1776 Equity Principal Auditions - Ford's Theatre Auditions

LORT

1776 – Equity Principal Auditions

Ford’s Theater (Washington, DC) LORT A; $882/week minimum

Director: Peter Flynn

Choreographer: Michael Bobbitt

Music Director: Jay Crowder

Casting: MelCap Casting

1st Rehearsal: 2/7/12. Runs: 3/9/12 - 5/19/12

Equity Principal Auditions:

Friday, October 28, 2011 at Pearl Studios “519”

10 AM – 6 PM 519 Eighth Avenue, 12^th Floor

Lunch from 1:30 – 2:30. New York, NY

Prepare 32 bars from or in the style of the show. Bring sheet music in correct key; accompanist provided but may not transpose.

Bring picture and resume, stapled together.

Seeking:

John Adams:

Caucasian male, late 30 – mid 40s. Of the Massachusetts contingency in the Continental Congress. Sharp, determined, passionate, unwavering in his ideals and beliefs. A leader who wears his heart on his sleeve. A bit of a quick temper, headstrong yet single minded in his support of independency. HIGH BARITONE.

Abigail Adams:

Caucasian female, early to late 30s. Warm, gentle, understanding, but dignified and resolute. Intelligent and level-headed, she keeps her husband JOHN ADAMS grounded. SOPRANO.

John Dickinson:

Caucasian male, late 30s – mid 40s. Of the Pennsylvania contingency in the Continental Congress. Energetic, playful, and fiercely articulate. Stylish and perhaps at times excessive, he enjoys the good life. Strongly opposes independence. BASS/BARITONE.