ENCORES! OFF CENTER 2013 SEASON Equity Chorus Call Singers - Encore! Off Center Auditions

Call Type
Equity Chorus

Time(s)
Equity Chorus Call / Singers and Singer/Musicians
Thursday, May 2, 2013
9 AM - Equity Female Singers

1 PM - Equity Male Singers and

Equity Male Musicians who sing

Contract
Other
City Center Summer Series Agreement; $1163.40/week

Location
Ripley-Grier 520 (Everyone must show government photo ID to enter building.)
520 8th Ave. (36th/37th)
New York, NY
17th Floor (studio 17D)

Seeking
Equity Male and Female Singers.
Equity Male Musicians who sing.

See breakdown

Preparation
Singers:
Prepare 16 bars of music in the style of one of the shows. Accompanist provided.

Musicians:
If auditioning for both the band in GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER and the other shows in the season, prepare to sing 16 bars and also prepare 16 bars of music in the style of the show to play on the instrument (or you can play 16 bars and accompany yourself if you wish). Instruments (Drums, Bass Guitar and Electric Guitar) will be provided. If you are only auditioning for the band, prepare 16 bars of music on the instrument first, and be prepared to sing if asked.

Personnel
Jeanine Tesori, Artistic Director
Carrie Gardner, Stephen Kopel, Jillian Cimini, Casting

· Chorus 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.

SEEKING:

FEMALE SINGERS
20s-60s. All ethnicities.

MALE SINGERS
20s-40s. All ethnicities.

MALE MUSICIANS WHO CAN SING
20s-40s

See breakdown of shows below for more information




THE CRADLE WILL ROCK

1st Rehearsal: June 30th, 2013
Opens: July 10th, 2013
Closes: July 13th, 2013

Music, Lyrics & Book: Mark Blitzstein
Director: Sam Gold
Musical Director: Chris Fenwick
Choreographer: Chase Brock

Female Ensemble:
Seeking women of varying physical types who are excellent singers. Should feel like they have lived a hard life.

Male Ensemble:
Seeking men of varying physical types who are excellent singers. Should feel like they have lived a hard life.

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VIOLET - In Concert

1st Rehearsal: July 10th, 2013
Opens/Closes: July 17th, 2013

Music: Jeanine Tesori
Book & Lyrics by: Brian Crawley
Based on The Ugliest Pilgrim by Doris Betts
Director: Leigh Silverman
Musical Director: Michael Rafter


Female Ensemble:
Seeking women with great gospel/bluegrass/country voices.

Male Ensemble:
Seeking men with great gospel/bluegrass/country voices.

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I'M GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER AND TAKING IT ON THE ROAD

1st Rehearsal: July 14th, 2013
Opens: July 24th, 2013
Closes: July 27th, 2013

Music: Nancy Ford
Book & Lyrics: Gretchen Cryer
Director& Choreographer: Kathleen Marshall
Musical Director: Chris Fenwick

Seeking:

Male Musicians Who Sing:
Performers must be incredibly strong musicians who will be providing the score for the show. They must also be able to sing back up and feel in the world a 1970’s cabaret act. Seeking drummers, electric guitarists and bass guitarists.