The Rev Theatre Company 2023 Season Equity Principal Actors - The Rev Theatre Company Auditions

The Rev Theatre Company 2023 Season - NYC EPA The Rev Theatre Company | Auburn, NY

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

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

Lunch: 1:00 - 2:00pm

CONTRACT

LOA

$689 weekly minimum - 2023 minimum pending (LOA ref COST)

SEEKING

Equity actors of all ethnicities and backgrounds for principal roles in The Rev Theatre Company's 2023 Season (see breakdown).

PREPARATION

Please prepare a musical selection that highlights vocal and dramatic range.

LOCATION

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

16th Fl

New York, NY 10036

PERSONNEL

Evita

Director: Brett Smock

Choreographer: TBD

Musical Director: Brian Cimmet

Into The Woods

Director/Choreographer: Brett Smock Musical Director: Jeff Theiss

Beautiful

Director: Scott Weinstein

Choreographer: James Alonzo White Musical Director: Alan Plado

A Chorus Line

Director/Choreographer: Marc Kimelman Musical Director: TBD

OTHER

Evita

First rehearsal: 5/18

Opens: 5/31

Closes: 6/20

Into The Woods

First rehearsal: 6/22

Opens: 7/5

Closes: 7/25

Beautiful

First rehearsal: 7/27

Opens: 8/9

Closes: 8/29

A Chorus Line

First rehearsal: 8/31

Opens: 9/13

Closes: 10/3

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

Evita

Seeking:

[EVA PERON] Female identifying, 18+ to play 15-33 (character ages throughout the show); an actress turned wife and ambitious political partner of Argentina President, Juan Peron. Star presence. A chameleon. Powerful, manipulative, charismatic, feminine, sensual, and stoic. Displays a wide range of emotion – and vocal stamina. Mezzo with a strong, high belt who dances or moves very well; Low E below middle C to high G.

[CHE GUEVARA] Male identifying, 30s. A passionate, revolutionary figure. Che is the narrator and formidable antagonist to Eva Peron. Has a powerful command, physical stamina and vocal endurance to withstand the demands of the role. Charismatic rock tenor – Low Bb to high Bb to F5 in falsetto.

[JUAN PERON] Male identifying, 40s-50s; a prominent officer who becomes the President of Argentina; Stately, charismatic and charming; Can be warm and sympathetic to chilly and threatening. Legit baritone with a powerful voice. Commanding presence. Low A to high F#.

[MAGALDI] Male identifying, 35-45. A tango singer and Eva's first love interest. A sense of used car salesman to him. Track doubles as ensemble. High baritone or tenor – Middle C to high G. Moves very well.

[MISTRESS] Female identifying, 18+ to play 16-20; an innocent-looking young woman; has a sweet sounding high mix; doubles as ensemble; high mix/belt; Low A to E.

Into the Woods

Seeking:

[NARRATOR/MYSTERIOUS MAN] Male identifying; 40s-50s. Baritone. Narrator: an inviting and warm-hearted guide that maneuvers the audience through the storytelling. Comedic, commanding and stately. The Mysterious Man: an odd and magical man who lives in the woods. Speaks in rhymes and riddles.

[CINDERELLA] Female identifying; 20-30s. Soprano. A young woman who longs for something greater outside of her miserable household. She adapts to her surroundings very easily and is emerges into herself with determination and bravery.

[JACK] Male identifying; 18-20. Tenor. A young lad – a cheerful dreamer – who spends his days with his best friend, a cow named Milky White. He doesn’t know who he is yet but is determined to find out. Full of heart, Jack easily distracted but has great potential for depth and dimension.

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OTHER

[BAKER] Male identifying; 30-40s. Baritone. An earnest, easily flustered baker who is devoted to his wife and the idea of a growing family. Lacks confidence and depends greatly on his wife. Full of heart – forced to make a terrific journey of self-discovery and responsibility.

