LA BARBERÍA (THE BARBERSHOP) Equity Principal Audition - New World Stages Auditions

LA BARBERÍA (THE BARBERSHOP)

• Equity Principal Auditions

Prod: David Maldonado & Juan Toro Off-Broadway $539/week minimum.
Authors: D. Maldonado & Arí Maniel Cruz
Dir: Waddys Jaquez
GM: CESA Entertainment

1st reh: 1/3/11. 1st preview: 2/3. Runs at New World Stages - Stage 5.

Equity Principal Auditions:

Monday, December 6, 2010 Ripley-Grier Studios

10 AM - 6 PM 520 Eighth Avenue, 10th Floor

Lunch from 1:30 – 2:30. New York City

Sides will be provided at the audition. Please bring a picture & resume, stapled back-to-back.

Seeking:

Notes:

• The play is in the Spanish language (with some “Spanglish”).
• All roles are available (i.e. not yet offered and accepted).

Benny:

Man, 30s–40s. Called “El Mago”. A barber. Dominican-York (long-time NYC resident, originally from the Dominican Republic). CHARACTER IS FLUENT IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH.

Nurys:

Woman, 20s–mid 30s. Benny’s sassy sister. Like her brother, Nurys is a Dominican-York. CHARACTER IS FLUENT IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH.

Cheo:

Man, 60s. A barber. Benny’s uncle. Old School. CHARACTER IS FLUENT IN SPANISH.

Sandy:

Man, 30s. Called “Papi Chulo”. A barber. Smooth-talker, ladies’ man. Rapping ability a plus. Strong comedy. CHARACTER IS FLUENT IN SPANISH.

Correo:

Man, 30s–40s. Street hustler. Arrived from the Dominican Republic less than a year ago. Strong comedy. CHARACTER IS FLUENT IN SPANISH.

Bachatero / Banker:

Male, 30s. Full of himself. Singing ability a plus. Strong comedy. CHARACTER IS FLUENT IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH.

Robber / Cop / Realtor:

Male, 30s–40s. CHARACTER IS FLUENT IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH.