BANDSTAND: A MUSICAL Equity Chorus Call Singers - Paper Mill Playhouse Auditions

Call Type
Equity Chorus

Time(s)
Equity Chorus Call / Singers
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
10 AM - Equity Female Singers
2 PM - Equity Male Singers

Contract
COST
Tier 4- Equity Minimum $824/week

Location
Pearl Studios NYC 519
519 8th Avenue
12th Floor
New York, NY
12th floor

Seeking
Equity Singers who move for the ensemble.

see breakdown.

Preparation
Please prepare a brief uptempo traditional musical theater song (or something similar) with a jazz or swing feel. For example- Cole Porter, Gershwin, etc. No pop/rock please. Bring sheet music; accompanist provided.

Also, bring picture and resume, stapled together.

Other Dates
Reh: o/a 8/24/15. Performs: 10/8 - 11/8/15

Producing Artistic Director: Mark S. Hoebee
Managing Director: Todd Schmidt
Associate Artistic Director: Patrick Parker

Other
EPA: 3/12, 10am-6pm, at Pearl 500.
ECC/Dancers: 3/16, 10W, 2M, at Pearl 500
ECC/Singers: 3/17, 10W, 2M, at Pearl 519

Personnel
Director/Choreographer: Andy Blankenbuehler
Music: Richard Oberacker
Book/Lyrics: Robert Taylor and Richard Oberacker
Musical Director: David Kreppel
Casting: Tara Rubin Casting/Lindsay Levine

· Chorus 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.

Breakdown

Set in 1945, “BANDSTAND” tells the story of a mismatched swing band of military veterans who join together to compete in a national radio contest in New York City with a prize that will guarantee instant stardom to the winners. But with complicated relationships, the demands of the competition and the challenging after-effects of the War that each vet band member carries, going all the way for a win in the contest seems like a dream that may break them more than give them their big break. The score is strongly influenced by authentic 1940’s swing music, much of which is played onstage by the characters who make up the band. The show races towards a “live on air” finale that has an emotionally charged and surprise twist ending that requires every ounce of talent, stamina and raw nerve that these musicians possess.

seeking:

MALE ENSEMBLE:
To play 20s-50s. Men of all ages and sizes to play Bartenders, Radio Announcers, Servicemen, etc. Should be strong singer/dancers. We are also looking for men who are strong singers who move well to play featured character roles. Should be comfortable with part singing and jazz voicing.

FEMALE ENSEMBLE:
To play 20s-50s. Women of all ages and sizes to play Waitresses, Actresses, Clerks, etc. Should be strong singer/dancers. We are also looking for women who are strong singers who move well to play featured character roles. Should be comfortable with part singing and jazz voicing.

SEEKING ACTORS OF ALL ETHNICITIES AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS.