Utah Shakespeare Festival
CONTRACT
Special Agreement LORT Category designation TBD
SEEKING
Singer/Actors for a new musical about Chinese workers on the Continental railroad in the 1860s. (See breakdown.) No roles will be understudied.
Please note that while the majority of the characters are Chinese, actors of all Asian, Asian-American, or Pacific Islander identities are encouraged to submit.
All stage managers have been hired for this production.
INSTRUCTIONS
SEE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS IN BREAKDOWN.
Deadline: Wed, Aug 4, 2021
SUBMIT TO
PERSONNEL
Writer/Composer: Jason Ma
Director: Alan Muraoka
Musical Director: Amanda Morton
Viewing auditions:
Alan Muraoka, Jason Ma, Brian Vaughn - USF Artistic Director, Derek Livingston - USF Director of New Play Development/Artistic Associate
OTHER DATES
Rehearsal in Cedar City: October 15-27, 2021
Tech and Performance in West Valley City, UT: October 28-November 20, 2021
OTHER
Individuals will be contacted directly via email regarding callbacks, which will also be held via video submission.
Production will start rehearsals at USF in Cedar City, UT. Performances will be held at the West Valley Performing Arts Center in West Valley, UT (near Salt Lake City).
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 submit.
BREAKDOWN
PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
You may use any of the links below to prepare a song for your submission, or you may submit a song of your choice. If you elect to do a song of your own choosing, please submit a brief musical theatre song that has drive and is actable. For those auditioning for the role of “Hagan” (a non-singing role), please submit a short dramatic monologue.
MUSIC LINKS:
Female-identifying performers (soprano) - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zFdrdkGMKTdUsZxqnNhrSvWmCLikk1rG?usp=sharing
Male-identifying performers with lower vocal ranges - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ctI-HzC3EEsfk54C6G_4hj8D2QOvAIQI?usp=sharing
Male-identifying performers with higher vocal ranges - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1c4E0-ZuCPusFZg6oBAX_uspnGNuOw7Xn?usp=sharing
Please email your self-taped video audition (or a link to a video submission), a jpg or PDF of your headshot, and a PDF of your resumé following these guidelines:
A. Indicate your full name and “GOLD MOUNTAIN” in the subject line of your email message.
B. Please attach your video audition (see requirements below) or a link to your video audition in the body of your email. Please be sure to label your video with your full name.
C. Attach your resumé and headshot to your email using the following formats (no commas or spaces):
a. LastName_FirstName_resume.pdf (example: Doe_Jane_resume.pdf)
b. LastName_FirstName_HS.jpg or .pdf (example: Doe_Jane_HS.jpg)
D. Ensure that your union or non-union status is clearly designated within the context of your resumé.
E. Please do not send a cover letter or any supplemental materials, such as additional photos or a reel.
AUDITION SELF-TAPE GUIDELINES:
1. Please SLATE at the beginning of your tape. State your full name, and representation if you have it.
2. Please FRAME from the top of your head to just below your shoulder.
3. It would be helpful to tape in a quiet room with little or no background noise with the most advantageous lighting you can manage. We understand that times are challenging right now, so do the best you can.
Yook Mei (LEAD), a Chinese woman: 20s, legit lyrical soprano. A young, intelligent woman, wise beyond her years. Cynicism melts away as she unexpectedly finds love and her destiny. Female-identifying.
Lit (Guan Lit Ning) (LEAD): A Chinese railroad worker. 20s, lyric tenor with a strong A4, young leading man with wide emotional range. Good son, naive, and impulsive. Physically agile and quick. Grows into manhood. Male-identifying.
Jiang, the foreman and leader: A Chinese railroad worker. 30s, bass down to an E2, alpha male who’s grounded, confident, and charismatic. Male-identifying.
Chu, a scholar: A Chinese railroad worker. 20s to 30s, lyric tenor, acts as interpreter, slightly nerdy, smart and very practical. Male identifying.
Wong, the resident cynic: A Chinese railroad worker. 30s, baritone, smart ass and truth teller. Outwardly cynical but cares deeply about community. Male-identifying.
Guan Ming Chong (“Ba” or “Ba-ba” to his son, Lit): A Chinese railroad worker. 40s to 50s, baritone. Dignified, loving father with strong traditional Confucian values. Male identifying.
Loong, an opera artist/teacher: A Chinese railroad worker. 30s to 40s, bari/tenor, good with text, classical acting background helpful. Diva and legend in his own mind; devoted deeply to his art. Unforgiving taskmaster to his pupil, Lo. Male identifying.
Lo, Loong’s protege and pupil: A Chinese railroad worker. 20s to 30s, comic tenor with strong falsetto (for Chinese opera). Enthusiastic, clumsy (at first), grown from “ugly duckling” to swan. Male identifying.
Other Chinese railroad workers: 4 singers/actors. 20s to 40s. All types, all vocal ranges and personalities. Male-identifying.
Hagan, Irish-American/Irish immigrant foreman and boss: Any age, good natured with a sense of humor. Just a guy doing his job. Non-singing role. Male identifying.
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 submit.
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