New London Barn Playhouse
REVISED
Preparation updated.
CONTRACT
SPT $657 weekly minimum (SPT 8)
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in New London Barn Playhouse's 2022-23 Season (see breakdown).
At the New London Barn Playhouse, our organization actively chooses to uplift applicants with diverse racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, sexes, national origins, political affiliations, socio-economic status, veteran and Disability status, and other intersectional dimensions of diversity. We are committed to ongoing learning and developing and implementing programs and initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion in all areas of employment as well as through our creative process and projects.
INSTRUCTIONS
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Please prepare either two contrasting monologues or brief cuts of two contrasting songs that best showcase your voice. You may also use the accompaniment at
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/3w2w9hcb8yoyzvp/AACqfht-U1ghmoEWAhhATbKha?dl=0 .
Please email your resume, headshot, and video submission.
Deadline: Mon, May 23, 2022
SUBMIT TO
PERSONNEL
Viewing auditions:
Executive Artistic Director/Director- Keith Coughlin
Managing Director- Elliott Cunningham
OTHER DATES
See production dates in breakdown.
OTHER
www.nlbarn.org
Note on COVID-19 vaccinations: New London Barn Playhouse strongly encourages all hired performers to get fully vaccinated prior to the start date of their first rehearsal.
The EEOC takes the position that employers can ask employees about vaccination status and to seek proof that they have been vaccinated, such as the vaccination card.
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 submit.
BREAKDOWN
The New London Barn Playhouse is an award-winning professional theater now in its 90th season. As one of the oldest continuously operating theaters in the country, the Barn is a cultural jewel of northern New England. Housed since 1933 in a centuries-old converted barn with historic landmark status, the theater offers a mix of classic and contemporary musicals and plays performed by seasoned professionals alongside emerging young artists. The Barn operates on an Equity Small Professional Theatre contract, with an annual operating budget of just over 1.2 million dollars. The organization produces a six-show Mainstage season between Memorial Day and Labor Day each summer, with additional productions including one-night-only cabarets and a Children’s Theater Series throughout the season.
The New London Barn Playhouse is currently engaged in the largest capital campaign in its history. As part of this campaign, a new year-round educational center is under construction. The Fleming Center for Artistic Development will open in May 2022 and will allow for the Barn Playhouse’s expansion to 12 month programming to serve as an artistic and educational hub for its community. Additionally, the Fleming Center will also house a brand-new Scenic and Costume Shop, as well as a new workspace for the Props department
A CHORUS LINE
Book by James Kirkwood Jr. and Nicholas Dante
Music by Marvin Hamlisch and Lyrics by Edward Kleban
Director: Deidre Goodwin
Choreographer: Deborah Leamy
Dates:
1st Rehearsal May 31st
Runs June 15th-June 26th
Note: This production has already been cast.
Seeking:
CASSIE FERGUSON: CAST. A gifted star, stand-out dancer with a reputation for featured roles in two Broadway shows. Now she needs a job. She has a complicated romantic history with Zach. A true triple threat performer. She sings the iconic “The Music and the Mirror.”
DIANA MORALES: CAST. A streetwise, yet eternal optimist. A determined and athletic dancer from the Bronx. Sings “Nothing,” in which she reveals herself to be funny, charming, and vulnerable. Also carries the company into “What I Did For Love”.
JUDY TURNER: CAST. Tall and thin. Funny, gawky, nervous. Warm and hopeful. Very awkward except when dancing.
VAL CLARK: CAST. Sassy, funny. A foul-mouthed, excellent dancer who couldn’t get performing jobs because of her looks until she had plastic surgery. A brazen, direct, attention-seeker from Vermont. Sings “Dance 10, Looks 3
BEBE BENZENHEIMER: CAST. Very insecure about her looks, however irrationally. Tries to be funny to cover her insecurities. She is quiet and vulnerable. Sings the middle harmony in “At the Ballet.”
CONNIE WONG: CAST. Experienced dancer. Petite. A bit of a mother hen with a great sense of humor. Born in Chinatown, New York. Looks 4’10’’.
KRISTINE URICH: CAST. Al’s scatter-brained wife who can’t sing, but dances OUTRAGEOUSLY well. She is awkward, anxious, and hilarious. She “speaks” the song “Sing,” but DOES sing in the ensemble numbers of the show.
MAGGIE WINSLOW: CAST. A sweetheart, little sister type. Dreamer. Fairly experienced dancer from a troubled home in California. An incredibly warm singer with a mix belt up to E natural for the soaring climax of “At the Ballet.”
SHEILA BRYANT: CAST. Oldest dancer on the line. Confident, brassy, and sophisticated. One of the more popular dancers; humorous. Sings the low harmony in “At the Ballet.”
