Dr. Seuss's HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS - NYC EPA
Now's the Time Productions LLC
**Producer information updated and Breakdown of Cindy Lou**
AUDITION DATE
Sat, Oct 06, 2018
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)
Lunch 2:30 to 3:30
CONTRACT
Special Agreement $2095.00/week
SEEKING
Singers and Actors for the roles in this tour of Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas. See breakdown.
PREPARATION
Brief Musical Theatre Song that shows Range and Story-telling. Bring picture and resume.
LOCATION
Ripley-Grier Studios (305)
305 W 38th St
New York, NY 10018-2902
#206
PERSONNEL
Producer: Running Subway Productions and Big League Productions, Inc.
Executive Producer: Daniel Sher
Director: Matt August
Choreographer: Bob Richard
Musical Supervisor: Joshua Rosenblum
Original Choreographer: John DeLuca
Creator: Jack O’Brien
Music: Mel Marvin
Book and Lyrics: Timothy Mason
General Manager: Big League Productions, Inc.
Casting: Alison Franck
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals in NYC October 30-November 6
Tech is November 7-November 10
First Performance November 11
Friday Nov 16 first perf in Chicago
Weds Nov 28 first perf in Boston
Thurs Dec 13 first perf in NYC
Sun Dec 30 final perf
OTHER
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
[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. PRINCIPAL
[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. PRINCIPAL
[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. PRINCIPAL
[CINDY-LOU WHO]
Female, 8–12, any ethnicity. Height 4'2 and under. Energetic, charismatic, sweet. Needs to be able to pick up dance quickly. Needs a beautiful singing voice with range. Sings the showpiece ballad of the show. PRINCIPAL
[PAPA WHO]
Male, 30s–early 40
[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. PRINCIPAL
[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. PRINCIPAL
[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. PRINCIPAL
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 audition.
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