[BAKER’S WIFE] Female identifying; 30-40s. Mezzo. A witty and resourceful woman who wishes for a family and will do anything she can to get it. Cares very much for her husband but longs for more from him. Great comedian with star presence and charm.

[LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD] Female identifying; 18-20. Strong belter. A wide-eyed, naïve and spunky kid. She is daring in the woods, but it can sometimes come at a cost. Makes a shift from brash and forceful to caring and empathetic.

[WITCH] Female identifying; 30-40s. Mezzo-Soprano with strong, powerful belt. Wicked, spiteful, and stunning. A magical diva. While she is antagonistic and narcissistic, she has moments of vulnerability, wisdom, and empathy. Star presence and terrific comedic skills.

[WOLF/CINDERELLA’S PRINCE] Male identifying; 20s-30s. Lyric baritone. A suave and charismatic wolf determined to capture his prey. The prince is good-looking and charming but also cunning and greedy. Full of himself and magnetic in every way. Physically agile and a terrific comedian.

[RAPUNZEL] Female identifying; 20s. Soprano. She has spent her life isolated in her tower and is desperately seeking to explore the world and connect. Defensive and withdrawn but ultimately kind

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and innocent.

[RAPUNZEL’S PRINCE] Male identifying; 20s-30s. Lyric baritone. Brother to Cinderella’s prince. Competitive against his brother and in love with Rapunzel. Vain and selfish. Strong comedic skills.

Beautiful

Seeking:

[CAROLE KING] Female Identifying, 18+ to play 16-29 (character ages throughout the show). An aspiring singer/songwriter with a powerful, distinctive voice. She is a unique, funny, and vulnerable girl from a Jewish family in Brooklyn. Humor is a defense mechanism for her initial lack of social confidence. Talented, good natured, unassuming, and often the peace maker in difficult situations. A reluctant star with no pretense but a deep passion for music. Mezzo/Soprano belt.

[GERRY GOFFIN] Male Identifying, 18+ to play late teens-late 20s. Carole’s boyfriend, songwriting partner, and eventual husband. He is smoldering, dark, and handsome with a rebel vibe. Despite being a perpetual flirt, he is also innately sympathetic, wounded, and tortured. An ambitious artist always striving for more, trying to fill an emptiness he can’t identify. Sings well. Baritone/tenor.

[CYNTHIA WEIL] Female Identifying, 18+ to play late teens-late 20s. Carole’s best friend and a fellow songwriter. She is sophisticated, smart & chic with a quick wit. Although self-confident, competitive and sarcastic, she is also warm, endearing and loyal friend. Has strong comedic timing. Mezzo Soprano belt.

[BARRY MANN] Male Identifying, 18+ to play late teens-late 20s. A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia. He is good natured, and highly neurotic. Ambitious, but likeable and extremely loyal. Has strong comedic timing. High pop/rock tenor.

[DON KIRSCHNER] Male Identifying, 30s-40s. An influential music publisher and producer. He is a fast talking, energetic, force of nature. Powerful, direct, and sometimes intimidating, but he has a real affinity for his writers and artists. A hit maker.

[GENIE] Female Identifying, 40s-50s. Carole’s Jewish mother. Once an aspiring playwright, she has been broken down by life and her husband’s infidelity. As protective of Carole as she is unforgiving of her husband’s mistakes. This is a NON-SINGING ROLE.

A Chorus Line

Seeking:

[ZACH] Any Ethnicity, 40s. Dynamic and successful director/choreographer of a Broadway show. Driven and at times coldly manipulative. Actor who dances.

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[LARRY] Any Ethnicity, 30s. Zach’s assistant. Professional and efficient with leadership qualities. An accomplished dancer.

[MIKE] Any Ethnicity, Mid 20s. Accomplished Italian American dancer who sings well. Athletic and grounded with a street- wise charm. Tenor. Acrobatics a plus.

[RICHIE] Black, Mid 20s. Accomplished dancer who sings well. Spunky and fun energy. Tenor. Flexibility and basic Acrobatic skills a plus.

