John W. Engeman Theater 2023-24 Season Equity Principal Actors - Harborside Productions LLC Auditions

John W. Engeman Theater 2023-24 Season (1st three shows) - NYC EPA

Harborside Productions LLC | Northport, NY

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Thursday, June 8, 2023

9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)

Break: 1:00-2:00pm

CONTRACT

LOA

$510 weekly minimum (LOA ref COST)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in the 1st three shows of John W. Engeman Theater's 2023-24 Season (see breakdown).

First half of the season includes BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and I LOVE YOU YOU'RE PERFECT NOW CHANGE.

PREPARATION

Please prepare one short song in the style of the show for which you wish to be considered. You may sing from any of the 3 shows. An accompanist will be provided. For

BEAUTIFUL: A piano will be provided other actors should bring their own instrument(s) if applicable to the role for which you audition.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity New York Audition Center 165 W 46th St

16th Fl

New York, NY 10036

Studio B

PERSONNEL

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

OTHER DATES

BEAUTIFUL, THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL First rehearsal: 8/28/23

Open: 9/14/23

Close: 10/29/23 (Possible Extension: 11/5/24)

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

First rehearsal: 10/30/23

Open: 11/16/23

Close: 12/31/23 (Possible Extension: 1/7/24)

I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE

First rehearsal: 1/1/23

Open: 1/18/23

Close: 3/3/23

OTHER

engemantheater.com

EPA 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

Beautiful, The Carole King Musical

Douglas McGrath, book

Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, Phil Spector and other; music & lyrics Igor Goldin, director

TBD, musical director

PRINCIPALS:

Carole (Klein) King: An aspiring singer/songwriter. A unique, appealing, funny, and vulnerable girl from a Jewish family in Brooklyn. Talented, good-natured, unassuming, and often the peacemaker in difficult situations. A reluctant star with no pretense and a passion for music. Teens to 30’s. Vocal Range: Strong Belt / E5.

Gerry Goffin: Carole’s boyfriend, songwriting partner, and eventual husband. Innately sympathetic, wounded, and tortured. An ambitious artist always striving for more. Teens to 30’s. Vocal Range: A4.

Cynthia Weil: A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Barry. Carole’s best friend. She is sophisticated, smart & chic with a quick wit. Although self-confident and sarcastic, she is also extremely likable. 20’s to 30’s. Vocal Range: E5.

Barry Mann: A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia. He is good-natured, appealing & neurotic. Ambitious, but likable. 20’s to 30’s. Vocal Range: A4.

Don “Donny” Kirschner: An influential music publisher and producer. He is a fast-talking, energetic force of nature. Powerful, direct & sometimes intimidating, but he has a real affinity for his writers and artists. A hitmaker. 40’s to 60’s. Vocal Range: C#4.

Genie Klein: Carole’s Jewish mother. Once an aspiring playwright, she has been broken down by life & her husband’s infidelity. Protective of Carole and unforgiving of her husband’s mistakes. 40’s to 60’s. Vocal Range: Normally a Non-Singing Role / Alto.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Linda Woolverton, book

Alan Menken, music

Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, lyrics

TBD, director

TBD, musical director

TBD, choreographer

PRINCIPALS:

Belle: A vibrant, intelligent young beauty who wants much more in life than living in a small town. She is perceived to be quite odd. Mezzo-soprano.

The Beast: A prince transformed into a terrifying beast for his lack of compassion; short-tempered and commanding, but with a warm, loving heart buried far beneath his gruff exterior. Baritone.

Gaston: The story's antagonist. The vain, egotistical, narcissistic, ultra-masculine villain determined to marry Belle. Baritone.

LeFou: Gaston's bumbling sidekick. Tenor.

Lumière: A suave, French, debonair enchanted candelabra. The maître d' of the castle. Baritone.

Mrs. Potts: A kind-hearted, maternal enchanted teapot. The head of the castle's kitchen. Mezzo soprano.

Chip: A young teacup; Mrs. Potts' son. Boy soprano.

Cogsworth: A tightly wound, enchanted stuffy mantle clock and head of the Beast's castle. Baritone.

Babette: A saucy, flirtatious feather-duster who seeks Lumière's affections. The maid of the castle. Soprano.

Madam de la Grande Bouche: A former opera diva turned into a wardrobe. Soprano.

Maurice: Belle's loving, eccentric inventor father. Baritone.

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change

Joe DiPietro, book & lyrics

Jimmy Roberts, music

TBD, director

TBD, musical director

TBD, choreographer

PRINCIPALS:

WOMAN #1: Soprano.

MAN #1: Tenor/Baritone.

WOMAN #2: Alto.

MAN #2: Baritone.