FUNNY GIRL (Broadway / Tour) - NYC EPA Various Producers | ,
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)
Break: 1:00 - 2:00pm
Production (League) / Short Engagement Touring
The minimum base weekly salary for the positions being auditioned for is established by a collective bargaining agreement between The Broadway League Inc., on behalf of the above-named producer, and Actors' Equity Association. For Broadway, it is anticipated that the base weekly salary for each of the below-listed roles will range between a minimum of $2,439.0 per week (which equals an annualized base salary of $126,828) and a maximum of $4,000 per week (which equals an annualized base salary of $208,000). For the tour, it is anticipated that it will qualify under SETA Category 2, $958 per week minimum (which equals an annualized base salary of $49,816).
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center 165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
Studio B
Producers: Sonia Friedman Productions, Scott Landis, David Babani (Broadway/Tour) Executive Producer: Seth Wenig (Tour) Director: Michael Mayer
Book by: Isobel Lennart
Music by: Jule Styne
Lyrics by: Bob Merrill
Revised Book by: Harvey Fierstein
Music Director: Michael Rafter
Choreography by: Ellenore Scott
Tap Choreography by: Ayodele Casel Casting: Jim Carnahan Casting - Jim Carnahan, CSA and Jason Thinger, CSA (expected to attend)
Broadway:
Currently running on Broadway
Tour:
1st Rehearsal in NYC: August 7, 2023 1st Performance: September 9, 2023
OTHER
General Management: Foresight Theatrical (Broadway), Gentry and Associates (Tour)
Venue: August Wilson Theatre
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Equity actors for possible future replacements in the Broadway production and principal roles in the tour production of FUNNY GIRL (see breakdown).
Broadway Stage Management positions have been filled.
Funny Girl First Touring, LLC is committed to diverse, inclusive casting. Submissions for non-descript roles will be accepted for all performers, regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, disability, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity.
All touring employees must adhere to strict safety protocols and guidelines and will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to any on-site work for the production (including any in-person callbacks).
Bring a picture and resume stapled together. Please prepare a brief cut of a song with accompaniment in the style of the show or prepare one of the music cuts provided in the Dropbox –
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kdte9u11mfmy0wr/AACe8TUp9qZUObWM4H0OkHBya?dl=0
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.
Equity encourages everyone participating in the auditions to wear a two-ply cloth face mask, surgical mask, singer’s mask or respirator (N95, KN95 or KF94). Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not recommended. Singer’s masks can be found at www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask.
Equity encourages members to prepare for their audition prior to arriving at the audition venue, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms.
Holding/Audition room information:
The audition room can accommodate no more than 28 individuals at a time.
The holding room can accommodate no more than 80 individuals at a time.
Seeking
FANNY BRICE (Female, late 20s-30s, Jewish) Rises from humble beginnings to become one of Ziegfeld’s biggest stars. A stark contrast from Ziegfeld’s traditional showgirls. A tour de force role. A great singer with strong comedic timing. ACTORS OF JEWISH HERITAGE ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT.
NICK ARNSTEIN (Male, mid to late 30s) A handsome and charming gambler who is Fanny’s one great love. Strong baritone.
MRS. BRICE (Female, 50s+, Jewish) Tough Brooklyn mother with a dry sense of humor. Loves her daughter deeply. Character singing voice. ACTORS OF JEWISH HERITAGE ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT.
EDDIE RYAN (Male, 20s-30s) Fanny’s closest friend. Good comic timing is essential. A true triple threat. An incredible tap dancer. GLOBAL MAJORITY ACTORS ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT.
MRS. STRAKOSH (Female, 50s+) Mrs. Brice’s poker buddy. Funny. Has a nice singing voice. MRS. MEEKER (Female, 50s+) Mrs. Brice’s poker buddy. Funny. A Soprano.
ZIEGFELD (Male, 50s+) One of the great Broadway producers. Elegant, imposing and firm. Non singing role.
TOM KEENEY (Male, 40s+, Irish) A very Irish, working-class Vaudeville producer. Good comic timing is essential. Some singing required.
EMMA/MRS. NADLER (FANNY Cover) (Female, late 20s-30s, Jewish) EMMA is Fanny’s maid and confidant. MRS. NADLER is a woman from one of the neighborhood gangs from Henry Street. This track will cover the role of FANNY BRICE (Female, mid 20s-30s, Jewish) Rises from humble beginnings to become one of Ziegfeld’s biggest stars. A tour de force role. A great singer. Strong comedic timing. ACTORS OF JEWISH HERITAGE ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT.
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