ZACH: CAST. A charismatic, controlling, manipulative calculated but brilliant Broadway director/choreographer. Strong, intuitive, and powerful. He seems always to be in complete control, even when facing his personal relationship with Cassie, or the emotional needs and responses of his dancers. Non-singing, but has movement ability, as he demonstrates some choreography.
LOIS: CAST. Zack’s long-time assistant. Bright, helpful, confident and superb dancer.
BOBBY MILLS: CAST. He is zestful, witty, attractive. Very sharp tongued. Covers everything over with a joke; had an unusual upbringing in upstate New York.
MARK ANTHONY: CAST. Optimistic, naïve, charming. Great dancer. An all-American kid, with memories of a gonorrhea scare.
MIKE COSTA: CAST. Determined, cocky, sure of himself, but likable. He’s worked with Zach before. Flirtatious. From New Jersey.
RICHIE WALTERS: CAST. From Missouri. Enthusiastic, cool, and very funny. Likeable and laid back. Strong dancer, dynamic falsetto.
AL DELUCA: CAST. From the Bronx. Kristine's husband. From a working class background. A relaxed, masculine presence. A strong singer, as he is the contrast to the non-singing Kristine in “Sing.”
PAUL SAN MARCO: CAST. Introverted and slightly insecure but loves performing. From Spanish Harlem, New York. Friends with Diana. Delivers a beautiful, raw and vulnerable monologue about coming out to his parents.
DON KERR: CAST. Ladies’ man, married, and into cars, money, and women. Very sure of himself. All American guy. Cocky because he has worked with Zach before. From Kansas City.
GREGORY GARDENER: CAST. A droll smart-alec. Has worked with Zach before. Very East Side New York. Sassy.
SHE LOVES ME
Book by Joe Masteroff
Music by Jerry Bock and Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Director: Richard Roland
Choreographer: Natalie Wisdom
Dates:
1st Rehearsal June 16th
Runs June 29th-July 10th
Seeking:
GEORG NOWACK: An established employee of Maraczek's Parfumerie, he resembles a hopeless romantic. Shy, intelligent, and soft spoken.
ARPAD LASZLO: CAST. Delivery boy at Maraczek's Parfumerie. His exuberance is infectious and commitment to his job remarkable. He is ambitious and adorable.
LADISLAV SIPOS: CAST. Not the brightest employee at Maraczek's Parfumerie. A confidant to Georg, he is an optimistic family man who looks like a huggable father.
ILONA RITTER: CAST. Employed at Maraczek's Parfumerie. She is sexy and learned in the ways of romance, but longing for something more from the game of love.
STEVEN KODALY: CAST. A well respected and liked employee at Maraczek's Parfumerie. Though he is considered dapper and occasionally charming, he is more of a shallow womanizer.
MR. MARACZEK: CAST. Owner of Maraczek's Parfumerie. With a commanding presence, his dedication to the trade is rivaled only by his faithfulness to his wife.
AMALIA BALASH: CAST. The eager new employee at Maraczek's Parfumerie. Despite being a skilled saleswoman, she easily becomes intimated and nervous. Attractive, bright, and a lover of literature.
BOEING BOEING, a play by Marc Camoletti
Director: Kathryn Markey
Dates:
1st Rehearsal June 30th
Runs July 13th-July 17th
Seeking:
BERNARD: An American playboy living in Paris, Bernard is happily engaged to three different women, none of whom know about the others.
GLORIA: An American airline stewardess from New York City, Gloria is engaged to Bernard. She isa go-getter, sexy and works for TWA.
GABRIELLA: An Italian airline stewardess, Gabriella is also engaged to Bernard. She is passionate and feisty and works for Alitalia.
GRETCHEN: A German airline stewardess, Gretchen is also engaged to Bernard. She is strong and beautiful and works for Lufthansa.
BERTHE: Bernard’s French housekeeper, Berthe is always exhausted and exasperated.
ROBERT: An old time friend of Bernard’s from Wisconsin, Robert shows up unexpectedly at Bernard’s Paris home.
MAMMA MIA
Book by Catherine Johnson
Based on the songs of ABBA
Composed by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus
Director/Choreographer: Rommy Sandhu
Dates:
1st Rehearsal June 30th
Runs July 20th-August 7th
Seeking:
TANYA: Female, 35-45: A former singer in the “Dynamos.” Rich, sophisticated, acerbic, funny, and witty. Sings. Moves extremely well. Supporting principal role.
ROSIE: Female, 35-45: Also a former singer in the “Dynamos” who now writes for and runs a feminist press. She’s confident, strong, and funny on the outside but shy underneath. Kooky and fun, a good comic, a bit of a clown. Sings. Moves extremely well. Supporting principal role.
