CHICAGO (BROADWAY) - NYC EPA
Chicago LP
AUDITION DATE
Fri, Sep 16, 2022
9:30 am - 5:45 pm (EST)
Break: 1:45pm – 2:30pm
APPOINTMENTS
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CONTRACT
Production (League)
$2323 weekly minimum
SEEKING
Equity actors for possible future replacement principal roles in the Broadway production of CHICAGO (see breakdown).
All stage managerial positions have been filled.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a brief, standard, classic Broadway song to sing (no pop or rock) and bring your own sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Note: there will be no dancing at this call. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together.
SEEKING:
[VELMA KELLY] 30-45, female identifying, any ethnicity. Sarcastic, extremely sexy, tough, funny murderer with a keen eye for publicity. A spectacular dancer in the Fosse style, with a big, first-rate Broadway belt voice.
[ROXIE HART] 33-45, female identifying, any ethnicity. An innocent with the ability to murder; sexy; funny. A spectacular dancer in the Fosse style, with a big, first-rate Broadway belt voice.
[BILLY FLYNN] 38-60, male identifying, any ethnicity. Suave, educated lawyer who can talk and wheedle and persuade anyone to do anything – his clients literally get away with murder. Sexy, handsome, charming, masculine. Has a wonderful baritone voice and moves well.
[AMOS HART] 38-58, male identifying, any ethnicity. Charming, funny, vulnerable milquetoast of a man. So in love with his wife that he would mortgage anything to pay for her outrageous extravagances. Sings well and is physically adept; a comic-sad character.
[MATRON ‘MAMA’ MORTON] 37-55, female identifying, any ethnicity. Has a great belt voice. A sexy, funny, powerful, and tough character.
[MARY SUNSHINE] Any age, any gender identity, any ethnicity. Soprano or countertenor who can sing LEGITIMATELY up to a high B flat. Acts like a good-natured talk show hostess, but is actually a high-powered gossip columnist. A good comedian and a GREAT legit singer.
Requirement for proof of vaccination/negative test:
Everyone entering the audition venue (i.e., venue employees, Equity members, non-members, casting personnel, creatives, producers, musicians, COVID Safety Managers, etc.) will be required to undergo a symptom check and provide one of the following prior to entry into the venue:
o Proof of full vaccination. “Fully vaccinated,” as defined by the CDC, is more than 14 calendar days following receipt of a final dose of an FDA or World Health Organization authorized or approved vaccine.
(OR)
o Proof of a negative PCR test result taken no earlier than 48 hours prior to entry into the audition venue.
(OR)
o Proof of two negative antigen test results (e.g., the first taken the night before and the second taken no less than 2 hours) prior to entry into the venue. Results of non-proctored at-home antigen tests will not be accepted.
Two-ply cloth face masks, surgical masks, singer’s masks and respirators (N95, KN95 or KF94) will be allowed for face coverings. Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not acceptable face coverings. Everyone in the holding room and audition room will always wear a face covering as described above, except for the actor when they are actively auditioning. The time spent unmasked should be as minimal as possible. Face coverings must be worn correctly (covering the nose and mouth). Singer’s masks can be found at www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask.
If the risk level for New York County is trending upwards and may rise to High (Red) we will contact members with appointments at least 24 hours before the first audition appointment time to let them know there is a chance that the auditions may need to be postponed or cancelled. All members with appointments will be notified if the auditions must be postponed or cancelled.
We encourage members to prepare for their audition at home, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms.
Holding/Audition room information:
The audition room can accommodate no more than 50 individuals at a time.
The holding room can accommodate no more than 35 individuals at a time.
LOCATION
Ripley-Grier Studios (520)
520 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6507
Audition room: 17U / Holding room: 17T / Check lobby upon arrival for any changes.
PERSONNEL
Producers: Fran and Barry Weissler
Music: John Kander
Lyrics: Fred Ebb
Book: Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse
Director: Walter Bobbie
Original Choreographer: Ann Reinking
Musical Supervisor: Rob Fisher
Casting Director: Duncan Stewart, CSA of Stewart Whitley and Benton Whitley, CSA of Stewart Whitley
Casting Assistants: Darienne Orlansky and Patrick Maravilla of Stewart/Whitley
Associate Casting Director: Micah Johnson-Levy (viewing auditions)
OTHER DATES
Currently running on Broadway.
OTHER
Venue: Ambassador Theatre
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of audition.
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.
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