SPAMILTON - Chicago EPA
Gindi Theatrical Management
AUDITION DATE
Jan 18, 2017
10:00 am - 5:00 pm (CST)
Lunch from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
APPOINTMENTS
AEA Members may schedule an appointment online through the Member Portal beginning Wednesday, January 11 at 12:00 PM.
CONTRACT
CAT CAT Tier 5; $717.75/wk
SEEKING
Male and female actors for the upcoming production of SPAMILTON. Please see breakdown for more information.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a brief musical selection, ideally in the style of the Broadway musical HAMILTON. Please bring your picture/resume (stapled together).
LOCATION
Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center
557 W Randolph St
1st Fl
Chicago, IL 60661
Dial 011 at front door.
PERSONNEL
Producers: John Freedson, David Zippel, Gerard Alessandrini, Margaret Cotter and Liberty Theatres, and in association with JAM Theatricals -- Writer/Director: Gerard Alessandrini -- Choreographer: Gerry McIntyre -- Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA
OTHER DATES
First rehearsal: on/about 2/15 -- First preview: March 3, 2017 -- Opening: March 9, 2017 -- Closing: May 29, 2017 (as of now)
OTHER
Venue: The Royal George Theatre’s Cabaret/Studio Theatre (1641 N. Halsted)
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.
BREAKDOWN
SEEKING:
[FEMALE PERFORMER] 20s-30s, African-American, Latina, Asian, etc. - a performer who could, conceivably, be cast in Hamilton. Tremendous singer with expert vocal versatility - should have strong belt AND soprano chops - comfort with rap a major plus. Expert, fearless comedienne.
[MALE #1] Male, 20s-30s, Latino, Lin-Manuel Miranda type, bari-tenor, must be a good singer, a good rapper, good actor and have a dynamic personality. Must do a strong impersonation of Lin-Manuel Miranda.
[MALE #2] Male, African-American, early 20s to 30s, Versatile character actor/singer to play many characters. Could be tall and/or big man, funny, strong voice. Tenor - excellent falsetto/mix a major plus.
[MALE #3] Male, African-American, 20s to 30s, comedic young leading man with a strong baritone or tenor voice. To play Leslie Odom, Jr. and other characters.
[MALE #4] Male, African-American, Latino, etc., 20s to 30s. Comedic young leading man with a strong baritone or tenor voice. To play Daveed Diggs, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and others. Should be extremely comfortable with rap, and a strong, versatile singer.
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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