SPEAKEASY STAGE 2011-12 MUSICALS Equity Principal Audition - SpeakEasy Stage Auditions

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SpeakEasy Stage 2011–2012 Musicals

– Equity Principal Auditions by APPOINTMENT in Boston

Boston MA NEAT Category 6; salary pending: current minimum $333/week

Producing Artistic Director: Paul Daigneault
General Manager/Production Manager: Paul Melone

Rehearsals begin 17 days before first performance date listed.

Equity Principal Auditions by APPOINTMENT:

Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at the Calderwood Theatre Pavilion

10 AM – 3 PM 527 Tremont St

Lunch from 12 - 1. Boston, MA 02116

For an appointment, please e-mail
auditions@speakeasystage.com (preferred) or call (617) 482-3279. Please be sure to include a contact phone number and email, Equity status, and the hour during which you would like to be seen. You will receive an email or phone call confirming your audition time. Equity Members without appointments will be seen throughout the audition day, as time permits.

Auditions will be in 5-minute slots. Performers may audition with material from one or more of the season’s shows. Performers may also prepare a brief song of their choice. SpeakEasy suggests two 16-bar selections, one up-tempo and one ballad. An accompanist, readers, and material from the scripts will be available at the auditions. Scripts are available for perusal at the StageSource office, 88 Tremont Street, Boston. See
www.stagesource.org for directions and office hours.

Please bring TWO copies of your stapled headshot /resume

SpeakEasy will also be present at the StageSource Auditions, Sunday June 12 and Monday June 13. For more information, see separate casting notice as well as visit
www.stagesource.org.

NOTE: Equity Principal Auditions for SpeakEasy Stage Co.’s 2010-11 plays will be held on May 16th from 10 AM – 6 PM, same location. See separate notice.

2011-2012 Season MUSICALS with available roles:

NEXT TO NORMAL

Book and Lyrics by Brian Yorkey and Music by Tom Kitt.

Director: Paul Daigneault. Music Director: TBA. Choreographer: David Connolly.

Dates: January 21 - February 26, 2011.

Diana Goodman: 30s or 40s, Alto with belt/mix to E, delusional bipolar depressive, wife to Dan and mother of Natalie and Gabe, sexy, sharp, quick-witted, loves her family

Dan Goodman: 30s or 40s, High Baritone/Tenor to A, genuine, handsome, constantly tired, wildly supportive, Diana’s husband and Natalie and Gabe’s father

Natalie Goodman: 16, Alto with belt/mix to E, perfectionist, bitingly sarcastic, obsesses over school and practicing the piano, resents her family, Dan and Diana’s daughter

Gabriel “Gabe” Goodman: almost 18, Rock Tenor to B, dashing, bright, playful, almost too charming, perfect, Diana and Dan’s son

Henry: 17, High Baritone/Tenor to A, stoner, slacker, romantic, loves to play jazz, philosopher king, caring, honest, Natalie’s boyfriend

Dr. Fine/Dr. Madden: 20s or 30s, High Baritone/Tenor to A, handsome, self-assured, rock star quality, subtly in charge, Diana’s doctor

XANADU

Book by Douglas Carter Beane, Music and Lyrics by Jeff Lynne and John Farrar.

Directed by Paul Daigneault. Music Director: TBA. Choreographer: David Connolly.

Dates: May 11 - June 9, 2012.

Clio/Kira: 20s, pop Soprano, the Olivia-Newton John role from the movie, must sing, move well, roller skate confidently; is fit, attractive and a true comedienne. Excellent on roller-skates.

Sonny Malone: 20s, pop Bari-Tenor, handsome, struggling artist, heartthrob, masculine. Excellent on roller-skates.

Danny Maquire/Zeus: 50s or 60s, Baritone, the seasoned actor of the group, must sing, move well, and command the stage. Dancing/skating is a plus.

Calliope/Aphrodite: Female, rock-pop Belt to E flat, Greek mythology character, Clio’s sister, very funny character woman

Melpomene/Medusa: Female, rock-pop Belt to E flat, Greek mythology character, Clio’s sister, raucously funny character

Thalia/Siren/Cyclops/80’s Singer: Male, 18-35, Tenor, Greek mythology character, must skate

Euterpe/Siren/Thetis/40’s Singer: Female, 18-35, Alto or Soprano, Greek mythology character, must skate

Erato/Siren/Hera/40’s Singer: Female, 18-35, Alto or Soprano, 40’s singer, great comic skills, vivacious, beautiful, fun, intelligent, must have dance ability, must skate

Terpsichore/Siren/Hermes/Centaur/80’s Singer: Male, 18-35, Tenor, Greek mythology character, must skate

Directions / more info: www.speak


easystage.com.

Theatre’s mailing address: SpeakEasy Stage Co. 539 Tremont St. Boston, MA 02116.