SURFLIGHT THEATRE 2012 SEASON Equity Chorus Calls - Surflight Theatre Auditions

Surflight Theatre 2012

– Equity Chorus Call / Singers and Dancers

Beach Haven NJ LOA (approval/salary level pending; 2011 weekly minimum: $370).

Exec Prod: Tim Laczynski

Artistic Dir: Roy Miller

Casting: Cindi Rush Casting

Equity Chorus Call / Singers:

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Pearl Studios NYC “500”

9:30 AM – Equity female singers who move well. 500 Eighth Avenue, 4th Floor

2 PM – Equity male singers who move well. New York City

Please prepare 16 bars of a standard Broadway song. Bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist will be provided, but may not transpose.

Please bring a photo and resume, stapled back-to-back.

Equity Chorus Call / Dancers:

Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Pearl Studios NYC “500”

11:30 AM – Equity female dancers who sing very well 500 Eighth Avenue, 4th Floor

4 PM – Equity male dancers who sing very well New York City

Please be warmed up and ready to dance when the call begins. Women: Heels. Men: Character shoes (no sneakers). Some may be asked to stay and sing after all have danced. Please prepare 16 bars of a standard Broadway song. Bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist will be provided, but may not transpose.

Please bring a photo and resume, stapled back-to-back.

All dates are in 2012. Producers are seeking a resident company for the entire season, with some actors jobbed in on a per-show basis. Note: All positions are open ethnicity. All musical directors are TBD.

Seeking Ensemble (M/F):

Characters are late teens - 40s. Seeking all ethnicities and types. Strong dancers who sing very well and strong singers who move well to play various characters in the ensemble.

ANNIE by Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin. Dir: Charles Abbott. Choreo: Mary Jane Houdina. 1st reh: 5/29. Runs 6/19-7/21.

Ensemble characters include

Thre Boylan Sisters: Early 20s – early 30s. Performers must be able to sing tight harmonies.

Star To Be: Late teens - mid 20s. Great energy. Big mezzo belt.

Mrs. Pugh, Mrs. Greer: Cook and housekeeper. Singers.

Frances Perkins: Cabinet member. Mezzo.

Annette, Cecile: French maids, early – mid 20s. Singers.

Bert Healy: Flamboyant, popular radio personality. Baritenor.

Drake: English butler. Tall. Baritone.

Ickes, Morgenthau, Hull: Cabinet members. Character singers.

Louis Howe: Associate to Warbucks. Singer.

Bundles McCloskey: Laundry man. Flirts with Hannigan.

Fred McCracken: Radio personality, with dummy.

Jimmy Johnson: Radio announcer.

Apple Seller: Speaking part.

Lt. Ward: Cop. Speaking part.

Justice Brandeis: Speaking part.

Servants, Hooverville Denizens, NYC People.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC by Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, Howard Lindsay and Russell Crouse. Dir: Charles Abbott. 1st reh: 6/20. Runs 7/24-8/25.

Ensemble characters include

Sister Berthe: Strict, stern nun. Alto.

Sister Margaretta: Very kind, understanding nun. Mezzo.

Sister Sophia: Straitlaced nun. Follows the rules. Soprano.

Servants, Nazis, Nuns, Party Guests. All types and vocal ranges.

ONCE UPON A TIME IN NEW JERSEY by Susan Dilallo/Steve Weiner. Dir: Cara Reichel. Choreo: Christine O’Grady. 1st reh: 7/25. Runs 8/28-9/16.

WHITE CHRISTMAS Score: Irving Berlin. Book: David Ives/Paul Blake. Dir and Choreo TBD. 1st reh: 10/30. Runs 11/23-12/21.

Ensemble characters include

Rita, Rhoda: Sexy, airhead chorus girls. Character singers, excellent dancers.

Dancers: Excellent tap and jazz. Good singers capable of tight harmonies.