Moonlight Stage 2024 Season - Vista, CA EPA Moonlight Stage Productions-Moonlight Amphitheater | Vista, CA
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Sunday, January 14, 2024
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM (P)
To schedule an audition appointment please email beginning on January 3rd, 2024: auditions@cityofvista.com .
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$676.00 weekly minimum (Ref. to COST) - 2023 rates - negotiations pending.
Equity actors for roles in Moonlight Stage's 2024 Season (See breakdown).
All Equity stage managerial positions are filled.
Moonlight Stage Productions is committed to cultivating a culture of inclusiveness and connectedness on and off stage. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to audition. This includes, but is not limited to, performers who identify as Black, Asian, Latinx, Multi racial, Multi-ethnic, Disabled, Non-binary, Trans, Genderqueer, and Gender nonconforming. Unless otherwise specified in the character description (which describes the character and not performer, all roles are open to any performer).
Please prepare a short song in the style for the show you are auditioning for. All scores will be provided. Also, bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Moonlight Amphitheatre
1250 Vale Terrace Dr
Vista, CA 92084-5249
Backstage
Expected to attend:
Steven Glaudini - Producing Artistic Director/Director - INTO THE WOODS Shelby Caughron - Audition Coordinator and DEI specialist
Mike Bradford - Managing Director
Noelle Marion - Director - ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE
Jamie Torcellini - Director- SCHOOL OF ROCK
John Vaughan- Director/Choreographer BEAUTIFUL
Larry Raben - Director - TOOTSIE
See breakdown for production specific personnel.
See breakdown for production specific dates.
OTHER
If we can assist by providing an accommodation (for example an ASL interpreter) please contact Shelby Caughron at auditions@cityofvista.com or 760-643-5297.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
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.
Steven Glaudini - Producing Artistic Director/Director
Elan McMahan - Musical Director/Conductor
Callbacks: February 12 & 13, 2024
First Non-Equity Rehearsal: March 30, 2024
First Equity Rehearsal: April 15, 2024
Opening: May 1, 2024
Closing: May 18, 2024*
*subject to makeup or extension performance
SYNOPSIS: James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award winning book and score are both enchanting and touching. The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.
Witch: THIS ROLE HAS ALREADY BEEN CAST. Mezzo F3 to G5
Baker: Baritone AH2 to G4, 35-45, A harried and insecure baker who is simple and loving, yet protective of his family. He wants his wife to be happy and is willing to do anything to ensure her happiness but refuses to let others fight his battles.
Baker’s Wife: Mezzo F3 to G5, 35-45, Determined and bright woman who wishes to be a mother. She leads a simple, yet satisfying life and is very low-maintenance yet proactive in her endeavors.
Cinderella: THIS ROLE HAS ALREADY BEEN CAST. Soprano G3 to G5
Narrator/Mysterious Man: Baritone G2 to E4, 50-65, As the Narrator, an intellectual and pleasant storyteller who helps to orchestrate the show and illustrate lessons to the audience. As the Mysterious Man, a mischievous vagrant and nosy meddler. He is a good-natured protector and observer.
Jack: Tenor B2 to G4, 20-30, The feckless Giant killer who is 'almost a man.' He is adventurous, naive, energetic, and bright-eyed.
Little Red Riding Hood: Mezzo BH3 to F5, 15-20, A spoiled young girl who is strong-willed, quick witted, fearless, yet youthful and naive.
Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf: Baritone BH2 to GH4, 30-40, Vain and gorgeous, he is a disloyal lover who is currently searching for the next new, exciting thing. Also plays the Wolf, a hungry and insatiable hunter who takes advantage of the weak by misleading and captivating his prey.
Jack’s Mother: Soprano BH3 to GH5, 50-65, Browbeating and weary, Jack's protective mother who is independent, bold, and strong-willed.
Rapunzel: Soprano B3 to A5, 20-30, A loopy-but-lovely maiden who is sheltered by the Witch and terribly lonely. She yearns to experience the world.
