Drury Lane Oakbrook Theatre
CONTRACT
Dinner Theatre $814 weekly minimum
SEEKING
Equity actors for chorus parts in ELF THE MUSICAL (see breakdown).
Dancers/Singers/Actors. Chicago based performers are highly encouraged to submit.
Actors of all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, and disabilities will be fully and fairly considered for all roles and are encouraged to submit for said roles.
INSTRUCTIONS
See breakdown for specific Singer and Dancer submission preparation. Actors may submit both Singer and Dancer materials. ONLY STREAMABLE (YOUTUBE, VIMEO, ETC) VIDEO WILL BE ACCEPTED. DO NOT SUBMIT FILES OR FILE TRANSFER. Include Headshot/Resume.
Deadline: Wed, May 18, 2022
SUBMIT TO
PERSONNEL
VIewing auditions:
Lynne Kurdziel Formato - Director/Choreographer
Matthew Carney - Casting Director
Christopher Sargent - Music Director
OTHER DATES
In-Person Chicago Callbacks: May 23-25, 2022
1st Possible Rehearsal: October 10, 2022
1st Performance: November 9, 2022
Press Opening: November 17, 2022
Contemplated Closing: January 8, 2023
OTHER
Drury Lane Productions is committed to being an equal opportunity employer of Actors of all ethnicities (including but not limited to: Black/African American, Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latinx/Latine, Indigenous, multi-cultural, female identified, seniors, and actors with disabilities.)
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
SINGERS: prepare the audition cut provided for ensemble. Accompaniment tracks are provided in the audition materials links below. Singers will be asked to dance if called back.
Singer Audition Materials Link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6i99akcjxyc78xa/AAAdu67_WoKFsIOK0cXRV8tca?dl=0
DANCERS: prepare the dance materials in the four YouTube links provided for the ensemble. These links showcase the technical requirements for the production. A full combination will be taught at the in-person callbacks. Dancers will be asked to sing if called back.
Dancer Submission Video Instructions:
* Introduction: https://youtu.be/SqelTd26yUQ
* Extensions: https://youtu.be/_EumSxMm3-o
* Pirouettes: https://youtu.be/KR3AhzLwHbE
* Sauté Arabesque: https://youtu.be/MgLW90LsG5k
* Time Step: https://youtu.be/SATu42weOAA
Note: All principal and chorus roles will be understudied internally and by swings.
There will be up to 12 ensemble members and additional external swings in the production.
All ensemble members will be required to dance/tap (musical theatre styles). Actors comfortable roller-skating on-stage a plus.
Chorus Parts:
Mrs. Claus
Charlie
Tiara
Sam
Security Guards
Macy’s Salesperson
Fake Santas
Police
Chadwick
Matthews
Charlotte Dennon, etc.
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.
Videos