[PAUL] Latin, Mid 20s – 30s. Accomplished actor who dances very well. Survivor of a troubled childhood.

[MARK] Any Ethnicity, Late teens – early 20s. Accomplished dancer who sings well. The youngest male on the line. Boyish and charismatic.

[GREG] Any Ethnicity, late 20s – Early 30s. Accomplished dancer who sings. Highly sophisticated, wry and intelligent with a decidedly wicked wit. Out and proud.

[BOBBY] Any Ethnicity, Mid – Late 20s. Accomplished dancer who sings well. He has a quirky almost outrageous comedic sense, yet, remains immensely likeable.

[AL] Any Ethnicity, Mid – Late 20s. Accomplished dancer who sings very well. Tough and streetwise. Supportive husband, married to Kristine.

[CASSIE] Any Ethnicity, Early – Mid 30s. Dynamic “Star” dancer who sings extremely well. Ex-lover of Zach seeking to restart her career. Strong and charismatic actress. Soprano w/ strong belt.

[SHEILA] Any Ethnicity, Early – Mid 30s. Accomplished actress who dances well. Beautiful showgirl, sexy with a killer wit. Tough and proud of it. Alto.

[VAL] Any Ethnicity, Mid – Late 20s. Accomplished dancer who sings well. Smart, sassy, and sure of herself; yet the girl next door. Mezzo w/ strong belt.

[DIANA] Latina, Mid – Late 20s. Accomplished dancer who sings very well. Often underestimated, with lots of fight and warmth. Dimensional. Mezzo.

[JUDY] Any Ethnicity, Mid 20s. Accomplished dancer who sings well. Energetic, quirky, and decidedly The Rev Theatre Company 2023 Season - NYC EPA Page 5 of 7

offbeat. 5’7 and up a plus. Soprano.

[BEBE] Any Ethnicity, Mid – Late 20s. Accomplished dancer who sings well. Natural and unaffected. Mezzo.

[KRISTINE] Any Ethnicity, Mid 20s. Accomplished dancer/actress who sings. Married to Al. Quirky, great comedic sensibility. Exhibits nervous energy. Alto.

[MAGGIE] Any Ethnicity, Mid 20s. Accomplished dancer who sings very well. Sweet girl next door; shy, sensitive with a powerful voice. Soprano with a solid mix/belt to E.

[DON] Any Ethnicity, late 20’s. Ladies' man, married, and into cars, money, and women. Very sure of himself. From the Bronx.

[CONNIE] AAPI, 20’s. Excellent dancer. Married and petite. A bit of a mother hen with a great sense of humor. Born in Chinatown. Believably is 4’10”.

Requirement for proof of vaccination:

Everyone entering the audition venue (i.e., venue employees, Equity members, non-members, casting personnel, creatives, producers, musicians, etc.) will be required to show proof of COVID vaccination prior to entry into the venue. (Anyone with a medical or religious exemption from vaccination, should e-mail ahoeschen@actorsequity.org with Vaccination exemption in the subject line and attach proof of exemption in advance of their appointment. Information provided will be kept confidential.) Anyone with symptoms of COVID, flu, or any other infectious disease that can be transmitted by casual contact should not attend the auditions.

Everyone participating in the auditions is encouraged to wear a two-ply cloth face mask, surgical mask, singer’s mask or respirator (N95, KN95 or KF94). Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not recommended. Singer’s masks can be found at www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask.

If the risk level for New York County is trending upwards and may rise to High (Red) we will contact members with appointments at least 48 hours before the first audition appointment time to let them know there is a chance that the auditions may need to be postponed or cancelled. All members with appointments will be notified at least 24 hours in advance if the auditions must be postponed or cancelled.

We encourage members to prepare for their audition prior to arriving at the audition venue, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms.

Holding/Audition room information:

The audition room (Studio B) can accommodate no more than 28 individuals at a time. The holding room can accommodate no more than 40 individuals at a time.