Encore Musical Theatre, Inc.
CONTRACT
SPT $416 weekly minimum (SPT 4)
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in Encore Musical Theatre's 2022-23 Season (see breakdown).
INSTRUCTIONS
SEE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS IN BREAKDOWN. Please submit your headshot/resume and video submission.
Deadline: Fri, Jun 17, 2022
SUBMIT TO
PERSONNEL
Viewing auditions:
Dan Cooney - Producing Artistic Director
Dayle Ann Hunt - Assistant to the Producing Artistic Director
Jason Briggs - Managing Director
OTHER DATES
A CHRISTMAS STORY
Rehearsals: Oct 25 – Nov 23, 2022
Performances: Nov 25 – Dec 18, 2022
DREAMGIRLS
Rehearsals: Jan 24 – Feb 22, 2023
Performances: Feb 23 – Mar 12, 2023
42nd STREET
Rehearsals: May 2 – May 31, 2023
Performances: Jun 1 – Jun 25, 2023
OTHER
www.theencoretheatre.org
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
PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please prepare a one minute Up-Tempo song and a one minute Ballad OR a one minute monologue and a one minute song. You may also use the accompaniment provided below.
A CHRISTMAS STORY
Sheet Music: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas: https://www.dropbox.com/s/m2ktqmqujim566n/440254286-Have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas.pdf?dl=0
Sheet Music: Somewhere Hovering Over Indiana: https://www.dropbox.com/s/1hjbc26qod3oljx/SOMEWHERE%20HOVERING.pdf?dl=0
A CHRISTMAS STORY (Low): HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS https://youtu.be/HpOJlHHxkG0
A CHRISTMAS STORY (High): HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS https://youtu.be/y4wl1cJu3yg
A CHRISTMAS STORY (Kids): SOMEWHERE HOVERING OVER INDIANA https://youtu.be/DR-jkEtbcLM
DREAMGIRLS
Sheet Music: And I Am Telling You: https://www.dropbox.com/s/8v9624u9bhmlpzu/444659287-And-i-Am-Telling-You-i-m-Not-Going.pdf?dl=0
DREAMGIRLS (Low): I AM TELLING YOU https://youtu.be/x5bkZbzhE-8
DREAMGIRLS (High): I AM TELLING YOU https://youtu.be/JJ9MTjPvZII
42ND STREET
Sheet Music: Lullaby of Broadway: https://www.dropbox.com/s/1o07nbgxv9ebzy6/Lullaby%20of%20Broadway%20-%20Bb%20Major%20-%20MN0148121.pdf?dl=0
Sheet Music: We're in the Money: https://www.dropbox.com/s/a6yd6zdfs958dn2/We%27re%20In%20the%20Money%20-%20C%20Major%20-%20MN0045920.pdf?dl=0
42ND STREET (Low): LULLABY OF BROADWAY https://youtu.be/_XZ-hGJA5bI
42ND STREET (High): WE’RE IN THE MONEY https://youtu.be/0exN9DCw0Yo?t=27
A CHRISTMAS STORY
Book by Joseph Robinette
Music/Lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
SEEKING:
JEAN SHEPHERD (Age 40-60) Charismatic and good-natured curmudgeon. Narrates the story, but also doubles as other characters at times.
MOTHER (Age 30-40) Straightforward, in charge, no nonsense. Also warm and likable. A devoted wife and mother.
THE OLD MAN (Age 35-45) Devoted father and husband, good-natured with a gruff exterior.
RALPHIE A regular 5th grade kid, bright and mischievous, whose one wish is to get a Red Ryder Carbine Action BB Gun for Christmas.
RANDY (Age 7-9) Ralphie's younger brother. Cute, lovable, but stubborn and whiny.
MISS SHIELDS (Age 25-50) Ralphie's 5th grade teacher. Stereotypical 1940’s schoolteacher who is prim, proper, stern when necessary; transforms into a dynamic, show-stopping belter.
ADULT ENSEMBLE: (Ages 20-50) Strong singers/dancers. Various roles.
SCHWARTZ / BANK TELLER 1 (Age 9-13) Ralphie's best friend.
FLICK / BANK TELLER 2 (Age 9-13) Ralphie's other best friend.
SCUT FARKUS / BLACK BART (Age 12-15) Neighborhood bully.
GROVER DILL (Age 10-13) Farkus' side kick.
ESTHER JANE (Age 9-13) Classmate of Ralphie.
MARY BETH (Age 9-13) Classmate of Ralphie.
NANCY (Age 9-13) Classmate of Ralphie.
DREAMGIRLS
Book/Lyrics by Tom Eyen
Music by Henry Krieger
SEEKING:
DEENA JONES (20-35) African American. The eventual lead singer of The Dreams.
CURTIS TAYLOR JR (25-35) African American. Former used car dealer and eventual founder of Rainbow Records.
LORELL ROBINSON (20-35) African American. Youngest member of the group, strong dynamic singer. Becomes the mistress of James 'Thunder” Early.
JAMES “THUNDER” EARLY (25-35) African American. Self-proclaimed King of Soul. Chart topping and dynamic performer.
EFFIE WHITE (20-35) African American. The original lead singer of The Dreams. Dynamic and head strong.
CC WHITE (20-35) African American. Effie's songwriter brother. Idealistic and loyal.
MARTY (30-45) African American. James “Thunder” Early's manager, later replaced by Curtis. Later becomes Effie's manager.
MICHELLE MORRIS / ENSEMBLE (20-35) African American. Joins The Dreams when Effie leaves and Deena becomes lead singer. Headstrong, confident; dynamic singer / performer, fits right in.
ENSEMBLE — Strong Singer/Dancers
42ND STREET
Book by Michael Stewart & Mark Bramble
Lyrics by Al Dubin, Music by Harry Warren
SEEKING:
PEGGY SAWYER (Age: 17-25) Young, starry-eyed, naive, and humble chorus girl; triple threat; tapper.
DOROTHY BROCK (Age: 35-55) A past-her-prime and well-known, Broadway diva. Good mover.
JULIAN MARSH (Age: 35-55) Famous, but notorious, Broadway director; gruffness masks his passion for theatre.
BILLY LAWLOR (Age: 25-35) Youthful, leading (high) tenor; strong tap dancer.
MAGGIE JONES (Age: 30-55) Comedic writer and ex performer. Alto-Mezzo soprano. Some dancing.
BERT BARRY (Age: 30-55) Comedic writer and ex performer. Tenor. Some dancing.
PAT DENNING (Age: 25-55) Former vaudeville partner of Dorothy's and her secret romantic partner.
ANDY LEE (Age: 20-45) Choreographer/Dance Director. Strong tap dancer.
ABNER DILLON (Age: 40+) Financial backer; Dorothy's sugar daddy from Texas.
ANNE REILLY Chorus girl; has her eye on Bert. Strong tap dancer.
LORRAINE FLEMING & PHYLLIS DALE (Ages: 16-30) Chorus girls; strong tap dancers.
CHORUS/ENSEMBLE (Any ages) Strong Singer/Dancers.
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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