Ogunquit Playhouse
CONTRACT
COST $783 weekly minimum (new agreement under negotiations)
SEEKING
Equity actors for chorus parts in Ogunquit Playhouse 2022 Season submissions (see breakdown).
Note on Covid-19 vaccinations: Ogunquit 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 seek proof that they have been vaccinated, such as the vaccination card.
INSTRUCTIONS
Upload submission here: https://airtable.com/shrU0fV7x45QqAcUQ . Submissions DUE by 2/1/22 @ 6PM
Deadline: Tue, Feb 1, 2022
PERSONNEL
Viewing auditions:
Producing Director: Brian J. Swasey
Choreographer for Mr. Holland’s Opus: Darren Lee
Casting Director Mark Brandon, CSA & Casting Director Chad Eric Murnane, CSA / Binder Casting
OTHER DATES
See breakdown for show specific dates.
OTHER
www.ogunquitplayhouse.org
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
PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:
SINGERS: Please prepare either a cut of You Haven't Seen the Last of Me in one of the provided keys that best suits your voice from https://www.dropbox.com/sh/tz55ldoiqh52dc7/AACK3sjTFETMJq9Cl3WwDFVFa?dl=0 or pick a song of your choosing that best showcases you. Regardless of what is chosen, please include a slate at the start of your video with your name, full body zoom (head to toe), and what you're going to perform.
DANCERS: Prepare the dance call at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/tz55ldoiqh52dc7/AACK3sjTFETMJq9Cl3WwDFVFa?dl=0 . In the link, you will find the combo talk thru, the combo full out with music, and a photo of the music start time.
THE CHER SHOW (Regional Premiere)
Director: Gerry McIntyre
Choreographer: Jane Lanier
Music Director: TBA
1st Rehearsal in Maine: 4/25/22
Open: 5/14/22
Close: 6/25/22
[MALE IDENTIFYING ENSEMBLE] 20s-40s. Fantastic dancers who can partner and sing very well. Also have a great sense of comedic timing. Several characters throughout the show. The ensemble will understudy principal and supporting roles.
[FEMALE IDENTIFYING ENSEMBLE] 20s-40s. Fantastic dancers who can partner and sing very well. Also have a great sense of comedic timing. Several characters throughout the show. The ensemble will understudy principal and supporting roles.
THE NUTTY PROFESSOR
Director: Marc Bruni
Choreographer: TBA
Music Director: TBA
1st Rehearsal in NYC: 6/6/22
Open: 7/9/22
Close: 8/6/22
SEEKING:
[CARRINGTON WINSLOW/PYTHIAS KELP] Male Identifying, 60s-70s, Any Ethnicity. WINSLOW: A Crusty Old School billionaire. PYTHIAS: Learned College Professor. Vocal Range: G2-G4.
[NORM] Male Identifying, 20s, Any Ethnicity. A star college athlete, the big man on campus at Korwin College. A bully who will soon discover his sensitive side. Vocal Range: G2-G4.
[DOT] Female Identifying, 20s, Any Ethnicity. A popular student leader (and cheerleader) at Korwin College who befriends Stella. Vocal Range: B3-G6.
[CHAD WINSLOW] Male Identifying, 20s, Any Ethnicity. Spoiled son of Carrington Winslow. Vocal Range: C3-B4.
[MALE & FEMALE IDENTIFYING ENSEMBLE] 20s-50s, Any Ethnicities. True triple threats. College students, football players, cheerleaders, and various other featured parts. Ensemble may cover principal and supporting roles. Acro skills are a plus.
MR. HOLLAND’S OPUS
*This project has a separate Casting Director – Michael Cassara, CSA, who will be submitting a separate notice for this project
Director: BD Wong
Choreographer: Darren Lee
Music Director: TBD
1st Rehearsal in NYC: 7/18/22
Open: 8/20/22
Close: 9/17/22
CLUE
Director: Casey Hushion
1st Rehearsal in NYC: 9/5/22
Open: 9/24/22
Close: 10/30/22
SEEKING:
[ENSEMBLE 1] Female Identifying, 30s-50s. THE COOK: Gruff with a threatening presence. (Alive and Dead). SINGING TELEGRAM MESSENGER: A tap dancer with a heart of gold. (Alive and Dead). AUXILIARY SCARLET: The back of Miss Scarlet during a scene of theatrical trickery.
[ENSEMBLE 2] Male Identifying, 35-50. MR. BODDY: A slick, film noir-esque type. (Alive and Dead). THE MOTORIST: A benign passerby who rings the wrong doorbell. (Alive and Dead). CHIEF OF POLICE: A cop who helps to save the day.
[ENSEMBLE 3] Male Identifying, 30s-50s. THE BROKEN DOWN CAR COP: A hard-working, blue-collar cop (Alive and Dead). BACKUP COP: Backup for the chief. AUXILIARY MUSTARD: The back of Colonel Mustard during a scene of theatrical trickery.
ELF (at The Music Hall)
Director: TBD
Choreographer: TBD
Music Director: TBD
1st Rehearsal in Maine: 11/14/22
Open: 12/2/22
Close: 12/18/22
SEEKING:
[FEMALE IDENTIFYING ENSEMBLE] 20s-40s. Strong dancers with very strong singing voices. Various roles including elves. Strong tappers. Ensemble will dance on their knees in the opening number – must be able/willing to perform in this way. Ensemble will cover principal roles.
[MALE IDENTIFYING ENSEMBLE] 20s-40s. Strong dancers with very strong singing voices. Various roles including elves. Strong tappers. Ensemble will dance on their knees in the opening number – must be able/willing to perform in this way. Ensemble will cover principal.
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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