NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Equity Principal Actors - Horizon Theatre Company Auditions

NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 - Atlanta, GA EPA

Horizon Theatre Company | Atlanta, GA

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Sunday, July 2, 2023

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)

No break scheduled.

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment please go to:

https://airtable.com/shrCXwE43E31bwL0A .

If you are unable to attend these auditions in person or if you prefer to audition by video, you may submit a video audition at:

https://airtable.com/shrCXwE43E31bwL0A (It is the same link).

Video submissions must be submitted by July 3rd. For questions, contact casting@horizontheatre.com

CONTRACT

SPT

$549 weekly minimum (SPT 6)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 (See breakdown).

We encourage actors and actor/musicians of all racial/ethnic backgrounds to audition. Diversity will be a priority in the casting of the company.

Local Atlanta actors are encouraged to audition.

PREPARATION

Please prepare 1-2 minute monologue, 16-32 bars of 2 contrasting songs, and a short selection on any musical instrument you play. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring 2 copies of your headshot and resume stapled together.

BREAKDOWN

LOCATION

Horizon Theatre

1083 Austin Ave NE

Atlanta, GA 30307-1940

PERSONNEL

Expected to attend:

Director, Heidi McKerley

Co-Artistic/Producing Director, Lisa Adler

OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal: Sept 19, 2023

Opening: October 27, 2023

Closing: November 26, 2023

Performance Schedule: Wed-Sat at 8pm, Sat at 3pm, and Sun at 5pm

OTHER

www.horizontheatre.com

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.

BREAKDOWN

NATASHA, PIERRE AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812

Natasha is young, Anatole is hot, and Andrey isn’t here, but what about Pierre? Based on a 70-page slice of War and Peace, this Tony Award-winning musical is Tolstoy like you’ve never experienced. Step into a glamorous, romantic world of chandeliers, vodka and caviar in the salons and opera houses of 19th century Moscow, where passions ignite as Napoleon’s war rages outside the city. With the cast and musicians swirling among audience members, this musical brings to life the heart of literature’s most epic tale of love and fate.

SEEKING:

Character age ranges are subject to change as per casting.

Natasha: 20-30, any race/ethnicity. Innocent, wide-eyed, ingenue who is dangerously romantic; range, soprano, G3-F5 (Belt to C5)

Pierre: 30-50, any race/ethnicity. A melancholy outsider despite being very wealthy. Gruff yet at times warm; range, bari-tenor, Ab2-Ab4.

Anatole: 22-35, any race/ethnicity. Aristocrat and hedonistic, ambisexual, high operatic Tenor. range, tenor, B2-C#5

Sonya: 19-29, any race/ethnicity. Natasha's dear friend and confidante, passionate, selfless, loyal, and devoted to her friend; range, mezzo-soprano, B3-C5; Belt to A4.

Hélène: 29-42, any race/ethnicity. Aristocrat, the queen of society. Deceptive and amoral. Highly sexualized with a good sense of humor; range, alto, G3-F5; belty alto.

Marya Dmitriyevna: 40s/50s, any race/ethnicity - Marya is old-school, a grand dame of Moscow. Natasha's godmother, an old friend of Pierre, and a very strict, but kind woman. Range: Alto or Mezzo, E3–E5

Dolokhov: 27-36, any race/ethnicity. An enigmatic officer, hedonistic and a bit of a sociopath, remorseless and regretful. range, baritone, E3-F4.

Old Prince Bolkonsky: 40s, any race/ethnicity. A conservative, old-fashioned aristocrat whose dementia has causes him to be alternately nasty and incapacitated. Lives with his still unmarried daughter, Mary. NOTE: May double with Andrey; range, baritone, Ab3-F4.

Andrey: 20s-40s, any race/ethnicity. Prince Andrey, is the finest catch in all of Russia. incredibly handsome and a noble officer, very serious. Old before his time and carrying a weight on his heart and mind. NOTE: may double with Bolkonsky; range baritone, F2-Eb3.

Mary: 20s-30s, any race/ethnicity. Lonely, plain, spinster daughter of a wealthy price. She is resigned to her father’s cruelty; range, Mezzo-Soprano, G3-B4. Has command of extended vocal techniques (e.g. glottal yodeling, ululation).

Balaga: 20s-40s, any race/ethnicity. A Russian troika driver, a larger-than-life fantasy-like character. Has supernatural abilities with his troika and can drink incredible amounts. Lower class and bold; range, baritone, A2-E4.