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Seeking
Equity and non-Equity performers for this Theater Authority Benefit.
See breakdown for details.
note: if you are unable to sign up using the method advised, you may submit p/r to:
submissions@michaelcassara.net
Preparation
Prepare a brief selection (16-32 bars) in the style of the show; bring picture/resume.
**If unable to register electronically, or not able to secure an appointment, same-day alternates will be seen as time allows; people may begin to sign in at Room #405, at 11 AM on 3/26, but not earlier.
Other Dates
Performance Venue: The Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center (W. 42nd Street)
First rehearsal: 4/15
Performances: two Monday evenings: 4/29 and 5/6
(40 hours of rehearsal)
Other
Director: Lee Roy Reams
Choreographer: Randy Slovacek
Music Director: Kevin Farrell
Personnel
Artistic Director: Baayork Lee
Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA
Book: Michael Stewart
Music and Lyrics: Jerry Herman
Based on The Matchmaker, by Thornton Wilder
· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Appointments
Auditions scheduled electronically, via the CD's electronic registration system. Sign-up details at
http://michaelcassara.net/projects/hello-dolly
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
NOTE: National Asian Artists Project (NAAP) exists to be a leader in educating, cultivating, and stimulating audiences and artists - current and future - through showcasing exceptional work by vibrant artists of Asian descent. Art constantly evolves, and NAAP strives to command a place at the fore with a uniquely compelling American voice.
Following the success of our acclaimed "REDISCOVER SERIES" presentations of Carousel and Oklahoma!, NAAP presents Hello, Dolly! directed by Tony Award nominee Lee Roy Reams in the state-of-the-art 294-seat Irene Diamond Stage at the new Pershing Square Signature Center on W. 42nd Street.
http://www.naaproject.org
SEEKING:
Please note: our definition of Asian in the following character descriptions is inclusive of the full continent.
SEEKING:
[DOLLY GALLAGHER LEVI] CAST: Christine Toy Johnson
[HORACE VANDERGELDER] Asian, Male, 40s and up, Well-known half-a-millionaire, widower, owns the Feed Store. Gruff, set in his ways, authoritative. Character baritone.
[CORNELIUS HACKL] Asian, Male, 33. Chief clerk at the Feed Store, energetic, enthusiastic, and adventurous. Charming and naïve, he's sweet on Irene Molloy. Baritone to F#.
[BARNABY TUCKER] Asian, Male, 18+ to play the 17 year old assistant to Cornelius at the Feed Store. Naïve, energized, follower with boyish innocence. Baritone to G#
[IRENE MOLLOY] Asian, Female, 30s. Widow who owns the Hat Shop. Beautiful, smart, fun-loving with sex appeal. Sings "Ribbons Down My Back". Soprano.
[MINNIE FAY] Asian, Female, 18+ to play late teens/early 20s. Irene’s assistant in the hat shop, naïve, straight-laced, fresh, follower. Mezzo-soprano.
[AMBROSE KEMPER] Asian, Male, 20s, Struggling artist, seeks Vandergelder's permission to marry Ermengarde. Good-natured and accommodating. Tenor to G#.
[ERMENGARDE] Asian, Female, 18+ to play 17. Horace’s niece, high-strung, very dramatic and often weepy. Wants to marry Ambrose. Mezzo-soprano, should sing well.
[ERNESTINA/ENSEMBLE] Asian, Female, 30s. Accommodating, good-time girl. Character singer.
[RUDOLPH REISENWEBER/ENSEMBLE] Asian, Male, 40s and up. Prussian Maitre’d of the Harmonia Gardens, proper, commanding. Bass-baritone.
[MRS. ROSE/ENSEMBLE] Asian, Female, 40s. Streetcart vegetable vendor and an old friend of Dolly's. Small cameo, sweet and endearing. Character actress, minimal vocal needs.
[ENSEMBLE MEN] 18 to 50-ish, Asian, strong singers who move well.
[ENSEMBLE WOMEN] 18 to 50-ish, Asian, strong singers who move well.
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