THE ROAD TO QATAR Equity Principal Audition - York Theatre Company Auditions
York Theatre Company
THE ROAD TO QATAR – Equity Principal Auditions
York Theatre Company ANTC $445/week minimum + health, pension (Theatre states that it pays $500/week).
Producing Artistic Dir: James Morgan
Assoc Artistic Dir: Brian Blythe
Music: David Krane
Book/Lyrics: Stephen Cole
Dir: Phillip George
CD: Geoff Josselson
1st reh: On/about 1/4/11. 1st perf: On/about 1/25. Closes 2/27. May extend to 3/6.
Equity Principal Auditions:
Friday, December 3, 2010 York Theatre Company
10 AM - 6 PM 619 Lexington Ave
Lunch from 1:30 – 2:30. New York City
(Enter via St. Peter's church on the south side of 54th
St, just east of Lexington; go past the reception desk;
take elevator to the theatre level “L”.)
Please prepare a brief musical comedy song that shows of range and personality. Bring sheet music; accompanist provided.
Please bring a picture & resume, stapled back-to-back.
Chronicles the incredibly true story of “two short Jews who write musical comedy” as they travel to the Middle East to write a new American musical commissioned by some suspect characters. Equal parts broad musical comedy and Crosby-Hope road picture.
Seeking (all roles are available (i.e. not yet offered and accepted)):
Theatre’s casting note: “All actors must be very inventive comedic actors, with strong singing voices.”
Michael:
Jewish man, mid 30s. Short. Musical comedy writer. Lyricist/librettist/ghostwriter of celebrity bios. The “Oscar” of “The Odd Couple” dynamic of this writing partnership. Charismatic, big personality with a sharp sense of humor. Excellent comedic chops. Strong character baritenor.
Jeffrey:
Jewish man, mid 30s. Short. Musical comedy writer. Composer/dance-music arranger with a floundering, about-to-close-any-minute-now Broadway show. Appealing but neurotic; the “Felix” of “The Odd Couple” dynamic. Very much under the influence of his overbearing mother, but comes into his own abroad. Excellent comedic chops. Strong character baritenor.
Nazirah / Others:
Nazirah: Lebanese woman, 20 - late 30s. Dim-witted interpreter. Immediately likable and alternately adorable, sexy, pushy, excitable and sweet. Not very bright, but means well. Actress also plays other characters. Strong comedic role. Belter/soprano.
Mansour / Others:
Mansour: Egyptian man, 40s-60s. Blowhard theatre producer. Imposing presence. Big in spirit. Lovable, but clueless when it comes to theatre. Excellent comedic chops. Actor also plays other characters. Baritone.
Farid / Claudio / Others:
Farid: Man, 35-45. A Middle Eastern Sly Stallone. At first glance, he looks like a scary terrorist, but he is really an egocentric actor who aspires to write. Claudio: Flamboyant and equally ridiculous opera director. Role requires a strong comedic actor. Actor also plays other characters. Baritone or tenor.
