42ND STREET & CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES 2- Chicago EPA **Revised**
Fireside Theatre
AUDITION DATE
Tue, Jan 30, 2018
10:00 am - 5:30 pm (CST)
Lunch from 1-2pm. Callbacks will be held Thursday, February 1st.
APPOINTMENTS
Equity Members may sign up for an appointment in the Member Portal beginning Tuesday, January 23rd at noon.
CONTRACT
Dinner Theatre Fireside Dinner Theatre Agreement; $665/week minimum
SEEKING
Male and female actors for the upcoming productions of 42ND STREET & CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES 2. See breakdown for details.
PREPARATION
Prepare a short song in the style of the show. For CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES 2, prepare a short comic song in a classic broadway style. You may sing from the show.
LOCATION
Actors' Equity Association - Chicago
557 W Randolph St
Chicago, IL 60661
Dial 011 at front door.
PERSONNEL
Ed Flesch - Director
Mary Ehlinger - Musical Director
Shanna VanderWerker - Choreographer
OTHER DATES
42ND STREET: 1st rehearsal: March 26, 2018 in Wisconsin. Runs April 12, 2018 – May 27, 2018.
CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES 2: 1st rehearsal: May 14, 2018 in Wisconsin. Runs May 31, 2018 – July 15, 2018.
OTHER
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.
BREAKDOWN
Peggy Sawyer – 20’s A young, starry-eyed, naïve, and humble chorus girl who dreams of stardom. She is the triple threat in the show - must sing, act, and dance (tap) very well. Mezzo soprano: should belt and be able to easily transition to head voice.
Julian Marsh – late 30’s – early 50’s Famous, but notorious, Broadway director of his new show PRETTY LADY who comes off gruff as he barks his directions at actors and crew but is charismatic. Voice: Baritone : range D to high G.
Dorothy Brock – late 30’s- 40’s A slightly past-her-prime and well-known Broadway diva. She is selfish and mean to everyone at first, but comes to understand what’s really important in life. Low Alto. She must move well.
Billy Lawlor – 20’s Youthful, leading man, high tenor, attractive, very strong dancer with excellent tap.
Maggie Jones – Late 30’s – 40’s -comic character woman, writer of PRETTY LADY, warm, nice, with a biting wit, some dance required, Alto-Mezzo soprano: A below middle C to C.
Bert Barry -Late 30’s – 40’s – comic character man, writer of PRETTY LADY, funny. lovable, Baritone/Tenor: range C to high F. Some dance required.
Pat Denning – late 30’s-40’s attractive, charming, former vaudeville partner of Dorothy's and her secret romantic partner. Vocal range: D to Eb
Andy Lee – late 20’s- 30’s – dance director of PRETTY LADY, excellent dancer especially tap, no solo singing
Abner Dillon – late 30’s – 40’s – comic character man, the financial backer of the show, under Dorothy’s spell, a bit of a hick, mainly speaking role
Anytime Annie – 20’S – excellent dancer especially tap, chorus girl in PRETTY LADY, sarcastic, cynical, she’s been around the block
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 audition.
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