NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Equity Principal Actors - Theatre Three, Inc. Auditions

NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 - Dallas, TX EPA

Theatre Three, Inc. | Dallas, TX

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AUDITION DATE

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (C)

APPOINTMENTS

To make an appointment please email: theatre3auditions@gmail.com

Emails will be responded to Monday - Friday 10 am - 6 pm

CONTRACT

SPT

$512 weekly minimum (SPT 5)

SEEKING

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

Adapted from War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy

Actors highly proficient on any string (guitar, mandolin, violin, cello, bass), keyboard (piano, accordion), woodwind (flute, clarinet, oboe), or percussion are encouraged to audition.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a brief cut of a song in the style of the show, or from the show. An accompanist will be provided. Be prepared to perform the selection as a monologue as well or bring another verse with which to do the same. Actors highly proficient on any string (guitar, mandolin, violin, cello, bass), keyboard (piano, accordion), woodwind (flute, clarinet, oboe), or percussion are encouraged to bring an instrument and accompany themselves if possible.

BREAKDOWN

LOCATION

Theatre Three

2688 LaClede St

ste 120

Dallas, TX 75201-1417

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PERSONNEL

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Ashley H White - Director

Scott A Eckert – Music Director

Jeffrey Schmidt – Artistic Director

Christie Vela – Associate Artistic Director Sarah Barnes – Associate Producer

OTHER DATES

Rehearsals: November 5-28, 2024

Performances: November 29 - December 29, 2024

OTHER

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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.

NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812

SEEKING:

PIERRE BEZUKHOV- CAST Tenor, Baritone (G2 – B4) Described as “Bewildered and Awkward” Male Identifying Soulful, Lost, Lonely, Searching

NATASHA ROSTOVA Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano (G3 – F#5) Described as “Young” Female Identifying Innocent, Romantic, Determined, Strong, Caring. NOTE: This role will require some moments of lip-to-lip contact and/or embracing with the character of Anatole. All moments of intimacy will be properly rehearsed and choreographed

MARYA DMITRIYEVNA Mezzo-Soprano, Alto (F3 – E5) Described as “Old School” “Grande Dame of Moscow” “Strict yet kind” Female Identifying Godmother, Wealthy, Grounded, Warm, Loving

SONYA ROSTOVA Mezzo-Soprano (F#3 – E5) Described as “Good” “Natasha’s cousin and closest friend” Female Identifying Devoted, Loyal, Selfless, Passionate, Strong, Caring

ANATOLE KURAGIN Tenor (B2 – C#5) Described as “Hot” ‘Spends his money on women and wine Male Identifying, Reckless, Magnetic, Determined, Otherworldly, Self-Centered. NOTE: This role will require some moments of lip-to-lip contact and/or embracing with the character of Natasha. All moments of intimacy will be properly rehearsed and choreographed.

HELENE BEZUKHOVA Mezzo-Soprano, Alto (E3 – F5) Described as…well, let’s say “promiscuous” “Anatole’s sister. Married to Pierre.” Female Identifying Fashionable, Materialistic, Glamorous, Seductive

ANDREY BOLKONSKY Baritone (G#3 – D#4) Described as “Not here” Male Identifying Soldier, Friend, Gentleman, Honorable, Unforgiving

MARY BOLKONSKY Mezzo-Soprano (G3 – F5) Described as “Plain” Female Identifying Caring, Compassionate, Devoted, Lonely, Caring

PRINCE BOLKONSKY Baritone (G#3 – D#4) Described as “Crazy” Male Identifying Conservative, Misanthropic, Cranky, Slightly Senile

FEDYA DOLOKHOV Baritone (D3 – F4) Described as “Fierce” Male Identifying Wild, Unapologetic, Shameless, Lover, Fighter

BALAGA Baritone (A2 – E4) Described as “just for fun” Male Identifying Energetic, Mad, Reckless, Passionate