THE PROM (Dev Lab) - NYC EPA
Producing Org TBD
AUDITION DATE
Tue, Nov 07, 2017
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
Mon, Nov 13, 2017
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
Tue, Nov 14, 2017**
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
CONTRACT
Developmental Lab $1000/week
SEEKING
Equity actor/singers for this Developmental Lab Production. Most roles have already been CAST or an offer out. However, actors will be considered for possible replacements.
PREPARATION
Prepare a brief contemporary musical theatre song that shows your style and vocal range. Bring sheet music and a photo/resume stapled together. A piano accompanist will be provided.
LOCATION
Pearl Studios NYC (500)
500 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10018-6504
4th floor
**11/14 Location ONLY
Pearl Studios NYC (519)
519 8th Ave
12th Fl
New York, NY 10018
PERSONNEL
Contract: Production Contract
Producer: Dori Berinstein and Bill Damaschke
Director/Choreographer: Casey Nicholaw
Book: Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin
Music: Matthew Sklar
Lyrics: Chad Beguelin
Musical Director: Mary-Mitchell Campbell
Casting: Telsey + Company/ Bethany Knox
OTHER DATES
AEA LAB in NYC: January 15th – February 9th 2018.
A Broadway production is intended to follow, with an Opening November 15, 2018
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
ALYSSA
Any ethnicity, 18 to 22, Mix/belt up to a D. To play a high school senior. Tries desperately to fit in. A cheerleader. Secretly Emma's girlfriend, but afraid to come out. Can be classically pretty. Afraid to stand up to her mother. Pop voice. Strong singer. PRINCIPAL – OFFER OUT.
EMMA
ROLE CAST. Any ethnicity, age 18 to 22, Mix/belt up to a C#. to play a high school senior. Forced into the spotlight because she asked her girlfriend to the prom. A reluctant poster child for gay / lesbian youth. Very smart, but doesn't need to be classically beautiful. A bit of a tomboy quality. Sweet pop voice. Strong singer. PRINCIPAL
DEE DEE ALLEN
ROLE CAST. Any ethnicity, 30’s – 50’s, Alto. A current Broadway diva. A huge ego to match her huge talent. No filter. Hilariously self-involved, but yearns to do something good for someone other than herself. Strong Singer. Big, Broadway belter. PRINCIPAL
BARRY GLICKMAN
ROLE CAST. Any ethnicity, 30’s – 50’s, High Baritone/Low Tenor. A very gay Broadway star. Completely politically incorrect and doesn’t know it. Impulsive and loves to make a scene everywhere he goes. Strong singer. Big, Broadway belter. PRINCIPAL
TRENT OLIVER
ROLE CAST. Any ethnicity, 30’s – 40’s, Baritone. A pretentious Broadway star who is probably better known for TV infomercials. Loves the sound of his own voice. Strong singer, pop and legit. PRINCIPAL
ANGIE
ROLE CAST. Any ethnicity, 30’s – 40’s, Alto with a belt. An ensemble member in the Broadway production of “Chicago”. Jaded Fosse girl with a heart of gold. Strong Singer. PRINCIPAL
SHELDON
ROLE CAST. Any ethnicity, 30's - 40’s, Baritone. A charismatic press agent. Traditional musical theatre sound. PRINCIPAL
MARION HAWKINS
Any ethnicity, 30’s – 50’s, High Baritone. A small town principal. Easily flustered. Straight-laced. A Broadway enthusiast. Good singer. PRINCIPAL – OFFER OUT.
MRS. GREENE
ROLE CAST. Any ethnicity, 30’s – 40’s, Alto. Alyssa's Mother and the school board president. Very strong, controlling and intimidating. Loves her daughter very much but has a very specific view of what is right and wrong for her daughter and the school. Strong Singer. PRINCIPAL
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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