THE BOOK OF MORMON (Jumamosi Tour) - Chicago EPA
Jumamosi Tour LP
AUDITION DATE
Fri, Jan 19, 2018
10:00 am - 5:00 pm (CST)
Lunch from 1-2pm.
APPOINTMENTS
Equity Members may make an appointment in the Member Portal beginning Friday, January 12th at noon.
CONTRACT
Production (League) Production (League); $2034/week minimum.
SEEKING
Performers for future replacements in THE BOOK OF MORMON. See breakdown for details.
PREPARATION
Please prepare 16 bars of a pop/musical theatre song that really shows your voice. You MUST bring sheet music. Accompanist provided.
LOCATION
Actors' Equity Association - Chicago
557 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60661
Dial 011 at front door.
PERSONNEL
Producer: Anne Garefino & Scott Rudin
Director: Trey Parker & Casey Nicholaw
Book, Music & Lyrics: Robert Lopez, Matt Stone & Trey Parker
Choreographer: Casey Nicholaw
Music Director: Stephen Oremus
Casting Director: Carrie Gardner
Casting Associate: Kate Boka
OTHER
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
KEVIN PRICE (Early 20’s-Late 20’s 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 high B. Must be at least 5’10 or taller.
ARNOLD CUNNINGHAM (Early 20’s-Late 20’s 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. Also interested in comedians who sing.
NABALUNGI (18- Late 20’s 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. Belt to an E.
ELDER MCKINLEY (Early 20’s-Late 20’s 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 who taps. High Baritone who can pop out high Bb's for comedic effect.
MAFALA HATIMBI (40’s-Mid 50’s): 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 comedic actor and singer. Can be an actor who sings well. High Baritone to a G#.
PRICE’S DAD / MISSION PRESIDENT / VARIOUS ROLES (40’s): 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. Also interested in acotrs who sing.
GENERAL (Mid 20’s – mid 30’s): The general is a 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. Also interested in actors who can carry a tune
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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