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Call Type
Equity Principal
Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
10 AM to 6 PM
lunch 1:30 to 2:30
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Contract
COST
TIER 4 ($824/week minimum)
Location
Telsey + Company
311 West 43rd Street, 10th floor
New York, NY 10036
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Seeking
Equity actor/singers for various roles.
See breakdown
Preparation
Please prepare a short cut of a song that best shows off your voice. Style of the songs in the score vary from contemporary to more traditional, so please sing to your strengths and bring your book. Bring sheet music in the appropriate key.
Please also bring a picture/resume
Other Dates
EPA: 9/16, 10am to 6pm, at Telsey
ECC/Singers: 9/15, at Telsey, 10am men, 2pm women
ECC/Dancers: 9/18, at Pearl 519 8th Ave, 10am women, 2pm men
OPEN call for children: 10/3, 10am start, at Pearl 500 8th Ave.
Other
Producing Artistic Dir: Mark S. Hoebee
Associate Artistic Dir: Patrick Parker
1st reh for principals: 11/2/15. 1st Performance: 11/25. Closes: 1/3/16
Personnel
Dir: Brandon Ivie
Choreographer: Mara Newbery Greer
Music Director: Ben Whiteley
Book: Joseph Robinette
Music and Lyrics: Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Casting: Telsey + Company / Rachel Hoffman
· EPA Rules are in effect.
· A monitor will be provided.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
SEEKING:
JEAN SHEPHERD/NARRATOR
Male, Late 40s to 50s. A great actor with charisma. Great speaking voice, who can tell an engrossing story and has the quality to draw an audience in to his magical world. Has a twinkle in his eye. An actor with presence and spark. Of average height/weight or slightly larger; a good-natured curmudgeon. He’s omniscient, but not in an overpowering way. He has a deadpan sense of humor. He MUST be a great storyteller with a tremendous presence. PRINCIPAL
THE OLD MAN
Male, Late 30s-40s. A little younger than Jean. He has a good heart, but it is buried under a rough exterior. He can be a little acerbic and gruff. He usually expects the worst, but is capable of excitement if the situation warrants it (though it usually doesn’t); a devoted husband/father, who loves his family but does not overtly show it. Actor must be comfortable working with kids. VOICE: high baritone or tenor, must sing to a high G. PRINCIPAL
MOTHER
Female, 30s-40s. She is more in charge than he is, but she would never let him know it; affable and warm, but not a pushover; strong willed, straight forward, no nonsense, likable, midwestern – a kind of every-mom, but with a wacky side. A vibrant woman with a strength and personality that challenges the 1950s bland wife stereotype. She is a “real mom” with a warm sense of humor, though definitely not gooey. A more charactery Donna Reed. VOICE: contemporary mezzo with a strong mix, sings low G to high Db. PRINCIPAL
MISS SHIELDS
Female, Mid 30’s – 50’s. She is Ralphie’s tough, no-nonsense elementary school teacher. An actress with a flexible voice who can also sell a Broadway showbiz tap number with flair. Great with comedy. Character woman. Excellent dancer, especially tap. VOICE: Fierce belter and vocal stylist. PRINCIPAL
RALPHIE
Male, to play 9, going on 10 years old. His voice must be UNCHANGED. Possibly a bit pudgy; a regular kid – cute but not handsome, winsome but not precious. He wouldn’t be lost in a crowd, but he wouldn’t stand out either. Bright, but not precocious; a kid you wouldn’t mind living next door to. Must be an excellent singer and able to carry a show. VOICE: Boy’s unchanged voice. High belter, low F# to high D. Tap skills a plus but not required. PRINCIPAL
RANDY
Male, to play 8-9 years old. Ralphie’s younger brother. Smaller than Ralphie; adorable. Can be a bit awkward and offbeat; admires his big brother, Ralphie but won’t admit it. Seeking a young kid who is comfortable on stage but real. VOICE: Boy’s unchanged voice. High belter, low F# to high C#. Tap skills a plus but not required. PRINCIPAL
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