Perelman Performing Arts Center 2023-24 Season - NYC EPA
Ronald O Perelman Performing Arts Center | New York, NY
Friday, July 7, 2023
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
LORT Non-Rep
TBD based on PAC NYC’s forthcoming single-employer labor agreement with Equity.
PAC NYC will pay the agreed upon minimum weekly rate established with Equity.
Equity actors for roles in Perelman Performing Arts Center's 2023-24 Season (See breakdown).
PREPARATION
Please see the breakdown for each production for specific preparation instructions. Also, please bring you headshot and resume stapled together.
Gibney Dance: Agnes Varis Performing Arts Center
280 Broadway
New York, NY 10007
Holding room Studio A
Expected to attend:
Sophie Ancival, Producer
Benjamin Akio Kimitch, Producer
Sabra Jaffe, Company Manager
See breakdown for production specific personnel.
See breakdown for production specific dates.
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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. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
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Long envisioned as a major international cultural institution in the heart of a revived Lower Manhattan, the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) is the final element and cultural keystone of the 2003 Master Plan developed during Mike Bloomberg’s tenure as mayor for rebuilding the World Trade Center site after the tragedy on 9/11. PAC NYC will help to redefine Lower Manhattan as a cultural destination and serve as a testament to the power of the arts to inspire and unite us. Currently under construction, we will open to the public in September of this year.
On October 3, 2011, Chinese-American Army Pvt. Danny Chen was found dead in a guard tower at his base in Afghanistan. Based on his story and the ensuing courts-martial of Chen’s fellow soldiers, this New York City premiere opera tells the powerful true story of a young soldier from Manhattan’s Chinatown who sought to serve his country, only to find his biggest threat was the very people who swore to protect him.
Told through the multidimensional music of Huang Ruo (M. Butterfly, Book of Mountains and Seas) with libretto by Tony and Grammy winner David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly, Soft Power), and directed by Obie Award winner Chay Yew (Cambodian Rock Band, Sweatshop Overlord), An American Soldier is a powerful and unforgettable experience.
Composed by Huang Ruo
Libretto by David Henry Hwang
Conducted by Carolyn Kuan
Directed by Chay Yew
Rehearsals: Tues, April 23 – Sun, May 5, 2024
Tech: Tues, May 7 – Fri, May 10, 2024
First Performance: May 12, 2024
Closing Performance: May 19, 2024
Pvt. Danny Chen: (OFFER OUT) 19, Chinese American male, Voice Type: Lyric-tenor. Performers of Asian descent, including non-Chinese diaspora and mixed-race Asian and Pacific Islander are encouraged to audition.
Mother Chen: (OFFER OUT) 40, Pvt. Danny Chen's mother, a Chinese immigrant to America, performed in English, Voice Type: Mezzo-soprano. Performers of Asian descent, including non-Chinese diaspora and mixed-race Asian and Pacific Islander are encouraged to audition.
Josephine Young: (OFFER OUT) 19, Pvt. Danny Chen’s childhood friend and of Chinese descent, Voice Type: Lyric-soprano. Performers of Asian descent, including non-Chinese diaspora and mixed-race Asian and Pacific Islander are encouraged to audition.
Sgt. Aaron Marcum: late-20s to early-30s, White male, Pvt. Danny Chen's principal tormentor, Voice Type: Baritone.
Military Judge / Pvt. Washington, / Pvt. Manny Davis: Black Male, A judge and a veteran who was subject to acts of racial hate while enlisted; and a whistleblower who testifies against Danny's tormentor, Voice Type: Bass or Bass-Baritone.
Pvt. Stanton: 20s, Female, an enlisted soldier who is sexually assaulted, Voice Type: Mezzo. Soprano.
Pvt. Sonia Gonzalez: (OFFER OUT) Latina Female, an enlisted soldier who testifies about sexual assault in the military, Voice Type: Soprano.
Defense Lawyer Major Baker / Pvt. Roderic Carter / Spc. Cameron Rodriguez: Latino Male, a military defense lawyer and soldiers who testify about Pvt. Danny Chen, Voice Type: Tenor.
Sgt. Lucas Brown / Pvt. Roman Parker / Sgt. Jackson Blakemore/ Pvt. Bryan Johnston: Male, soldiers who testify about Danny Chen. Voice Type: Baritone.
Trial Counsel Major Rose / Spc. Austin Haldemann / Spc. Julian Swanson / Pvt. Randall Pinkton: Male, a military prosecutor and soldiers who testify about Danny Chen, Voice Type: Bass.
Coming to PAC NYC following runs at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Yale Repertory Theatre, McCarter Theater and Seattle Rep, this play centers on one family’s story of love, loss, and resilience spanning the 1890 massacre at Wounded Knee, forced re-education at Indian boarding schools, World War II, the Civil Rights Movement, Vietnam and the American Indian Movement occupation of Wounded Knee in 1973. Directed by Obie Award winner Eric Ting and infused with the 1491s’ boldly uninhibited comedy, this New York City premiere takes a hard look at the effects of systemic oppression long after our textbooks typically stop teaching Native history. Also, it’s funny.
