Goodspeed Musicals 2018 Opera House Season - NYC EPA
Goodspeed Opera House
AUDITION DATE
Mon, Oct 30, 2017
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep LORT B; $887/week min
SEEKING
Equity actor/singers for various roles in the upcoming 2018 Opera House Season. See breakdown.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a traditional musical theatre piece for the appropriate role/show you would like to be considered for. Accompanist provided. Bring picture and resume.
LOCATION
Ripley-Grier Studios (520)
520 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6507
16th floor
PERSONNEL
Michael Gennaro: Executive Director
Donna Lynn Hilton: Line Producer
Michael O’Flaherty: Musical Director
Paul Hardt-Stewart Whitley: Casting Director (in attendance at the EPA)
OTHER DATES
Norma Terris Season will be announced at a later date and a separate EPA will be held for that season.
OTHER
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity monitor will be provided.
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.
BREAKDOWN
WILL ROGERS FOLLIES
Book: Peter Stone
Music: Cy Coleman
Lyrics: Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Director: Dona Stephenson
Choreographer: Kelli Barclay
First Rehearsal: March 13, 2018
Closes: June 21, 2018
All roles open (Will, Betty, Clem, Wiley Post, Ziegfeld’s Favorite)
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OLIVER!
Book, Music and Lyrics by LIONEL BART
Director: Rob Ruggiero
Choreographer: James Gray
First Rehearsal: May 30,2018
Closes: September 13, 2018
All roles open (Oliver, Fagin, Artful Dodger, Bill, Nancy, Bet, etc)
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BULLETS OVER BROADWAY
Book: Woody Allen
Music and Lyrics: Various Artists
Based on the 1994 film BULLETS OVER BROADWAY
Director: Gordon Greenberg
Choreographer: Christopher Bailey
First Rehearsal: August 21, 2018
Closes: Dec 2, 2018
Roles include:
DAVID SHAYNE
Male, 25-35. An aspiring playwright who is determined to protect the integrity of his artistic vision. He lives with his girlfriend, Ellen, in bohemian Greenwich Village. Exceptional comedic actor who sings well. Baritenor. Principal.
HELEN SINCLAIR
Female, 35-50. A world-renowned theater actress, though possibly past her prime, Helen Sinclair hasn’t had a hit in a very long time. Showy, grand and flamboyant, she has been recruited by David Shayne for the lead role in his play. Soprano belter. Principal.
OLIVE NEAL
Female, 25-35. The chorus-girl girlfriend of mob boss Nick Valenti, Olive’s dream is to become a real actress. Unfortunately she has no talent. Comedic actress must dance. Belter.
CHEECH
Male, 28-35. Hit man for mob boss Nick Valenti, Cheech has been told to keep an eye on Olive Neal during rehearsals. There he discovers his own talents as an artist and rewrites David Shayne’s play - to much success. However, Cheech is convinced that Olive’s terrible acting will ruin his show. Must move well. Baritone.
ELLEN
Female, 25-35. The loyal but long-suffering girlfriend of David Shanye, Ellen is an artist herself, a maker of ceramics. Tired of being taken for granted by David, Ellen starts an affair with their mutual friend. High Belt.
JULIAN MARX
Male 50-60. Julian is the veteran Broadway producer of David Shayne’s new play. In exchange for the money needed to mount the production, Julian has agreed to find Nick Valenti’s untalented girlfriend Olive Neal a role in the show. Julian deftly manages every crisis that comes his way. Baritone.
NICK VALENTI
Male, 40-50. A New York mob boss Nick’s one sweet spot is for his girlfriend, Olive Neal. Keeping good on his promise to make her a star, Nick has agreed to put up the money to producer David Shane’s play - with the one condition that Olive is cast in the show. Baritone.
EDEN BRENT
Female, 25-35. Eden Brent is an aggressively perky actress. Her tiny dog, Mister Woofles, is her constant companion. Comedic actress. Soprano. Moves well.
WARNER PURCELL
Male, 35-45. Warner Purcell is an esteemed theater actor, as well as a compulsive over-eater who practically doubles in size by the time the play opens. Warner has embarked on a very dangerous affair with Olive Neal - the girlfriend of mob boss Nick Valenti. Comedic actor. Tenor, must move well.
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 audition.
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