Stages St. Louis 2023 Season - Chesterfield, MO EPA (Singing) STAGES St. Louis | Chesterfield, MO
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Friday, January 27, 2023
2:30 PM - 6:00 PM (C)
To sign up for an appointment slot, please visit
here beginning on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 10:00am CT. This appointment sign up will close on January 23, 2023 at 5:00pm CT.
LOA
$641 weekly minimum (Ref. COST)
Equity actors for roles in Stages St. Louis' 2023 Season (See breakdown).
SINGING DAY
Please prepare a music selection in the style of, or from, AIDA or MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET. An accompanist will be provided. All materials can be found at:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44A
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44A CA92AA2F4C70-stages . If auditioning for MDQ, please bring your own instrument (if you have one). A piano will be provided.
STAGES St. Louis Kent Center for Theatre Arts
1023 Chesterfield Parkway East
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Executive Producer: Andrew Kuhlman Casting: The Wojcik Casting Team/ Holly Buczek, CSA
Expected to attend:
Artistic Director: Gayle Seay
Artistic General Manager: Alicia Scott-Aune Director of AIDA: Luis Salgado
Director of CLUE: Steve Bebout
SEE
for show specific personnel.
DATES
AIDA:
Rehearsals: May 16, 2022 – July 21 Performances: June 2, 2023 – July 2, 2023
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET:
Rehearsals: August 22, 2023 – September 7, 2023
Performances: September 8, 2023 – October 8, 2023
SCHEDULE:
Rehearsals:
Tuesday - Sunday
10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Evening Performances:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 7pm Friday & Saturday: 8pm
Sunday: 7pm – Weeks 1 & 2 only
Matinee Performances:
Wednesday: 2pm – Weeks 3 – 5 only Thursday: 2pm – Week 3 only
Saturday: 3pm
Sunday: 2pm
http://stagesstlouis.org stagesstlouis.org
Non-singing audition day - 1/26
https://stagesstlouis.org/auditions/
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.
Equity encourages everyone participating in the auditions to wear a two-ply cloth face mask, surgical mask, singer’s mask or respirator (N95, KN95 or KF94). Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not recommended. Singer’s masks can be found at www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask.
We encourage members to prepare for their audition prior to arriving at the audition venue, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms.
The maximum capacity in the holding room is: 110
The maximum capacity in the audition room is: 250
:
AIDA:
Director & Choreographer: Luis Salgado
Musical Director: TBD
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET:
Music By: Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, & Carl Perkins
Book By: Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux
Director & Choreographer: Keith Andrews
Music Director: Dave Sonneborn
:
Aida: (She/Her, 20s-30s, Black) Mezzo-Soprano F5–G3. A beautiful, brave Nubian Princess who is loyal to her people but is torn between her heritage and love for an Egyptian Captain. Daughter of King Amonasro. Singer who Moves.
Radames: (He/Him, 25 to 30s, Any Ethnicity) Tenor Ab5–G3. An Egyptian Captain and the son of Zoser. A strong, handsome, edgy, adventurous soldier who falls in love with Aida. THIS ROLE IS CAST BUT SEEING BACK UP AND UNDERSTUDY CANDIDATES.
Amneris: (She/Her, 20s-30s, Any Ethnicity) Mezzo-Soprano E5–E3. A beautiful and materialistic Egyptian Princess who is the betrothed of Captain Radames. Daughter of the Pharaoh. Has strong comedic timing. Singer who Moves. THIS ROLE IS CAST BUT SEEING BACK UP AND UNDERSTUDY CANDIDATES.
Mereb: (He/Him, 18-25, Black) Tenor A5–G3. A young Nubian slave and servant to Radames. He is faithful to his Nubian heritage and befriends Aida upon her arrival to Egypt.
Zoser: (He/Him, 40-55, Any Ethnicity) Tenor D5–D4. The manipulative and evil Chief Minister hungry for power. He attempts to poison the Pharaoh and is father to Radames.
Nehebka: (She/Her, 20-25, Black) Mezzo-Soprano E5–G3. A Nubian slave who is friendly with Aida. She creates a robe for the Nubian Princess. Singer who Moves.
Pharaoh: (He/Him, 50s-60s, Any Ethnicity) The Leader of Egypt and father to Amneris. An older, distinguished gentleman.
Amonasro: (He/Him, 50-65, Black) An honorable and peaceful man who is imprisoned by Egypt. The King of Nubia and father to Aida.
Ensemble: (Any Gender Identity, 20s-50s, Any Ethnicity) Seeking a diverse ensemble to play Ministers; Soldiers; Egyptian Men; Palace Women; Nubians; Guards. STRONG SINGERS WHO MOVE WELL.
Elvis Presley: (He/Him, 20s, Baritone or Tenor) singer/guitar player. Elvis in his 20s at the beginning of his career. Must be familiar with his music; should sound and look somewhat like Elvis without being an “impersonator”. THIS ROLE IS CAST BUT SEEING BACK UP AND UNDERSTUDY CANDIDATES.
Jerry Lee Lewis: (He/Him, 20s, Tenor) singer/pianist; he was rock & roll’s legendary piano prodigy and celebrated “Last Man Standing.” Superb piano player, like Jerry Lee Lewis; fun, energetic; comic skills a plus. THIS ROLE IS CAST BUT SEEING BACK UP AND UNDERSTUDY CANDIDATES.
Carl Perkins: (He/Him, 30s, Tenor) singer/guitar player (lead guitar); he was the American pioneer of rockabilly music and best known for his song “Blue Suede Shoes”; Excellent lead guitarists are encouraged to audition. THIS ROLE IS CAST BUT SEEING BACK UP AND UNDERSTUDY CANDIDATES.
Johnny Cash: (He/Him, 30s-40s, Bass or Baritone) singer/guitar player Johnny cash at the dawn of his epic career. Must be familiar with his music. Guitar players are encouraged to audition. Tall; should sound and look somewhat like Johnny without being an “impersonator”. THIS ROLE IS CAST BUT SEEING BACK UP AND UNDERSTUDY CANDIDATES.
Dyanne: (She/Her, 20s-30s, Alto Belt with Soprano Notes) Sexy, smart, great rock belt and great singer with a wide range. She was an aspiring singer and Elvis’s girlfriend.
Brother Jay: (He/Him, Mid 20s) onstage bass player, brother of Carl Perkins
Fluke: (He/Him, 20s) onstage drummer THIS ROLE IS CAST, BUT SEEING BACK UP AND UNDERSTUDY CANDIDATES.
If auditioning for Sam you should audition on 1/26 -
Sam Phillips: (He/Him, 30s) Excellent actor; “Father of Rock’n’Roll” and founder of Sun Records who discovered Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and many others including Roy Orbison and B.B. King; a towering and charismatic figure in American music. (non-singing role)
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