5th Avenue Theatre 2018-2019 Season - Seattle EPA/ECC Singers Days
5th Avenue Theatre
AUDITION DATES
Fri, Mar 30, 2018
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (PDT)
Lunch: 2:00PM - 3:00PM
Mon, Apr 02, 2018
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (PDT)
Lunch: 2:00PM - 3:00PM
APPOINTMENTS
Email casting@5thavenue.org for an appointment Details provided with appointment
CONTRACT
WCLO Minimum - $1118/wk
SEEKING
Strong singers, actors, and dancers for roles in the '18-'19 Season.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a verse and a chorus of one contemporary musical theatre song and a verse and a chorus of one Golden Age musical theatre song. Please bring your own sheet music in correct key. An accompanist will be provided.
LOCATION
Fifth Avenue Theatre
1308 5th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101-2602
details provided with appointment
PERSONNEL
Kelsey Thorgalsen-Casting Director
OTHER DATES
See breakdown.
OTHER
**NON-AEA Children will not be seen at these auditions. Children's calls will be held at a later date.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
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
ANNIE
1st rehearsal: October 26, 2018
1st preview: November 23, 2018
Opening: November 30, 2018
Closing: December 30, 2018
ANNIE – Age 10-12. A street-wise orphan; she is eventually taken in by Oliver Warbucks. Spunky, friendly, big-voiced. A3 – G5.
WARBUCKS– CAST. Age 40-55. A successful businessman with a warm heart. Rich, stiff-collared, bullish. B3 –Gb5
GRACE FARRELL – Age 20-35. Faithful secretary to Mr. Oliver Warbucks. Poised, sweet, gentle. Bb3 – G5
MISS HANNIGAN – Age 30-45. The orphanage matron who hates children but is fond of liquor. Very disillusioned, bitter and cold. A3-F5.
ROOSTER– Age 25-35. Miss Hannigan’s no-good brother looking for a quick buck. A sleazy, slick con man. B3-G5.
LILY– Age 20-30. Rooster’s girlfriend, who is also out for a quick buck. B3-G5.
MOLLY– Age 6-7. The littlest orphan. She looks to Annie for comfort.
PEPPER– Age 11-12. The toughest orphan.
DUFFY – Age 12-13. The biggest orphan.
JULY – Age 12-13. The quietest orphan.
TESSIE – Age 9-11. The cry baby.
KATE – Age 6-8. Next-to-littlest.
FDR – Age 40-60. The 32nd President of the United States. A Democrat and a friend of Warbucks. Eb3 – F4.
ENSEMBLE – 6 men and 6 women. Should be strong actors, singers and dancers of all ages.
ROCK OF AGES
1st rehearsal: January 3, 2019
1st preview: February 1, 2019
Opening: February 8, 2019
Closing: February 24, 2019
DREW– A good-guy rocker with great comedic timing and a boyish charm. He should be a very strong rock tenor.
SHERRIE – A fresh faced, innocent Midwestern girl pursuing her dream of stardom. Strong comedic timing, rock belt, and good mover.
LONNY – The narrator. Funny, mischievous, welcoming and vibrant. Great coming timing and strong rock vocals.
DENNIS DUPREE – Classic stoner, former rocker who runs the Bourbon Room. Laid back and easygoing. Baritone rock vocals.
STACEE JAXX – A charismatic rock star. Self-important, confident and intriguing. The ultimate bad-boy. Strong rock tenor.
REGINA – A crunchy, granola, tree-hugging fighter.
HERTZ KLINEMANN – An uptight, cold, intimidating German man. Baritone.
FRANZE KLINEMANN – Hertz’ flamboyant German son. He works for his father, but not by choice. Shy and gentle with a big heart.
JUSTICE – Strong presence and soulful vocals. She runs a gentlemen’s club where Sherrie works. Maternal.
ENSEMBLE – 4 Men & 4 Women. Strong rock singers and dancers.
LITTLE DANCER
1st rehearsal: February 7, 2019
1st preview: March 22, 2019
Opening: April 5, 2019
Closing: April 14, 2019
YOUNG MARIE VAN GOETHEM. The young dancer who posed for the famed Degas sculpture “Little Dancer.” Marie is smart, tough, funny, streetwise and resourceful. She is fiercely protective of her little sister, Charlotte, and helps to support her dysfunctional and poverty-stricken family by working as a “little rat” at the Paris Opera Ballet, but also by stealing. Her goal is to become a full-fledged ballerina so she can lift her family out of their dire circumstances. She is vulnerable to the harsh conditions which surround her, but she is talented and determined to succeed. History does not tell us what ever happened to the real Marie after she left the ballet. Needs to be a fantastic dancer, actor, and sing as well as possible. Must have exceptional classical ballet technique (pointe). A dancer who can embody a girl, but doesn’t necessarily have to be one. Alto (Bb – Db).
ADULT MARIE VAN GOETHEM. Now a woman in her fifties, weathered by time and circumstance, she has lived a decent life doing ordinary work,but has returned to see the sculpture that was made of her when she was young, in order to find some closure for a life that was diverted from the dance. She has the same character traits as young Marie—a feisty sense of humor, a toughness, pride and vulnerability. Beautiful singing and acting. Soprano (A – G), moves well.
