In The Heights - Salt Lake City EPA
Pioneer Theatre Company
AUDITION DATE
Sat, Dec 02, 2017
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm (MST)
APPOINTMENTS
Sign up sheet will be posted in room 325 by November 22, 2017
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep Minimum - $887/wk
SEEKING
See breakdown.
PREPARATION
Each audition slot is three minutes, singing only. Please prepare a classic or contemporary musical theatre piece appropriate for the show. Accompanist will be provided.
LOCATION
Pioneer Theatre Company
300 S 1400 E
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0660
West Fine Arts Building rm 240
PERSONNEL
Karen Azenberg - Artistic Director
OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: March 5, 2018
Opens: March 16, 2018
Closes: March 17, 2018
OTHER
pioneertheatre.org
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this 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.
BREAKDOWN
USNAVI DE LA VEGA: owner of De La Vega's Bodega, his parents emigrated from the Dominican Republic and have since passed away. He lives with Abuela Claudia (Grandmother Claudia), who isn't actually his grandmother but they are as close as family. Usnavi is in love with Vanessa and remains the eyes and ears of his Washington Heights neighborhood. Age 24-30.Strong actor, must be an excellent rapper. Singing a plus.
NINA ROSARIO: Nina has just finished her freshmen year at Stanford University. Nina is the only member of her family and friends who made it to college. She is best friends with Vanessa and a beacon of hope and inspiration to all who know her; she represents the opportunity outside of the heights. Age 19-25. Strong belt/ mix to an E.
KEVIN ROSARIO: owner of Rosario Car and Limousine, Kevin is a husband to Camilia and father to Nina. While Kevin was born and raised in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, he immigrated to New York City with Camilia. He is dedicated to his family, but stubborn, hot tempered at times and can be quick to act without thoughts of repercussions. Age 40's. Strong singer and actor.
CAMILIA ROSARIO: co-owner of Rosario Car and Limousine with her husband Kevin. Also from Arecibo, Puerto Rico, she fell in love with Kevin at 19 and immigrated with him to New York City. She is cool-headed yet keeps a subtle but strong leash on Kevin. Age 40's. Strong singer and actor.
BENNY: cab driver for Rosario Car and Limousine, he once was a street punk and hoodlum, often finding himself in trouble. Kevin saw promise in Benny and helped shape him into a responsible, hard-working young man. Benny has fallen in love with Nina. He and Usnavi are best friends. Age 24-28. African American. Strong singer and actor
VANESSA: Shampoo girl at Daniela's Salon, Vanessa is strong, intelligent and grew up with Benny and Usnavi. Though Usnavi would like to be something more than Vanessa's friend, he has never made any attempt. Vanessa dreams of leaving to create her own life away from The Heights. Age 24-30. Very sexy. Strong belt/ mix to an E. Must be strong dancer.
SONNY: Usnavi's cousin, Sonny is spending the summer working for Usnavi at the bodega. He is an extremely intelligent young man who strives to emulate Usnavi. He is passionate to solve the social and economic problems of the city. Age 20-25. Comic actor, must be a good rapper and a strong mover.
ABUELA CLAUDIA: She raised Usnavi after his parents passed away and continues to live with him. She emigrated from Cuba when she was very young. Of all the characters, Abuela Claudia has been in the Heights the longest. She is clearly the matriarch of the neighborhood. Must play late 60's - 70's. Strong belt to a C.
DANIELA: Owner of Daniela's Salon. Savvy to say the least, she is quick witted, brassy and outspoken. While she retains a motherly relationship with Vanessa, she remains the gossip queen of the neighborhood. Non-nonsense, she has built a successful business but is being forced of the neighborhood because of rent hikes. Age 35-45. Comic actress with a string belt.
CARLA: A hairdresser at Daniela's Salon. Born and raised in Queens, she is a pure, sweet, innocent, and loving woman who is devoted to her family and friends though she is easily taken advantage of because of her naivety. Age 20's Strong belt mix and good sense of humor.
GRAFFITI PETE: A graffiti artist and the nemesis of Usnavi, he is always hanging out on the streets, dancing to his boom box music, spraying any surface he can. Must be an extremely strong dancer. Acro a plus. Age 20's
PIRAGUA GUY: He is the seller of piraguas (flavored ice shavings). He represents a rhythm of the islands in the big city. Age 35-50. Bright, soaring tenor.
Ensemble - strong singers who 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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