ELF, THE MUSICAL Equity Principal Actors - Theatre at Welk Resort Auditions

ELF, THE MUSICAL - Escondido, CA EPA
Theatre at Welk Resort | Escondido, CA

AUDITION DATE

Friday, September 8, 2023
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (P)
BREAK: 1:30PM - 2:30PM

APPOINTMENTS

Members will be seen on a first come, first served basis.

CONTRACT

SPT
$450.00 weekly minimum (SPT 4)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in ELF, THE MUSICAL (see breakdown).

PREPARATION

Please prepare a song in the style of the show. Accompanist will be provided.

LOCATION

Lawrence Welk Resort
8860 Lawrence Welk Dr
Escondido, CA 92026-6403
Theatre will open at 9:30 am for sign-in.

PERSONNEL

Director / Choreographer: Roger Castellano.
Musical Director: TBD
Executive Producer: Sean Coogan

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Producing Artistic Director: Larry Raben

OTHER DATES

1ST REHEARSAL: OCT 30, 2023
OPENING: NOV. 19, 2023
CLOSING: DEC 24, 2023

OTHER

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this 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.

BREAKDOWN

ELF, THE MUSICAL

Book by Thomas Meehan, Bob Martin
Music by Matthew Sklar, Chad Beguelin
Based on the 2003 film ELF

NOTE: ALL ROLES OPEN TO ALL ETHNICITIES AND GENDER IDENTITIES.

SEEKING:

BUDDY (High Baritone/Tenor. Range Low A flat to high c) 30's-40's. Male presenting with a very boyish interior. Warm and very funny with an infectious personality. Great comic timing and physical comedian.

JOVIE (Mezzo Soprano/Alto with a strong belt. Range g to High F. female presenting. 20s-30s. quirky, funny, warm. An outwardly jaded New Yorker who doesn't reclaim her Christmas spirit until she meets Buddy. Appealing and relatable with a great singing voice.

WALTER (High Baritone. Range low A to G) Male presenting. 50s. A cold, upscale businessman who has lost connection with his family. His life is upended by the son he never knew he had...Buddy. Strong Singer.

EMILY (Mezzo Soprano. Range A Flat to D with a strong belt). Female presenting. A loving mother to son Michael with a dry wit and warmth. Excellent singing voice.

MICHAEL (Boy soprano. Range F to high G, strong belt). Male presenting. 10-12 years old. Funny. Smart. Amazing singing voice.

MR. GREENWAY (High Baritone/Tenor. Range D# to high A). 50's. A shrewd businessman. Great comic timing and an amazing singing voice.

SANTA (Baritone range low A to E above middle C). A Santa full of joy, warmth and comedy. Great singing voice. Role may be combined with Mr. Greenway.