Dr. Seuss' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS
- Equity Principal Auditions
Special Agreement $527/week minimum.
GM: Big League Productions, Inc.
Creator: Jack O’Brien
Music: Mel Marvin
Book and Lyrics: Timothy Mason
Dir: Matt August
Choreo: Bob Richard
Original Choreo: John DeLuca
Casting: Alison Franck/Liz Lewis Casting Partners
1st reh: 10/23/12. Boston Run (Wang Theatre): 11/23-12/9. 10-show week. NYC run (Madison Square Garden): 12/13-12/30. 10-show week
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Equity Principal Auditions:
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 Ripley-Grier Studios
Thursday, September 6, 2012 520 Eighth Avenue, 17th Floor
Friday, September 7, 2012 New York City
10 AM – 6 PM all three days.
Lunch from 1:30 – 2:30.
Please prepare a brief musical theatre song that is appropriate for a children’s Christmas show. Bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist will be provided, but may not transpose. Please bring a photo and resume, stapled back-to-back.
Seeking (all roles are available):
The Grinch:
Male, mid 30s-40s, any ethnicity. A beastly, charming curmudgeon. Scary, but with a heart underneath. Has the size and presence of a Music Hall superstar with deft athleticism. Needs a strong, booming baritone singing voice with falsetto.
Old Max:
Male, 40s-60s, any ethnicity. A trustworthy, benevolent narrator who is inspired by nostalgia. With his urbane elegance, long-limbed grace, and gently sardonic humor, he actually reminds us of Dr. Seuss. Needs a strong bass-baritone singing voice. Sings “You're a Mean One”.
Young Max:
Male, late teens - 20s, any ethnicity. He is a puppy. Very energetic, very athletic, lots of stamina, positive and fun. Our best friend. Needs a strong, bright tenor singing voice.
Cindy-Lou Who:
Female, 9-12, no taller than 4'4", any ethnicity. Energetic, charismatic, sweet. Actress needs to be able to pick up dance quickly. Needs a beautiful singing voice with range. Sings the “showpiece” ballad of the show.
Note: Non-Equity girls who are interested in auditioning at this EPA should visit
http://ow.ly/dbrJX for more information about the way Equity Principal Auditions are run.
Papa Who:
Male, 30s - early 40s, any ethnicity. The father of the family, the calm eye of the family storm. Goodness and benevolence pour out of him. A moral example for the rest of Whoville. Needs a strong high baritone or tenor singing voice.
Mama Who:
Female, 30s - early 40s, any ethnicity. Quirky, funny, on the brink of saturation but still maintaining complete control. Needs a strong, warm mix-soprano singing voice with chest range as well.
Grandpa Who:
Male, mid 40s - 50s, any ethnicity. The eldest of the family. Comically hard of hearing. Not unlike Grandpa Simpson. Needs a strong character baritone singing voice.
Grandma Who:
Female, mid 40s - 50s, any ethnicity. Loving; has the ear of the children and the patience to calm them. Needs a strong character mezzo singing voice.
Annie Who / Cindy-Lou Cover:
Female, 10-13, no taller than 4'7", any ethnicity. Energetic, charismatic, sweet. Actress needs to be able to pick up dance quickly. Needs a beautiful singing voice with range. Note: Non-Equity girls who are interested in auditioning at this EPA should visit
http://ow.ly/dbrJX for more information about the way Equity Principal Auditions are run.
Equity Chorus Call dates TBA. Watch for separate notices.
CD states that callbacks will be later in in September.
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