MAMMA MIA! Equity Principal Audition - National Tour Auditions

SETA

MAMMA MIA! (Tour) – Equity Principal Auditions

U.S. Tour / Equity SETA Contract; $834/week minimum

Producer: Judy Craymer, Richard East and Bjorn Ulvaeus for Littlestar in association with Universal

Director: Phyllida Lloyd

Resident Directors: Martha Banta

Music and Lyrics: Benny Anderson and Bjorn Ulvaeus

Book: Catherine Johnson

Choreographer: Anthony van Laast

Dance Supervisor: Janet Rothermel

Music Director: Martin Koch

Music Supervisor: David Holcenberg

Casting: Tara Rubin Casting/Eric Woodall

Equity Principal Auditions:

Thursday, July 7, 2011 at Pearl Studios “500”

10 AM – 5:30 PM 500 8th Avenue, 12th Fl.

Lunch: 1:30 – 2. New York, NY

Prepare a contemporary pop song. Bring sheet music in correct key; accompanist provided but may not transpose.

Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together.

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; not seeking obvious musical theater performers. ACTORS who sing and move work best in this show. ALL ARTISTS SHOULD HAVE A ROCK SOUND AND BE ABLE TO MOVE WELL. We are seeking performers of all races and ethnicities for these roles.

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.

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.

Tanya:

(late 30s-early 40s) A former singer in the “Dynamos.” Rich, sophisticated, acerbic, funny, and witty.

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.

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.

Harry:

(35-45) May be Sophie’s father. British financier, wealthy, buttoned-up, and conservative but trying to reconnect with his freer, youthful self. Must be able to do a very convincing English accent. Also an actor who sings. High baritone, tenor.

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. Should be a very good actor who sings fairly well.

Sky:

(mid-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.