THE BOOK OF MORMON Equity Principal Auditions - National Tour Auditions

Call Type
Equity Principal

Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
10 AM to 6 PM
lunch 1:30 to 2:30

Contract
Production (League)
$1807/week minimum

Location
Pearl Studios NYC 500
500 Eighth Avenue
(35th/36th Streets)
New York, NY
4th floor

Seeking
Equity actor/singers for future principal replacements in the currently running 1st National Tour Production (Latter Day Tour).

see breakdown.

Preparation
Please prepare a short musical theatre/pop/R&B/gospel song that shows off your voice.

Bring sheet music; accompanist provided.

Bring picture/resume.

Other Dates
Currently running on Tour.

Personnel
Robert Lopez, Trey Parker & Matt Stone, Book, Music & Lyrics
Casey Nicholaw & Trey Parker, Directors
Casey Nicholaw, Choreographer
Stephen Oremus, Musical Director
Carrie Gardner, Casting

· EPA Rules are in effect.

· A monitor will be provided.

Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.

Breakdown

KEVIN PRICE
To play 18: All-American. Very handsome. Head of the class, always optimistic. Heroic Mormon. Must be a great comedic actor and a fantastic pop-rock tenor to a B. Must be at least 5’10 or taller.

ARNOLD CUNNINGHAM
To play 18: Could be dweeby, dorky, nerdy, possibly overweight, or all four combined. Arnold is a pathological liar but his heart is in the right place. He is a total screw-up but not for lack of trying, he always wants to do the right thing. Seeking a fantastic comedic actor who sings well. Tenor.

NABALUNGI
To play 20: African American. Pretty. Takes the hardships of her village very seriously and wants to help her people find a better life. Must have great comic timing. Strong Alto. Belt to an E.

MAFALA HATIMBI
40s: African American. Father of Nabalungi. Has come to accept the hardships in the village where they live but is a discerning community leader and tries to bring joy to their lives. Must be a great actor who sings well. Baritone.

ELDER MCKINLEY
To to play 18: District leader of the Mormon missionaries in Uganda. All-American, wide-eyed and hopeful. Often struggles to cover his flamboyant tendencies and adhere to his Mormon morals. Must be a fantastic comedic actor and great singer. High Baritone who can pop out high Bb's.

PRICE’S DAD / MISSION PRESIDENT / VARIOUS ROLES
40s: All-American good looks and physique. Plays several parts from the perfect picture of a head of a Mormon household, to the stern missionary president, to Joseph Smith, so must have the ability to be transformative. Must be a great comedic actor and good singer. High Baritone to an Ab.

GENERAL
Mid 20s – Early 30s: Warlord in Uganda who is terrorizing the local villagers. Must have the ability to be threatening and intimidating figure but must also be great comedic actor and singer. Baritone to an F.