THE JERUSALEM SYNDROME Equity Principal Actors - York Theatre Company Auditions

THE JERUSALEM SYNDROME - NYC EPA York Theatre Company | New York, NY

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Thursday, August 31, 2023

9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)

Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

CONTRACT

Off Broadway

$736 weekly minimum (Cat. 2)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in THE JERUSALEM SYNDROME (See breakdown).

All roles will be understudied.

All Equity stage managerial positions have been filled.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a brief (about 1-minute) musical theatre/musical comedy selection from your book. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity New York Audition Center 165 W 46th St

16th Fl

New York, NY 10036

PERSONNEL

Producing Artistic Director: James Morgan Executive Director: Marie Grace LaFerrara Managing Director: Aaron Simms

Associate Artistic Director: Gerry McIntyre Associate Producing Director: Joseph Hayward

Music: Kyle Rosen

Lyrics/Book: Laurence Holzman & Felicia Needleman

Casting Director: JZ Casting

Expected to attend:

Seth Christenfeld (Literary Manager, York Theatre Company)

May attend at least part time:

Don Stephenson (Director)

Laurence Holzman (Book/Lyrics)

OTHER DATES

EPA also on 9/7

First rehearsal: On or about October 24, 2023 First Preview: On or about November 22, 2023 Official Opening: On or about November 30, 2023

Closing: On or about December 31, 2023

OTHER

Production will take place at the York’s current home at Theatre at St. Jeans on E. 76th Street

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

THE JERUSALEM SYNDROME

SEEKING:

[CHARLES] THIS ROLE IS CAST. Mid to late 30s, African American. A gay furniture designer with a strong sense of pride, undercut by unresolved father-son issues. Wide range of comedy to serious, with very strong vocal requirements. Becomes Jesus Christ. Tenor with high gospel belt.

[PHYLLIS] THIS ROLE IS CAST. Late 40s, Caucasian. A smart, funny Columbia College professor struggling to regain her husband’s affections, while dealing with menopause at the same time. Becomes Sarah, Abraham’s wife. Alto with strong mix.

[RENA] THIS ROLE IS CAST. Early 30s, Israeli. A nurse in the hospital psych ward. Beautiful, sassy and obsessed with soap opera hunks. Has strong comedic ability and powerful vocal range. Soprano with high belt/mix.

[MICKEY] THIS ROLE IS CAST. Early to mid 30s, Caucasian. Handsome soap opera star who has changed his name from Michael Rosenberg to Mickey Rose. He becomes Abraham and sets out to father the Jewish people. Baritone.

[EDDIE] THIS ROLE IS CAST. Late 20s, Caucasian. A first-time tour guide leader who can’t quite get it right. Strong physical comedy, prat-falls, as well as dance ability as he transforms into a “Gene Kelly” confident leader. Becomes Moses. Bari/Tenor.

[ALAN] Early 50s, Caucasian. Total workaholic who is glued to his cell phone. Married to Phyllis, he’s a genuinely good guy who finally receives the wake-up call he needs to save his marriage. Baritone.

[LYNN] THIS ROLE IS CAST. Mid to late 20s, Caucasian. Quirky version of the girl-next-door, she transforms from a door mat into God Almighty, herself. Strong comedic ability. Mezzo-Soprano with strong mix.

[DR. BEN ZION] THIS ROLE IS CAST. 40s to 60s, Israeli doctor. The head of the hospital pysch ward, he takes his job seriously but sees the funny side of the Syndrome as well. Strong comic timing. Bari/bass.

ALL ENSEMBLE ROLES ARE CURRENTLY CAST. The following ensemble roles require strong comedic singers. Each ensemble member plays multiple parts, with the primary roles indicated below.

Mary #1 and Mrs. Frankel, a senior citizen tourist: Female, Caucasian, 30s to 60s. John the Baptist and Mr. Goldblum, a senior citizen tourist: Male, Caucasian 40s to 60s.

King David, Mr. Lowenstein (a senior citizen tourist) and Father Bernard (a priest at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre): Male, Caucasian 30s to 60s

Eve and Mrs. Lowenstein, a senior citizen tourist: Female, Caucasian, 30s to 60s. Mary #2/Mrs. Randolph: Female, African American, 30s to 40s.

Mr. Murphy/Noah: Male, African American 30s to 40s

ALL ENSEMBLE ROLES ARE CURRENTLY CAST.

SEEKING

One caucasian male, 20s to 40s

One African American male, 30s to 40s

One caucasian female, 20s to 40s

One female of color, 20s to 40s