EDGAR DEGAS. Famed impressionist painter and creator of the sculpture ”Little Dancer.” A cranky middle-aged man, a confirmed bachelor, notoriously insulting and witty. He is losing his eyesight and is terrified of not being able to work any more. He prays for one last breakthrough. Great acting and singing. Baritone (Ab – E).
MARTINE VAN GOETHEM: Mother to Young Marie, and her other two daughters (Antoinette and Charlotte). Martine was once a dancer, but has come down in the world and is now a washwoman. She isn’t above getting money from men, too. She occasionallydrinks too much as a way of lightening her burdens and can be mercurial. She is a loving yet neglectful single mother. Also: Dances well. Strong Alto (Belt), F# -- C.
ANTOINETTE VAN GOETHEM: Marie’s older sister, a former ballerina, now turned courtesan. Antoinette is flighty, vain and a little naive. She believes she has a handle on life, but in fact is living precariously, at the mercy of the men she takes up with. She loves her sisters and has a good heart, always “helping” her sister Marie by giving bad advice. Very strong soprano singing, good acting, and movement. Coloratura Soprano with a dazzling high C.
CHARLOTTE VAN GOETHEM (7 or 8 years old). She must act and sing really well. Must have classical ballet technique. Alto (Bb – Db).
CHRISTIAN. Rehearsal violinist and romantic interest for Marie. A handsome and roguish young man, a talented musician, responds to Marie’s talent, and she to his. Early twenties. Need a great singer, someone with charm, danger, sex appeal. Tenor, A – F (solo) sings to B, moves well.
CORBEIL –(shortened form of Vaucorbeil)—the director of the Paris Opera Ballet in 1881. (He would have known Marie in real life.) He is authoritarian with anyone who works at the ballet, and obsequious to anyone who may give money to the ballet. He’s willing to play favorites if it means receiving a donation, and will send young girls into the arms of patrons if it means that they renew their subscriberships. A very good politician within his organization. Baritone (G – E). Moves well.
ADULT FEMALE DANCERS who sing to comprise the ensemble and play various characters in the world of the Paris Opera Ballet. Should have strong ballet technique. Most Adult Female dancers will dance en pointe.
ADULT MALE DANCERS who sing to comprise the ensemble and play various characters in the world of the Paris Opera Ballet. Should be 5’10 or taller and have strong ballet technique.
YOUNG FEMALE BALLERINAS to play between 13-18 years old. Must have strong technique, dance en pointe, and sing.
WEST SIDE STORY
1st rehearsal: April 23, 2019
1st preview: May 31, 2019
Opening: June 7, 2019
Closing: June 23, 2019
MARIA – Age 18-21. A young and innocent hopeless romantic. She finds herself in the center of a violent conflict between the two gangs. Bernardo’s younger sister. Strong soprano. Range: Bb3-C6.
ANITA –Age 25-30. Feisty and assertive. Bernardo’s girlfriend and Maria’s friend. She attempts to shield Maria from the dangers of the gang violence. Strong alto. Range: F3 – D5. Very strong dancer required.
BERNARDO – Age 25-35. Proud, strong and handsome. The leader of the Sharks. Maria’s brother and Anita’s boyfriend. Some solo singing. Range: Bb2 – Eb4. Strong dancer required.
CHINO – Age 20-25. Shark. He is naïve and wants revenge on the Jets. Maria’s suitor. Strong dancer/some singing required.
PEPE – Shark, dancing/singing required. Baritone.
INDIO – Shark, dancing/singing required. Tenor.
LUIS – Shark, dancing/singing required. Baritone.
ROSALIA – Indio’s girlfriend, more demure. Mezzo Soprano.
CONSUELA– Tough,young. Pepe’s girlfriend. Alto
FRANSISCA– Young, Luis’ girlfriend. Soprano.
TONY– Age 25-30. Romantic lead. He is the former leader of the Jets, but has found a new lifestyle. Falls in love with Maria. Strong tenor. Range: Bb2 – Bb4. Limited dancing.
RIFF – Age 25-30. A spritely, quick-tempered leader. He seeks to eliminate the Sharks and wants his own gang to dominate. Strong singer. Range: Bb2 – G4. Strong dancer.
DIESEL – Gang member. Second-in-command of the Jets. Leader after Riff’s death. Baritone/Bass
ACTION – Gang member. Very quick tempered. Tenor.
A-RAB – Gang member. Hot-headed. Baritone.
BABY JOHN – The youngest Jet. Tenor.
ANYBODYS – Age 15-25. A spunky tomboy who is desperate to become a member of the Jets. Full of energy and heart.
DOC – Age 60-75. The adult owner of the store where the Jets hang out. He tries to guide the Jets youthful angst and provides a safe haven for Tony. Wise in his ways. No dance.
GLAD HAND – Age 30-50. Nerdy, overly cheerful and ill-equipped social director at the school dance. No dance.
KRUPKE – Age 30-60. The local cop. He has no patience for the gang’s conflict. Regularly mocked by the local gangs. No dance.
LT SCHRANK – Age 40-55. A local detective. Blunt, brash and unapologetic. No dance.
Ensemble – Strong dancers, singers and actors to make up the Sharks and Jets.
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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