DAMES AT SEA Equity Principal Auditions - Infinity Theatre Company and Perry Street Theatricals Auditions

Call Type
Equity Principal

Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions
Monday, September 30, 2013
10:00AM – 6:00PM
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30

Note: Two additional days will be held as Equity Principal Dancer Auditions on Tuesday, October 1st and Wednesday, October 2nd, and which will follow Chorus Call Procedures – consisting of dancing at the audition.

Contract
Production (League)
$1754/week minimum

Location
Pearl Studios NYC 500
500 Eighth Avenue
(35th/36th Streets)
New York, NY
studio 1204

Seeking
Equity Actors who sing and dance. See breakdown for more information.

This production will be a tap dancing extravaganza – all the more clever, as there are only 6 actors in the cast

Preparation
Bring an up-tempo song in the style of the show (e.g., Harry Warren, B.G. DeSylva & Brown, Jerry Herman, up-tempo Berlin and Gershwin, etc.). Bring an updated picture/resume, stapled. If needed, you may be asked to come back at a later date to dance.

Other Dates
Rehearsal/Opening Date TBA. Approximately Spring/Fall 2014

Producers: Infinity Theatre Company (Alan Ostroff & Anna Roberts Ostroff), Perry Street Theatricals (Martin Platt & David Elliott)

Other
EPA 9/30, 10-6 at Pearl 500
Equity Principal Dancer call 10/1 at Pearl 500, men & women both at 10am
Equity Principal Dancer call 10/2 at Pearl 519, men & women both at 10am

Personnel
Director/Choreographer: Randy Skinner
Musical Director: Rob Berman
Music: Jim Wise
Lyrics: George Haimsohn & Robin Miller
Book: George Haimsohn & Robin Miller
Casting: Binder Casting

· EPA Rules are in effect.

· A monitor will be provided.

Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.

Breakdown

NOTE: Dames at Sea is a valentine to the early 30s Busby Berkeley movie musicals. It must not be “sent up” or played for camp. All actors must have period style and keen comic sensibilities. This production will be a tap dancing extravaganza – all the more clever, as there are only 6 actors in the cast.
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SEEKING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:

MONA
(early 30s to mid 40s): The ultimate Broadway diva. A true star of the highest caliber. Comedic actress with strong singing and dancing skills including high level of tap.

RUBY
(late teens to early 20s): Innocent, pure, right off the bus from Centerville, Utah, with hopes of becoming a Broadway star. There must be something very special about the actress playing this role. She is not the typical ingénue. Strong legit singer and strong dancer including high level of tap.

JOAN
(early to mid 20s): Tough-talking, wise-cracking chorus girl, but mother hen to Ruby. Strong belt and mix and strong dancer including high level of tap.

HENNESEY/CAPTAIN
(mid 30s to mid 40s): This is a dual role played by one actor. HENNESEY is the harried stage director about to lose his theater and job if his show doesn't open. The CAPTAIN commands the ship where the show ultimately takes place. Strong comedic actor and strong singing skills and movement.

DICK
(early to mid 20s): A sailor who is also a song writer. He falls hard for RUBY, but gets entangled with MONA. Must be earnestly sincere. Strong singer and strong dancer including high level of tap. High baritone.

LUCKY
(early to mid 20s): A sailor, best buddy to DICK. A charming character comedian. He is in love with JOAN, but won't commit to her. Strong singer and strong dancer including high level of tap. Baritone.