Paramount Arts Center 2023-24 Season - Chicago ECC Female-identifying Singers
Aurora Civic Center Authority | Aurora, IL
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
9:00 AM (C)
9:00 - 12:30pm: Male Identified Singers /
Break: 12:30 - 1:30pm / 1:30 - 5:00pm:
Female Identified Singers
You may attend the call of your choice regardless if you do or do not identify with binary gender roles, other gender roles, or identify as non-binary.
LOA
$956 weekly minimum (LOA to COST) - Broadway Series
$721 weekly minimum (LOA to COST) - Bold Series
Equity actors for Male-identifying chorus singer parts in Paramount Arts Center's 2023-24 Season (see breakdown).
Seeking strong actors and singers of all genders, ethnicities, ages and types.
The Aurora Civic Center Authority (parent company to Paramount Theatre) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.
Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center
557 W Randolph St
1st Fl
Chicago, IL 60661
Expected to attend:
Trent Stork- Director of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Associate Artistic Producer & Casting Director for Paramount Theatre
Kylie Fox- Casting Assistant for Paramount Theatre
Jim Corti- Director of Next to Normal, Artistic Director for Paramount
Landree Fleming- Director of Little Shop of Horrors
See production dates in breakdown.
OTHER
www.paramountaurora.com
ECC 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. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Please bring ONE copy of Headshot/Resume. Please prepare 1 or 2 one-minute cuts (not to exceed two minutes total) in a pop/rock or contemporary musical theatre style. Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key. An accompanist will be provided.
Most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with he/him or she/her
pronouns. However limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be inclusive as possible and we
invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to submit for the roles
they most identify with.
We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and
ethnicities.
Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can
provide.
Due to frequent and necessary interaction with members of the general public, performers, fellow
employees and other individuals, successful candidates for employment are required to be fully
vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin work and will be required to provide proof of
vaccination. “Fully vaccinated” as defined by the CDC means that at least 14 days have passed
following receipt of the final dose of an FDA authorized COVID-19 vaccine. Additionally, COVID-19
boosters are required for eligible employees.
Equity encourages everyone participating in the auditions to wear a two-ply cloth face mask, surgical
mask, singer’s mask or respirator (N95, KN95 or KF94). Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas
are not recommended. Singer’s masks can be found at www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask.
Equity encourages members to prepare for their audition prior to arriving at the audition venue, to the
extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and
dressing rooms.
Holding/Audition room information:
The audition room can accommodate no more than 45 individuals at a time.
The holding room can accommodate no more than 35 individuals at a time.
NEXT TO NORMAL
Paramount Theatre Bold Series
Jim Corti- Director, Artistic Director for Paramount Theatre
Kory Danielson- Music Director
Trent Stork, CSA- Associate Artistic Producer & Casting Director for Paramount Theatre
Kylie Fox- Casting Assistant for Paramount Theatre
PRODUCTION DATES
First Rehearsal: June 26, 2023
Tech Begins: July 20, 2023
First Preview: July 26, 2023
Opening Night: (A) August 2, 2023 and (B) August 3, 2023
Closing Night: September 3, 2023
Possible extension: September 10, 2023
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
Diana Goodman: Female, 30-49. The matriarch of the family who is living with bi-polar disorder
brought on by a traumatic event earlier in life. Witty and self-aware, but in all essence wants what is
best for her family.
Dan Goodman: Male, 30-49. The patriarch of the family who despite his wife’s illness will go to any
length to keep up the façade of the “perfect, loving family.” Tender, patient, and kind, a man who does
what he thinks is best.
Natalie Goodman: Female, 16. Diana and Dan’s high school aged daughter who longs to no longer
be invisible to her parents. Intelligent and aware of her circumstances and wants to lead a life that is
“next to normal.”
Gabe Goodman: Male, 18. Diana and Dan’s son and Natalie’s older brother. Energetic, carefree, and
charming. He knows that he is his mother’s favorite child and will go to any lengths to ensure that
security.
Henry: Male, 17. Natalie’s high school boyfriend. A musician, goofy, and a self-proclaimed “loner and
a bit of a stoner.” He is Natalie’s security and the most solid person in her life.
Dr. Madden/Dr. Fine: Male, 30-49. Two of Diana’s doctors (played by the same actor). Dr. Madden, a
psychopharmacologist, and more traditional when it comes to treatment. Dr. Fine is Diana’s “rock
star” and far more practical when it comes to Diana’s treatment and more willing to work with her and
her family.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Paramount Theatre Broadway Series
Landree Fleming- Director
Kory Danielson- Music Director
TBD- Choreographer
Trent Stork, CSA- Associate Artistic Producer & Casting Director for Paramount Theatre
Kylie Fox- Casting Assistant for Paramount Theatre
Jim Corti- Artistic Director for Paramount Theatre
PRODUCTION DATES
First Rehearsal: July 31, 2023
Tech Begins: August 24, 2023
First Preview: August 30, 2023
Opening Night: September 8, 2023
Closing Night: October 15, 2023
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
SEYMOUR: 30s. A dorky plant aficionado secretly pining for his coworker Audrey. From humble
beginnings, he plays the part of his own story’s underdog until he makes a Faustian bargain with a
sentient sprout. His career and love life blossom as his morality deteriorates.
