ONCE - Austin EPA Days
Zachary Scott Theatre Center
AUDITION DATES
Tue, Jun 19, 2018
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (CDT)
Thu, Jun 21, 2018
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (CDT)
APPOINTMENTS
Email auditions@zachtheatre.org with subject line ONCE Austin Auditions; attach headshot/resume in PDF/Word format with preferred audition time.
CONTRACT
LOA LOA/LORT Minimum - $507/wk
SEEKING
Talented actor/musicians of all ethnicities, who can also sing.
PREPARATION
Please sing a short folk/rock song (two minutes or less) in the style of the show, and be prepared to accompany yourself on the instrument that you are most proficient in. There will be a keyboard in the room. Actors must bring their own instrument(s) they intend to play for the audition.
LOCATION
Zachary Scott Theatre Center
1510 Toomey Rd
Austin, TX 78704-1078
Whisenhunt Building
PERSONNEL
Written by John Carney, based on the motion picture directed by John Carney
Music and Lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová
Book for the musical written by Enda Walsh
Directed by Dave Steakley
Musical Direction by Allen Robertsonn
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals begin August 21, 2018. Performances begin September 19, 2018, and closes on October 28, 2018, with six shows per week: Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30pm and Saturday and Sundays at 2:30pm.
OTHER
Callbacks by invitation will be held on Friday, June 22.
www.zachtheatre.org
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
Based on the 2007 Academy Award®-winning film, “Once” is an enchanting, modern love story about the complexities of relationships and the power of music to connect us all. “Once” tells the story of an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant drawn together by their shared love of music. Their unexpected friendship and collaboration evolves into a powerful but complicated romance, heightened by the raw emotion of the songs they create together. Winner of 8 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, this unique theatrical experience, with breathtaking melodies by Glen Hansard of the Irish band The Frames, will have you falling in love from the very first note.
Note: All characters must play one or multiple instruments (piano, guitar, banjo, mandolin, violin, cello, upright bass, accordion, ukulele, etc.).
GIRL (20’s): Direct, intelligent, no nonsense and witty. Has had to work hard at life but doesn't think she deserves any sympathy. Must play the piano and sing extremely well.
GUY (20’s - 30's): 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.
BILLY (30’s - 40's): A large Irish man. Owner of the music store where GIRL plays piano. Loud, funny and protective of GIRL. Must sing and play guitar well.
REZA (20’s): A sexy, funny, smart Czech girl. Often a bit larger then life. Must sing and play violin/fiddle extremely well.
BARUSKA (50’s+): 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.
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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