Summer Theatre of New Canaan 2013
– Equity Performer Auditions in CT
New Canaan, CT LOA (approval/salary level pending; 2012 weekly minimum: $338)
Performances are in a modern, open-air tent theatre in Waveny Park in New Canaan, CT.
Equity Performer Auditions (Principal/Chorus):
Sunday, March 17, 2013
10 AM - 6 PM
Theatre’s monitor begins sign-up at 10 AM.
and
Monday, March 18, 2013
1:30pm – 9:30 pm
Theatre’s monitor begins sign-up at 1:30 PM
No appointment necessary. The producer will run all aspects of this call. Equity audition procedures will NOT be in effect, and no Equity Monitor will be provided.
Please prepare two contrasting 16-bar selections from or in the style of the shows. Bring sheet music in the correct key; accompanist is provided. Some may be asked to demonstrate dancing skills; be prepared to move as part of your audition. More info at:
stonc.org
Please bring a recent picture & resume, stapled back-to-back.
Callbacks: March 24 – 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM; March 25 – 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM (SOUTH PACIFIC & GREASE)
All dates are in 2013. All roles/ensemble positions are available. Note: No housing is available to out-of-area performers (i.e., those who reside more than 50 miles driving distance from the Theatre).
SOUTH PACIFIC
Music by RICHARD RODGERS
Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II
Book by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II and JOSHUA LOGAN
Director: Allegra Libonati
Music Director David Turner
Choreographer: Doug Shankman
1st reh: 5/28
Rehearses Tue-Fri 9:15 AM-5:30 PM, Sat-Sun 9:15 AM-2:30-PM
Runs Thu-Su 6/15 -7/13
Note: All cast members must be good singers and dancers.
Nellie Forbush A spunky young nurse from Arkansas. Tomboyish, optimistic, Mary Martin type. Legit mezzo low A to C; age 20-30
Emile deBecque A mature, sophisticated French planter - Operatic Bass, French accent; age 40-55
Lt. Joseph Cable An extremely handsome and intelligent Lieutenant with a bright future in the US Navy. Tenor E to high G; age 23-28
Luther Billis A loveable character who provides his fellow marines with much-needed comic relief. Does not respect authority. Enterprising, stubborn. Adores Nellie. Baritone; age 30-50
Bloody Mary Shrewd native merchant who makes a fortune off the sailors. Mother of Liat. Comedic role. Haunting Mezzo, low G to high F; age 30+
Liat A beautiful Polynesian girl who steals the heart of Joe Cable. Bloody Mary's daughter. Non-singing; age 16+
Ngana & Jerome Emile's children speak French; age 6-12
Henry Emile's native servant, speaks French
Captain George Bracket Commanding officer on the island. Slightly pompous but not without a soft side. age 40+
Commander William Harbison Bracket's right hand man. Can be hot-headed, especially when Billis is concerned. age 40+
"Stewpot" George Watts Carpenter's Mate Second Class 25+
Professor - one of the sailors age 23+
Lt. Buzz Adams age 25-30
Ensemble age 20+
A Shore Patrolman, a Lead Nurse, Ensign Dinah Murphy, Ensign Janet MacGregor, Islanders, Nuns, Officers, Sailors, Seabees, Marines, Ensigns & Soldiers
GREASE
Book, Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey
Dir/Artistic Dir: Melody Meitrott Libonati.
Music Director David Turner
Choreo: Doug Shankman.
1st reh: 8/1 (Days 1st week, afternoon/eve 2nd & 3rd weeks)
Runs Thu-Su 7/14-8/5.
Note: All cast members must be good singers and dancers.
Danny The leader of the “T-Birds”. Well built, good looking, with an air of cool, easy going charm. Strong and confident. Vocal Range D – High B Good Falsetto to High Db (optional); Must be able to convincingly play an older teenager (16+)
Kenickie Second-in-command of the “T-Birds”. Tough looking, tattooed, surly, avoids any show of softness. Has an off-beat sense of humor. Vocal Range D – F#; Must be able to convincingly play an older teenager (16+)
Doody Youngest of the guys. Small, boyish, open, with a disarming smile and a hero-worshipping attitude toward the other guys. Plays guitar (optional). Vocal Range D – G Good Falsetto to High Eb (optional); (16+)
Roger The ‘anything for a laugh’ stocky type. Full of mischief, half-baked schemes and ideas. A clown who enjoys putting other people on. Vocal Range F–G; (16+)
Sonny A wannabe tough guy who thinks he’s a real lady killer. (16+)
Eugene The class valedictorian. Physically awkward. A nerdy apple polisher, smug and pompous but gullible. (16+)
Vince Fontaine Adult, a typical ‘teen audience’ radio disc jockey. Slick, egotistical, fast-talking. A veteran ‘greaser’. Non singing; Must be able to convincingly play an adult (30+)
Johnny Casino A ‘greaser’ student at Rydell who energetically leads a rock’n’roll band and likes to think of himself as a real rock’n’roll idol (like Elvis). Vocal Range A – C Good Falsetto to High C (optional)
Teen Angel A good looking, falsetto voiced crooner. A singer who would have caused the girls (and women) to scream and riot back in 1958. Vocal Range E – B Good Falsetto to E; Must be able to convincingly play a ‘celebrity’ (25+)
Sandy Danny’s love interest. Sweet, wholesome, naïve, cute, like Sandra Dee of the ‘Gidget’ movies. However, must be able to play sassy and sultry after her transformation. Vocal Range A-D; Must be able to convincingly play an older teenager (16+)
Rizzo Leader of the “Pink Ladies”. She is tough, sarcastic and outspoken, but vulnerable during a pregnancy scare. Italian, with unconventional good looks. Vocal Range A-C; Must be able to convincingly play an older teenager (16+)
Frenchy A dreamer. Good natured but a little dumb. Heavily made-up, fussy about her appearance – particularly her hair. She can’t wait to finish high school so she can be a beautician. Must be able to convincingly play an older teenager (16+)
Marty The ‘beauty’ of the Pink Ladies. Pretty, looks older than the other girls, but betrays her real age when she opens her mouth. Tries to act sophisticated. Vocal Range C-Db; Must be able to convincingly play an older teenager (16+)
Jan Energetic, bubbly, and eating all the time! Loud and pushy with the girls, but shy with the boys. Vocal Range Bb-Bb; (16+)
Patty A typical all American cheerleader. Attractive and athletic. Aggressive, sure of herself, given to burst of disconcerting enthusiasm. Catty. Cheerleading / Baton Swirling; Must be able to convincingly play an older teenager (16+)
Cha-Cha Kenickie’s blind date, who dances and wins the Hand Jive with Danny. 16+
Miss Lynch - Cast
Directions from NYC, provided by the Theatre:
Train: (1 hour NYC) Metro North to Stamford CT. Change for New Canaan. Theatre studios across street from train station 1 block (opposite side of tracks). Auto: (1 hour NYC): New England Thruway (95) north to exit 15, Rt. 7 extension, take exit 3 Merritt Parkway South to exit 37. Left off exit to center of New Canaan, left on Elm St. 1 block left at light. First right turn at light. Studios toward end of block on left. Ample parking on street or in building lot. Note: Do not go to Waveny Park location.
More info on
www.stonc.org
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