AN AMERICAN SOLDIER - NYC EPA
RONALD O PERELMAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
SIGNUP INFO
Signups begin May 12, 11:45 am (EDT)
Gibney Dance: Agnes Varis Performing Arts Center
280 Broadway
New York, NY 10007
Thu, May 18, 2023
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (EDT)
Break: 1:30-2:30pm
LORT Non-Rep
TBD based on PAC NYC’s forthcoming single-employer labor agreement with Equity. PAC NYC will pay the agreed upon minimum weekly rate established with Equity.
Equity actors for principal roles in AN AMERICAN SOLDIER (see breakdown).
All roles will be understudied.
Please prepare 2 brief cuts of arias of contrasting styles from the operatic canon, one of which should be an English-language contemporary work. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Composed by Huang Ruo
Libretto by David Henry Hwang
Music Direction by Carolyn Kuan
Directed by Chay Yew
Expected to attend:
PAC NYC Producer, Benjamin Akio Kimitch
Rehearsals: Tues, April 23 – Sun, May 5, 2024
Tech: Tues, May 7 – Fri, May 10, 2024
First Performance: May 12, 2024
Closing Performance: May 19, 2024
OTHER
An Equity monitor will be provided.
EPA Procedures are in effect for 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.
Equal employment opportunity and a commitment to a diverse staff are fundamental principles at the PAC, where employment opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law. For more information, please visit pacnyc.org
Long envisioned as a major international cultural institution in the heart of a revived Lower Manhattan, the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) is the final element and cultural keystone of the 2003 Master Plan developed during Mike Bloomberg’s tenure as mayor for re-building the World Trade Center site after the tragedy on 9/11. PAC NYC will help to redefine Lower Manhattan as a cultural destination and serve as a testament to the power of the arts to inspire and unite us. Currently under construction, we will announce our inaugural season soon and will open to the public in September of this year.
The New York Premiere of a soaring new music theatre piece based on the powerful true story of Chinese-American Army Pvt. Danny Chen, who sought to serve his country, only to find his biggest threat was his fellow soldiers.
Equity encourages everyone participating in the auditions to wear a two-ply cloth face mask, surgical mask, singer’s mask or respirator (N95, KN95 or KF94). Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not recommended. Singer’s masks can be found at www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask.
Equity encourages members to prepare for their audition prior to arriving at the audition venue, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms.
Seeking:
Role: Pvt. Danny Chen
Role Summary:
Voice Type: Lyric-tenor
Stage Age: 19
Stage Identity: This role is a Chinese American male.
Role: Mother Chen
Role Summary: Pvt. Danny Chen's mother, a Chinese immigrant to America, performed in English
Voice Type: Mezzo-soprano
Stage Age: 40
Stage Identity: This role is a person of Chinese descent.
Role: Josephine Young
Role Summary: Pvt. Danny Chen’s childhood friend
Voice Type: Lyric-soprano
Stage Age: 19
Stage Identity: This role is a person of Chinese descent.
Role: Sgt. Aaron Marcum
Role Summary: Pvt. Danny Chen's principal tormentor
Voice Type: Baritone
Stage Age: late-20's to early-30's
Stage Identity: White male
Roles: Military Judge / Pvt. Washington, / Pvt. Manny Davis
Role Summary: roles include a judge and a veteran who was subject to acts of racial hate while enlisted; and a whistleblower who testifies against Danny's tormentor
Voice Type: Bass or Bass-Baritone
Stage Identity: Black Male
Role: Pvt. Stanton
Role Summary: an enlisted soldier who is sexually assaulted
Voice Type: Mezzo. Soprano
Stage Age: 20s
Stage Identity: Female
Role: Pvt. Sonia Gonzalez
Role Summary: an enlisted soldier who testifies about sexual assault in the military
Voice Type: Soprano
Stage Identity: Latina female
Roles: Defense Lawyer Major Baker / Pvt. Roderic Carter / Spc. Cameron Rodriguez
Role Summary: roles include a military defense lawyer and soldiers who testify about Pvt. Danny Chen
Voice Type: Tenor
Stage Identity: Latino Male
Roles: Sgt. Lucas Brown / Pvt. Roman Parker / Sgt. Jackson Blakemore/ Pvt. Bryan Johnston
Role Summary: roles include soldiers who testify about Danny Chen
Voice Type: Baritone
Stage Identity: Male
Roles: Trial Counsel Major Rose / Spc. Austin Haldemann / Spc. Julian Swanson / Pvt. Randall Pinkton
Role Summary: roles include a military prosecutor and soldiers who testify about Danny Chen
Voice Type: Bass
Stage Identity: Male
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