Theatreworks USA
CONTRACT
TYA $505 weekly minimum
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in TheatreWorksUSA's TYA production of THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL based on the 2005 novel by Rick Riordan (see breakdown).
TheaterWorksUSA serves a diverse, nationwide audience and strives to hire artists and staff that reflect the diversity of our audiences. TheaterWorksUSA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
ALL ACTORS ARE SIGNED AS ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS (ASMs) and will be required, as such, to lift scenery and sound equipment during daily load-in and load outs (up to 60 lbs). All actors participate in assembling and disassembling the set at each venue and school at which they perform.
INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare a short contemporary up-tempo Musical Theatre or pop song that showcases range. You may also use the accompaniment at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vnxY2a7yxgPJl2okYglAAvkN-j0QzrMK?usp=sharing . Sing in the octave that best suits your voice. Email your headshot/resume (one PDF) and video submission link.
Deadline: Tue, Jul 5, 2022
SUBMIT TO
PERSONNEL
Artistic Director: Barbara Pasternack
Associate Artistic Director/Casting: Jillian Carucci
Book: Joe Tracz
Music & Lyrics: Rob Rokicki
Director & Choreographer: Josiah Davis
OTHER DATES
Callbacks will take place in July/August in NEW YORK CITY.
Rehearsal Date(s): 9/12/22 (May start as early as 9/7/22)
Opening Date(s): 10/1/22
Closing Date(s): 12/24/22
All dates are currently subject to change.
OTHER
www.twusa.org
THIS IS A TOURING PRODUCTION. THE COMPANY TRAVELS BY CAR & VAN TO THEATERS AND SCHOOLS.
ALL ACTORS MUST BE AVAILABLE TO AUDITION, REHEARSE, PERFORM, AND TRAVEL FROM NYC.
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 submit.
BREAKDOWN
COVID-19 SAFETY: TWUSA ADHERES TO EQUITY SAFETY REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO COVID-19 FOR ALL AUDITIONS, REHEARSALS, AND TOURING. ALL COMPANY MEMBERS MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19.
About TheaterWorksUSA: TheaterWorksUSA has led the Theater for Young and Family Audiences movement in New York City and across North America for over half a century. At TWUSA, we believe that access to art-and theater, in particular-is vital for our youth. Since 1961, the 501(c)3 not-for-profit has captured the imaginations of 100 million new and veteran theatergoers with an award-winning repertoire of over 140 original plays and musicals. Acclaimed alumni include Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Disney's Frozen), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Rent), Jerry Zaks (The Music Man), Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Dear Evan Hansen), Miguel Cervantes (Hamilton), Kathleen Chalfant (Angels in America), and Chuck Cooper (Tony award winning actor, The Life). Visit WWW.TWUSA.ORG for more information.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION: We are currently living through a collective moment of internal rage, unrest, and revolution that cannot be ignored. This brand new, reimagined production will take the form of a live, pop punk concert from which the theatrical event will erupt! We will channel the inherent theatricality of a live concert to create Percy, Annabeth, and Grover’s journey to the underworld.
THE LIGHTNING THIEF is a coming-of-age story. This is the story of a generation that is tired of fighting the monsters created by the generations before. A generation wielding a righteous rebellion that is kicking and screaming for a better existence on this planet. A generation who feel discarded by their parents, who want to be wanted, who want to be fully seen. It is the story of a group of friends who find each other, see each other, protect each other, rage for each other, and become family. With their powers combined, they must face the impossible and reestablish peace in their world.
Note: We are looking for a different kind of performer than what has been traditionally featured in past productions. Vocally we are not looking for polished or musical theatre perfection. We are looking for gritty and gutsy performers (while staying true to the demands of the score). Voices that allow for raw and rebellious emotion to break through. Think Willow Smith, Meet Me @ The Altar, Blink-182, Paramour. We may not be looking for perfection, but we are looking for excellence.
SEEKING:
No roles will be understudied.
PERCY JACKSON – Son of Poseidon. A kid with a tough exterior but a sensitive heart who spent his whole life defending himself. Fueled by impulse, he must now own his power and go on the offensive to save his mother, the most important thing. Strong pop-rock tenor. Gender: Male or non-binary. BIPOC+/Global Majority performers are encouraged to submit.
ANNABETH CHASE – Daughter of Athena. Overqualified but unseen. She is over being invisible. Learning to live unapologetically in her brilliance, she is unwilling to hide her black girl magic. She got it from her mama. Embracing the hypervisibility inherent in her identity with expressive hair that will never fit under a hat. Strong pop-rock high belter. Black Femme performers are encouraged to submit.
GROVER UNDERWOOD – A soft spirit. Intuitive and sensitive. Keeping the group motivated and driving forward, he takes the responsibility of friendship very seriously. His empathy and humor disguise the fact that he is working through deep guilt and shame from the past. Hoping to be seen as worthy. On his journey, he discovers he is enough. Also Mr. D (aka Dionysus). Strong folk-pop tenor. Gender: Male or non-binary. BIPOC+/Global Majority performers are encouraged to submit.
CLARISSE, SALLY JACKSON & OTHERS – A range of roles including Clarisse: daughter of Ares, Sally: Percy’s hard-working mother, The Oracle, and a variety of other characters. Strong pop-rock soprano with high belt. Gender: Female or nonbinary. BIPOC+/Global Majority performers are encouraged to submit.
MR. BRUNNER & OTHERS - A range of roles including Chiron: a wise centaur and part-time Latin teacher, Poseidon: god of the sea, Hades: god of the dead, and a variety of other characters. Strong pop-rock bari-tenor. Gender: Male or nonbinary. BIPOC+/Global Majority performers are encouraged to submit.
LUKE & OTHERS – A range of roles including Luke: son of Hermes, Gabe: Percy’s foul step-father, Ares: god of war, the ferryman to the underworld, and Minotaur. Strong pop-rock bari-tenor. Gender: Male or nonbinary. BIPOC+/Global Majority performers are encouraged to submit.
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 submit.
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