HOOD - NYC EPA
PRODUCING ORG TBD
SIGNUP INFO
Signups begin Sep 27, 11:45 am (EDT)
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
New York, NY 10036
Wed, Oct 4, 2023
9:30 AM to 5:30 PM (EDT)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Development Agreement
$1350 weekly minimum (Tier 3)
Equity actors for roles in HOOD (See breakdown).
All Equity stage managerial positions are currently filled.
Please prepare a short cut of a pop/rock or contemporary musical theatre song that
shows off your range. A piano accompanist will be provided. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Producers: TBD Theatricals
Director: Mark Brokaw
Book: Douglas Carter Beane
Music & Lyrics: Lewis Flinn
Choreographer: Ellenore Scott
Music Director/Music Supervisor: Brad Simmons
Casting: The Telsey Office
General Management: RCI Theatricals
Expected to attend:
Casting Directors: Adam Caldwell, Kristian Charbonier, Lindsay Levine
Work Session Dates: November 27, 2023 thru December 15, 2023
OTHER
An Equity monitor will be provided.
EPA Procedures are in effect for audition.
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.
HOOD
ROBIN – Character is male (cis, trans or non-binary), early 20s, BIPOC. Not your usual hero model; a very winning, boisterous, and rather sensitive, immature young man who grows to hero status over the course of the action; good sword fighting skills required. Pop voice - high bari or 2nd tenor. Possesses comic ability, personality and versatility in the spirit of an inventive company of creative performers.
MARIAN – Character is female (cis, trans or non-binary), early 20s, BIPOC. Very winning and confident – not a wallflower; she progresses from a cloistered, conservative young woman to embracing the larger world and finding the hero within herself. Very strong singer for a number of solos/range of styles. Pop belt/soprano. Possesses comic ability, personality and versatility in the spirit of an inventive company of creative performers.
MEG – Character is female (cis, trans or non-binary), 20s, BIPOC. Scottish (accent required). A tough cookie with a great good heart; brash, speaks the truth; a woman of action; a unifier; sword fighting involved (but the character is not a very skilled fighter). Thrilling pop/rock alto voice. Possesses comic ability, personality and versatility in the spirit of an inventive company of creative performers.
LITTLE JOHN – Character is male (cis, trans or non-binary), 20s, any ethnicity. Physically imposing; strong and looks tough, but is soft on the inside; most often voices PRINCE JOHN. Baritone/bass vocals. Possesses comic ability, personality and versatility in the spirit of an inventive company of creative performers.
WILL SCARLETT – Character is male (cis, trans or non-binary), 20s, any ethnicity. May seem frivolous but committed to the greater good and making a difference in the world; exuberant; an entertainer. A comedian. Tenor vocals. Possesses comic ability, personality and versatility in the spirit of an inventive company of creative performers.
ALAN A’DALE – Character is male (cis, trans or non-binary), early 20s, BIPOC. A charismatic troubadour / guitar player; cocky and clever – a showman with rock star quality. High rock/pop baritone for a number of solos. Possesses comic ability, personality and versatility in the spirit of an inventive company of creative performers.
MUCH – Character is a young boy of 12 (cis, trans or non-binary) to be played by an adult, prepubescent speaking voice and soprano singing voice, any ethnicity. Small of physical stature, ideally under 5'2; they’re the little mouse that roars; feisty. Must possess comic ability, personality and versatility in the spirit of an inventive company of creative performers.
FRIAR TUCK – Character is male (cis, trans or non-binary), 20s, any ethnicity. A very liberal version of a Friar; has a droll wit and a quick mind; sword fighting involved. Baritone vocals. Possesses comic ability, personality and versatility in the spirit of an inventive company of creative performers.
SHERIFF – Character is male (cis, trans or non-binary), 20s, any ethnicity. Has a chip on his shoulder – the guy always chosen last for the kick ball team; charismatic, cold, conniving, calculating and sarcastic; good sword fighting skills required. Strong baritone, may lean toward legit. Possesses comic ability, personality and versatility in the spirit of an inventive company of creative performers.
LADY JANE - Character is female (cis, trans or non-binary), 20s, any ethnicity. Strong willed and very supportive of Marian; a no-nonsense character. Alto vocals. Possesses comic ability, personality and versatility in the spirit of an inventive company of creative performers.
LADY ANNE - Character is female (cis, trans or non-binary), 20s, any ethnicity. A bit kookier than the others; great with comedy; naive, has grown up a bit cloistered; must play a handheld instrument that allows her to sing while playing: accordion, violin, ukulele, etc. Soprano, faux operatic voice. Possesses comic ability, personality and versatility in the spirit of an inventive company of creative performers
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