BUCKS COUNTY PLAYHOUSE 2022 SEASON Submission (Principal) - New Hope Theatricals, LLC Auditions

BUCKS COUNTY PLAYHOUSE 2022 SEASON - EQUITY VIDEO SUBMISSIONS (PRINCIPAL)

New Hope Theatricals, LLC

CONTRACT

COST $817 weekly minimum (Tier 1)

SEEKING

Equity actors for principal roles in Bucks County Playhouse's 2022 Season to include AMERICAN JADE, KINKY BOOTS, DAMES AT SEA, and EVITA (see breakdown).

All stage managerial positions have been filled.

Bucks County Playhouse does not traditionally have understudies for their productions, but based on show demands and COVID spikes that may change during the season.

INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit to the following link on or before 6pm ET on March 23rd:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/PaulHardt1/EPABucksCountyPlayhouseSeason2022HardtCasting

Deadline: Wed, Mar 23, 2022

PERSONNEL

Producer: New Hope Productions
Producing Director: Alexander Fraser
Executive Producer: Robyn Goodman
Producer: Josh Fiedler

Viewing auditions:
Associate Producer: Jeremy Ehlinger
Casting Director: Paul Hardt, Hardt Casting LLC

OTHER DATES

AMERICAN JADE
First rehearsal: May 2
Opening: May 21
Closing: June 5

KINKY BOOTS
First Rehearsal: June 6
Opening: June 25
Closing: July 30

DAMES AT SEA
First Rehearsal: July 25
Opening: August 13
Closing: September 11

EVITA
First rehearsal: Sept 5
Opening: September 24
Closing: October 30

OTHER

V/T: Bucks County Playhouse, New Hope, PA

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

PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:

To optimize the best sound and video possible we encourage you to turn off any ambient noise (air conditioner/tv/radio) and please select a well lit area with minimal backlighting for your video. Please also slate your name, location and height before you begin your audition.

Please prepare a theatre song of approximately 1 minute in length in the appropriate style for the show you are submitting for, if you are unable to find accompaniment, please feel free to use the music and accompaniment tracks at this link for your audition: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/myr3jdxcy387qep/AAAXqnvMApEHMWDUvnyp1xdqa?dl=0

AMERICAN JADE

Written by and starring JODI LONG
Director: Eric Rosen

Note: No role open for this one-woman autobiographical show.

KINKY BOOTS

Book: Harvey Fierstein
Music and Lyrics: Cyndi Lauper
Based on the movie KINKY BOOTS
Director: Sheryl Kaller and Hope Boykin
Choreographer: Hope Boykin

Seeking:

CHARLIE PRICE: Male Identifying, mid to late 20’s, a bit confused and unfocused, a hero hiding under a victim’s mantle. Rock voice.

LOLA/SIMON: Male Identifying, Black, mid 30’s. A prize Fighter’s physique draped in satin. A cross dresser with a killer voice and winning ways. Has a spectacular pop voice.

NICOLA: Female Identifying, 20’s. Charlie’s long-term girlfriend. Driven, uncompromising, Pop vocals.

LAUREN: Female Identifying, 20’s. A beautiful and strong working-class female. Belt and pop voice. Has a flair for comedy.

DON: Male identifying, 30-40’s. Lola’s nemesis, burly hypermasculine bear of a factory worker.

GEORGE: Male Identifying, 40’s. Factory manager, keeping up traditions. Reserved.

DAMES AT SEA

Book and Lyrics: George Haimsohn and Robin Miller
Music: Jim Wise
Director and Choreographer: Randy Skinner

Seeking:

MONA: Female Identifying, 30 to mid 40s. The ultimate Broadway diva. A true star of the highest caliber. Comedic with strong singing and dancing skills including an intermediate level of tap.

RUBY: Female Identifying, late teens to early 20’s. Innocent, pure and right off the bus from Centerville, Utah with hopes of becoming a Broadway star. Strong legit singer and strong dancer including a high level of tap.

JOAN: Female Identifying, early to mid 20’s. Tough talking chorus girl but “mother hen” to Ruby. Strong belt and mix. Strong dancer, including a high level of tap.

HENNESEY/CAPTAIN: Male Identifying, mid 30’s to 40s. Hennesy is the Stage Director about to lose his theatre and job if his show doesn’t open. The CAPTAIN commands the ship where the show ultimately takes place. Comedic with strong singing skills and movement.

DICK: Male Identifying, early to mid 20’s. A sailor who is also a songwriter. He falls hard for Ruby but gets entangled with Mona. Strong singer (high baritone/Tenor) and strong dancer, including a high level of tap.

LUCKY: Male Identifying, early to mid 20’s. A sailor, best buddy to Dick. He is in love with Joan but won’t commit to her. Strong singer (Baritone) and strong dancer, including a high level of tap.

EVITA

Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics: Tim Rice
Director: Will Pomerantz
Choreographer: Marcos Santana

Seeking:

EVA: Female Identifying, Latina, 30’s. Dynamic leading lady with power, drive and determination. A great singer who dances.

CHE: Male Identifying, Latino, 30’s. Part storyteller, part revolutionary. Strong pop tenor voice.

PERON: Male Identifying, Latino, 40’s. President of Argentina, commanding presence. Strong baritone vocals.

MALGALDI: Male Identifying, Latino, 30’s. A concert singer who is the first step in Eva’s rise to fame. Tenor.

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.