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Call Type
Equity Principal
Date of Audition
5/26/2011
Location
Actors' Equity Building
557 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60661
Time(s)
Thursday, May 26th
10 AM - 4 PM
Appointments
will be taken by the Equity office beginning Thursday, May 19th at 9:30 AM. Call 312-641-0406 9:30 AM-12:30 PM and 3:00-4:30 PM only.
> EPA Rules are in effect.
> A monitor will be provided.
Personnel
Artistic Director Michael Weber, Directors Brenda Didier & Nick Bowling, and Music Directors Austin Cook & Doug Peck will attend with casting authority.
Other Dates
1st rehearsals TBD.
PUTTING IT TOGETHER runs 9/2/11-10/16/11
CATERED AFFAIR runs 2/17/12-4/1/12
TICK,TICK runs 4/27/12-6/10/12
Breakdown
Putting it Together
Devised by Stephen Sondheim and Julia McKenzie
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Directed & Choreographed by Brenda Didier
Music Direction by Austin Cook
WIFE: Female, 45-55. Mezzo-Soprano. Beautiful leading lady--wealthy, intelligent, biting with a sarcastic wit.
YOUNGER WOMAN: Female, 25-35. Soprano with Big Belt. Sexy, Gorgeous, good dancer, not too bright. Would love to hear head and belt selections.
HUSBAND: Male, 45-55. Baritone. Leading man--Wealthy, handsome, self-assured and confident.
YOUNGER MAN: Male, 25-35. Tenor. Attractive leading man type. Vulnerable and charming at the same time. He is still a bachelor and on the hunt.
NARRATOR: Male, 25-40. Baritone. Character actor with great comedic chops. Narrates the show and establishes pace.
A Catered Affair
Book by Harvey Fierstein
Music & Lyrics by John Bucchino
Directed by Nick Bowling
Music Direction by Doug Peck
UNCLE WINSTON: Male, 40s-60s, Baritone or Tenor with solid comedic abilities
JANE HURLEY: Female, 20s, strong mix/soprano
TOM HURLEY: Male, 40s–50s, Baritone, Blue collar father
RALPH HALLORAN: Male, 20s, Strong tenor
MR. HALLORAN/SAM: Male, 40s–50s, Baritone or Tenor, able to develop multiple characters
ALICE/ARMY SERGEANT: Female, 20s, strong singer
DELORES/CATERER: Female, 30s-50s, strong singer, able to develop multiple characters
MRS. HALLORAN/PASHA: Female, Caucasian, 40s-50s, strong singer, able to develop multiple characters
MYRA/DRESS SALESWOMAN: Female, 30s-50s, strong singer, able to develop multiple characters
Tick, Tick…BOOM!
Book, Music & Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Director, TBA
JON: A struggling composer, almost 30. Charming, passionate, and a little self-involved.
MICHAEL: An actor turned marketing executive. Jon’s roommate and best friend. Soulful and devoted, but secretive.
SUSAN: A dancer. Jon’s girlfriend. Sexy, sweet and fiercely independent.
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Contract
CAT
Tier 1; Actor min. $210/wk
Seeking
Male and Female Actors/Singers/Musicians for PUTTING IT TOGETHER; A CATERED AFFAIR; and TICK, TICK...BOOM!. See breakdown.
Breakdown
A breakdown has been added for this notice. See below.
Preparation
Please prepare 32 bars of a song that best show off your voice. Have a second piece, 32 bars, prepared in the event you are asked. Please, bring your book of additional selections. An accompanist will be provided. Bring headshot and resume.
Other
Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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