JOHN W. ENGEMAN THEATER 2018-19 SEASON Equity Chorus Call Female Dancers - John W. Engeman Theatre Auditions

John W. Engeman Theater 18-19 Season - ECC / Female Dancers

Harborside Productions LLC

AUDITION DATE

Tue, May 08, 2018

2:00 pm (EDT) Female Dancers

CONTRACT

LOA ref. to COST; $439/week

SEEKING

Equity singers and dancers for the ensemble and special chorus parts in the season shows.

PREPARATION

Men and Women should wear dance clothing and character/dance shoes. If asked, please be ready to sing 16 bars of music in the style of the show you wish to be considered for. You may sing from a show in the 2018-19 season.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity New York Audition Center

165 W 46th St
16th Fl

New York, NY 10036

PERSONNEL

Richard Dolce, Producing Artistic Director
Vic DiMonda, Associate Producing Director

OTHER

engemantheater.com

ECC Procedures are in effect for this audition.

An Equity monitor will be provided.

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

NEWSIES
Harvey Fierstein, book
Alan Menken, music
Jack Feldman, lyrics
Director tba
Musical director tba
Reh: 6/29/18; Open: 7/19/18; Close: 9/2/18

Ensemble: Characters are men and women, 18-50. Newsies and various character roles and/or specialties will be cast from the Ensemble.
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MAN OF LA MANCHA
Dale Wasserman, book
Mitch Leigh, music
Joe Darion, lyrics
Director tba
musical director tba
Reh: 8/24/18; Open: 9/13/18; Close: 10/28/18

Ensemble: Characters are men, 25-40. Seeking virile men for the Muleteers, The Donkey and The Horse.
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ELF
Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, book
Mathew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, music & lyrics
Director tba
musical director tba
Reh: 10/26/18; Open: 11/15/18; Close: 12/30/18

Ensemble: Characters are Men & Women: 20-45. Character roles and/or specialties will be cast from the Ensemble.
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BUDDY – THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY
Alan Janes, book
Buddy Holly, music & lyrics
Director tba
musical director tba
Reh: 12/28/19; Open: 1/17/19; Close: 3/3/19

Ensemble: Characters are Men & Women: 20’s-40’s. Variety performers and various musicians will be cast from the Ensemble.
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A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
Robert L. Freedman, book & lyrics
Steven Lutvak, music & lyrics
Director tba
musical director tba
Reh: 2/22/19; Open: 3/14/19; Close: 4/28/19

Woman #1: 30s – 50s. Plays MISS SHINGLE, a Cockney housekeeper/governess who has served a wealthy, titled family for 30 years. Storytelling is paramount for her role. Also plays TOUR GUIDE, as well as PUB OWNER’S WIFE, MRS. PEBWORTH, 3RD NEWSBOY. Mezzo-soprano, G to high A.

Woman #2: 30s – late 40s. Plays LADY EUGENIA, an unhappily married countess. Comically overbearing and mean spirited at times. Must be highly adept at the biting quip with a withering glare. Also plays MISS HETHERINGTON, and 4TH NEWSBOY. Low F# to high A.

Woman #3: Mid 20s – mid 30s. Plays MISS BARLEY, an alluring artist model. Also plays SIBELLA’S MAID, HYACINTH COLLEAGUE, PHOEBE’S MAID, HILDA. G to high C.

Female Swing: Mid 20s – early 40s. Covers all three on-stage female ensemble tracks. Must be able to play everything from an English aristocrat who despises her husband all the way to a flighty, young, lower-class girl with higher aspirations. Strong mover needed. Versatility is paramount. Must have a wide vocal range, low F# - high A.

Man #1: 20s – mid 30s. Appealing and attractive. Plays TOM COPLEY (aka FARMER), as well as 2ND CLERK, HYACINTH COLLEAGUE, 2ND NEWSBOY, ACTOR, ANCESTRAL BUST, DR. PETTIBONE, and GUARD. High baritone with a strong top; solid low A to high A.

Man #2: Early 30s – 40s. A versatile and appealing character man. Plays DETECTIVE PINCKEY. Also plays 1ST CLERK, PUB OWNER, MR. CROSS, 1ST NEWSBOY, 1ST ACTOR, PHYSICIAN, and 2ND ANCESTRAL BUST. Bass, low C to high G#.

Man #3: Mid 20s – 40s. A character man. Plays THE MAGISTRATE, as well as MR. GOODSALL, ACTOR, and MR. GORBY. True tenor. B flat to high B flat.

Male Swing: Mid 20s – early 40s. Covers all three on-stage male ensemble tracks. Must be able to play everything from a not-very-bright, middle-class magistrate all the way to a working-class farmer. Must have wide vocal range, low C – high Bb.
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AIDA
Linda Woolverton, book
Elton John, music
Tim Rice, lyrics
Director tba
musical director tba
Reh: 4/20/19; Open: 5/9/19; Close: 6/23/19

Ensemble: Characters are Men & Women: 20’s-50’s. To play Ministers; Soldiers; Egyptian Men; Palace Women; Nubians; Guards.

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.