SHOW BOAT - Waltham MA EPA/ECC
Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston
AUDITION DATE
Feb 25, 2017
9:00 am (EST)
Lunch TBD.
Dance call by invitation only will be held 6pm to 8pm. Be prepared in case asked to dance after your singing audition.
APPOINTMENTS
AEA Members may make appointments for singing auditions. Contact Christian@reaglemusictheatre.org or call 781-891-5600. Audition sign-ups will close Friday, February 24th, at 4:30 PM. AEA Members who do not make an appointment will be seen throughout Saturday as time permits. Non-AEA Members will be seen as time permits throughout Saturday.
CONTRACT
LOA 2017 Salary TBD
SEEKING
Seeking skilled performers, singers, and dancers for principal and ensemble roles in our production of Show Boat.
PREPARATION
Preparation: Please prepare 32 bars in the style of the show or from the show itself. Also, please plan to arrive ten to fifteen minutes before your requested time to fill out audition paperwork. We also request two copies of your résumé and most recent headshot, stapled back to back.
The Dance Call will begin promptly at 6:00 PM. All should be warmed up and ready at the start of call. Women, please bring heels
LOCATION
The Reagle Music Theatre
617 Lexington Street
Waltham, MA 02452
PERSONNEL
Music by Jerome Kern
Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Based on the novel Show Boat by Edna Ferber
Producing Artistic Director: Robert J. Eagle
Director and Choreographer: Rachel Bertone
Music Director: Dan Rodriguez
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals will be held afternoons and evenings beginning June 20th. First performance will be July 6th; closing performance will be July 16th. Performances will be held over two weekends, with three dark days between weekends.
Auditions for Young Kim Ravenal will be held at a later date; this date will be announced on our website.
OTHER
ReagleMusicTheatre.com
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
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.
BREAKDOWN
Please note the roles of Magnolia Hawks and Gaylord Ravenal have already been cast.
Julie La Verne:
Female. The original lead actress of the Cotton Blossom and wife of Steve Baker. She is secretly mixed-race (African-American and Caucasian), but passes as white until Pete reveals the truth, prompting the couple to flee. After Steve abandons her, she almost becomes a celebrated lounge singer, but gives up her chance at fame to help Magnolia. (Late 20’s-30’s; Ethnically Ambiguous; Mezzo-soprano).
Queenie:
Female. The Cotton Blossom’s cook and Joe’s wife. She is a tough, no-nonsense person who cares for the younger women on the boat, particularly Magnolia and Julie. (30’s-40’s; African-American; Mezzo-soprano).
Parthenia Ann “Parthy” Hawks:
Female. The business manager of the Cotton Blossom and Cap’n Andy’s wife. Unlike her fun-loving husband, Parthenia Ann is strict and even shrewish. She is also extremely protective of Magnolia. (40’s-50’s; Caucasian; Mezzo-soprano).
Ellie Schultz:
Female. One of the actresses on the Cotton Blossom and Frank’s wife. When she and her husband discover that Magnolia is struggling, they work together to help her find a job. Must be an excellent dancer with great comedic skills. (20’s-30’s; Caucasian; Mezzo-soprano).
Cap’n Andy Hawks:
Male. The boisterous, fun-loving captain of the Cotton Blossom. Cap’n Hawks is a skilled showman, able to think on his feet and attract customers to his shows. Though fun and freewheeling (especially compared to his strict wife Parthenia), he does genuinely care for his employees and tries his best to help them. (Late 30’s-40’s; Caucasian; Baritone/Tenor II; could be spoke-sung).
Joe:
Male. A dockhand on the Cotton Blossom. Joe has a world-weary attitude, and prefers to watch life from the sidelines making observations and dispensing advice rather than getting involved in troubles (much to the exasperation of his wife, Queenie). (30’s-40’s; African-American; Bass).
Steve Baker:
Male. The original leading man on the Cotton Blossom and husband of Julie La Verne. Steve deeply loves his wife, and becomes furious when Pete makes a pass at her. He chooses to risk his career and safety by staying with Julie despite her being mixed-race, but abandons her at some point. (Late 20’s-30’s; Caucasian; Baritone).
Frank Schulz:
Male. One of the actors on the Cotton Blossom; he is happily married to Ellie. After finding success in vaudeville, he and Ellie help a destitute Magnolia find a job. Must be an excellent dancer with great comedic skills. (20’s-30’s; Caucasian; Tenor).
ENSEMBLE:
All must be excellent singers and dancers. Featured roles from the Ensemble may include: Pete, Windy McClain, Sheriff Vallon, Older Kim Ravenal-Hawks, Mrs. O’Brien, and Jim (20’s-60’s; all ethnicities).
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 audition.
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