North Carolina Theatre 2011 Season
- Equity Performer Auditions by APPOINTMENT in NC
Raleigh NC LOA (approval/salary level pending; 2010 minimum weekly salary: $646).
Artistic Dir: Casey Hushion
Prod: Carolee Baxter
Conservatory Artist Dir/NC Casting Consultant: Ray Walker
Mus Dir: Edward G. Robinson
Equity Performer Auditions (Principal/Chorus) by APPOINTMENT:
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 NC Theatre Studios/Conservatory for the Performing Arts
Thursday, September 23, 2010 3043 Barrow Drive
12 Noon – 8 PM both days Raleigh, NC 27616
Break from 5 – 6
For an appointment, call Carolee Baxter at 919/831-6941, x6945 (M-F, 10 – 4). Equity Members without appointments will be seen throughout each audition day, as time permits.
Please prepare a brief song from one of the season's shows or in the style of one of the shows.
Song should show range. Bring sheet music in your key; accompanist provided.
Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Please also bring Equity card.
2011 Season. All roles/chorus positions are available. Theatre states that only actors over 18 are being sought.
THE PRODUCERS Score: Mel Brooks. Book: M. Brooks and Thomas Meehan. Dir/Choreo: Bill Burns. 1st reh: 1/31/11. Runs 2/12 – 2/20.
Max Bialystock:
Jewish. 40s-50s. Formerly successful Broadway producer. Now fleeces wealthy elderly women to support his failing business. Loud, pushy, fast-talking. Always one step ahead of getting caught “in the act.” New York-born and -bred, shrewd, intelligent and a dirty old man. Lead. Performer must be able to sing well (baritone/tenor up to G) and must be a world-class comic actor.
Leo Bloom:
Late 20s–40s. Timid, by-the-book accountant turned Broadway producer. Lived a monotonous and uneventful life until his “business venture” with Max. New York-born and -bred. Extremely likable loser who eventually comes into his own, and gets the girl. Lead. Must sing reasonably well (baritone/tenor, up to G) and must dance or at least move very well.
Franz Liebkind:
30s–40s. Author of “Springtime for Hitler”. Born and raised in Milwaukee (of German descent). Slightly deranged; under the delusional belief that he served under Hitler as a soldier of the Third Reich. Supporting. Role for a strong character/comedic actor. High baritone (up to F). Must move well.
Carmen Ghia:
Male, 20s–30s. Roger’s assistant. Excellent comedy required. High baritone/tenor (up to A-flat w/strong falsetto).
Roger DeBris:
40s–60s. The director who goes on to play Hitler in “Springtime for Hitler”. Former Broadway chorus dancer turned unsuccessful director/choreographer. Larger-than-life, flamboyant, self-involved and delusional, with a bent towards the grandiose. Must be played by a bold and comically gifted actor. High baritone (up to G). Must move well.
Ulla:
Swedish. Bombshell. Assistant to Bialystock and Bloom. Sexy, voluptuous, very attractive. Minimum height 5’10”. Seeking a comedic actress who can fake a Swedish accent. Great belt voice. Strong dance ability, including tap and splits.
Ensemble:
Includes Usherettes, Blind Violinist, Hold Me-Touch Me, Mr. Marks, Accountant Soloist, Showgirl, Bryan, Kevin, Scott, Shirley, Lick Me-Bite Me, Kiss Me-Feel Me, Jack Lepidus, Donald Dinsmore, Jason Green, Lead Tenor, Stalin, Churchill, FDR, Sergeant, O'Rourke, O'Riley, O'Houlihan, Judge, Trustee.
HELLO, DOLLY! Score: Jerry Herman. Book: Michael Stewart. Dir: Casey Hushion. Choreo TBD. 1st reh: 4/25/11. Runs 5/7 – 5/15.
Mrs. Dolly Gallagher Levi:
Middle-aged. Widow, matchmaker, meddler, life-loving opportunist. Lead. Alto/soprano. Strong stage presence needed.
Horace Vandergelder:
Middle-aged to 60s. Widower. Wealthy feed store owner. Well-known. Gruff. Authoritative. Lead. Baritone.