AUDREY: 30s. The human equivalent of an encouraging smile, Audrey is sincere, sincerely kind, and
classically innocent. Because of her past, she believes she deserves no better than abuse at the
hands of her current beau, but despite that, she still allows herself to dream about an idyllic, Donna
Reid-esque future with Seymour.
MR. MUSHNIK: 50s-60s. Mr. Mushnik is a surly curmudgeon (and quite frankly, he comes by it fairly).
He owns a failing plant shop in Skid Row and serves as a begrudging father figure to Seymour, who
he took in as an orphan, and a much more willing patriarch to his other employee, Audrey. Despite
being a desperate opportunist - and who could blame him - underneath his gruff exterior, he’s a softie.
ORIN: 30s. Look up the word “sadist” in the dictionary and you’ll find Orin’s photo. The manifestation
of every person’s dentophobia. An abusive bully who would lust for himself if he met himself on the
street. Audrey’s horrifyingly cruel boyfriend with an intensely intimate relationship with nitrous oxide.
THE PLANT: Ageless. A rapidly growing creeper with an insatiable appetite for human flesh. The
plant is manipulative, brilliant, seductive, scary AF, and makes a solid point.
CRYSTAL, RONNETTE, and CHIFFON: 20s-30s. Participants in the story, the Greek Chorus of the
story, the audience’s conduit to the story, these girls see all, hear all, and tolerate nothing. They’d
laugh at their own jokes except they don’t have to ‘cause they’re legitimately funny and everybody
else laughs for them.
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Paramount Theatre Broadway Series
Trent Stork, CSA- Director, Associate Artistic Producer & Casting Director for Paramount Theatre
Kory Danielson- Music Director
Kasey Alfonso- Choreographer
Kylie Fox- Casting Assistant for Paramount Theatre
Jim Corti- Artistic Director for Paramount Theatre
PRODUCTION DATES
First Rehearsal: October 9, 2023
Tech Begins: November 2, 2023
First Preview: November 8, 2023
Opening Night: November 17, 2023
Closing Night: January 14, 2024
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
NOTE: Please note that we are only seeking performers under the age of 16 for the role of Charlie
in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. All other roles listed below that list an age 16 or under will be
played by actors over the age of 16.
Willy Wonka / Candy Man: Male, 30-49. Enigmatic and charming, Mr. Wonka sets out on a mission
to find the next great chocolatier, engaging in unusual methods...
Charlie Bucket: Any Gender, 8-12. Curious and courageous with a mind for invention. The only one
of the Golden Ticket winners to be untouched by greed.
Grandpa Joe: Male, 50-89. A beacon of positivity. Grandpa Joe is the grandfather we all wish we had
when we were Charlie's age. Caring, patient, sweet, and always reminds Charlie to look on the bright
side. Shares Charlie’s imagination and sense of adventure.
Mrs. Bucket: Female, 30-49. Full of warmth and brightness, Mrs. Bucket supports her family and
shares her love openly.
Augustus Gloop: Male, 16. Augustus can’t help himself when it comes to just about anything!
Gluttonous and adorable.
Mrs. Gloop: Female, 35-49. Mrs. Gloop is Augustus's mother who has overindulged her son and
proud of it. She accompanies Augustus on the tour of the factory.
Veruca Salt: Female, 15. Veruca is wealthy, class-conscious, and completely spoiled. Loves to show
of her en pointe ballet skills (or lack thereof, depending). Greedy and swarthy.
Mr. Salt: Male, 35-49. Mr. Salt's solution to most problems is to buy his way out and loves to do so for
his daughter, Veruca. He accompanies Veruca on the tour of the factory.
Violet Beauregarde: Female, 17. Gum chewer extraordinaire. Influencer and Queen of Pop- your
next Tik Tok obsession. Vain and delightful.
Mr. Beauregarde: Male, 35-49. Mr. Beauregarde loves his role as stage dad, ready and willing to hold
the phone for Violet’s next post. All about the money. He accompanies Violet on the tour of the factory.
Mike Teavee: Male, 14. TV junky and addicted to video games, the Internet, and any other mind-
numbing technological device. Mike is bratty, loud, and obnoxious. Slothful and striking.
Ms. Teavee: Female, 35-49. Makes her own bathtub gin and loves her gun collection. She
accompanies Mike on the tour of the factory.
Ensemble: All Genders, All Ages. Candy Store Patrons- Grabby and obnoxious. Charlie’s Other
Grandparents- Sweet and aloof. TV Reporters- Factual and obtuse. OOMPA LOOMPAS!- Fabulous
dancers and circus performers.
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