ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Revised Equity Principal Auditions - Cleveland Play House and Arena Stage Auditions

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ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Revised - Cleveland Play House and Arena Stage

ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN - EPA
Cleveland Play House (Cleveland OH) and Arena Stage
Washington, DC

Call Type
Equity Principal

Date of Audition
5/23/2012

Location
Actors' Equity Association Audition Center
165 West 46th Street
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10036

Time(s)
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

> EPA Rules are in effect.
> A monitor will be provided.

Personnel
Randy Johnson, Director
Len Rhodes, Musical Director
Stephen Flakus, Assoc Musical Director
Randy Dupre, Casting

Other Dates
ECC/Female Singers: 5/23, 9:30 AM. EPA: 5/23, 1:30-5:30. See separate notices.

Cleveland:
1st reh: 7/10/12. Runs 7/27-8/19.

DC:
Runs 9/28-11/4.

Contract
LORT Non-Rep
$765/week minimum.

Seeking
Janis Joplin (not looking for impersonators) and Blues Singer. Both roles are women. See Breakdown for more information.

Breakdown
A breakdown has been added for this notice.

Preparation
Janis: Prepare at least one brief song from the Janis Joplin repertoire.
Blues Singer: Prepare one brief blues song.

Bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist will be provided, but may not transpose. Please bring a photo and resume, stapled back-to-back.

Other

Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend.

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.

Seeking (both roles will also be understudied; see ECC notice):

Janis Joplin--Age portrayed in show is 27 years old. Strong acting and vocal skills required. Must be able to vocally carry and perform the show 6-8 performances a week. Guitar skills a plus but not required. Not looking for impersonators.

The Blues Singer--Character portrays Janis Joplin's musical influences over the years. Needs to be able to vocally cover the vocal stylings of Bessie Smith, Nina Simone, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Odetta, Big Mama Thornton. Age range is 25-35 years old. Not looking for impersonators.

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