ONCE Equity Principal Actors - Saugatuck Center for the Arts Auditions

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Saugatuck Center for the Arts | Saugatuck, MI

AUDITION DATE

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TIME: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C)
BREAK: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

CONTRACT

PERSONNEL

• SPT Artistic Director – Kurt Stamm
• $818 weekly minimum (SPT 9)
• Director – Trey Compton
• Producer – Maribeth Van Hecke
• Assistant Producer – Brandon Ruiter
• Musical Director – Chris Blisset
• Book – Edna Walsh
• Music and Lyrics – Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová
• Casting Director – Lara Hayhurst

PREPARATION

Please prepare two short songs (verse and chorus) in the style of the show. We may only need to hear you sing one. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

EXPECTED TO ATTEND

• Artistic Director | Director – Kurt Stamm
• Producer – Maribeth Van Hecke
• Casting Director – Lara Hayhurst
• Accompanist – Andrew Blendermann

OTHER DATES

• First rehearsal: July 16, 2026
• Open: August 7, 2026
• Close: August 30, 2026
• 7 total weeks - 21 total performances

OTHER

EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.

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.

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BREAKDOWN

ONCE

GIRL (M20s-L30s)

Direct, intelligent, no nonsense and witty. Has had to work hard at life but doesn't think she deserves any sympathy. Plays the piano and sings. Has a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent.

GUY (M20s-L30s)

A struggling Irish musician. Lost and a bit sad, but extremely appealing. Works with his Da in a vacuum repair shop. Has a tenor range and plays guitar. Has a strong Irish accent.

BILLY (M30s-40s)

A large Irish man. Owner of the music store where GIRL plays piano. Loud, funny and protective of GIRL. Sings and plays guitar. Has a strong Irish accent.

REZA (L20s-L30s)

A sexy, funny, smart Czech girl. Often a bit larger than life. Sings and plays violin. Soprano with strong mix required. Has a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent.

BARUSKA (50s and up)

Mother of GIRL. A cool but caring Czech mother who likes a full house and full stomachs. Not many inhibitions. Sings and plays the accordion. Has a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent.

BANK MANAGER (30s/40s)

Male. Seems quite prim and proper but has a secret passion for music. Sings and plays guitar and cello. Has a strong Irish accent.

DA (50s and up)

GUY'S dad. A man of few words, but a lovely and caring father. Sings and plays guitar and mandolin. Has a strong Irish accent.

SVEC (20s/30s)

A real odd ball. Loves television and coffee. Plays guitar and drum kit extremely well. Has a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent. (Additional instrumental skills a plus.)

ANDREJ (20s/30s)

Earnest and kind. An employee at a fast-food chain but has big dreams. Plays guitar and bass. Violin/viola highly preferred (but not required). Has a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent.

EAMON (30s/40s)

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. Has a strong Irish accent. (Additional instrumental skills a plus.)

EMCEE (L20s-30s)

The emcee at a bar. A good-natured ball buster. Sings and plays guitar. Has a strong Irish accent. (Additional instrumental skills a plus.)

EX-GIRLFRIEND (20s/30s)

GUY'S ex-girlfriend who now lives in New York. Kind, lovely and likeable. Sings and plays violin. Has a strong Irish accent. (Piano skills a plus.)

IVANKA

Mezzo-Soprano. (8-10) Ivanka is the sweet-natured daughter of GIRL. Comfortable on stage, with the ability to sing and hold a violin.