CATS (Broadway) - NYC EPA
New Cats Broadway LLC
AUDITION DATE
Jun 05, 2017
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1 to 2
CONTRACT
Production (League) $1974/week
SEEKING
For future replacements in the currently running Broadway production. Equity actor/singers for various roles.
PREPARATION
Please be prepared to sing a BRIEF song from musical theatre repertoire. Looking for all voice types. Bring your book of music with you, in case you are asked to sing a second selection. An accompanist will be provided.
Please bring a current picture and resume, stapled together.
LOCATION
Pearl Studios NYC (519)
519 8th Ave
12th Fl
New York, NY 10018
PERSONNEL
Composer: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Based on T. S Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats”
Director: Trevor Nunn
Choreographer: Andy Blankenbuehler
Based on Original Choreography and Associate Direction by Gillian Lynne
Musical Supervisor: Kristen Blodgette
Producers: The Shubert Organization and The Nederlander Organization
Executive Producer: Nina Lannan
General Manager: Bespoke Theatricals
Casting: Tara Rubin Casting/Lindsay Levine
OTHER DATES
Currently running on Broadway
OTHER
On just one special night of the year, all Jellicle cats meet at the Jellicle Ball where Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, makes the Jellicle choice and announces which of them will go up to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life.
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
GRIZABELLA
(Female) Grizabella is a survivor, but she is vulnerable, and now outcast from the tribe. She was once very glamorous, but with age her beauty is fading. Sings 'Memory'. An exceptional singer/ actress with sensational, powerful vocals needed. Must possess a wide vocal range with rich lower register and dramatic high belt to E flat. Age 35 - 55
OLD DEUTERONOMY
(Male) ?Old Deuteronomy is the beloved leader of the tribe. Seeking a mature actor with a rich legit baritone to G sharp in addition to a secure lower register. Must be able to express authority, dignity, wisdom, and humility - also great warmth and fun. Small amount of movement required. Age 35 – 55
GUS/BUSTOPHER JONES
(Male)? Bustopher Jones is a sophisticated and upper class cat, respected by all. Gus is the theatre cat - a fragile old cat who in his dreams becomes a swashbuckling pirate, who fights to his death. A fantastic character actor/ singer with excellent comedic skills to play these two distinct roles. High baritone/tenor to an A flat and additionally a secure lower register. Good movement skills needed. Age 40-50
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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