Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre (remaining) 2023 Season - Indianapolis EPA
Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre | Indianapolis, IN
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Monday, April 10, 2023
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Members will sign up on a first-come, first served basis beginning at 9:00 AM on the morning of the audition. If you are unable to attend these auditions, you may submit a video audition at:
https://beefandboards.net/2022/auditions/
Dinner Theatre
$700 weekly minimum
Equity actors for roles in the remaining productions in Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre's 2023 Season (See breakdown).
Please prepare two contrasting vocal selections; one up tempo and one ballad. Music in the correct key. A one-minute monologue may or may not be requested. Please bring a current headshot and resume stapled together. Bring dance clothes and your entire vocal book for potential dance call back at 6:00 PM.
Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre
9301 Michigan Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46268-3108
Please report to the lobby of the theatre to sign in for an audition time.
Expected to attend:
Eddie Curry: Artistic Director, Casting Director, Director WHITE CHRISTMAS
Ron Morgan: Choreographer WHITE CHRISTMAS
Doug King: Director/Choreographer JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Sally Scharbrough: Choreographer GRUMPY OLD MEN
Elizabeth Stark: Casting Associate
See breakdown for production specific personnel
POTENTIAL DANCE CALL BACK
Monday, April 10, 2023
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
See breakdown for production specific dates OTHER
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.
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.
Holding/Audition room information:
The maximum capacity in the holding room is: 75
The maximum capacity in the audition room is: 525
The remainder of Beef and Boards 2023 Season.
Curt Wollen, Director
Sally Scharbrough, Choreographer
Terry Woods, Music Director
Douglas Lamb, Stage Manager
1st Rehearsal, August 10, 2023
Open, August 24, 2023
Close, October 1, 2023
GRUMPY OLD MEN is the story of two aging men, Max and John, neighbors who have been feuding for most of their lives. Invigorated by their shared affection for their new neighbor across the street, the beautiful, eccentric, and charming Ariel, they face-off as romantic rivals until their hilarious shenanigans finally bring about a resolution to their long-standing differences. Based on the 1993 film, which starred Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, and Ann-Margret, this stage adaptation captures the lovably crotchety characters through twinkling humor, great songs, and the affectionate depiction of a small town that feels like home to everyone.
JOHN GUSTAFSON (retired history teacher) – Male, Age 70
MAX GOLDMAN (his neighbor; retired TV repairman) – Male, Age 71
ARIEL TRUAX (college professor; new in town) – Female, Age 52
JACOB GOLDMAN (Max’s son; a lawyer) – Male, Age 39
MELANIE NORTON (John’s daughter; a R.E. agent) – Female, Age 38
SANDRA SNYDER (nefarious tax collector) – Female, Age 40
“GRANDPA” GUSTAFSON (John’s oversexed father) – Male, Age 94
CHUCK BARRELS (owns the town’s general store) – Male, Age 69
PUNKY BARRELS (Chuck’s niece; also new to town) – Female, Age 55
ENSEMBLE: (5 men; 3 women)
HARRY the accident-prone postman delivers mail to
TIM the dubious minister who is married to
UNIS the avian addict while
STAN the polka champion is browbeaten by his wife
FRAN the town gossip
KARLA caffeinates all, including
BO and LO who appear as movers, orderlies and other random duos
(KARLA doubles as the NURSE)
Doug King, Director
Doug King, Choreographer
Kristy Templet, Music Director
Elizabeth Stark, Stage Manager
1st Rehearsal, September 21, 2023
Open, October 5, 2023
Close, November 19, 2023
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (often colloquially known as Joseph) is a sung-through musical comedy with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on the character of Joseph from the Bible's Book of Genesis. This was the first Lloyd Webber and Rice musical to be performed publicly; their first collaboration, The Likes of Us, written in 1965, was not performed until 2005. Its family-friendly retelling of Joseph, familiar themes and catchy music have resulted in numerous stagings.
Narrator: A character not of the time or place of the action. The Narrator tells the story through word and song, guiding the audience gently through the story of Joseph and his brothers, usually gives meaning to the story with his/her words. In early productions this character was usually played by a man; later productions have featured a woman in the role.
Jacob: The father of twelve sons, his favourite being Joseph. At times he may appear unfair and shallow, but he is, more importantly, the prophet who recognises the future and the calling of Joseph, thus saving the House of Israel. Sometimes doubles as Potiphar.
