Call Type
Non-Required Chorus
Date of Audition
3/18/2011
Location
Screenland Studios
10501 Burbank Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Time(s)
10:00am – 5:00pm
9:30AM – Sign-up
1-2 - Lunch
· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Appointments
Audition will be run similar to an EPA; sign-up will start 9:30AM, morning of the audition. No advance appointments will be available.
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Contract
Short Engagement Touring Agreement
$834.00 wk
Seeking
Future replacements for the Broadway and National Touring companies of Mamma Mia! - please see breakdown.
Preparation
Please be prepared to sing a brief contemporary pop song. Please bring sheet music and pictures and resumes. An accompanist will be provided.
Other Dates
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Female Dancers: 10AM
Male Dancers: 11:30AM
Other
Martha Banta – Resident Director
David Holcenberg – Musical Supervisor
Janet Rothermel – Dance Supervisor
Personnel
Eric Woodall – Casting Director
John Randall - Accompanist
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| Breakdown
The songs of the pop group ABBA provide the score for this romantic comedy that contrasts the dreams and desires of a young woman about to become a bride with those of her mother, a free spirit of the 70s who never married. Mamma Mia! takes place at a taverna on a Greek island. The cast should be quirky and offbeat; WE ARE NOT SEEKING OBVIOUS MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMERS. Our ensemble is composed of contemporary dancers and singers. Some ensemble men have dance specialties for which any acrobatics are a plus; some ensemble men and women are featured as singers and actors. ALL ARTISTS SHOULD HAVE A ROCK SOUND AND BE ABLE TO MOVE WELL.
Character Breakdown:
DONNA (late 30s-early 40s – the mother of a 20 year old girl) Attractive and free-spirited. A former lead singer in a group called “Donna and the Dynamos” who now owns and runs a hotel/casino on a Greek island. A strong feminist who also has a zany and vulnerable side. Principal role.
SOPHIE (18-25) A very special young woman who is determined to find the romance and happiness she feels eluded her mother. Has a wild, zany spirit even though she pursues a conventional marriage. Pop soprano. Principal role.
TANYA (late 30s-early 40s) A former singer in the “Dynamos”. Rich, sophisticated, acerbic, funny, and witty. Supporting Principal role.
ROSIE (late 30s-early 40s) Also a former singer in the “Dynamos” who now writes for and runs a feminist press. She’s confident, strong, and funny on the outside but shy underneath. Kooky and fun, good comic actress, bit of a clown. Actress who sings. Supporting Principal role.
LISA (18-25) Sophie’s friend who arrives to be a bridesmaid. Very energetic and kooky. Should be African-American, Hispanic-American, Asian-American, Native American or any non Caucasian young woman. Should sing and dance well. Featured Ensemble role.
ALI (18-25) Sophie’s friend. Impulsive and fun. Should contrast to Lisa and Sophie. Featured Ensemble role.
SAM (35-45) May be Sophie’s father. Left Donna 20 years ago because he was engaged to another woman. Charming, successful architect. Actor who sings. Baritone. Supporting Principal role.
HARRY (35-45) May be Sophie’s father. British financier, weathy, buttoned-up, and conservative but trying to reconnect with his freer, youthful self. Must do a very convincing English accent. Also an actor who sings. High baritone, tenor. Supporting Principal role.
BILL (35-45) May be Sophie’s father. A travel writer with no possessions or strings. Good-natured, always ready for adventure. Funny, preferably a big or imposing man. Supporting Principal role.
SKY (late 20s) Sophie’s fiance. Athletic, attractive – has given up his life as a successful young businessman in order to make over Donna’s taverna and marry Sophie. Featured Ensemble role.
PEPPER (20s) Sky’s friend. Helps run the hotel. Charming, loves women, always flirting. Must be a good mover/dancer. Acrobatic skills a plus. Baritone/tenor. Featured Ensemble role.
EDDIE (20s) Another friend of Sky and hotel worker. Laid-back, easygoing. Also a mover/dancer role. Baritone/tenor. Featured Ensemble role.
DYNAMO UNDERSTUDIES (30’s) Females with great pop voices, comedic skills and move well to be in the ensemble and understudy the Dynamos (DONNA, ROSIE, TANYA). Ensemble roles.
DAD UNDERSTUDIES (30’s) Males with great pop voices, comedic skills and move well to be in the ensemble and understudy the Dads (SAM, BILL, HARRY.) Ensemble roles.
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