A CHORUS LINE and SISTER ACT - NYC EPA
Westchester Broadway Theatre
AUDITION DATE
Mon, Oct 23, 2017
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)
Lunch 2 to 3
CONTRACT
Dinner Theatre $558.00/week
SEEKING
Equity actor/singers and dancers for various principal roles in A CHORUS LINE and in SISTER ACT.
See breakdown.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a song appropriate for the show/character you are auditioning for. Bring picture and resume.
LOCATION
Nola Studios
250 W. 54th Street
New York, NY 10019
11th floor
PERSONNEL
Executive Producers - Bill Stutler/Bob Funking;
A CHORUS LINE Director/Choreographer - Mark Martino
SISTER ACT Director/Choreographer - Donna Drake
Producer/Casting - Lisa Tiso
OTHER DATES
A Chorus Line - Reh: 1/1/18; Opens: 1/11/18; Closes: 4/1/18
Sister Act - Reh: 3/26/18; Opens: 4/5/18; Closes: 7/1/18
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
A CHORUS LINE CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS
NOTE: A CHORUS LINE requires a cast totally comprised of triple threats…excellent dancers who sing very well and have the acting chops to give distinct life to these 19 very different people. Due to our very limited rehearsal time, actively seeking actors who have done the show with the original Michael Bennett choreography.
Zach:
Male. The director and choreographer of the show for which the dancers are auditioning. He is a stage veteran and thus can be curt and harsh, but he is revealed to be a caring and empathetic man who truly grows to care about these dancers. 35-48
Larry:
Zach’s assistant…teaches and demonstrates the audition dances. Needs to be an incredible dancer, as he is the standard to which all of the auditioning dancers are held. 25+
Al :
From the Bronx. Street tough, macho, and newly married to Kristine; very protective. Strong singer, as he is the contrast to the non-singing Kristine in “Sing.” 28+.
Bebe:
Insecure about her looks and tries to be funny to cover her insecurities. Sings the middle harmony in “At the Ballet.” 18-25.
Bobby:
Flamboyant, hilarious, eccentric. Excellent comic actor. 25+.
Cassie:
Returning to the chorus after years of being a featured performer. A true triple threat performer, clearly a “star” Sings “The Music and the Mirror.” 30-35.
Connie Wong:
Funny and energetic little spitfire…born in Chinatown, New York, older than she looks. No taller than 5’
Diana:
streetwise Latina…a determined and athletic dancer from the Bronx. Powerful mezzo belt…sings “Nothing”. 22-30.
Don:
All-American ladies’ man, married, and into cars, money, and women. 25+
Gregory:
Sassy, bitchy queen. Smart, self-assured, very “East Side” 32
Judy:
Funny, gawky, nervous. Warm and hopeful. Ideally seeking a taller dancer. 32
Kristine:
Al’s scatter-brained wife who can’t sing… awkward, anxious and hilarious. She “speaks” the song “Sing,” but needs to actually be a singer in the ensemble numbers of the show. 20-25.
Maggie:
A sweetheart, little sister type. Dreamer. Seeking an incredibly warm singer with a strong belt up to E natural for the soaring climax of “At the Ballet.” 20-25
Mark:
Uber-optimistic first-timer…completely naïve but charming all-American kid. 18
Mike:
Aggressive, determined, cocky, sure of himself…a sexy and likable flirt. Ideally has acrobatic skills (round off -back handspring or back tuck is best) 22-28.
Paul:
Introverted and slightly insecure but loves performing….from Spanish Harlem, New York. An excellent actor who can deliver Paul’s monologue with the necessarily raw and vulnerable honesty required. 22-30
Richie:
African-American; enthusiastic, cool and very funny. Likable and laid back. 22-30
Sheila:
Oldest dancer on the line. Confident, brassy, sexy, bitchy, and always “on” Sings the low harmony in “At the Ballet.” 30
Val:
Sexy, sassy, funny. A brazen, direct, attention-seeker from Vermont proud of the plastic surgery that now gets her jobs. Sings “Dance 10, Looks 3.” 25+
SISTER ACT CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Deloris Van Cartier
African-American Female, 25-40. A disco diva wannabe with a dream of Donna Summer glory. Mouthy, ballsy, brassy and quick on the quip. She has no faith in anything but herself. Needs a powerhouse disco diva voice with a huge range.
Mother Superior
Caucasian Female, 45-65. An old school catholic mother superior with a spine of steel, a will of iron, and an acid tongue, but underneath a hidden heart. Strong, unwavering voice - alto or mezzo.
Sister Mary Robert
Female, 18-25, any ethnicity. A young timid novitiate, She is torn whether to take her final vows or leave the convent to rejoin the world that intimidates her so. Her shy personality masks a huge, show stopping powerful singing voice. Sings a big Act II solo, “The Life I Never Led.” Needs a strong belt and legit voice.
Sister Mary Patrick
Caucasian Female, 25-45. Upbeat, fun, and filled with love and delight in God, and friendship. She is the eternal optimist. She is always the head cheerleader ready for an adventure, a life experience, or between meal-time snack.. Strong comic. Needs a strong belt and legit voice.
Sister Mary Lazarus:
Caucasian Female, 50-70. Tough, full of vinegar and humor, with twice the energy of anyone half her age. She’s quick on the wisecracks and always ready to roll up her sleeves and dig in. Strong belt and legit a plus, but needs to be able to rap and be a great comic.
Curtis Jackson
African-American. Male, 35-55. A super cool, super confident, smooth bad guy with soul. He is a tough narcissist with sex appeal, and charisma. He is elegant and dangerous. Needs extremely strong voice. Low baritone or high baritone – a strong falsetto ( Four Seasons).
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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