JUBILEE - NYC Appointments
Arena Stage
APPOINTMENTS
NYC Appointment Auditions: September 5 & 6, 2018
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep LORT B; $914/week current min. Will increase in Feb. 2019
SEEKING
Equity singers for 5 roles. See breakdown.
JUBILEE is an a cappella musical chronicling the world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers. All characters are African-American.
INSTRUCTIONS
For consideration, please submit picture/resume to gjcastingsubmit@gmail.com and indicate the role/vocal track for which you are submitting. Deadline for receipt is 8/27
Deadline: Mon, Aug 27, 2018
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PERSONNEL
Writer/Director: Tazewell Thompson
Music Director: Dianne Adams McDowell
Casting Director: Geoff Josselson, CSA
OTHER DATES
1st rehearsal: March 26, 2019
1st preview: April 26, 2019
Open: May 9, 2019
Close: June 2, 2019
OTHER
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 submit.
BREAKDOWN
JUBILEE is an a cappella musical chronicling the world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers. This group of African American students of Fisk University shattered racial barriers in the U.S. and abroad, blending their rich voices together sharing a heritage of suffering, strength and endurance. This new musical features over three dozen spirituals and hymns including Wade in the Water, Ain't That Good News, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot and Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen.
All performers must be first-rate singers with soulful voices, excellent pitch and the ability to hold their vocal parts a cappella in group songs, without the aid of microphones. Ability to read music is a plus.
SEEKING:
[ELLA SHEPPARD]
African American Female, 30s- early 40s. Manager and record keeper of the Jubilee Singers; devoted, empowering, regal; an outstanding actress with the ability to transform in a variety of characters, male and female, black and white, young and old. Should be able to sing/carry a tune and hold her own (or blend) in group songs.
[TENOR]
African American Male, 20s- early 40s. A Jubilee Singer and student of Fisk University. Must be strong, soulful singer with a good ear and the ability to hold his part in complex vocal arrangements. Will have a character name/speaking part TBD.
[BASS]
African American Male, 20s- early 40s. A Jubilee Singer and student of Fisk University. Must be strong, soulful singer with a good ear and the ability to hold his part in complex vocal arrangements. Will have a character name/speaking part TBD.
[SOPRANO]
African American Female, 20s- early 40s. A Jubilee Singer and student of Fisk University. Must be a strong, soulful singer with a good ear and the ability to hold her part in complex vocal arrangements. Will have a character name/speaking part TBD.
[ALTO]
African American Female, 20s- early 40s. A Jubilee Singer and student of Fisk University. Must be a strong, soulful singer with a good ear and the ability to hold her part in complex vocal arrangements. Will have a character name/speaking part TBD.
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 submit.
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