Cornelius Hackl:
20s–30s. Vandergelder's head clerk. Adventurous, energetic, enthusiastic. Lead. Baritone. Strong dancer.
Barnaby Tucker:
18–late 20s. Timid assistant to Cornelius. Naïve but energized follower. Supporting. Baritone. Strong dancer.
Irene Molloy:
20s– 30s. Widow. Beautiful. Smart, fun-loving hat-shop owner. Supporting. Soprano. Strong dancer.
Minnie Fay:
18–late 20s. Irene’s straitlaced, naïve assistant. Supporting. Mezzo soprano. Strong dancer.
Ambrose Kemper:
18–30. Good-natured, struggling artist. Wants to marry Ermengarde. Supporting. Tenor. Strong dancer.
Ermengarde:
18–20s. Horace’s whining, high-strung niece. Wants to marry Ambrose. Supporting. Any vocal range. Strong dancer.
Ernestina:
40s-60s. Role for a character actress. Cameo.
Ensemble:
Includes Rudolph, The Judge, Mrs. Rose, Townspeople, Waiters.
HAIRSPRAY Music: Marc Shaiman. Lyrics: Scott Wittman and M. Shaiman. Book: Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan. Dir: Matt Lenz. Choreo TBD. 1st reh: 7/11/11. Runs 7/23 – 7/31.
Tracy Turnblad:
Female. Overweight and pleasant-looking. Outgoing, good-hearted high-schooler. Lead. Mezzo, strong pop belt. Strong dancer/mover.
Edna Turnblad:
Female character played by a man. Tracy’s mom. Large physique. Sincere and honest. Supporting. Role for a larger-than-life character actor with strong vocal, acting and comic ability. Tenor.
Link Larkin:
Male. Handsome heartthrob of the local TV teen dance show. Clean-cut and good-hearted high- schooler. Supporting. Pop baritone. Strong mover.
Corny Collins:
Male. TV show host. Supporting. Pop tenor. Strong mover.
Penny Pingleton:
Ditzy, neurotic high-schooler. Tracy's best friend. Supporting. Belt. Good mover.
Amber von Tussle:
Conniving, selfish, falsely perky high-schooler. Supporting. Belt. Strong dancer.
Velma von Tussle:
Ex-beauty queen. Sweet-seeming villainess. Amber's mom. Producer of TV show. Supporting. Belt. Role for a good comic actress who sings well.
Wilbur Turnblad:
Tracy's lovable dad. Owns a joke store. Cameo. Baritone. Role for a character actor who moves well.
Seaweed J. Stubbs:
African American male. Easygoing, street-smart. Attractive high-schooler. Supporting. Strong dancer/singer (pop tenor).
Motormouth Maybelle:
Female. African American. Radio DJ. Infectious, brassy personality. Supporting. Strong, soulful gospel/pop singer.
Female Authority Figure:
40s or older. One actress plays the characters Prudy Pingleton, Gym Teacher and Matron. Cameo.
Male Authority Figure:
Mid 30s or older. One character actor plays Harriman F. Spitzer, Principal, Mr. Pinky and Guard. Cameo
Ensemble:
The Dynamites, Newscaster Voice Over, etc.
EVITA Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber. Lyrics: Tim Rice. Dir/Choreo TBD. 1st reh: 10/10/11. Runs 10/22 – 10/30/11.
Eva Peron:
Role requires actress to play age range from 18 to late 20s. Eva is beautiful, ambitious and tough. Lead. Legit mezzo – belt to F. Strong, versatile actress. Light dancing.
Juan Peron:
President of Argentina. Authoritative, stately, charismatic and charming. Lead. Legit baritone w/powerful voice.
Che Guevara:
Show’s narrator. Passionate, manipulative, handsome man with a volatile nature. Lead. Rock tenor. Good mover.
Magaldi:
Mid 20s-late 30s. Handsome tango singer. Eva's early love interest. Supporting. Tenor.
Ensemble:
Includes Mistress, Press Secretary, Generals, Tango Couple, People of Argentina.
Theatre’s statement: “All ethnicities are encouraged to audition.”
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