Joseph: Eleventh son of Jacob. Obviously, his father's favourite, Joseph early on shows a talent for interpreting dreams and telling the future. This gets him into trouble with his brothers when he predicts his future will include ruling over the other eleven. However, it saves his life when in Egypt he correctly interprets Pharaoh's dreams. In the end he has risen to a great position of power, but he still forgives his brothers and brings his family to Egypt to partake of the bounty he has accumulated there.
Potiphar: A powerful and rich Egyptian, Potiphar purchases Joseph and puts him to work in his household, where he soon realises that Joseph is honest, hard-working, and a great addition to his pool of help. When he grows suspicious of Mrs. Potiphar and Joseph, however, he grows angry and has Joseph thrown into prison. Often doubles as Jacob.
Mrs. Potiphar: Beautiful but evil, Mrs. Potiphar tries to seduce Joseph, but is unsuccessful. However, she does manage to rip off much of his clothing just as her husband comes into the room, thus condemning him to prison. Doubles as one of the wives.
Baker: One of Pharaoh's servants, the Baker is in prison with Joseph who correctly interprets his dreams and predicts that he will be put to death. Doubles as one of the brothers.
Butler: Another of Pharaoh's servants, the Butler is also in prison with Joseph who also correctly interprets his dreams, this time that he will be released and taken back into Pharaoh's household. It is the Butler who tells Pharaoh about Joseph and his uncanny ability with dreams. Doubles as one of the brothers.
Pharaoh: The most powerful man in Egypt, Pharaoh is considered a god on earth. When Joseph interprets his dreams, he promotes him to one of the highest positions in his government. In most productions, Pharaoh is portrayed as an Elvis Presley-style figure. Sometimes doubles as one of the brothers.
Joseph's Eleven Brothers: Although acting usually as a group, they each have their own different personalities, talents, and flaws. As a group they sell Joseph into slavery, but as individuals they deal with the following years and how they can make amends. They sing and dance their way through many situations and places. The brothers also double as Egyptians and servants of Potiphar:
Reuben: Eldest son of Jacob. Takes the lead on One More Angel in Heaven Simeon: Second son of Jacob. Takes the lead on Those Canaan Days
Levi: Third son of Jacob.
Judah: Fourth son of Jacob. Takes the lead on Benjamin Calypso.
Dan: Fifth son of Jacob.
Naphtali: Sixth son of Jacob.
Gad: Seventh son of Jacob.
Asher: Eighth son of Jacob.
Issachar: Ninth son of Jacob.
Zebulun: Tenth son of Jacob.
Benjamin: Youngest son of Jacob. Joseph accuses him of stealing the golden cup. The Wives: The wives of Jacob. Double as Egyptians and servants of Potiphar.
Eddie Curry, Director
Ron Morgan, Choreographer
Terry Woods, Music Director
Doug Lamb, Stage Manager
1st Reherasal, November 9, 2023
Open, November 24, 2023
Close, December 31, 2023
Soldiers Bob Wallace and Phil Davis served under General Henry Waverley in World War Two and, ten years later, they are still working together as a popular song and dance duo, Wallace and Davis. When they meet the singing sisters, Betty and Judy Haynes, Phil becomes enamoured with the beautiful Judy, while Bob is more reserved about his feelings for Betty. The two men follow the sisters up to their seasonal engagement at The Columbia Inn in Vermont. They discover the inn is owned by General Waverley but, unbeknownst to him, the inn is struggling to survive. With the help of Martha, the concierge, and the General’s granddaughter, Susan, Bob, Phil, Betty and Judy decide to put on a big show to draw in business.
Bob arranges for his old friend Ralph Sheldrake to bring the General’s former troops up to Vermont to support the show. Betty overhears Bob’s plans and misinterprets his intentions, believing that he wants to buy the inn instead. Confusion ensues as Betty leaves to go back to New York alone. Bob follows her to attempt to reconcile but, believing he has lost her, he goes on the Ed Sullivan Show to reach out to his former comrades. Back in Vermont, the rehearsals are coming to an end and the General is convinced to wear his uniform to watch the show. He is moved to see his former men return to support him and decides to put his efforts into making the inn a success. Betty returns to apologize to Bob and the couple finally declare their love for each other. With the show a huge success, Bob leads the whole theater in a rendition of “White Christmas”.
Bob Wallace: Male, Tenor
Phil Davis: Male, Baritone
Betty Haynes: Female, Mezzo-Soprano
Judy Haynes: Female, Alto
General Henry Waverly: Male, Spoken
Martha Watson: Female, Alto
Susan Waverly: Female
Ralph Sheldrake: Male, Tenor, Baritone, Bass
Rita: Female, Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto
Rhoda: Female, Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto
Ensemble: Either Gender, Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass
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