SOUVENIR Equity Principal Actors - Pioneer Theatre Company Auditions

SOUVENIR - Salt Lake City, UT EPA

Pioneer Theatre Company | Salt Lake City, UT

AUDITION DATE

Friday, September 13, 2024
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (M)

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an audition appointment please go to:
pioneertheatre.org/about-us/?auditions. Sign-ups will begin September 4th at 9am MT.

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep
$807 weekly minimum (LORT D)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in SOUVENIR (See breakdown). Pioneer Theatre Company is seeking all races, ethnicities, body types, gender identities, actors with disabilities, and actors of all ages for roles in this production.

PREPARATION

Please prepare the sides for the specific role you are interested in. Sides may be found here:
pioneertheatre.org/about-us/?auditions.

LOCATION

Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre
300 S 1400 E Lowr LEVEL
Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0660
Downstairs in Rehearsal Studio

PERSONNEL

Written By Stephen Temperley
Director: Wes Grantom
Music Director: Alex Marshall
Expected to attend:
Eric Jackson: Associate Artistic & Outreach Director

OTHER DATES

November 13 – December 6, 2024 (Rehearsals)
December 6 – 21, 2024 (Performances)

OTHER

pioneertheatre.org
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.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

BREAKDOWN

SOUVENIR

In reference to the character descriptions - most characters we encounter currently are written with man/woman, he/him, or she/her pronouns and you will see that in the following descriptions. However, limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender and non-binary actors to audition for the roles they most identify with.

SYNOPSIS: Stranger-than-fiction, Souvenir is the true account of Florence Foster Jenkins, a wealthy socialite with an insatiable passion for opera, despite possessing a hilariously tone-deaf voice. Set against the backdrop of New York City in the early 20th century, this heartwarming and humorous play follows Jenkins’ ambitious pursuit of her dreams, supported by her loyal pianist, Cosmé McMoon. Souvenir is a must-see theatrical gem that will leave you laughing, crying, and cheering for Jenkins’ indomitable spirit. This holiday season, experience the magic of this extraordinary true story that proves that sometimes, the most beautiful music comes from the heart.

SEEKING:

FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS: 50s. Female-identifying. A wealthy socialite who believes she is a great soprano. She isn’t. Far from it actually. Her belief in her talent and her love for music are oddly infectious and beguiling. She absolutely believes herself to be a major vocal artist. Soprano with Bb3-E6 range.

COSME MCMOON: 40s-early 50s. Male-identifying. The accompanist of Florence and an aspiring composer. He has an excellent command of the piano and a high musical standard. He is constantly trying to protect Florence even though he has no illusions about her musical abilities. Vocal range of C3-E4. Should be a proficient pianist and be able to play and sing simultaneously. Experience in classical vocal repertoire and jazz standards is a plus, no improvisation is required.