CHASING RAINBOWS: THE ROAD TO OZ Equity Chorus Call Dancers - Staged Reading Auditions

Call Type
Equity Chorus

Time(s)
Equity Chorus Call / Dancers
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
10:30 AM - Equity Male Dancers
2 PM - Equity Female Dancers

Contract
Other
AEA 2-WEEK STAGED READING ($500/WEEK)

Location
Pearl Studios NYC 500
500 Eighth Avenue
(35th/36th Streets)
New York, NY
12th floor

Seeking
Equity Dancers who sing for various ensemble parts.

see breakdown.

NOTE: The musical uses the songs of Judy Garland.

Preparation
Be prepared to dance. All bring tap shoes. Females should also bring character heels. After dancing, you may be asked to sing 16 bars of a traditional musical theatre song or a song in the MGM style. Bring sheet music; a piano accompanist will be provided. Bring a photo/resume stapled together.

Other Dates
2-Week Staged Reading: September 8 – 18 in NYC

Note: No ensemble singing parts are available; no ECC/Singers will be held.

Other
Arrangements: David Libby Songs from the Sony Feist/Robbins Catalog
General Manager: 321 Theatrical Management

Personnel
Director: Matt Lenz
Choreographer: Parker Esse
Book: Marc Acito
Conceived by: Tina Marie Casamento

Casting: Telsey + Company/Craig Burns

· 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

NOTE: The musical uses the songs of Judy Garland.

SEEKING:

MALE ENSEMBLE DANCERS
Male, any ethnicity, to play ages 15 – 35. Strong dancers who sing. Must have tap ability. To play various roles including Buddy Epsen and the strapping Clark Gable. ENSEMBLE

FEMALE ENSEMBLE DANCERS
Female, any ethnicity, to play ages 16 – 25. Strong dancers who sing. Must have tap ability. To play various roles including Mary Jane, the eldest Gumm sister (featured); Virginia, compassionate middle Gumm sister (featured); and the glamorous Jean Harlow and Lana Turner. ENSEMBLE

BABY GUMM
Female, Caucasian, to play ages 6 – 8. Judy as a very young girl. Strong dancer. Must have tap ability. Strong singing voice. ENSEMBLE

SHIRLEY TEMPLE
Female, Caucasian, to play ages 6 – 8. A blonde, curly-topped moppet as exquisitely adorable as a cherub in a Baroque painting. Strong dancer. Must have tap ability. Strong singing voice. ENSEMBLE

YOUNG VIRGINIA
Female, Caucasian, to play ages 10 – 12. The younger version of the eldest Gumm sister. Strong dancer. Must have tap ability. Strong singing voice. ENSEMBLE

MARY JANE
Female, Caucasian, to play ages 12 – 14. The younger version of the middle Gumm sister. Strong dancer. Must have tap ability. Strong singing voice. ENSEMBLE