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Seeking
Equity actor/singers for leading roles in five large-scale productions.
see breakdown.
Preparation
Prepare a brief song in styles appropriate to the season: standard show tunes or pop-contemporary.
Selected sheet music are available for study at: www.mtwichita.org. Go to 'Auditions'; look on the 'Roles' page. (there won't be time for sides at this EPA)
Bring picture and resume.
Other Dates
Each production rehearses for ten days, and then gives 7 or 8 performances in the 2100-seat indoor Concert Hall in the Century II performing arts center.
Other
www.mtwichita.org
Personnel
Producing Director: Wayne Bryan
Musical director/Conductor: Thomas W. Douglas
· EPA Rules are in effect.
· A monitor will be provided.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
an asterisk * indicates the role has already been offered to a performer, although many situations will change before summer arrives.
2015 SUMMER SEASON:
AIDA
(rehearsals begin June 1, plays June 10 - 14)
By Elton John and Tim Rice
Dir. Mark Madama; Choreo. Andrew Palermo
AIDA*
Forceful and charismatic African-American actress-singer-dancer; 20s-30s; a commanding leading lady with charm, grace, and power. (Offer Out)
RADAMES
Strong pop tenor hero, a believable leader of the Egyptian army, a passionate actor; should be over 6' tall, well-built, charismatic
AMNERIS
Beautiful Egyptian princess, grows from spoiled fashionista to wise leader; 20s-30s; pop belter with keen sense of style and humor, plus dramatic acting ability
ZOSER*
Calculating and villainous prime minister, 40s-50s, high pop tenor (Offer Out)
MEREB
Charming scoundrel, believably ethnic, good actor with lovely pop tenor, 20s
AMONASRO
Regal African-American actor, Aida's father, 40s-50s; non-singing
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Disney's MY SON PINOCCHIO
(reh. June 15, plays June 24 - 28)
Dir. Wayne Bryan; Choreo. Amy Baker Schwiethale
GEPPETTO*
Charming character actor with flavorful baritone and genuine warmth (Offer Out)
STROMBOLI
Amusingly bombastic puppeteer, a wily villain, good singer of patter songs
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BILLY ELLIOT
(reh. June 29, plays July 8 - 12)
Dir. Steve Minning; Choreo. Alison Levenberg.
(Note: All actors in this show must manage a consistent working class English accent.)
BILLY
Unbelievably gifted young man (10-15), stunningly professional in ballet, tap, hip-hop and acrobatics, who is also a charming actor and singer. Ideally, two actors will be hired to cover this role.
MRS. WILKINSON
Hard-bitten, wisecracking, chain-smoking small town dance teacher, excellent actress and capable singer-dancer
DAD
Weathered, tough, English coal miner, ultimately compassionate and caring; 40s; baritone
GRANDMA
Eccentric older character actress, with clever singing and movement skills
MICHAEL
Free-spirited young boy (10-14), excellent tapper and fun actor
MR. BRAITHWAITE*
Mature character man, comic; acrobatic singer-dancer-tapper (Offer Out)
BIG FISH
(reh. July 13, plays July 22 - 26)
Dir. Wayne Bryan; Choreo. Linda Goodrich.
EDWARD BLOOM
Compelling but unconventional leading man (30s-40s), capable of playing many ages and singing pop-flavored score with panache and charm; good mover
SANDRA BLOOM
Equally compelling leading lady (30s-40s), also capable of playing many ages; lovely singer, warm actress, very good mover or dancer
WILL BLOOM*
Edward's grown son (20s-30s), alienated from his father and trying to understand him; pop baritone-tenor, excellent actor, good mover (Offer Out)
KARL
Very, very tall comic baritone; must sing, walk, and dance on painter's stilts
HELLO, DOLLY!
(reh. July 27, plays August 5 - 9)
Dir. Mark Madama; Choreo. Brian J. Marcum.
(All ethnic backgrounds especially welcome)
DOLLY LEVI
Larger-than-life leading lady, funny, warm; a distinctive singer and fun mover
HORACE VANDERGELDER
Charmingly irascible character man; baritone, fine actor
CORNELIUS HACKL
Awkward clerk (30s); off-center leading man; good comic, singer, mover
IRENE MOLLOY
Charming hat shop owner (30s); warm mezzo, good comedic instincts, good mover
BARNABY TUCKER
Cute, fun comic sidekick for Cornelius (20s); strong singer-dancer
MINNIE FAY
Adorable girlfriend for Barnaby (20s); funny singer and dancer
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