CAROUSEL (Broadway) - NYC EPA
Producing Org TBD
AUDITION DATE
May 10, 2017
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
May 16, 2017
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
CONTRACT
Production (League) $1974/week
SEEKING
Equity actors and actor/singers for various roles. Some roles have been CAST or out on offer. However, for all roles CAST, actors may be considered for possible replacement if needed.
PREPARATION
For singing roles: Prepare a brief traditional musical theatre song, showing range. Bring sheet music; a piano accompanist will be provided. For non-singing roles: Prepare a brief monologue. Bring a photo/resume stapled together.
LOCATION
Ripley-Grier Studios (520)
520 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6507
16th floor
PERSONNEL
Music: Richard Rodgers
Book and Lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II
Based on LILIOM
Producers: Scott Rudin and Roy Furman
Director: Jack O’Brien
Choreographer: Justin Peck
Music Director: Andy Einhorn
General Manager: Joey Parnes Productions
Casting: Telsey + Company
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals: January 2, 2018
Previews: February 27, 2018
OTHER
CAST:
[BILLY BIGELOW] JOSHUA HENRY
[JULIE JORDAN] JESSIE MUELLER
[NETTIE FOWLER] RENEE FLEMING
[JIGGER CRAIGIN] AMAR RAMASAR
[LOUISE] BRITTANY POLLACK
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.
BREAKDOWN
SEEKING:
[CARRIE PIPPERIDGE]
Female, 20s, any ethnicity. A millworker and friend of Julie’s. Her horizon is no further than domestic bliss with Mr. Snow. Quicksilver, mercurial, ambitious, sexy, very funny. Strong singer: Legit soprano. PRINCIPAL – AN OFFER IS OUT FOR THIS ROLE
[ENOCH SNOW]
Male, 30s, any ethnicity. A fisherman who thinks big in his plans. Carrie’s beau. Dour, respectable, and ambitious in a small-town sort of way. Also an affectionate family type. Strong singer: Tenor. PRINCIPAL – AN OFFER IS OUT FOR THIS ROLE
[THE STARKEEPER/DR. SELDON]
Male, 50s – 70s, any ethnicity. A heavenly figure. Dr. Seldon is the earthy version of The Starkeeper. Wise, warm, powerful, placid, a guide. Non-singing role. PRINCIPAL
[MRS. MULLIN]
Female, 40s – 50s, any ethnicity. The carousel owner who believes that Billy Bigelow is not only her employee, but her property. Dark, scheming, sexy. Non-singing role. PRINCIPAL
[DAVID BASCOMBE]
Male, 40s – 60s, any ethnicity. The richest man in town and owner of the mill where Carrie and Julie work. Strict and puritanical. Good singer. PRINCIPAL
[HEAVENLY FRIEND]
Female, 20s, any ethnicity. Works with The Starkeeper to guide Billy. Calm and knowing. Good singer. PRINCIPAL
[CARNIVAL BOY]
Male, 18 – 25, any ethnicity. The head of the carnival troupe Louise encounters on the beach. Strong solo and partner dancer with excellent ballet technique. Good singer. PRINCIPAL
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 audition.
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