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Call Type
Equity Principal
Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions by APPOINTMENT
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Lunch 1 to 2
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Contract
LORT Non-Rep
$731/week AEA minimum
Location
George Street Playhouse
9 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Seeking
Equity actors and singing actors, men and women, for the 2013-14 season.
See breakdown
Preparation
Prepare either:
1) A Brief song from a contemporary musical, or pop/rock tune in the style; OR
2) A Brief contemporary monologue; OR
3) 16 bars of a song and a one-minute monologue.
If singing, bring sheet music; accompanist provided.
Bring picture and resume stapled together.
Other Dates
EPA in NYC: Tue 6/18, 9:30 to 5:30 at AEA
EPA in NJ: Wed 6/19, 9:30 to 5:30 at George Street Playhouse
Other
AEA members without appointments will be seen as time permits.
Personnel
Producing Associate: Scott Goldman
· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Appointments
email (preferred method)
klewis@georgestplayhouse.org Mon- Thur only, 10am -5pm
Only if no email access, then call 732-846-2895
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
GARAGE BAND: THE MUSICAL
Director: John Rando
Book by Ken Davenport and The Grundleshotz
Additional Material by Sarah Saltzberg
Music by Mark Allen
1st Rehearsal: 8/27/13. Runs: 10/4-10/27/13
When Mitch Shapiro gets fired from his Wall Street job on his 40th Birthday, he has no choice but to move back in with his mom . . . in New Jersey. On his first day back, his best friend from high school suggests that they put the band back together! Mitch thinks his buddy is crazy. But when Tygen Billows, a local real estate mogul and threatens to foreclose on Mitch's mom unless Mitch agrees to a re-match of their infamous battle of the bands, Mitch realizes he may have no choice.
Seeking:
MITCH
Male. Just turned 40. Recently lost his job and is now living at home with his mother. Much more mature than the rest of the men he surrounds himself with. The guy who “got out”- musician turned investment banker. Known since high school as “the next Bon Jovi,” when he performed in his band, “Juggernaut.” Craving more out of life and wants to inspire his friends to feel the same. Rock Tenor (low C to A above middle C)
BART
Male. Late 30’s. Mitch’s right-hand man. Highschool math teacher who never left Jersey. Very much a clown and immature, but in a lovable way. Slightly overweight. In love with Sharon. A member of “Juggernaut.” Rock Tenor (low C to A or B above middle C, plus falsetto)
SHARON
Female. 60’s. Mitch’s mother. Young at heart. Exercises regularly and is in great shape. Treats Mitch and his friends as if they are still in high school, and enjoys doing it. Was most likely an Aerosmith groupie back in the 70’s. Finds the joy out of life and doesn’t let the hardships bring her down. A good mom. Alto with good belt (Up to high C or D)
DANI
Female. 40. Mitch’s high school sweetheart. Pretty. Never left Jersey and is working in her same high school job. Dating Tygen but has unfinished business with Mitch now that he is back home. Alto with good belt (Up to D or E above high C)
GORDON
Male. Mid 60’s. Blind. Strong advocate for Mitch’s band, “Juggernaut.” Host of Battle of the Bands. Strong comedic timing and improvisational skills.
TYGEN
Male. 40. Never left Jersey and is still bitter about his and Mitch’s high school rivalry. Obsessed with winning and being the best around. Very cocky. Dating Dani. A bully in high school and a bully at 40.
RITCHIE
Male. 40. Tygen’s minion. He will do or say whatever Tygen tells him to. Extremely immature.
SULLY
Male. 40. Mitch’s buddy from high school. A member of “Juggernaut.” Works as a police officer, but is not very good at it. Has a strong passion for musical theater. Has a thing for his partner, Roxy. Bari-tenor (C to F above middle C)
ROXY
Female. 30’s. A police officer and Sully’s partner. Latin and beautiful. Tough as nails.
ROBBIE
Male. 39. East Indian. Works as dermatologist under the supervision of his father, who he is terrified of. A member of “Juggernaut.” Having an arranged marriage in a week. Very much interested in Tawney. Rock Tenor (G to A above middle C)
RICKY
Male. 16. Jewish. Dresses and talks like a rapper. Goes by “Ricky Bling,” but his real name is Richard Goldstein. A member of “Juggernaut.” Has strong feelings for Billie and thinks he must be a different type of person in order to attract her attention. Rapper, but should have an F above middle C
BILLIE
Female. Teens. Dani’s daughter. Going through a Goth phase. Strong and will defend her mother when she needs to. A budding relationship with Ricky.
TAWNEY
Female. 32. Owner of a chain of tanning salons in New Jersey. In the process of getting a divorce. Very much interested in Robbie.
ENSEMBLE
possible doubling with principals, various characters throughout the show; including the town drunk, groupies and the citizens of Jersey.
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CLEVER LITTLE LIES
A World Premerie By Joe DiPietro
directed by David Saint
1st Rehearsal 10/22/13. Runs: 11/22 - 12/22/13
A mother always knows when something’s up. Bill Jr. is distracted, under pressure and off his game. Will a surprising evening withhis parents send him further off-kilter? Secrets are exposed and clever little lies are crafted when a confidence shared betweenfather and son escalates into an unexpected revelation that could change everything.
Seeking:
BILLY
30s , fit, a young married man expecting his first child. He is caught up in an extra-marital affair and it is causing him much stress, especially with his patents when they learn of it. Funny, charming, handsome and struggling with his conscience.
BILL SR.
60 ish, also fit. ( plays tennis with his son) A decent man, attractive, a good sense of humor, and flustered by his son's indiscretions and ultimately revealing of his own complicated past with his wife.
ALICE:
his wife. CAST
JANE
Billy's attractive young wife. Pregnant with their first child. She is loving and well-meaning but a bit scattered now in her state, concerned about pleasing Billy. Should have an appealing sense of humor.
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SHOW TBA
1st Rehearsal O/A: December 31
Opening January 31, 2014
Closing February 23, 2014
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I LOVE, I LOST, I MADE SPAGHETTI
based on the memoir by
by Giulia Melucci
directed by Rob Ruggerio
One person show - ROLE IS CAST
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OUR TOWN
by Thornton Wilder
directed by David Esbjornson
1st Rehearsal 3/26/14. Runs: 4/25 - 5/25/14
ALL roles available
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George Street Playhouse does not employ any understudies.
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