THE SOUND OF MUSIC Equity Principal Actors - Ogunquit Playhouse Auditions

THE SOUND OF MUSIC - NYC EPA Ogunquit Playhouse | Ogunquit, ME

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

REVISED

Adjusted contract note.

AUDITION DATE

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)

BREAK: 1:30PM - 2:30PM

CONTRACT

COST

$863 weekly minimum + travel & housing

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in THE SOUND OF MUSIC (see breakdown)

PREPARATION

Please prepare a brief song. Bring sheet music in the correct key and a stapled headshot and resume. An accompanist will be provided.

LOCATION

Pearl Studios (500)

500 8th Ave

New York, NY 10018-6504

PERSONNEL

Executive Artistic Director: Bradford T. Kenney Producing Director: Brian J. Swasey Book by Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse Music by Richard Rodgers

Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

Director: Anthony C. Daniel

Music Director: Andrew Sotomayor

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Casting Director: Mark Brandon, CSA / ARC Associate Casting Director: Jarrett Reiche, ARC

OTHER DATES

First rehearsal in MAINE: 11/14/23

First Preview: 11/29/23

Opening: 12/1/23

Closing: 12/17/23

OTHER

http://www.ogunquitplayhouse.org/

Venue: Ogunquit Playhouse at The Music Hall, Portsmouth, NH

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 SOUND OF MUSIC

SEEKING:

[MARIA RAINER] Female-Identifying, 20s, spirited, passionate and charming, though occasionally filled with self-doubt. Authentically down to earth, caring and committed; chest mix with strong head voice.

[CAPTAIN VON TRAPP] Male-Identifying, 30s to 40s, commanding presence, retired naval officer and proud Austrian. Highly organized and regimented, efficient and smart; baritone.

[ELSA SCHRAEDER] Female-Identifying, 30s to 40s, wealthy widow, she is sophisticated, charming and clever, legit soprano range with a high A.

[MAX DETWEILLER] Male-Identifying, 40s to 50s, witty and clever impresario who can be charming but pushy when pursuing what he wants; strong character with good sense of comedy; baritone.

[MOTHER ABBESS] Female-Identifying, 30s to 50s, wise, kind and strong with authority; powerful chest and head voice; mezzo or soprano (B-Ab).

[LIESL VON TRAPP] Female-Identifying, 18+ to play 16; teen on the verge of womanhood; innocent, naïve, and initially infatuated with Rolf. Chest mix with a head voice (low G-F#) and comfortable with dance.

[ROLF GRUBER] Male-Identifying, 18+ to play 17, epitome of clean cut, athletic German youth; self important but pleasant, he can be somewhat aggressive; lyric baritone; comfortable with dance.