Alabama Shakespeare Festival
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep $926 weekly minimum (LORT C)
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES (see breakdown).
Looking for strong singer, actor, dancers who are well versed in comedy, and can sing tight three and four part harmonies. Looking for real on the line character work- please avoid commenting on the material, play it for keeps.
INSTRUCTIONS
For consideration, mail picture and resume to address below. EQUITY MEMBERS ONLY.
SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED AFTER September 8 WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. ****PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A HIGH SECURITY BUILDING AND DROP-OFFS ARE NOT POSSIBLE****
Deadline: Wed, Sep 8, 2021
SUBMIT TO
KOPPEL CASTING
ATTN: The Marvelous Wonderettes, Role of _________
421 7th Avenue Suite 1011
New York, NY 10001
PERSONNEL
Created by: Roger Bean
Director: Melissa Rain Anderson
Musical Director: Joshua Zecher-Ross
Artistic Director: Rick Dildine
Casting Office: Koppel Casting
Casting Director: Karie Koppel
OTHER DATES
Auditions: September 13, 2020
First Rehearsal: May 2, 2022
Opens: May 27, 2022
Closes: June 26, 2022
NYC Auditions will be held BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
OTHER
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
CINDY LOU (Female, 18,-28, Any Ethnicity, Vocal Range- Mezzo-Soprano E3-F5 with strong belt) Knows she is the prettiest girl at Springfield High. She knows she will be named Prom Queen and acts out against her best friend Betty Jean when things don’t go her way. She makes the biggest change between Acts I & II, having learned the lessons of true love and loss. Sings melody line on most songs, so the other girls hang their vocals on this voice. Among the songs she sings lead are: Allegheny Moon, Son of a Preacher Man, and Maybe.
MISSY (Female, 18- 28, Any Ethnicity, Vocal Range- Soprano G3-A5)) The over-achiever of the group. Very controlled, very concerned that everything at the prom turns out wonderful and perfect. Head of the Prom Decorations Committee, and absolutely smitten with her music teacher. Her best friend is Suzy. Wide vocal range, floating high vocals and belting throughout the show. Among the songs she sings lead are: Secret Love, You Don’t Own Me, and Wedding Bell Blues.
BETTY JEAN (Female, 18- 28, Any Ethnicity, Vocal Range- Alto- D3-E5 with a strong low range) The class clown and tomboy, always vying for attention with Cindy Lou, her best friend. It’s also highly probable that Betty Jean wants to be with Cindy Lou herself, but just doesn’t even know what those feelings really are. Cindy Lou steals Betty Jean’s boyfriend away, which causes a lot of the friction at the prom. She holds this grudge against Cindy Lou until they make up at the ten-year reunion. Among the songs she sings lead are: Lipstick on Your Collar, I Only Want To Be With You, and That’s When The Tears Start.
SUZY (Female, 18,-28, Any Ethnicity, Vocal Range- Mezzo-Alto G3-E5) The gum-chewing, happy-go-lucky, go-along girl. Super-best friends with Missy, Suzy is always a little giddy and a little silly, and finds great pleasure in everything she does. In love with the lighting operator, completely surprised when named Prom Queen. Frustrated, sad, hormonal, and pregnant in Act II. An excellent part singer and expert comedienne. Has both a sweet and soulful voice. Among the songs she sings lead are: Stupid Cupid, Hold Me, Thrill Me, and Rescue Me.
Setting: Springfield High School gymnasium, 1958 and 1968.
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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