Call Type
Equity Principal
Date of Audition
4/9/2011
Location
Music Center Annex
601 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
corner of Temple and Grand Ave. $10 validated parking at the Cathedral
Time(s)
Saturday, April 9th
10am-6pm
Lunch 1-2pm
Sign-in begins at 9am
· EPA Rules are in effect.
· A monitor will be provided.
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Contract
LORT Non-Rep
$1,231/wk
Seeking
PRINCIPAL ACTORS - See breakdown
open to all types, all ethnicities, and actors with disabilities unless otherwise noted.
Casting: Telsey + Company
Preparation
Please prepare a brief musical theatre song showing range. A piano accompanist will be provided. Please have sheet music. Please bring a picture and resume stapled together.
Other Dates
CTG: AHMANSON SEASON 2012 (Nov 1, 2011- June 22, 2012)
FUNNY GIRL
1st Reheasal : on or about November 28, 2011 (in New York)
1st Preview : January 15, 2012 (Los Angeles)
Opening : February 1, 2012
Closes : February 26, 2012
Other
Producer: Michael Ritchie
Associate Producer: Kelley Kirkpatrick
http://www.centertheatregroup.org/
Personnel
Music: Jule Styne
Lyrics: Bob Merrill
Book: Isobel Lennart, from an original story by Isobel Lennart
Director: Bartlett Sher
Choreographer: Christopher Gatelli
Music Supervisor: Kim Grigsby
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| Breakdown
From the streets of New York’s Lower East Side to the bright lights of Broadway, “Funny Girl” is the rags-to-riches, road-to-stardom story of legendary entertainer Fanny Brice. A love story packed with unforgettable songs (“Don’t Rain on My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” “I Am Woman, You Are Man” and the international hit “People”), irresistible backstage drama and a heartbreaking romance, this classic musical takes theatregoers back to the Golden Age of Ziegfeld and the height of burlesque. Part show-biz spectacular, part timeless love story, “Funny Girl” is pure Broadway legend.
“Funny Girl” originally opened on Broadway in 1964 and was the hottest ticket in town, winning eight Tony Award® nominations, and playing over 1300 performances through 1967.
[FANNY BRICE] - Female, Caucasian, mid 20s-mid 30s. Fanny is a giant star of the period (early-mid 1900s) who dominated Vaudeville and radio. We really see her grow up over the course of the musical. Versatile, audacious, ambitions, and immensely creative. She’s not considered a “pretty girl” with her skinny legs and an awkward, ordinary look, but her charisma, intelligence optimism, and joyful wit always shone through. Must have an unforgettably thrilling voice and great comic skill, masking deep insecurity and pain, she is a once in a generation talent. Must have a great voice, with a big range; E below middle C - high F. Mezzo with high mix or belt. Must have excellent comedic timing.
[NICKY ARNSTEIN] – Male, Caucasian, late 30s – late 40s. Incredibly handsome and elegant leading man, who is also a Jewish gangster with a gambling problem. He uses elegance and sophistication to mask insecurities about his own accomplishments. A liar and an addict, he’s a ladies’ man who is especially attracted to aggressive and accomplished women, but always nervous when they do too well. Also incredibly attracted to sophisticated objects, constantly imagining himself as more well off than he actually is. A- high E; Baritone
[MRS. BRICE] – Female, Caucasian, 50s – 60s. A strong and resourceful woman of great insight and ambition, who is a formidable business woman and survivor. She ran her own saloon while simultaneously pushing and driving her daughter’s career. She had an equal ability to encourage Fanny and tear her to pieces, and it is from Mrs. Brice’s toughness that Fanny draws her ability to overcome life’s obstacles. Actress must have excellent comic skills as well as a profound heart. Ab below middle C - high Eb; mezzo-soprano
[EDDIE RYAN] – Male, Caucasian, late 20s – late 30s. Fanny’s best friend and voice of reason. They grew up together and share everything. Eddie looks out for Fanny and is also strangely obsessed with her. He is also likely suspicious of Arnstein, but loves Fanny so much he only wants the best for her. Has a very big heart and is, himself, very lonely. Must be an excellent hoofer. Bb - F#(opt. A) - Tenor or high lyric baritone
[FLORENZ ZIEGFIELD JR.] – Male, Caucasian, mid 40s – 50s. Elegant, tasteful, self-made raconteur with a fantastic sense of showmanship. He has a sharp eye for talent and trend, and lacks the ego or competitiveness that would prevent him from investing in what he believes in. Was famous for spending wildly on his shows and taking risks that did not always pay off. A stylish and graceful kind of high European Jew from the old world. A man of great charisma and power, who is deeply memorable to everyone he meets.
[MRS. STRAKOSH] – Female, Caucasian, 50s – 60s. The best friend of Fanny’s mom, she was always around as Fanny was growing up. Always anticipating the worst, she subscribes to the belief that the only thing you can truly believe in is failure, or its imminent arrival. Although she wants the best for everyone and cares as much as she can, her children avoid her. She’s actually quite charming and humorous in her certainty of oncoming danger. Ab below middle C - high Eb; mezzo-soprano
[TOM KEENEY] – Male, Caucasian, 40s – 50s. Proprietor of the vaudeville touring company for whom Fanny works before Ziegfeld, he is a big man with a hard-working producer’s appetite. Oversized, cigar-smoking character who watches every chorus girl as well as every penny. Tough-minded Irish guy with a big personality and a tendency to make quick judgments and decisions, which usually end up with a negative result.
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