GRETNA THEATRE 2022 SEASON Submission - Gretna Productions Inc. Auditions

GRETNA THEATRE 2022 SEASON - EQUITY VIDEO SUBMISSIONS

Gretna Productions Inc.

CONTRACT

LOA $562 weekly minimum (LOA ref COST)

SEEKING

Equity actors/singers for roles in Gretna Theatre's 2022 Season (see breakdown).

Actors of all races, gender identities, and ethnicities are encouraged to submit.

INSTRUCTIONS

For musicals, please submit a brief contemporary musical theatre song, country song or one of the songs provided at https://gretnatheatre.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/CastResources/EroGzqHoJKVKjjMFTHaUsDgBu6KtugAARQfjxFVekMwwwg?e=Bhz8hD . For consideration for 80 Days, please submit a brief comedic monologue in the style of the show. Submissions due by Friday February 18th, at 6pm.

Deadline: Fri, Feb 18, 2022

SUBMIT TO

casting@gretnatheatre.org

PERSONNEL

Michael Philip O'Brien - Executive Producer

OTHER DATES

HONKY TONK ANGELS
1st Rehearsal: May 24, 2022
Performances at Gretna: June 9-12, 2022

SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM
Concieved and Originally Directed by James Lapine
1st Rehearsal: June 7, 2022
Performances: June 23-26, 2022

Roald Dahl's MATILDA The Muscial
1st Rehearsal: June 28, 2022
Performances: July 14 - 24, 2022

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS
1st Rehearsal: July 19, 2022
Performances: August 4 - 7, 2022

OTHER

www.gretnatheatre.org

Equity member contact - Michael Philip O'Brien at 717-964-3322 or emailing casting@gretnatheatre.org

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

HONKY TONK ANGELS

Sue Ellen – An LA career woman in her 30s. A receptionist originally from Texas dealing with a misogynistic boss. Modeled after “9 to 5”. Described as beautiful, sexy, and smart. Strong pop/country belt vocals.

Darlene – Female, 18-30. Considered a “sweet Daddy’s girl” from the deep South. Innocent and naïve but knows that music connects her to who she wants to be. Strong pop/country belt vocals.

Angela – A Texas housewife in her 30s. Good humor and more of a mother than the other women in the cast with her fiercely independent streak. Comedic with a country belt.

SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM

Director: MICHAEL PHILIP O'BRIEN

Roles in this show are fluid and interchangeable. Each role has a mixture of simple, subtle story-telling and comedic moments. It is truly an ensemble cast, as all of the roles are interwoven through song into the story of Mr. Sondheim's life.

Track 1 - 40s-60s. Mezzo.

Track 2 - 40s-60s. Lyric Baritone.

Track 3 - 30s-40s. Mezzo/Mix-Belter.

Track 4 - 30s-40s. Lyric Baritone.

Track 5 - 20s-30s. Soprano/Mezzo.

Track 6 - 20s-30s. Tenor.

Track 7 - 20s-30s. Mezzo/Mix-Belter.

Track 8 - 20s-30s. Tenor.

MATILDA THE MUSICAL

Director/Choreo: Maggie Anderson

Audition notice for children's roles (except for Matilda) will be posted at a later date.

Matilda - Ages 9-13. An imaginative girl who is clever/wise beyond her years and has a thirst for learning. Can carry a show. British dialect. A contemporary pop voice.

Miss Trunchbull - The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda's school. Any gender. Inspires more fear, than comedy. (Replacement Only)

Mr. Wormwood - 30s, Matilda's uncaring and greedy father.

Mrs. Wormwood - 30s. Matilda's self-absorbed negligent mother and amateur ballroom dancer.

Miss Honey - 20s. Matilda's kindhearted teacher. Strong voice.

Mrs. Phelps - 30s. A nice librarian.

Rudolpho - Dance Feature.

Ensemble - Contemporary singers and dancers to make up an ensemble of featured individuals through Matilda's life.

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS

Director: Randall Frizado

Track 1 - 15+ Characters. Strong physical comedy and dialect work.

Track 2 - Several roles primarily Detective Fix. Strong physical comedy and dialect work.

Track 3 - Several roles, primarily Passerpartout. Strong physical comedy and dialect work.

Track 4 - Several roles, primarily Princess Auoda. Endearing, with a sharp wit and resilience. Physical comedy and dialect work.

Track 5 - Phileas Fogg. 30s-50s. Cool, calm, and collected at all times. Wealthy Englishman who is determined to win, at all costs.

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.