WHITE CHRISTMAS - Equity video submissions Rubber City Shakespeare Company | Akron, OH
Notice: Submission
CONTRACT
SPT
$344 weekly minimum (Tier 2)
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in WHITE CHRISTMAS (See breakdown).
Local actors are encouraged to submit.
We are seeking fully vaccinated and boosted actors for this production.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Please prepare one song of your choosing OR White Christmas (sheet music and accompaniment can be found at:
https://www.rubbercitytheatre.com/auditions-- employment.html) which is sung by the principal cast in the key provided. Please submit your headshot, resume and a video link to your audition. Please specify any conflicts and if housing would be needed.
Deadline: 11/17/2022
casting@rubbercitytheatre.com
Viewing submissions:
Dane CT Leasure - Director
Megan Gargano - Choreographer
Anthony Trifiletti - Music Director
OTHER DATES
Call backs by appointment on November 19- 20 from 10am-2pm.
First Rehearsal: Nov 29, 2022
Tech: December 19-21, 2022
Opening: December 22, 2022
Closing: December 23, 2022
Performances December 22 at 7:00pm; Dec. 23 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm
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.
In reference to the character descriptions - most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with the he/him or she/her pronouns and you will see that in the following descriptions. But, however limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities. As an ADA compliant theatre, we welcome performers of all abilities and will make all reasonable accommodations in order to cast performers, regardless of disability, in any role possible. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide. (Language developed by Kevin Kantor and Emily Tarquin from the Actors Theatre of Louisville).
RCT has engaged with a qualified Intimacy Director to work with all actors. The Intimacy Director will work with the actors to create moments of kissing and/or embracing that work within the actors’ boundaries. We may discover other moments of casual or familial intimacy between characters (e.g. casual touching, embracing) that work within the boundaries of each actor.
Bob Wallace (mid 30s to early 40s) A major singing star, Bob is the guiding force behind the song and dance team of Wallace and Davis. He wears his fame easily, but has some trouble with social and romantic interactions. Despite occasional gruffness, he is a deeply kind and principled man who is searching for true love. Excellent singer with a crooning style who moves very well. Tap and Jazz. Baritone.
Phil Davis (mid 30s to early 40s) The fun-loving song-and-dance partner of the team Wallace and Davis. An irrepressible clown, operator, and incorrigible ladies’ man who is determined to see his friend happy, even if it requires scheming and outright deception. He has a boyish charm and sex appeal. Ballroom, jazz and tap-dancing. Baritone-tenor.
Betty Haynes (mid-20s to late 30s) Sensible, responsible half of the Haynes sisters act. Classic elegance. Destined to be a star, but hesitant to take the spotlight. Devoted to her sister. Hides a yearning for true love under a protective shell. A quiet beauty and charm with a rich chest mix and soprano extension. Moves well.
Judy Haynes (mid-20s to mid 30s) Younger, more ambitious and slightly scheming other sister. Wholesome and adorable, sexy and flirty. Jazz and tap dancer. Singer with a chest mix.
General Henry Waverly (late 50s to mid 60s) Retired Army general with a curmudgeonly military exterior, adjusting to retired life in post WW II America. Precise and orderly, struggling to run the Inn in Vermont. A man of integrity. Underneath, a warm compassionate man in need of family and love. With the exception of one line, can be non-singing role.
Martha Watson (late 40s to mid-60s) Once a Broadway star, now the General’s housekeeper. The true force behind running the Inn. Very dry wit and frank with a wisecracking sense of humor. Big hearted, but unsentimental. Irrepressible meddler, believing she acts on everyone’s best behalf. Singer and mover, Broadway belter.
Susan Waverly (young girl 9 to 18) The General’s granddaughter. Lovable and outgoing. A bit precocious, but wise beyond her years. Gets bitten by the stage bug and is great at it. Belt voice, moves very well.
Ralph Sheldrake (mid 30s to early 40s) Jokester Army buddy of Bob and Phil’s, now a major television executive. Fast talking, loud, brash New York professional with a good head on his shoulders. Doubles as a winter tourist.
Rita and Rhoda (mid 20s to early 30s) Bob and Phil’s two star chorus showgirls. Brash, sexy and fun. Perhaps not the brightest.
Ezekiel Foster (mid 40s to late 50s) Practical, the ultimate laid back New Englander. A man of few words. Caretaker at the Inn. Takes life at a very very leisurely pace. Doubles as Train Conductor.
Mike (mid 20s to late 30s) Bob and Phil’s Stage Manager. Can be overly dramatic and often hysterical, but gets the job done. Works to attempt a sense of control and order for the company. Doubles as Mr. Snoring Man, Winter Tourist.
Tessie (late 20s to 30s) Young Character woman. Bob and Phil’s secretary, also Head Seamstress and Mrs. Snoring Man, winter tourist. Mezzo-soprano, belter.
Male and Female Ensemble of Dancers (early 20s to mid 30s)to play assorted speaking roles as well as being a strong singing ensemble. Strong in Ballroom, Jazz and Tap. Dance style is 1950’s Hollywood movie musical style.
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