DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS Equity Principal Actors - TheaterWorksUSA Auditions

DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS - NYC EPA TheaterWorksUSA | New York, NY

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Thursday, March 7, 2024

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (E)

CONTRACT

Special Agreement

$546 weekly minimum + health

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS (see breakdown).

No roles will be understudied.

TheaterWorksUSA serves a diverse, nationwide audience and strives to hire artists and staff that reflect the diversity of our audiences. TheaterWorksUSA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

PREPARATION

Prepare a short contemporary uptempo musical theatre or pop song that showcases your mix/belt vocal range and comedic ability. Please bring your headshot/resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity New York Audition Center 165 W 46th St

16th Fl

New York, NY 10036

PERSONNEL

Producer: TheaterWorksUSA (TWUSA)

Artistic Director: Barbara Pasternack

Executive Director: Michael Harrington

Director/Choreographer: Jen Wineman

Book: Mo Willems, Mr. Warburton

Lyrics: Mo Willems

Music: Deborah Wicks La Puma

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Assoc. Artistic Dir/Casting: Jillian Carucci

OTHER DATES

Rehearsal: 4/4/24

Opening: On/around 4/24/24

Closing: On/around 5/4/24

Dates subject to change.

Location: Rehearses NYC, tours to local tristate area venues

OTHER

This is a developmental preview tour. The show will rehearse in NYC and then tour to local venues (tri-state area) while the creative team continues to revise the piece. Changes will be workshopped between performances. It is a full production with set and costumes.

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

DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS

CASTING NOTE: We are seeking a diverse company of versatile actors. Performers of all ethnic backgrounds and gender identities are encouraged to submit. Most actors double multiple characters.

SEEKING:

TRACK 1: THE PIGEON – Character is male. Vocal range top: G4 - Vocal range bottom: C3. The snappy, sassy, and demanding bird who never gets what he wants, but that doesn’t mean he’ll ever stop trying.

TRACK 2: THE BUS DRIVER – Character is female. Vocal range top: D5- Vocal range bottom: F3. The bus driving professional who loves her work and, eventually, The Pigeon. Prides herself on being driven and ALWAYS on time.

TRACK 3: THE BUSINESSMAN - Character is male. Vocal range top: E4- Vocal range bottom: D3, Doubles as: HOT DOG VENDOR - A guy that just loves sharing hot dogs. But not with Pigeons, PASSENGER: Business Man- A no nonsense man in a suit off to his new job. Hope he’s not late.com, BACKUP DUCKLING 1, and AIRPLANE ENGINE.

TRACK 4: THE DUCKLING – Character is female. Vocal range top: C5- Vocal range bottom: D4. THE DUCKLING - An adorable duckling who gets a hot dog by just asking politely. Plays several other versatile characters including: 2ND PIGEON - Twin to The Pigeon, THE BUS ENGINE (must be able to vocalize a variety of bus sounds), THE BUS, BUS DRIVER'S MOM, and PUPPY.

TRACK 5: THE CITY WORKER – Character is male. Vocal range top: C5- Vocal range bottom: D3. CITY WORKER -A grumpy worker just doing his job putting up signs around town. Plays several other versatile characters including: PASSENGER TEENAGER- A kid who can’t wait to go see the latest superhero movie that’s opening RIGHT NOW, and BACKUP DUCKLING 2.

TRACK 6 – THE LITTLE OLD LADY – Character is female. Vocal range top: D5-Vocal range bottom: C4. Doubles as: PASSENGER LITTLE OLD LADY -Very excited to go see her newborn grandchild at the hospital, and BACKUP DUCKLING 3.