CHARLOTTE'S WEB and THE POUT POUT FISH Submission - Theatreworks USA Auditions

CHARLOTTE'S WEB AND THE POUT POUT FISH - EQUITY VIDEO SUBMISSIONS

Theatreworks USA

CONTRACT

TYA $505 weekly minimum

SEEKING

Equity actors actors and singers for various roles in the upcoming (Orlando, FL-based) regional tours (see breakdown). No roles will be understudied.

Actors local to Central Florida encouraged to submit.

INSTRUCTIONS

SEE PREPARATION IN BREAKDOWN. Actors may submit their video submissions by visiting bit.ly/twusaorlando. (Preferred method.) If unable to use the provided link, actors may submit by emailing the link to their submission video and a PDF headshot and resume to auditions@kelsaymoralescompany.com.

Deadline: Tue, Aug 17, 2021

PERSONNEL

Producer: TheaterWorks USA
Artistic Director: Barabara Pasternack
Director: Jillian Carucci
Casting: Kelsay + Morales Company; Kayla Kelsay Morales and Joshian Morales (viewing auditions)

OTHER DATES

CHARLOTTE'S WEB
Rehearsal Dates: 9/29/2021 - 10/15/2021
Tour Dates: 10/16/201 - 12/19/2021

THE POUT POUT FISH
Rehearsal Dates: 12/26/21 - 1/17/22
Tour Dates: 1/21/22 - 5/31/22

NOTE: All dates are subject to change.

OTHER

Both CHARLOTTE'S WEB and THE POUT POUT FISH will rehearse in Orlando, FL and tours parts of the United States. All actors must be available to audition, rehearse, and travel from Orlando, FL.

All actors are signed as Actor/ASMs. Actor/ASMs are required to unload/load, setup and strike the set. No single piece of scenery shall exceed such proportions of height or weight as to make it impossible to be carried reasonably by two members of the company.

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:

CHARLOTTE'S WEB: Seeking actors with musical ability. Actors prepare a contemporary comedic monologue. Actors may also include a brief musical selection showcasing storytelling. If singing, you may prepare a song from one of the shows. Material may be downloaded from the following link: https://bit.ly/twusamaterial. Preferred video format is an unlisted YouTube or Vimeo link.

POUT POUT FISH: Seeking musical theatre performers with puppetry and/or dance skills. Singers prepare a character/story-driven contemporary musical theatre selection. You may prepare a song from one of the shows. Material may be downloaded from the following link: https://bit.ly/twusamaterial. Preferred video format is an unlisted YouTube or Vimeo link.

NOTE: Actors interested in submitting for both CHARLOTTE'S WEB and POUT POUT FISH need only submit one video. Please ONE prepare a comedic contemporary and ONE character/story-drive contemporary musical theatre selection. Alternatively, if singing, you may prepare a song from one of the shows. Material may be downloaded from the following link: https://bit.ly/twusamaterial. Preferred video format is an unlisted YouTube or Vimeo link.

CHARLOTTE'S WEB
Playwright: Joseph Robinette
Original Incidental Music by: Sheriff and the Deputy

Story line: Adapted from the classic by E.B. White. Embodying storytelling characteristics of “Once” and “Peter and the Starcatcher,” — this production will utilize a “found object” sensibility of imagination, wonder, and ingenuity to inspire audiences on the literary classic. Featuring original music by downtown NYC Bluegrass band, Sheriff and the Deputy, the production will seamlessly incorporate story and song, but is not “a musical” in any traditional sense. Though not a musical, ability to sing and carry a tune is required. Ability to play rhythmic instruments is a plus.

Seeking diverse company of performers that form a true ensemble of folksy artists with strong acting backgrounds.

SEEKING:
[WILBUR] (18+) male-identifying. A pig. Naive, loveable, curious about the world, and in the end is a courageous true friend.

[CHARLOTTE] (18+) female-identifying. Wilbur’s barnyard guardian angel spider. She is smart, resourceful, maternal, and wise. Maybe a fabulous diva. Must be athletic and be able to climb scaffolding in heavy boots, but also sleek and possess an elegant, spider-like quality.

[TEMPLETON] (18+) male-identifying. A wily, mischievous, and selfish rat. Seeking versatile character actor who also plays ARABLE, Fern’s father, among many other characters.

[FERN/GOOSE] (18+) female-identifying. Fern is a young girl, loyal and loving, Wilbur’s human protector; actor also plays GOOSE, an excitable busybody and energetic member of the farm family.

[HOMER/SHEEP] (18+) male-identifying. The friendly farmer. Actor also plays the wise old SHEEP and Fern’s
obnoxious, bratty older brother AVERY, and others. Seeking versatile character actor.

THE POUT POUT FISH
Book: Matt Acheson, Fergus Walsh, Christopher Anselmo, Jared Corak
Music And Lyrics: Christopher Anselmo, Jared Corak

This production was co-conceived and designed by the acclaimed puppeteers of AchesonWalsh Studios. We are specifically seeking a diverse company of musical theatre performers with strength in physical performance and storytelling. All characters must be comfortable with multitask puppeteering, movement, singing harmonies. Must have great comedic timing. Background in puppetry, mime, clown, circus skills preferable. Movement-based puppetry skills rather than lip-sync puppetry skills are a plus.

SEEKING:
[STORYTELLER 1] (B2-D4) - Musical theatre performer/puppeteer, caring and confident lead storyteller. Gentle giant with a heart of gold. Performers of all ethnic backgrounds and gender identities encouraged to submit.

[STORYTELLER 2] (B3-B4) Musical theatre performer/puppeteer, energetic, bubbly. Confident movement ranging from ballet to slapstick required. Performers of all ethnic backgrounds and gender identities encouraged to submit.

[STORYTELLER 3] (A3-C5) Musical theatre performer/puppeteer. Comedic con-artist, comfortable with wide range of character voices. Performers of all ethnic backgrounds and gender identities encouraged to submit.

[STORYTELLER 4] (G3-Eb5) - Musical theatre performer/puppeteer to play the deadpan downer, POUT POUT. Strong comedic timing and strong vocals required. Performers of all ethnic backgrounds and gender identities encouraged to submit.

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.