CAMELOT - NYC Appointments
Capital Repertory Theatre
APPOINTMENTS
NYC auditions will be held September 29th, 2016 by appointment only.
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep
LORT D; $637/week minimum (see breakdown for approximate weekly salary for each role/track)
SEEKING
Submissions from AEA members for various roles. See breakdown. NOTE: AEA members must submit themselves directly in order to be considered via this posting.
INSTRUCTIONS
Email or mail picture and resume ASAP. Mark submissions: CAMELOT [Role____] / NYC Appointment AEA Submission
SUBMIT TO
Stephanie Klapper Casting
39 West 19th Street
12th floor
New York, NY 10011
PERSONNEL
Director: Maggie Mancinelli Cahill ; Choreographer: Freddy Ramirez ; Musical Director: Josh Smith ; Book & Lyrics: Alan Jay Lerner ; Music: Frederick Loewe ; Casting: Stephanie Klapper Casting
OTHER
1st Rehearsal: November 1st, 2016; 1st Preview: November 25th, 2016; Opening: November 29th, 2016; Closing: December 24th, 2016
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
With a cast of 10 AEA actors, 8 of whom will play multiple roles and be required to play musical instruments, this production will feature a fresh, new staging, only possible at Capital Rep! This beautiful musical, includes the classic songs, If Ever I Would Leave You; How to Handle a Woman; I Wonder What the King Is Doing Tonight; What Do The Simple Folk Do? and the title song. The story chronicles the fateful myth of magic, love and betrayal from the arrival of the lovely Guinevere to her marriage to King Arthur to the heartbreaking triangle that develops when Arthur’s favorite knight, Lancelot, falls in love with the queen.
Note: some chorus tracks include principal- 8 actors, several cast in multiple roles, will augment the orchestra with any of the following instruments: flute, trumpet, clarinet, oboe, French horn, violin, cello, guitar, mandolin, lute, harp. Playing must be at moderate to advanced level. NO beginners, please.
(if given an appointment, PLEASE ALSO BRING A HARD COPY PICTURE AND RESUME with you)
SEEKING:
For the roles below, seeking actors who can play one or more of the following except where noted: flute, trumpet, clarinet, oboe, French horn, violin, cello, guitar, mandolin, lute or harp. Playing must be at moderate to advanced level.
NOTE: Some tracks will be issued a Chorus contract that will include principal part and/or specialties. Actors who play their own instruments will be provided with a modest weekly rental fee in addition to salary.
SEEKING
Lancelot*
(30s) – any ethnicity – Baritone. Charismatic, self-assured, dynamic. Arthur’s best and most loyal knight. Physically fit, a warrior and deeply spiritual person. He’s also rather conceited and intolerant of others foibles. He falls in love with Guenevere and is torn by his allegiance to Arthur. Romantic lead. Requires a big, rich baritone. French accent. (NO INSTRUMENT REQUIRED). $800/week.
Merlyn/Pellinore*, and ensemble as cast
(50s) – talk-sings most songs, but would like a Baritone or Tenor in ensemble numbers. As Merlyn, he’s the voice of the myth – good storyteller, mentor presence. As Pellinore, some doddering, completely lovable and loyal. Great comic timing. Prefer actor who can play one or more of the following instruments: flute, trumpet, clarinet, oboe, French horn, violin, cello, guitar, mandolin, lute, or harp. Playing must be at moderate to advanced level. Standard British accent. $700/week + $25-$50/week instrument rental for musicians depending on instruments.
Sir Lionel/ensemble as cast
(20-40s) – any ethnicity – Bari-Bass. Loyal knight to Arthur and Guinevere. Athletic, some sword play. Requires playing one or more of the following instruments: flute, trumpet, clarinet, oboe, French horn, violin, cello, guitar, mandolin, lute, or harp. Playing must be at moderate to advanced level. Standard British accent. $650/week plus $25-$50/week instrument rental depending on instruments.
Morgan Le Fey*/Lady Anne/ensemble as cast
(20s-40s) – Mezzo. Comedienne, very NY as Morgan, boisterous, great comic timing, sense of style. Some dance required (modern/ballet). Requires playing one or more of the following instruments: flute, trumpet, clarinet, oboe, French horn, violin, cello, guitar, mandolin, lute, or harp. Playing must be at moderate to advance level. Standard British accent. $650/week plus $12 for principal plus $25-$50/week instrument rental depending on instruments.
Nimue/Lady Catherine/ensemble as cast
(20s-30s) –Legit Soprano. Mystical, graceful - this performer must have excellent dance skills(modern/ballet), a beautiful legit Soprano, and the ability to play one or more of the following instruments: flute, trumpet, clarinet, oboe, French horn, violin, cello, guitar, mandolin, lute, or harp. Playing must be at moderate to advanced level. Standard British accent. $650/week plus $25-$50/week instrument rental depending on instruments.
*denotes principal role
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