Rapunzel’s Prince: Baritone CG3 to E4, 30-40, Just as vain and gorgeous as his Prince brother, he is always chasing the newest, most exiting endeavor.
Cinderella’s Stepmother: Mezzo A3 to FG5, 40-50, The mean-spirited, demanding stepmother of Cinderella.
Florinda & Lucinda: Mezzo C4 to AH5, 25-35, Cinderella's stepsisters who are black of heart. They follow in their mother's footsteps of abusing Cinderella.
Steward: Baritone
Cinderella’s Father: Baritone
Cinderella’s Mother/Giant/ Grandmother: Mezzo E4 to F4, 40-55, Deceased with her soul guarding and aiding her daughter from a tree. Also plays Little Red’s Grandmother and the offstage voice of the Giant.
Noelle Marion - Director
Jimmy Locust - Choreographer
Tamara Paige - Musical Director/Conductor
Callbacks: February 26&27, 2024
First Non-Equity Rehearsal: May 4, 2024
First Equity Rehearsal: May 20, 2024
Opening: June 5, 2024
Closing: June 22, 2024*
*subject to makeup or extension performance
Tully Mars: B2 to C5, 27-39, Smooth-talking, self-deprecating playboy. He's completely content with the life he's chosen as the singer/bartender at a tropical resort, until he meets Rachel, a vacationer who upends his heart. Guitar skills are useful.
Rachel Williams: A3 to FG5, 27-33, Fully committed to her job and helping the world. Willing to put in as many hours of hard work as it takes and expects everyone else to do that same. Suspicious of fools and operators, Rachel is not easily distracted from her life plan.
Tammy: B3 to G5, 30-39, Loyal friend to Rachel. Sees the best in people and has a zest for life that is often squelched by her fiancé, Chad. Her low self-esteem manifests itself as denial in her own life.
Brick: A2 to C5, 30-39, The Island bartender. Has a big heart and a good friend to Tully. Not the brightest bulb, but sensitive and thoughtful.
Marley: GG3 to GG5, 40-49, No-nonsense and assertive with an island accent. She runs the resort and keeps everyone in check, but clearly cares about her employees, her customers, and J.D., an older island denizen. Great singer.
J.D.: G2 to D4, 60-79, A funny, endearing older man who always has a parrot on his shoulder. He's losing his vision and his hearing, but won't acknowledge it. A good-natured drunkard, he's always writing his memoirs on bar napkins and, as it turns out, he's lived a full life.
Jamal: Doubles as ensemble
Jesus: Doubles as ensemble
Chadd: Doubles as ensemble
Ensemble: 16 singer/dancers
Jamie Torcellini - Director
Bill Burns - Choreographer
Lyndon Pugeda- Musical Director/Conductor
Callbacks: March 4, 2024
First Non-Equity Rehearsal: June 8, 2024
First Equity Rehearsal: June 24, 2024
Opening: July 10, 2024
Closing: July 27, 2024*
*subject to makeup or extension performance
SYNOPSIS: Based on the hit 2003 film, School of Rock follows Dewey Finn, a failed wannabe rock star who is down on his luck. After Dewey is kicked out of his band, and threatened with eviction, his fortunes take a turn for the better when he intercepts a phone call meant for his flatmate, Ned Schneebly. He quickly decides to make a bit of cash and pose as Ned to take up a supply teaching post at Horace Green, a prestigious prep school. He is horrified to discover that his strait-laced and straight-A students haven’t a clue about rock and roll, and he makes it his mission to educate them. Dewey realizes they are a talented bunch, and he decides to mold them into a rock band and enter the upcoming Battle of the Bands competition. However, he needs to do all of this away from the prying eyes of the school’s principal, Rosalie Mullins. Along the way, Dewey finds romance, self-worth, a proper job, and, most importantly, he teaches the children and their parents the beauty of rock!
