JEKYLL & HYDE Equity Principal Actors - White Plains Performing Arts Center Auditions

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Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Thursday, August 15, 2024

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (E)

APPOINTMENTS

Equity Members please email

auditions@wppac.com with a preference of time and your current equity status.

CONTRACT

LOA

$530 weekly minimum (LOA ref. LORT) + plus pension/health weeks.

Travel via Metro North Provided.

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in JEKYLL & HYDE (see breakdown).

Some roles will be understudied.

PREPARATION

Please prepare no more than a one-minute cut of a song from the show. You can use a cut we have below or choose your own cut/song from the show. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

Materials can be found here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wysh6Du5sxzz8eQzfUZJ5cOQGUQrSS_nURpBu MsVOk/edit?usp=sharing

If you are unable to attend, see breakdown for instructions.

LOCATION

White Plains Performing Arts Center 11 City Pl

White Plains, NY 10601

PERSONNEL

Book and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse

Music by Frank Wildhorn

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Director: Marc Tumminelli

Music Director: Stephen Ferri

OTHER DATES

1st Rehearsal: September 16 (rehearses in NYC, within 10am-6pm range)

Tech: Sept 27-Oct 3 in White Plains Shows: October 4-6, 10-13, 17-20 (3-4 performances/week)

**Possible extension Oct 25-27

Please bring any and all conflicts to the auditions and note that the rehearsals times may vary. You must be available for all shows and tech week.

OTHER

Theater is located 35 min from NYC via train or car.

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

JEKYLL & HYDE

VIDEO

SUBMISSION

INSTRUCTIONS

Video Submit all materials via this

link:
https://airtable.com/apppzw5ewMbZLR5xj/pag8lNK6zL02HbFj7/form

1. Videos must be uploaded to (youtube, vimeo etc) and sent as a link. Please No password protected videos etc.

2. Include Headshot and Resume (In one file not separate files)

3. In your recording, slate your name, union status,

4. Make sure we see as much of you as possible.

5. Accompaniment should be played on a separate device and be sure there is no editing, effects etc to your vocal recording.

SYNOPSIS: JEKYLL & HYDE brings new life to Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic story of the epic battle between good and evil, featuring a thrilling score of pop rock hits from multi-Grammy and Tony nominated composer Frank Wildhorn and double Oscar and Grammy-winning Leslie Bricusse. The soaring score features powerful songs including “This Is The Moment,” “In His Eyes,” Someone Like You,” and “A New Life.”

SEEKING:

HENRY JEKYLL/EDWARD HYDE: 30-40, Strong singer, transforms from sensitive Victorian doctor to charismatic, sexual serial killer. Baritenor, Vocal Range: B2-A4

EMMA: 20s-30. The daughter of Chariman Danvers and Jekyll's beloved finacee who is refined and desired by all of the socialite men. Exceptional Singer. Soprano Belter-Vocal Range: A3-C6

LUCY: 20s - 30s. The gorgeous 'main attraction' at a local gentleman's club. At the bottom of her luck, she becomes the object of Hyde's obsession. Lucy is feisty and wild, but also cautious and aware. Exceptional Singer. Mezzo/Alto Belter Vocal Range G#3-F#5

UTTERSON: 30-40. Jekyll's best friend, attorney, smart, intuitive. Baritone, Vocal Range: B2-F#4

SIR DANVERS CAREW: 40s - 60s. Emma's father, well-bred and loving. Baritone, Vocal Range C3- F#4

SIMON STRIDE: 20s - 30s. The secretary of the Board of Governors and Jekyll's rival for Emma's affections. Vocal Range A2-G4

LADY BEACONSFIELD: 40s - 50s. Alto. Society dowager but still on the prowl.

BISHOP OF BASINGSTOKE: 30-40s Conservative looking but has a secret hobby with the ladies of the night. Vocal Range C3-G4

LORD SAVAGE/SPIDER: 25-40s. Baritone. Man-about-town, arrogant, Pimp.

SIR ARCHIBALD PROOPS: Baritenor 25-40s Queen's Counsel, all-business.

GENERAL LORD GLOSSOP: 40s - 60s. An old-fashioned Army General with dated ideas on discipline. Vocal range C3-G4

Ensemble:3 Women 3 Men (20s-40s) Strong Singer/Movers to play various roles in the show and possibly understudy.