SAM: Male, Baritone, 35-45: May be Sophie’s father. Left Donna 20 years ago because he was engaged to another woman. Charming, successful architect. Sings. Moves well. Supporting principal role.
DONNA SHERIDAN: CAST. Female, 35-45: The owner of the Taverna on the Greek island of Kalokairi; Sophie’s mother. She is the former lead singer of “Donna and the Dynamos. Honest, straight and hard-working, she is the most naturalistic and vulnerable of the characters. Delivers some of the biggest solos in the show. Moves extremely well.
SOPHIE: CAST. Female, Pop Soprano, 18-25: A very special young woman who is determined to find the romance and happiness she feels eluded her mother. Has an adventurous spirit even though she pursues a conventional marriage. Moves extremely well. Principal role.
LISA: CAST. Female, 18-25: Sophie’s friend who arrives to be a bridesmaid. Very energetic and kooky. Dances. Featured ensemble role.
ALI: CAST. Female, 18-25: Sophie’s friend. Impulsive and fun. Contrasts Lisa and Sophie. Dances. Featured ensemble role.
HARRY: CAST. Male, High Baritone, Tenor, 35-45: May be Sophie’s father. British financier, wealthy, buttoned-up, and conservative but trying to reconnect with his freer, youthful self. English accent. Sings. Moves well. Supporting principal role.
BILL: CAST. Male, 35-45: May be Sophie’s father. A travel writer with no possessions or strings. Good-natured, always ready for adventure. Funny and comedic. Moves well. Supporting principal role.
SKY: CAST. Male, 24-30: Sophie’s fiancé. Athletic, attractive – was a successful businessman. Left to help Donna with her taverna and marry Sophie. Featured ensemble role.
PEPPER: CAST. Male, Baritone/Tenor, 20-29: Sky’s friend. Helps run the hotel. Charming, loves women, always flirting. Dances. Acrobatic skills a plus. Featured ensemble role.
EDDIE: CAST. Male, Baritone/Tenor, 20-29: Another friend of Sky and hotel worker. Laid-back, easy- going. Dances. Featured ensemble role.
FOOTLOOSE
Book by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie
Lyrics by Dean Pitchford (with additional lyrics by Kenny Loggins)
Music by Tom Snow (among others)
Director/Choreographer: Keith Coughlin
Dates:
1st Rehearsal July 21st
Runs August 10th-August 21st
Seeking:
REN MCCORMACK: Male, 18-25. Tenor. Energetic, emotional, rebellious, likeable; emotes his pain through quirky sarcasm and dance; strong dancer.
REVEREND SHAW MOORE: Male, 35-55. Baritone. The powerful, traditional local church leader; strict, stern, and solemn, still struggling with the death of his son.
VI MOORE: CAST. Female, 30-50. Soprano. Reverend Moore’s loving, supportive, resilient wife.
ARIEL MOORE: CAST. Female, 18-25. Mezzo-Pop. Smart, a bit of the bad girl with an edge, sweet, the rebellious minister’s daughter; has a strong belt, a strong singer/dancer.
RUSTY: CAST. Female, 18-25. Great soprano/pop voice. Ariel’s friend; a bit scatterbrained, sweet, fun, knows everything about everything; has a strong belt, strong comedic timing, and dances.
WILLARD HEWITT: CAST. Male, 18-25. Tenor. A simple country bumpkin with a warm heart and a big smile; has comedic timing and dances.
ETHEL MCCORMACK: CAST. Female, 35-45. Soprano. Ren’s mother; had a tough go, just trying to make it...would do anything for her son.
CHUCK CRANSTON: CAST. Male, 18-25. Tenor. The local bad boy and Ariel’s boyfriend.
URLEEN: CAST. Female, 18+. Mezzo/Alto. Ariel’s friend; the smart one of the group; has a strong belt, comedic timing, and dances.
WENDY JO: CAST. Female, 18-25. Mezzo. Ariel’s friend; has a strong belt, comedic timing, and dances.
ALMOST, MAINE
A play by John Cariani
Director: Jack Cummings III
Dates:
1st Rehearsal August 11th
Runs August 24th-September 4th
This play consists of multiple vignettes. Actors will play multiple roles. Character ages range from 25-40.
Seeking:
MALE 1: Nerdy, sweet, mature, gentle, loving, kind.
MALE 2: Nerdy, sweet, mature, gentle, loving, kind.
FEMALE 1: Loving, shy, curious, happy, adventurous.
FEMALE 2: Loving, shy, curious, happy, adventurous.
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 submit.
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