Dewey Finn (onstage guitar): Rock Tenor B2 to E5, A wannabe rock star with big dreams, Dewey finds himself in urgent need of some cash after getting kicked out of his band. He impersonates a teacher to land a job at the prestigious Horace Green prep school, where he turns his class of straight A students into a rock group and enters them in the Battle of the Bands.
Rosalie Mullins: Soprano A3 to D6, Proper and a bit uptight, Rosalie is the headmistress of Horace Green School. She has a secret love of rock music and yearns to recapture the carefree spirit of her youth.
Ned Schneebly: Baritone C3 to FG4, Ned is an old friend of Dewey's, and the two currently share an apartment with Ned's girlfriend Patti. He used to play in Dewey's band but is now a substitute teacher — who Dewey impersonates to get the job at Horace Green. Ned is still passionate about his music but tends to let his bossy girlfriend Patti tell him what to do.
Patty Di Marco: Mezzo-Soprano Belt B3 to E5, Ned's domineering girlfriend, who lives with Ned and Dewey. She calls the shots in their relationship and isn't too happy about Dewey's presence in their apartment — or his influence on Ned.
Adult Ensemble: All ranges, 11 actors to play parents and teachers.
Summer Hathaway: A3 to D5, Confident and outspoken, Summer is the ideal manager for the band. Ambitious and very clever, she hopes that winning Battle of the Bands will look good on her college application.
Zack Mooneyham (onstage guitar): A3 to D5, Zack is the band's lead guitarist and also a talented songwriter. He desperately wants to impress his father, who's usually too busy with work to take an interest in his family.
Tomika: A3 to G5, New girl Tomika is struggling to fit in at Horace Green. She conquers her shyness to reveal her phenomenal singing ability and becomes a lead vocalist alongside Dewey in the band.
Lawrence (onstage keyboard): A3 to DG5, Awkward and lacking in confidence, Lawrence is hesitant to attempt something cool, like joining a band, but he soon turns out to be a fantastic keyboardist.
Katie (onstage bass guitar): A3 to DG5, Quiet and serious. Katie already played the cello but switched to bass at Dewey's suggestion to fill out the band.
Freddie Hamilton (onstage drums): A3 to D5, Freddie loves a bit of rowdiness and noise, making him a great drummer. His own father doesn't see his ability, constantly belittling his son.
Marcy & Shonelle: A3 to G5, Quiet girls with angelic voices, Marcy and Shanelle are the band's backup singers and dancers.
Mason: A3 to D5, Mason is a total whiz with technology and creates special effects and fantastic lighting designs for the band's performances using his laptop.
Billy: A3 to D5, Flamboyant and artistic, Billy has a passionate interest in fashion, even though his father wants him to be a footballer like the other men in his family. He designs the band's costumes.
James: A3 to D5, James is tough and reliable, making him a good security guard for the band. Mostly, he keeps an eye out for anyone coming while the band are secretly rehearsing!
Sophie & Madison: A3 to D5, Sophie and Madison are technically the band's roadies, but also serve as a backup dancer during performances.
John Vaughan- Director/Choreographer
Elan McMahon - Musical Director/Conductor
Callbacks: February 18 & 19, 2024
First Non-Equity Rehearsal: July 13, 2024
First Equity Rehearsal: July 29, 2024
Opening: August 14, 2024
Closing: August 31, 2024*
*subject to makeup or extension performance
SYNOPSIS: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical tells the story of Carole King’s life and career, using songs she wrote. Before she was hit-maker Carole King — she was Carole Klein, a young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. Eventually she meets a handsome young lyricist named Gerry Goffin and the two partner in romance and songwriting. The duo make a name for themselves in the music business, knocking out hit after hit, get married and have a child. However, while their careers are on the rise, Carole’s personal life falls apart and she must change her life and find her own voice. From the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing success with Tapestry, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical takes you back to where it all began.