By The 1491s
Directed by Eric Ting
First Rehearsal – Jan 02, 2024
Understudy Rehearsal Start - TBD
First Technical Rehearsal – Jan 25, 2024
First Preview – Feb 3, 2024
Opening Night – Feb 13, 2024
Closing Night – Feb 24, 2024
All roles have been offered. This project is seeking understudies only.
Understudy LARRY. Native American. Plays Jesus Larry, FDR Larry, Bartender Larry, Doctor Larry, Drill Sergeant Larry, Peddler Larry, Hooker Larry, and other roles as assigned.
Understudy YOUNG IRMA, IRENE, ENSEMBLE. Native American.
Understudy WILLIAM, ENSEMBLE. Native American. Doubles as Pale Face, AIM 1, Cowboy, FBI 3/Walter Wolf, and other roles as assigned.
Understudy YOUNG ISAIAH, EDDIE, ENSEMBLE. Native American.
Understudy OLDER IRMA, ENSEMBLE. (OFFER OUT) Native American. Doubles as Woman, Nun, Wolf, Flight Attendant, and other roles as assigned.
Understudy OLDER ISAIAH, ENSEMBLE. (OFFER OUT) Native American. Doubles as Witko, Nun, Timothy Klaus, Old Timer, and other roles as assigned.
Understudy ENSEMBLE. Any identity. Chinese Guy, Mother Superior, Large Man, Army Man 1, George Washington, Korea War Vet, Rando, Story Larry, News Anchor, FBI 2, and other roles as assigned.
Understudy ENSEMBLE. Any identity. Soldier, Priest, New Age, 2nd Wife, Army Man 2, Deer, Cop, and other roles as assigned.
A fabulously radical reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic dance musical based on T. S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, inspired by the pageant competitions of New York City’s Ballroom culture. With all new ballroom and club beats, and an edgy eleganza makeover, this Jellicle Ball trades feline for fierce, celebrating the joyous transformation of self at the heart of Cats and Ballroom culture itself.
By arrangement with The Really Useful Group
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot
Choreographed by Arturo Lyons and Omari Wiles
Directed by Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch
Casting : X Casting
WORKSHOP DATES
Workshop dates: Oct 3-14, 2023
PRODUCTION DATES
Rehearsals: Tues, April 30 – Sun, May 31, 2024
Tech: TBD
First Performance: TBD
Closing Performance: July 7, 2024
Although not every character is listed as such, the vast majority of the cast will be BIPOC to reflect a present-day New York City.
NOTE: This is a production of the musical CATS reimagined within the context of the Ballroom Scene. The reimagination will take place at a Ball: a competition that, through multiple categories, invites an unapologetic celebration of the self. Please note that all characters in this production are human, not literal “cats”. All ages are suggestions to capture the character’s essence and their relationship to the scene. Gender identities mentioned in the character descriptions are to describe the characters; many roles may have flexibility with gender including throughout the show. Ballroom was created as something that is for everyone. Although not every character is listed as such, it is important to this creative team that people of the global majority (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) are represented across this cast.
While some roles specify singing or dancing, all roles will require some of both. In addition, all roles except Deuteronomy, Grizabella, Munkustrap, and Gus will also play ensemble parts, portraying multiple characters and competing in multiple categories.
[OLD DEUTERONOMY] - (OFFER OUT) 40s - 70s, Black/ Indigenous/Person of Color. Singer. Drag Queen/King/Elder. Highly respected. The only Icon on tonight’s panel.
[GRIZABELLA] - 30s - 60s, trans woman, Black/ Indigenous/ Person of Color. Singer. Currently unhoused, an outcast. Her Ballroom glory days are behind her. By the end of tonight’s event, she will win the Grand Prize.
[MUNKUSTRAP] - 30s - 50s, open to all gender identities. Black/ Indigenous/ Person of Color. Singer. Our MC for tonight’s event. Charismatic, confident, charming. MC/commentating experience a plus.
[GUS (ASPARAGUS)] - 40s - 80s, male identifying, Black/ Indigenous/ Person of Color. A devoted theater Queen. Lived through the AIDS crisis. Spends most of the show watching from the audience, but ‘Butch Queen Face’ (a category) brings him back onstage.
[RUM TUM TUGGER] - male identifying, Black/ Indigenous/ Person of Color. Sexually, a “curious cat. Freddie Mercury type. Singer. Wins category of Pretty Boy Realness.
[MISTOFFELEES] - Gender non-conforming, non-binary. A showstopper who makes their Runway competitors magically disappear.
[BUSTOPHER JONES] - female identifying, proudly British. Luscious. Wins Body category after eliminating the other competitors one by one.
[JENNYANYDOTS] - House mom. Devoted to her mentees, whom she helps prepare for tonight’s Virgin Vogue category.
[MUNGOJERRIE] - open to all gender identities. Dancer. Sly. With her partner Rumpleteazer, wins Tag Team Vogue Femme category.
