HONESTLY ABE – Equity Principal Auditions
La Muse Venale NYC Showcase (approval pending)
GM: Emileena Pedigo
Author: Robert Hecker
Dir: Josh Kashinsky
Mus Dir: Nehemiah Luckett
Choreo: Amy Klewitz
1st reh: 3/12/11. Daytime rehearsals. Runs 4/9-4/24 (W, Sa (and Su 4/24) @ 2; Th, F @8:30; Su (4/10 & 4/17) @ 7:30).
Equity Principal Auditions:
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Actors' Equity Association Audition Center
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM 165 West 46th Street, 2nd Floor
Lunch from 1 - 2. New York City
Please prepare a brief song from the musical theater canon that demonstrates both acting and vocal ability. Bring sheet music; accompanist provided.
Please bring a picture & resume, stapled back-to-back.
Seeking:
Abe Lincoln:
20s. The young future president. An avid reader, a bit awkward, a dreamer and a prankster. Tenor.
Sarah Lincoln:
30s-40s. Abe's stepmom. Down-to-earth frontier woman. Soprano.
Tom Lincoln:
40s. Abe's father. Stern, demanding. Worn down with life's disappointments. Baritone.
Sally Lincoln:
Early 20s. Abe’s sister, his closest family member.
Elizabeth Lincoln and Matilda Lincoln:
Both late teens – early 20s. Abe’s stepsisters.
Dennis Hanks:
20s. Abe’s friend. Baritone with strong top.
Allen Gentry:
20s. Abe’s friend. Tenors with strong bottom.
Kate Roby:
20s. In love with Abe. A romantic. Soprano.
Aaron Grigsby:
20s. In love with Sally Lincoln.
Matthew:
Late teens - early 20s. Runaway slave. Baritone/tenor.
Jessie:
Woman, late teens - early 20s. Runaway slave.
John Dill:
20s-30s. Southerner. Hard, angry; always looking to start trouble.
Azel Dorsey:
Man, 40s or older. Old-fashioned frontier schoolteacher. Actor may also play Squire Pate, a kindly local judge. Tenor or high baritone.
Reuben Grigsby, Sr.:
40s or older. Aaron’s father. Actor may also play Mike Fink (a local loudmouth and drunk) or Johnny Appleseed (famed planter of seeds and wisdom). Baritone/bass.
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