NATIONAL MUSIC THEATER CONFERENCE 2012 Equity Principal Auditions - Eugene O'Neill Theatre Auditions

National Music Theater Conference 2012

– Equity Pricipal Auditions

Eugene O’Neill Theater (Waterford, CT) LORT; $453/week

National Music Theater Conference Artistic Director – Paulette Haupt

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Executive Director - Preston Whiteway

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center General Manager - Jill A. Anderson

Equity Principal Auditions:

Monday, May 7, 2012 at Pearl Studios 500

9:30 AM — 5:30 PM 500 Eighth Avenue, 4th Floor

Lunch from 1 - 2. New York, NY

Prepare a brief traditional musical theater song and/or a pop rock song. Bring sheet music in correct key; accompanist provided but may not transpose.

Bring THREE COPIES of your picture and resume, stapled together.

NOTE: The EPAs for the 2012 National Playwrights Conference will also be held on Monday, May 7, 9:30 to 5:30 at Pearl Studios in a separate studio. See separate notice for info.

Seeking performers of all types and ethnicities for the 2012 National Music Theater Conference.

A GOOD MAN

By: Phillip S. Goodman & Ray Leslee

3 (F) 7 (M)

ALBERT CLAYTON

A sharecropper – a strong, decent man, a natural leader, and a gifted farmer.

LOUELLA

Albert’s wife, hard-working, spirited, worn by farm life and wanting change.

LETTIE

Louella’s sister, sprightly, sexy and licking old wounds before she runs off to new adventures.

AUGUSTUS

Albert’s buddy just out of the Army. He drinks beer, talks a lot, and has a temper.

GRANNY

Louella’s grandmother, battered by age and illness, still sharp, assertive, cranky.

COOTER

Albert’s son, a smart kid who loves his papa, but wonders if there can be a future other than “cotton life.”

PREACHER TOM

A man with a quick tongue and lively instincts wearing a frayed and self-conscious piety.

HARDWAY

A cunning, meddlesome friend with a weakness for gambling and taking what he can.

JOHN TITTLE

Albert’s white landlord, a clever, excitable guy, who doesn’t know where he fits.

JAKE MATHIS

The town storekeeper, busy demonstrating the authority, wit, and importantce he is afraid he doesn’t really have.

STRING

BY: Sara Hammond & Adam Gwon

6 (F) 8 (M)

ATROPOS

Oldest sister. Elegant, efficient, severe, responsible.

LACHESIS

Middle sister. Well-meaning but impatient as a teenager. Fancies herself a rebel.

CLOTHO

Youngest sister. Possessed of a permanent streak of inner delight.

MICKEY

A security guard with a chip on his shoulder. Handsome enough in a squirrelly tech-support kind of way. Should have a sly sense of humor.

O’BRIEN

A security guard nearing retirement

BEEF

Upstart young boss of the security guards

TRAINEE

Newest security guard

ZEUS

King of the gods. Very gravely things he is the hero of a fil noir

EINSTEIN

A crackpot janitor who knows what’s really up

Office workers:

SIERRA, EMILY, RUDOLPH, MR. LONDON, FRANCINE

WHEN WE MET

BY: Dan Collins & Julianne Wick Davis

1 (F) 1 (M)

HENRY

Middle forties, single (divorced); Henry is a professor of Quantum Physics. Though passionate about his career, he is also searching for answers beyond the reach of science.

MAGGIE

Middle forties, single’ Maggie runs a successful practice as a Pet Intuit. She is independent, strong willed and (with the exception of one bedroom in her apartment) extremely organized.

THE TOYMAKER

BY: Bryan Putnam

5 (F) 4 (M)

SARAH MEEKS

Lead. Early-Mid-30s. Disillusioned after two failed pregnancies. Travels to Prague in search of an antique toy. Strong singer-actress with extremely emotive voice. Soprano, A below to sus F Belt.

PETR KLIMES

The Toy Maker. Mid 30’s, a farmer and ex-mine worker, physically imposing but mild-mannered.

Baritone with a very wide range. A below to A above.

ANNA KLIMES

Petr’s wife. Mid thirties. A once strong woman who is losing faith and worn down by life. Mezzo with a strong belt.

JASON MEEKS

Sarah’s husband. Distant. Always wanted children. Lyric Baritone with strong bottom and able to float a high A natural.

DOBY

A mischievous, intelligent Czech street urchin. Must have great comic timing and learn a believable Czech accent. Play believable 16. Must sing VERY well, with ability to riff in a Rock belt to Bb.

CAPEK

A simple boy, orphaned, who assists Petr with his toy making. Must play a believable 14. Must sing very well and have a comfortable high A.

JOHANNA

60s. A puppeteer in Germany . Passionate to the point of eccentricity. Mezzo.

UTA

Authentic German accent. Once a Matron of Ravensbruck. Nearly blind. Must play believable 80s. Strong character Alto with very rich tones.

YOUNG JOHANNA

Must play believable teen. Warm, inviting quality. Bird-soprano, with a lilting quality.

CAPEK LISKA

Man to play believable 70-80S. Must learn to speak realistic Czech. Strong singer who emerges from the company to step into this role.