Sparkle Jolly Touring, LLC
CONTRACT
Short Engagement Touring $930 weekly minimum (Category 2)
SEEKING
Equity actors for principal roles in ELF (see breakdown).
BIPOC actors encouraged to submit.
All stage managerial positions have been filled.
ELF is committed to an equitable, inclusive, and accessible casting process and encourages gender diverse and color conscious casting. Performers of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds, gender identities and abilities are encouraged to apply.
INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare a brief selection of an up-tempo, contemporary musical theater song in the style of
the show. You may also use the accompaniment at :
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5jo7fjfan9lxgwr/AADy6TU5_LN2emkqCdc4I5fCa?dl=0 . Please slate before you audition. Please submit electronically in a downloadable
format. WeTransfer is not suggested for this submission.
Deadline: Mon, Apr 25, 2022
SUBMIT TO
elfthemusicaltourauditions@gmail.com
PERSONNEL
Director: Sam Scalamoni
Choreographer: Connor Gallagher
Musical Supervisor: Nate Patten (viewing auditions)
Book by: Bob Martin and Tom Meehan
Music by: Matthew Sklar
Lyrics by: Chad Beguelin
General Manager: Gentry Associates, Inc
Casting Director: Benton Whitley CSA of StewartWhitley (viewing auditions)
OTHER DATES
Callback Date(s): Auditions in NYC: April/May 2022
Rehearsal Date(s): On/About October 10th, 2022
Opening Date(s): On/About November 8th, 2022
Closing Date(s): On/About January 1st, 2023
OTHER
All touring employees must adhere to strict protocols and guidelines and will be required
to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to any on-site work for production (including any in-person callbacks).
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 submit.
BREAKDOWN
SEEKING:
[BUDDY] Male, any ethnicity, late 20’s-early 30’s. Funny and warm with an infectious personality. He has outrageous enthusiasm for everything he does but it is very genuine. A comedian with great subtle timing and a strong singing voice up to a G. A very strong mover with a great sense of physical comedy. Tall (6’ and above). Principal role.
[JOVIE] Female, any ethnicity, late 20’s-early 30’s. Comedic, appealing, and relatable. A New Yorker that doesn’t have much Christmas spirit until meeting Buddy. Has an amazing singing voice with a strong belt up to a D flat. Principal role.
[WALTER] Male, any ethnicity, 50’s. He is an upscale successful businessman who has become cold and distant with his family until Buddy enters their life. He is a workaholic with little time left for enjoying life or appreciating simple things. Has a good singing voice. Principal role.
[EMILY] Female, any ethnicity, 40’s. Walter’s wife and Michael’s mother, she is at first overwhelmed by Buddy, but soon embraces him as part of the family. A witty NY sense of humor, warm, amazing singing voice with a strong belt up to a C. Principal role.
[MICHAEL] Male, any ethnicity, 12 years old. Funny and smart, he quickly bonds with Buddy and is determined to share a great Christmas with his entire family. Amazing singing voice up to an E. Principal role. SEEKING ROLE AND STANDBY.
[DEB] Female, any ethnicity, 30’s – 40’s. A funny secretary at Walter’s office, full of character and sharp wit. A very strong character singer with an excellent belt. A very strong mover. Principal role.
[MR. GREENWAY] Male, any ethnicity, 50’s. A shrewd businessman, has great comic timing and sings well. Principal role.
[SANTA] Male, 50’s – 60’s. Jolly, warm, funny, good singing voice. Down to earth, a beer and pizza kind of Santa. Principal role.
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 submit.
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