ONCE - Salt Lake City EPA
Pioneer Theatre Company
AUDITION DATE
Fri, Sep 21, 2018
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm (MDT)
APPOINTMENTS
N/A. Please sign up at theatre.
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep Minimum - $914/wk
SEEKING
See breakdown.
PREPARATION
Prepare 16 bars from a contemporary musical theatre or pop vocal selection and a short piece demonstrating your skill on at least one of the instruments used in the show.
LOCATION
Pioneer Theatre Company
300 S 1400 E
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0660
Large Rehearsal Hall
PERSONNEL
Karen Azenberg - Artistic Director
OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: January 21, 2019
First Tech: February 7, 2019
Opens: February 15, 2019
Closes: March 2, 2019
OTHER
No stage management positions available. SMs and actors unable to attend this call may submit to amanda.bowen@ptc.utah.edu
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.
BREAKDOWN
Girl: Female, 20-35. Direct, 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. Must play the piano and sing extremely well. Must have a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent. All Ethnicities. Alto/Mezzo-Soprano F#3 to D5.
Guy: Male, 20-35. A struggling Irish musician. Lost and a bit sad, but extremely appealing. Works with his Da in a vacuum repair shop. Must sing and play guitar extremely well. Must have a strong Irish accent. All Ethnicities. Baritone F#2 to C#5.
Billy: Male, 30-49. A large Irish man. Owner of the music store where Girl plays piano. Loud, funny and protective of Girl but also has a vulnerability. Must sing and play guitar well. Must have a strong Irish accent. All Ethnicities. Baritone G2 to G4.
Reza: Female, 25-29. A sexy, funny, smart Czech girl. Often a bit larger then life. Must sing and play violin/fiddle extremely well. Must have a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent. All Ethnicities. Soprano C4 to A5.
Baruska: Female, 45+. Mother of Girl. A cool but caring Czech mother who likes a full house and full stomachs. Not many inhibitions. Must sing and play the accordion/piano well. Must have a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent. All Ethnicities. Alto F3 to D5.
Bank Manager: Male or female, 30-49. Seems quite prim and proper but has a secret passion for music. Must sing and play guitar & cello well. Must have a strong Irish (Cork) accent. All Ethnicities. Tenor/Alto C3 to C5 (Tenor)
F3 to D5 (Alto).
Da: Male, 50+. Guy's dad. A man of few words, but a lovely and caring father. Must play guitar, ukulele/mandolin well. Must have a strong Irish accent. All Ethnicities. Baritone G2 to G4.
Svec: Male, 20-39. A real odd ball. Loves television and coffee. Must play guitar & drum kit extremely well. Must have a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent. All Ethnicities. Baritone G2 to G4.
Andrej: Male, 20-29. Earnest and kind. It works well if he has a slight build, made slighter by his oversized interview suit. An employee at a fast food chain, but has big dreams. Must play guitar & bass guitar extremely well. Must have a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent. All Ethnicities. Baritone G2 to G4.
Eamon: Male, 20-49. The music studio manager where Guy and Girl record their album. A tough nut to crack but eventually gives into the musician's talents. Must sing and play guitar (& piano) well. Must have a strong Irish accent. All Ethnicities. Baritone G2 to G4.
Emcee: Male, 20-49. The emcee at a bar. A good-natured ball buster. Must sing and play guitar (& piano) extremely well. Must have a strong Irish accent. All Ethnicities. Baritone G2 to G4.
Ex-Girlfriend: Female, 20-39. Guy's ex-girlfriend who now lives in New York. Kind, lovely and likeable. Must play violin extremely well. Must have a strong Irish accent. All Ethnicities. Mezzo-Soprano A3 to F5.
Ivanka: Female, 6-8. The sweet-natured daughter of Girl, should be comfortable on stage and have the ability to sing. Note: Must be between 40 and 45 inches tall. All Ethnicities. Alto/Mezzo-Soprano.
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 audition.
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