Carole King: EH3 to EH5, 18-30, An aspiring singer/songwriter. A unique, appealing, funny and vulnerable girl from a Jewish family in Brooklyn. Talented, good natured, unassuming and often the peace maker in difficult situations. A reluctant star with no pretense and a passion for music.
Gerry Goffin: D3 to A4, 18-30, Carole’s boyfriend, songwriting partner and eventual husband. Innately sympathetic, wounded and tortured. An ambitious artist always striving for more.
Cynthia Weil: G3 to E5, 18-30, 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 likeable.
Barry Mann: C3 to A4, 18-30, A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia. He is good natured, appealing & neurotic. Ambitious, but likeable.
Genie Klein: open, 40-50, 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.
Donny Kirshner: A2 to CG4, 40-60, 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 hit maker.
The Drifters: 4 performers
The Shirelles: 4 performers, Double as Janelle Woods, Lucille & Little Eva.
Righteous Brothers: F2 to G4 and F3 to F5, 2 performers, Doubles as Neil Sedaka, Nick, Lou Adler and Bobby Vee
Marilyn Wald: G3 to C5, A singer
Betty: Carole King's childhood friend
Larry Raben - Director
Jennifer Rias - Choreographer
Randi Rudolph - Musical Director/Conductor
Callbacks: February 5 & 6, 2024
First Non-Equity Rehearsal: August 10, 2024
First Equity Rehearsal: August 26, 2024
Opening: September 11, 2024
Closing: September 28, 2024*
*subject to makeup or extension performance
SYNOPSIS: Tootsie is a musical comedy based on the 1982 American film of the same name with music and lyrics by David Yazbek and a book by Robert Horn. Michael Dorsey is a skilled actor with a talent for not keeping a job. His volatile, stubborn nature gives him a reputation for being a difficult actor and a director’s worst nightmare. After a string of failed auditions, Michael has a bright idea and decides to make one last-ditch effort at achieving theatrical success. Dressed in drag, he attends his next audition as actress Dorothy Michaels. Sure enough, Dorothy is cast as the lead in the new, Broadway-bound musical, Juliet’s Nurse, and Michael/Dorothy experiences a meteoric rise to stardom. Can Michael sustain his greatest acting challenge or will he reveal the truth and be true to himself?
Michael Dorsey/ Dorothy Michaels: A2 to D5, 40-45, Michael is an actor’s actor. A focused perfectionist, outspoken, stubborn, abrasive and frustrated at where his career hasn’t taken him. Highly intelligent and desperate to do the one thing he loves more than life itself . . . act. Dorothy Michaels is strong-willed, understanding, and humorous. Slightly coy, slightly vain and completely lovable.
Julie Nichols: E3 to G5, 30-40, An actor at a crossroad in her life. Focused, self-aware and self assured. She masks her pain and longs to connect.
Jeff Slater: B2 to D5, 30-45, Michael's roommate. A sardonic realist who lacks the ambition and drive to live up to his potential. The voice of reason that swirls just outside the eye of Michael's chaos. Jeff sees the humor of situations and has no reluctance to point out people’s flaws – even his own.
Sandy Lester: GG3 to E5, 30-40, Michael's ex-girlfriend, now a friend. She’s neurotic, pessimistic, self-deprecating, childish, and easily flummoxed. She makes her anxieties known incredibly loudly and really just wants to be happy.
Rita Marshall: F3 to B4, 50-65, A levelheaded producer. Experienced and the voice of sanity and reason in a swirling pool of crazy. She is always a beat ahead of everyone and is very New York.
Max Van Horn: To G4, 25-35, A self-obsessed actor with a limited wit. A firm believer in his own hype who can’t imagine anyone not being attracted to him.
Ron Carlisle: THIS ROLE HAS ALREADY BEEN CAST. FG2 to B4
Stan Fields: Michael’s overworked agent. Always to the point, he plays the game, but hates it. Character Ensemble: 4 actor/singers
Dance Ensemble: 8 singer/dancers
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