Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep $1008 weekly minimum (LORT B)
SEEKING
Equity actors with strong acting, singing, and dancing abilities for principal roles in KINKY BOOTS (see breakdown).
All stage managerial positions have been filled.
BIPOC performers encouraged to audition.
All performers must be vaccinated to work at the Arvada Center.
INSTRUCTIONS
Actors should submit either the song using the accompaniment provided at https://arvadacenter.org/theatre/auditions or a brief song of your choice in the style of the show. Note that accompaniment will be available starting December 6. Submit by video link (such as YouTube or Vimeo), with current headshot & résumé. Place name & role in Subject.
Deadline: Mon, Dec 20, 2021
PERSONNEL
Viewing auditions:
Rod A. Lansberry - Producing Artistic Director and Director
Eric Alsford - Musical Director
Kitty Skillman Hilsabeck - Choreographer
Wojcik Seay Casting
OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal - March 3, 2022
Opening - March 25, 2022
Closing - April 24, 2022
OTHER
arvadacenter.org
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
ALL characters in KINKY BOOTS must be able to execute Northampton/British accents. Most characters should be comfortable moving in heels.
All roles will be understudied.
CHARLIE PRICE: Male, late 20s - early 30s, Caucasian. Just out of university, a really nice guy who has no clue what to do with the rest of his life. He’s handsome, lovable, but there’s a temper right under the skin. Henpecked by his girlfriend and a little lost. Great rock belt to a Bb.
LOLA/SIMON: Male, early 30’s, African-American. Has the build of a boxer underneath the talent and abilities of a power Diva drag performer. Has an amazing voice that covers power blues and gospel styles with strength and feeling. Sings to a Bb. Lola dances in very high heels and so must move well with style and grace. A blend between masculinity and femininity in a powerfully strong and confident personality.
LAUREN: Female, 20s, any ethnicity. Beautiful working-class girl, who is funny, smart, practical and focused, but has had bad luck with men. A pop voice with belt and comedic abilities.
NICOLA: Female, 20s, Caucasian. Charlie's girlfriend since school. Steel willed, she is driven and uncompromising. She knows what she wants and goes for it. Great pop voice.
DON: Male, 30s – 40s, Caucasian. Lola’s nemesis. Burly hyper-masculine bear of a factory worker. Strong pop/rock voice.
GEORGE: Male, 40s-50s, Caucasian. Factory manager keeping up traditions. Reserved.
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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