[RUMPLETEAZER] - open to all gender identities. Dancer. Sly. With her partner Mungojerrie, wins Tag Team Vogue Femme category.
[SKIMBLESHANKS] - 20s, open to all gender identities. A gifted subway Voguer who incorporates the poles and subway cars into their routines. Spanish fluency a plus.
[MACAVITY] - female identifying. Endlessly sexy. Wins Labels category by what she has excelled at shoplifting. Minimal vocal solos.
[BOMBALURINA] - female identifying. Vocal specialist.
[JELLYLORUM] - Singer/vocalist. Gus’ devoted caretaker.
[DEMETER] - female identifying. Vocal specialist.
[SILLABUB] - early 20s, dancer and singer. First to welcome Grizabella and to help her transform. Youngest ‘cat’.
[TUMBLEBRUTUS] - Dance specialist & Voguer. Minimal vocal solos.
[VICTORIA] - Dance specialist & Voguer. Minimal vocal solos.
Not long ago. And not far from now. In the aftermath of unspeakable tragedy, an opportunistic reporter visits a sacred space defiled by American violence, in search of a story ready made for Hollywood — only to find that history repeats itself too soon, and too close to home. A PAC NYC World Premiere from the acclaimed artistic team of Tony Award-winning choreographer / dancer / director / writer Bill T. Jones (Fela!, Spring Awakening), poet Marc Bamuthi Joseph (We Shall Not Be Moved), composer Tamar-kali (Mudbound) and dramaturg Lauren Whitehead (Between the World and Me: Onstage at the Apollo). Watch Night fuses melodies rooted in spirituals, percussive breath and fiery opera with the urgency of slam poetry and Bill T. Jones’ dynamic staging to create an immersive exploration of justice and forgiveness in the face of deadly rage.
Co-Conceiver, Director, Choreographer: Bill T. Jones
Co-Conceiver and Librettist: Marc Bamuthi Joseph
Composer: Tamar-kali
Dramaturg: Lauren Whitehead
Music Director: Adam Rothenberg
Associate Director: Jermaine Rowe
Casting: Destiny Lilly, The Telsey Office
Rehearsals: Tues, Sept 26 – Fri, Oct 27, 2023
Tech: Sat, Oct 28 – Thurs, Nov 2, 2023
First Performance: Fri, Nov 3, 2023
Closing Performance: Nov 18, 2023
All principal roles have been offered. This project is seeking ensemble and understudy
submissions only.
The Supernatural – Contralto / Countertenor (OFFER OUT) Black. Any gender expression and any age. Otherworldly twin energy elements. Their vocal quality is operatic and ethereal.
Josh – Bari-tenor: classical/gospel/spoken word (OFFER OUT) Jewish and Black. Male-identified. 30s-40s. Reporter. Opportunistic young journalist. A slick soulful crooner with the ability to shoot the gift.
Shayla – Soprano: classical/negro spirituals (OFFER OUT) Black. Female-identified. 20s-30s. Young Christian Corrections Officer with a strong sense of justice and righteousness. A vocal code switcher who transitions seamlessly between AA vernacular (recit) and operatic (aria) styles.
Winters – Bass: negro spirituals/gospel (OFFER OUT) Black. Male-identified. 40s to 50s. AME Pastor and Shepard of his flock. Seated strongly in African American spirituals and Gospel traditions.
Ms. Laura – Alto: classical/negro spirituals/gospel (OFFER OUT) Black. Female-identified. 60s. Matriarchal church figure. Mature, soulful mezzo soprano in the African American tradition.
Rabine – Tenor: classic/cantorial (OFFER OUT) Jewish and White. Male-identified. 30s to 40s. The Rabbi of Synagogue. Music theater experience, and knowledge of classical, traditional, Ashkenazi cantorial tradition, gravitas.
Saul – Tenor: classical, music theater (OFFER OUT) Jewish & Black. 20s to 30s. Josh’s younger brother. A Believer.
Miss Summers – Classical, music theater (OFFER OUT) White. Female-identified. 30s to 40s. Wolf’s 10th grade English Teacher.
THE WOLF - skilled in rap and/or spoken word (OFFER OUT) White. Male-identified. Late teens to early 20s. A murderer and chat room Rock star. Moves beautifully.
THE ECHO CHAMBER – Soprano/Alto/Tenor/Bass, Any race or ethnicity. 20s to 40s. Any gender expression. A group of singers/performers who must have familiarity and/or training in ballet, modern/contemporary, jazz, and/or hip-hop. Tap dance and/or body percussion is a plus. Vocally they take on the energy and style of the moment, from gospel choir to media hounds with paparazzi zeal to chanting white supremacists. A diverse, unpredictable group, THE ECHO CHAMBER is the choir in the AME church, the inmates on death row, the media in the scrum, and the racists in the White Supremacist chat rooms. They are the contemporary Greek Chorus for our social media-curated lives. Beyond the instrumentation, they control the sonic pulse of the show.
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