Tuacahn Center for the Arts
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep $739 weekly minimum (LORT D) + travel and housing
SEEKING
Equity actors for principal roles in RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER (see breakdown).
INSTRUCTIONS
Please prepare one of the tracks or the show material provided at https://wojcasting.com/rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer-aea-required-call-info-epa-both-eccs/ OR a song of your choice in the style of the show.
Email your headshot/resume and video submission with “EPA” in the subject line. Please label your files with your name. Please send active links if possible…no downloads.
Deadline: Tue, Aug 2, 2022
SUBMIT TO
PERSONNEL
Producing Artistic Director: Scott S. Anderson
Associate Artistic Producer/Casting Coordinator: Shari Jordan
Director/Choreographer: Alan Coats
Musical Director: TBD
Casting: Wojcik Casting Team
Viewed by:
Casting Director: Scott Wojcik
Casting Director: Holly Buczek (CSA)
Casting Director: Nick Ferrao
Associate Artistic Producer/Casting Coordinator: Shari Jordan
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals: November 2, 2022
Opens: November 26, 2022
Closes: December 22, 2022
Callbacks: 8/16-8/18 in NYC
OTHER
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 submit.
BREAKDOWN
NOTE: This musical adaption of the classic 1964 animated film is performed in the style of Lion King with some actors wearing head dresses to emulate the character. Some operating puppets, some life size, to tell the story. It remains true to the film version in dialogue and song. All sets and costumes are duplicated from the film. As we strive to remain true to all of the voices and characters they we come to know and love, it is recommended that you view the film to find the mannerisms and voices of the characters you are auditioning for. Familiarize yourself with the holiday musical selections for musical choices. This is truly an ensemble driven show. All characters must sing and with the exception of Sam and Bumble, have basic dance abilities. Elves are dancer /singers who are robotic in movement and the Deer are agile and stylized in their movement. It is important to commit to the characters while making vocal and physical choices to bring these characters to life.
SEEKING:
All roles will be understudied.
SAM THE SNOWMAN: A Snowman- A warm, middle-aged man with a relaxed demeanor. A powerful storyteller who never gets in the way of the story he’s telling. Always on stage with many non sequitur lines. A knowing sense of humor; an appealing, warm singing voice matching the tone of Burl Ives in the animated film. Note: Actor wears a hard-shell body with rolling wheels to glide over stage. Vocal range – Baritone - top: C5 bottom B3.
RUDOLPH: a young buck- Youthful; physically agile; winning performer; vulnerable but strong; a solid singer. Basic tap dance may be required. He flies in this version so flying experience a bonus thus the physical agility reference. Vocal range tenor -top: D5 bottom: A#3 uses some falsetto.
DONNER: Rudolph’s father. Physically agile; tougher on the outside than he is on the inside. Definitely paternal in nature. Requires basic tap dance ability. (most likely the Yukon cover)
SANTA CLAUS: Larger-than-life- personality; cheerful but distracted. Agelessly youthful but reads middle-aged. Unlike the typical depiction of Santa, the Santa in this production is not heavyset! Strong singing /speaking voice reflecting that of animated film. Vocal range top: D5 bottom: B3. Note: ACTOR MUST BE WILLING TO SHAVE HIS HEAD to match the look of the animated film Santa.
MRS. DONNER: Rudolph’s mother Maternal, soft-spoken, quietly strong. Warm mezzo. (Dancer / singer who covers Elf / Snowkin tracks as needed.)
HERMEY: an elf- Charmingly apologetic, but with inner strength. Strong comic sensibility; moves well and has a strong character voice. Reflecting mannerisms and vocal tone of the animated film character. Vocal range top: D5 bottom G#3.
BOSS ELF: Humorless manager of the elves’ workshop; innate comic sensibility matching voice quality and mannerisms of the animated film character. Basic dance ability. (Singer who usually plays Moonracer and is a Snowkin – possible Sam cover).
CLARICE: a young doe- youthful; physically agile. Strong willful, loving, flirtatious; has a lilting pure soprano voice in the style of a Disney like Snow White or Cinderella. Vocal range top: C5 bottom B3.
YUKON CORNELIUS: a prospector- tall, large man who reads mid- 40's; instantly likable character; slightly absent-minded; physically agile and strong comedic ability. Basic dance ability. (Will double or cover Coach Comet) Vocal range top: D5 bottom C4.
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 submit.
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