Chicago Shakespeare Theater | Chicago, IL
REVISED
Breakdown updated. Personnel, and Other dates sections revised.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C)
BREAK: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
CAT
$1089.50 weekly minimum (CAT 6)
Equity actors for roles in 42 BALLOONS (see breakdown).
Please prepare a brief cut, not to exceed one minute, that shows us your vocal range/acting. Bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided. Pop/Rock songs from the 60s/70s. Please also prepare one 90-sec monologue. Contemporary is most helpful. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Chicago Shakespeare
800 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611-5436
Fourth Floor Rehearsal Hall.
Producers: Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Kevin McCollum and Sam Levy
Director: Ellie Coote
Music, Lyrics, and Book by Jack Godfrey
Musical Director: Joe Beighton
Choreographer: Alexzandra Sarmiento
Casting Director: Bob Mason
Casting Associate: Alexis Taylor
Contract begins: 04/16/2025
First preview: 05/24/2025
Opens: 06/11/2025
Closes: 06/29/2025
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Equity's contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
RON RICHLAND: Character is male (cis, trans, or non-binary), late 30s to late 40s. Any ethnicity. Larry's friend. A driver for a production company, and movie nerd. Ron once dreamed of becoming a Hollywood filmmaker and cameraman but gave up on his dream as a teenager. Warm, supportive, nerdy, and laidback. Strong Baritone voice and able to rap.
MARGARET VAN DEUSEN (CAROL’S MOM): Character is female (cis, trans, or non-binary), 50s-60s. Any ethnicity. A single parent who wants what is best for her daughter. Strong, wise, protective, cautious, disapproving, conscientious, and sensible. Pop Mezzo with a mature, soulful tone - G4 to strong E6 belt.
LARRY WALTERS: CAST seeking STANDBY: Character is male (cis, trans, or non-binary), late 20s to late 30s. Any ethnicity. A driver for a TV company and Vietnam veteran. Larry has always considered himself an outsider, but he is also proud, stubborn, and fiercely determined. He is an amateur inventor, nerdy and awkward, yet hopeful and intense. A dreamer who wears his heart on his sleeve. Has an excellent rock tenor voice.
CAROL VAN DEUSEN: CAST seeking STANDBY: Character is female (cis, trans, or non-binary), late 20s to late 30s. Any ethnicity. A secretary at a TV studio and lover of cats. Carol is a shy and cautious outsider who becomes more assertive and impulsive as she helps to make Larry's flight a reality. She is protective, grounded, practical, kind, and extremely organized. Must be an excellent Pop/Rock Mezzo with a strong belt.
DAVID LETTERMAN/ENSEMBLE: Character is male (cis, trans, or non-binary), 30s. Any ethnicity. A late-night talk show host on NBC. A big TV personality and a showman. Charismatic, confident, funny, sometimes at the expense of the guests on his show. Has an excellent rock/pop tenor voice and is confident with rap. An excellent dancer with proficiency in contemporary, jazz, and hip-hop styles.
JERRY FLECK (THE KID)/ENSEMBLE: Character can be male, female, or non-binary. To play ages 8 to 20s-40s. Any ethnicity. A young kid who witnesses Larry's flight. An outsider. Energetic, enthusiastic, and naïve. Has strong Rock/Pop vocals (G3 to strong D flat 5 belt) and is an excellent dancer with proficiency in contemporary, jazz, and hip-hop styles. NOTE: May understudy principal role(s). Non-Binary performers are encouraged to audition.
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER/ENSEMBLE: Character can be male or non-binary, 20s-40s. Any ethnicity. Has strong Rock/Pop Tenor vocals and is an excellent dancer with proficiency in contemporary, jazz, and hip-hop styles. NOTE: May understudy the role of LARRY WALTERS.
MALE-IDENTIFYING FEATURED ENSEMBLE/SWINGS: Males (cis, trans, or non-binary), 20s-40s. All ethnicities. Seeking strong triple threat performers - must have unique, interesting vocal styles and be confident with rock and pop. Must also have strong dance ability with proficiency in contemporary, jazz, and hip-hop styles. Seeking characterful and quirky individuals of varying ages, vocal ranges, and appearances. NOTE: May understudy principal or featured ensemble roles.
FEMALE-IDENTIFYING FEATURED ENSEMBLE/SWINGS: Females (cis, trans, or non-binary), 20s-40s. All ethnicities. Seeking strong triple threat performers - must have unique, interesting vocal styles and be confident with rock and pop. Must also have strong dance ability with proficiency in contemporary, jazz, and hip-hop styles. Seeking characterful and quirky individuals of varying ages, vocal ranges, and appearances. NOTE: May understudy principal or featured ensemble roles.
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