SMASH - NYC EPA
Producing Org TBD | ,
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Monday, October 16, 2023
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Development Agreement
$1350 weekly minimum (Tier 3)
Equity actors for roles in SMASH (See breakdown).
Actively seeking diversity of every kind and in every role; trans, gender non-conforming, and actors with disabilities of every ethnicity are encouraged to attend.
Please prepare a short cut of a contemporary musical theater song that shows your style and vocal range. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Pearl Studios (519)
519 8th Ave
12th Fl
New York, NY 10018
Holding room - Studio B
Producer: Bob Greenblatt & Neil Meron Director: Susan Stroman
Choreographer: Joshua Bergasse
Book: Rick Elice & Bob Martin
Music: Marc Shaiman
Lyrics: Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman Music Supervisor: Stephen Oremus Casting: The Telsey Office
General Management: 101 Productions, Ltd.
Expected to attend:
Casting Directors: Kristian Charbonier, Priya Ghosh, Lindsay Levine
Workshop Dates: on or about Monday, January 8, 2024-Sunday, February 18, 2024
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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.
SMASH
SYNOPSIS: SMASH is an original musical comedy set in the present day, about the misadventures both on and off stage during the rehearsal of a new musical entitled “Bombshell, the Marilyn Monroe story”.
Karen – character portrayed is female, 30s. A triple-threat presently stuck in the ensemble. Understudy for Ivy Lynn, whom she worships. Effervescent personality. Married to Charlie.
Ivy Lynn – THE ROLE HAS BEEN CAST. character portrayed is female, 30s-40s. A triple-threat Broadway Star at the height of her career with millions of adoring fans. Bright, funny, slightly intimidating. Passionate about the work. Fully immerses herself in her character - this becomes a problem.
Chloe – THE ROLE HAS BEEN CAST. character portrayed is female, 30s. Former dancer/singer/actress now associate Director. Nigel’s right hand. Smart, knows how to take her status.
Anita – THE ROLE HAS BEEN CAST. character portrayed is female, 60s-70s. Former Fosse dancer turned powerhouse Broadway producer. Confident and smart. A long and colorful history with Broadway in general and with Nigel in specific.
Nigel – THE ROLE HAS BEEN CAST. character portrayed is male, 50s-60s. Successful director/choreographer of Broadway musicals. Sarcastic, somewhat world-weary. Has seen it all and done it all. Once a dancer in the ensemble, he clawed his way out to become a director.
Tracy – THE ROLE HAS BEEN CAST. character portrayed is female, 30s-40s. Lyricist/book writer of Bombshell and several other celebrated musicals. Married to her long-time collaborator, Jerry. Smart, politically and culturally astute, prone to confrontation.
Jerry – THE ROLE HAS BEEN CAST. character portrayed is male, 30s-40s. Composer of Bombshell and several other celebrated musicals. Married to Tracy, his long-time collaborator. Opinionated, but wary of confrontation. Anxious.
Susan – THE ROLE HAS BEEN CAST. character portrayed is female, 60s-70s. Teacher at the Actor’s Studio. Legendary practitioner of the Method. Dresses in black. Emotes frequently. Demands total commitment from her students. Ivy’s coach/mentor/Svengali.
Scott – THE ROLE HAS BEEN CAST. character portrayed is male, 20s. The son of a wealthy investor. Knows nothing about musicals. Gradually becomes addicted to the backstage drama.
Charlie – THE ROLE HAS BEEN CAST. character portrayed is male, 30s. Handsome actor/singer/dancer. Plays Joe DiMaggio in Bombshell. Easy going and well-liked but fiercely protective of his wife, Karen.
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