COMPANY - Lyric Stage: Abyssinia
- Based on the novel Marked by Fire by Joyce Carol Thomas
- Music: Ted Kociolek
- Lyrics: James Racheff
- Book: Ted Kociolek & James Racheff
- Director: Akin Babatunde
- Music Director: Sheilah Vaughn Walker
- Associate Music Director/Orchestrator: Bruce Greer
- Founding Producer: Steven Jones
- Producer:Catherine Carpenter-Cox
- General Manager: Christopher J. Deaton
AUDITIONSSaturday, December 14, 2019 (EPA) 12:00pm—4:00pm, 5:00pm—8:00pm
Sunday, December 15, 2019 12:00pm—4:00pm
CALLBACKS Sunday, December 15, 2019 5:00pm—8:00pm
LOCATION Karayanis Rehearsal & Production Center (Free Parking)
Rehearsal Room B
4301 S. Fitzhugh Ave.
Dallas, Texas 75210
APPOINTMENTS To secure an audition appointment, please sign up at:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F45A9AF2DA3F58-abyssinia
Local actors unable to attend auditions, please send video link submissions to:
info@lyricstage.org
PREPARATION - Prepare two (2) contrasting 16 to 32-bar selections that show off voice, acting, and range.
- Actors may be asked to sing entire song(s).
- All are welcome to sing from the show and/or are encouraged to sing gospel or gospel-infused musical theatre.
- Pianist will be provided, no a cappella singing.
BRING- Please bring a current headshot and resume stapled together.
- Please bring clean, readable copies of your sheet music with accompaniment in your key, pianist will not transpose.
PRODUCTION DATES/LOCATIONS- Rehearsal Dates: January 20, 2020 through February 13, 2020.
- Rehearsal Times: Weekdays typically from 6:30pm—10:30pm; weekends typically from 1:00pm—7:00pm.
- Rehearsal Location: Dallas, Texas.
- Technical Rehearsal Dates: February 10–13, 2020.
- Technical Rehearsal Times: Typically from 6:00pm—11:00pm.
- ALL Actors must be available on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 for a 10-out-of-12 Tech Rehearsal from 11:00am—11:00pm.
- Performance Dates/Times: Friday, February 14, 2020 at 7:30pm; Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 2:30pm; Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 7:30pm; Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 2:30pm.
- Technical Rehearsal & Performance Location:
Majestic Theatre, Dallas, Texas.
COMPENSATION
Union: AEA LOA to COST.
Non-Union: Stipend, EMC points available.
LOCAL HIRES ONLYSeeking talent from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas.
No housing or transportation available or provided.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN All Roles Currently Available. - MOTHER VERA: Female, reads as 40+. Abby’s godmother, a folk-healer; alto with mezzo-soprano extension, G#3—E?4.
- ABYSSINIA “ABBY” JACKSON: Female, reads about 18. A praise singer; soprano with strong mix, F#3—B?5.
- PATIENCE JACKSON: Female, reads as 40+. Abby’s mother, a seamstress; mezzo, B3—G5.
- STRONG JACKSON: Male, reads as 40+, Abby’s father, a farmer; baritone, B?3—F4.
- TREMBLING SALLY: Female. Abby’s nemesis, lives in the woods like a wild thing; alto, F#3—E5.
- LILY NOREEN LEWIS: Female. Abby's best friend, also doubles as Mother Samuels; soprano or alto, A3—G5.
- MINISTER: Male. Pastor of the Stillwater Solid Rock Baptist Church; tenor, G?3—B?4.
- CORINE: Female. Elder of the church, a laundress; soprano or alto, A3—G5.
- MAVIS: Female. Elder of the church, Corine's sister, a laundress; soprano or alto, A3—G5.
- SELMA: Female. Elder of the church, their cousin, a spinster; soprano or alto, A3—G5.
- MOTHER SAMUELS: Female. A frail, elderly woman, also doubles as Lily Noreen Lewis; soprano or alto, A3—G5.
- BROTHER SAMUELS: Male. Deacon of the church, field foreman; bari-tenor, C3—A4.
- MARCUS: Male, 18–25. Young man from Ponca City, doubles as member of the congregation; bari-tenor, C3—A4.
- JESSE: Male, 18–25. Young man from Ponca City, doubles as member of the congregation; bari-tenor, C3—A4.
- LEON: Male, 18–25. Young man from Ponca City, doubles as member of the congregation; bari-tenor, C3—A4.
Please note: 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.
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