mormon missionaries in Uganda. All- American, wide-eyed and hopeful. Often struggles to cover his flamboyant tendencies and adhere to his Mormon morals. Must be a fantastic comedic actor and great singer. High Baritone who can pop out high Bb's for comedic effect.
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