Bay Street Theater LORT 2024 Season - NYC EPA
Bay Street Theater | Sag Harbor, NY
Monday, March 11, 2024
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
LORT Non-Rep
$972 weekly minimum (LORT C)
Equity actors for roles in Bay Street Theater's 2024 LORT Season (See breakdown).
Bay Street Theater welcome performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, abilities/exceptionalities, and body types.
Actors of diverse cultural and racial backgrounds are encouraged to audition. In addition to genders listed in character breakdowns, we are actively seeking transgender and non-binary performers for all roles.
Local Sag Harbor actors are encouraged to audition.
Please prepare 1 Contemporary Monologue, no longer than 2 minutes. 16-bars of a song for those who wish to demonstrate singing skill. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
Expected to attend:
John Sullivan — Associate Producer
See breakdown for production specific personnel.
See breakdown for production specific dates.
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. 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 attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Actors who are unable to attend the EPAs may submit a video audition. Use the following link to
submit your resume and audition tape:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQKUq_FOHTr1vBEMJuCRwg-RGioVlK_mN1CFCYFzxll2R0Gw/viewform
Written by Frank D. Gilroy
Director: Scott Wittman
Contract Dates: May 02-June 16, 2024
John Cleary: This role has been cast. Seeking future replacements. Middle-aged. Nettie’s husband, son of an impoverished Irish immigrant family. Bitterly frustrated that he’s never fulfilled what he feels was his potential. A philanderer. A drinker. He can be charming, but is more generally irascible, stubborn, defensive, and set in his ways.
Nettie Cleary: This role has been cast. Seeking future replacements. Middle-aged. Upper middle- class background. Once very attractive. Feels trapped in a disappointing and contentious marriage.
She’s compensated by being overly-protective of her son, and is hurt and confused now that he’s returned from WWII a different person than when he left.
Timmy Cleary: This role has been cast. Seeking future replacements. Early 20s. John and Nettie’s son. A sensitive child, never close to his father and overly-protected by his mother, he’s now returned from three years in the Army in WWII with a more complete understanding of the ways the family’s dynamics. Witty and charming (and with a new fondness for alcohol), Timmy probably resembles the man his father must have been when he was young.
by Terrence McNally
Director: Lisa Peterson
Contract Dates: May 30-July 21, 2024
Maria Callas: 50-70, Female Identifying. A hugely successful world-class opera diva who, following her operatic career, has come to Julliard to teach opera students. She is glamorous, intelligent, and has a commanding presence. She is fiercely dedicated to teaching her students about commitment to the demanding discipline of the art. She stresses the need for them to not just sing the notes but to embody the character. She does not mince words. She has a dry and somewhat piercing sense of humor. She is frequently misjudged by an outward persona that belies the sensitive and vulnerable woman who lives within her.
Sophie DePalma: 22-30 years old. Any Ethnicity. First Soprano. A strong operatic soprano and actress; thinks of herself as fiery but is soon overwhelmed and intimidated by Maria’s criticism; Able to sing Bellini’s Sonnamblia aria, Ah non credcea mirati. Prepare an aria/legit musical theatre piece for the audition.
Sharon Graham: 22-30 years old. Any Ethnicity. A strong operatic soprano and actress; sensitive, but courageous; not afraid to ask questions; works very hard; she is feisty enough to stand up and talk back to Callas. Able to sing Verdi’s Macbetto, Lady MacBeth’s letter aria, Vieni! T’affretta. Prepare an aria/legit musical theatre piece.
Anthony Candolino: 22-30 years old. Any Ethnicity. Tenor. Attractive and flirtatious; confident verging on cocky. Possesses openness and courage, naive about the preparation necessary to be an opera singer. Serious about becoming an artist. A good listener. Able to sing Recondita Armonia from Tosca. Prepare an aria/legit musical theatre piece for the audition.
Manny Weinstock: 30-60 years old. Any Ethnicity. Accomplished Accompanist; smart, savvy, good- humored; respects Callas. Plays the piano (and the arias in the breakdown).
The Stagehand: Any age. Any Ethnicity. A dedicated theatre stagehand.
Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan
Music and lyrics by Mel Brooks
Director: Stuart Ross
Choreographer: Gerry McIntyre
Music Director: TBA
Contract Dates: June 04-July 21, 2024 (Berkshire Theater Group)
July 26-September 01, 2024 (Bay Street Theater)
September 19-October 27, 2024 (Geva Theatre Center)
NOTE: In this new concept, the show will be stripped down to an 11-person cast with actors required to double and triple roles. This will truly be an ensemble show where everyone will participate in the larger musical numbers. We're especially seeking actors who play instruments.
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: Male identifying character, 30s-40s. A brilliant brain surgeon, slightly obsessively devoted to science; professor, and grandson of mad scientist Dr. Victor Von Frankenstein. Baritone: Bb2-G4.
The Monster: Male identifying character, 30s-50s. The misunderstood creation of Dr. Frankenstein. Physically imposing: Must be over 6’0. Tap dance skills are a plus. Baritone: Bb4-G4.
Igor: Male identifying character, but actively considering all gender identities and expressions, 30s- 50s. Frederick’s faithful, bright-eyed, eager servant and friend. Baritone: Bb2-G4.
Inga: Female identifying character, 20s-early 30s. Frederick’s attractive assistant (although oblivious to her sexuality and appeal), highly spirited, and a resident of Transylvania. Soprano with belt: G3-A5.
Elizabeth Benning: Female identifying character, 30s-40s. Frederick’s spoiled and self-centered fiancée. Soprano: F#3-F5.
Frau Blücher: Female identifying character, but actively considering all gender identities and expressions, 40-60s. The stern housekeeper of the Frankenstein estate and former lover of Victor Frankenstein. Mezzo Soprano: E3-C5.
Inspector Hans Kemp / Blind Hermit: Male identifying character, 40-50s. This role will be doubled. Inspector Kemp: The head of police in Transylvania. Driven by justice, with a wooden arm and leg. The Hermit: A recluse, hoping for a friend. Baritenor: Ab2-A4.
Ensemble: All gender identities, expressions, and types, 20-40s. Strong singers, dancers, actors who have great humor to play featured roles and cover principal and supporting roles. Ability to play instruments is a plus.
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