ONCE - Fort Worth, TX EPA Casa Manana, Inc. | Fort Worth, TX
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Sunday, December 3, 2023
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (C)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
To schedule an audition appointment please go to:
https://signup.com/go/axzukkd
COST
$817 weekly minimum (Tier 1)
Equity actors for roles in ONCE (See breakdown).
All Equity stage managerial positions have been filled.
Please prepare a short song in the style of the show and be prepared to accompany yourself. A piano and amp will be provided in the audition room. Other instrument needs are listed in the character breakdown. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
ONCE
Casa Manana
3101 W Lancaster Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76107-3042
Studios are located directly behind the theatre.
Expected to attend:
Wally Jones, Executive Proucer
Eugenio Contenti, Director & Choreographer Julia Hoffman, Music Director
Rehearsals start: February 19, 2024 Run: March 2-10, 2024
OTHER
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.
=Girl: Female, 25-40. Mezzo-Soprano Intelligent, no nonsense, and witty. Should have something ‘other’ about her. Has had to work hard at life but doesn’t think she deserves any sympathy. Plays the piano and sings extremely well. Has a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent.
Guy: Male, 25-40. Baritone. A struggling Irish musician. Lost and a bit sad, but extremely appealing. Works with his Da in a vacuum repair shop. Sings and plays guitar extremely well. Has a strong Irish accent.
Billy: Male, 30-49. Baritone. A large Irish man. Owner of the music store where Girl plays piano. Loud, funny and protective of Girl but also has a vulnerability. Sings and plays guitar* well. Has a strong Irish accent.
Baruska: Female, 45+. Alto. Mother of Girl. A cool and caring Czech mother who likes a full house and full stomachs. Doesn’t possess many inhibitions. Sings and plays the accordion/piano* well. Has a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent
Bank Manager: Any gender identity, 30-49. Vocal type open. Seems quite prim and proper but has a secret passion for music. Sings and plays guitar* and/or cello* well. Has a strong Irish (Cork) accent.
Da: Male, 50+. Vocal type open. Guy’s dad. A man of few words, but a lovely and caring father. Plays mandolin* well. Has a strong Irish accent.
Svec: Male, 20-39. Baritone. A real odd ball. Loves television and coffee. Plays guitar/banjo/drum kit* extremely well. Has a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent.
Andrej: Male, 20-29. Baritone. Earnest and kind. An employee at a fast-food chain but has big dreams. Plays guitar/ukulele* and bass guitar* extremely well. Has a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent.
Eamon: Male, 20-49. Baritone. The music studio manager where Guy and Girl record their album. A tough nut to crack but eventually gives into the musicians’ talents. Sings and plays guitar, and piano/melodica* well. Has a strong Irish accent
Emcee: Any gender identity, 29-49. Vocal type open. The emcee at a bar. A good-natured ball buster. Sings and plays guitar and/or cello* extremely well. Has a strong Irish accent.
Ex-Girlfriend: Female, 20-39. Mezzo-Soprano. Guy’s ex-girlfriend who now lives in New York. Kind, lovely and likable. Plays violin* extremely well. Has a strong Irish accent.
* points up which instrument each character should have abilities on.
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