Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival 2018 Season - NYC EPA
Merry-Go-Round Playhouse
AUDITION DATE
Mon, Feb 12, 2018
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EST)
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
CONTRACT
LOA LOA to COST; $634/week
SEEKING
Equity actor/singers for various roles in the upcoming 2018 Season. See breakdown.
PREPARATION
Bring picture and resume.
Prepare one full song or two contrasting 16 bars that show range and dramatic ability.
LOCATION
Nola Studios
250 W. 54th Street
New York, NY 10019
5th floor
PERSONNEL
Producing Artistic Director - Brett Smock
OTHER
www.FingerLakesMTF.com
The Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival / MGR Playhouse encourages the practice of non-traditional casting to expand opportunities for women, senior performers, actors of color and performers with disabilities.
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity monitor will be provided.
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.
BREAKDOWN
FINGER LAKES MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL -- 2018 SEASON / 60th Anniversary
MAMMA MIA!
Book by Catherine Johnson
Music & lyrics by Benny Andersson & Bjorn Ulvaeus
Director/Choreographer – Brett Smock
Musical Director – Jeff Cox
Rehearsals: 5/24 – 6/6
Performances: 6/6—6/27
Seeking:
DONNA (40s/50s) – The mother of a 20 year old girl. Attractive, vibrant and free-spirited. A former lead singer in a group called “Donna and the Dynamos” who now owns and runs a hotel/casino on a Greek island. A strong feminist who also has a zany and vulnerable side. Principal role.
SOPHIE (18-25) A very special young woman who is determined to find the romance and happiness she feels eluded her mother. Has heart, fire and soul. Pop soprano. Principal role.
TANYA (40s/50s) A former singer in the “Dynamos.” Rich, sophisticated, acerbic, funny, and smart. Principal role.
ROSIE (40s/50s) Also a former singer in the “Dynamos” who now writes for and runs a feminist press. She’s confident, strong, and funny on the outside but shy underneath. Kooky and fun, good comic actress, willing to be silly and open. Actress who sings. Principal role.
SAM (40s/50s) May be Sophie’s father. Left Donna 20 years ago because he was engaged to another woman. Charming, successful architect. Actor who sings. Baritone. Principal role.
HARRY (40s/50s) May be Sophie’s father. British financier, wealthy, buttoned-up, and conservative but trying to reconnect with his freer, youthful self. Must do a very convincing English accent. Also an actor who sings. High baritone, tenor. Principal role.
BILL (40s /50s) May be Sophie’s father. A travel writer with no possessions or strings. Good-natured, always ready for adventure. Funny, preferably a big or imposing man. Principal role.
SKY (late 20s) Sophie’s fiance. Athletic, attractive – has given up his life as a successful young businessman in order to make over Donna’s taverna and marry Sophie. Great Pop tenor who moves very well. Principal role.
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ANNE OF GREEN GABLES, A New Musical (awaiting official parts determination)
Book & Lyrics by Matte O’Brien
Music by Matt Vinson
Director – Jenn Thompson
Musical Director – TBD
Rehearsals: 6/14 – 7/5
Performances: 7/5-7/25
Seeking:
ANNE SHIRLEY
Age 12-21.
Intensely imaginative and verbose orphan in search of a family and driven by a desperate desire to belong. Feisty, passionate, stubborn, and insecure, Anne journeys from awkward little girl to a young lady teetering on the brink of adulthood and a new, hard-won confidence.
Strong belt/mix. ANY ETHNICITY
GILBERT BLYTHE / ENSEMBLE
Age 12-21.
Classmate and neighbor of Anne’s. Magnetic, handsome, warm, and perhaps a little too sure of himself. Gilbert’s world is upended when he meets his match in the headstrong, Anne.
Strong pop/folk sensibility. ANY ETHNICITY
DIANA BARRY / ENSEMBLE
Age 12-21.
Classmate and neighbor of Anne's and her eventual best friend. Beautiful, elegant, with a simple/naive nature that belies a keen intuition. On paper she is Anne’s opposite, but clearly her soul mate.
Strong belt/mix. ANY ETHNICITY
MARILLA CUTHBERT / ENSEMBLE
(50’s-60’s)
A hard, stolid spinster and the proprietress of Green Gables - the farm she shares with her younger brother, Matthew. She begrudgingly agrees to adopt Anne but struggles in warming to her. Her stubbornness and chilly demeanor - cover a good heart buried deep beneath years of pain. Powerhouse belt/mix. ANY ETHNICITY
MATTHEW CUTHBERT / ENSEMBLE
(50’s-60’s)
Marilla’s quiet and hard-working younger brother, and the co-occupant of their family farm, Green Gables. As warm and gentle as his sister is not, he is immediately taken by Anne’s unique and vibrant personality and successfully lobbies to give her a home.
Strong singer. ANY ETHNICITY
RACHEL LYNDE / ENSEMBLE
(50’s-60's)
The overly opinionated town gossip. Pious and outspoken, she prides herself on being a good Christian woman and the pillar of the community. Though she and Anne clash at first, she eventually becomes one of her fiercest advocates.
Powerhouse belt/mix. ANY ETHNICITY
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HOLIDAY INN
Book by Gordon Greenberg & Chad Hodge
Music & lyrics by Irving Berlin
Director/Choreographer – Richard J. Hinds
Musical Director – Corinne Aquilina
Rehearsals: 7/20 – 8/1
Performances: 8/1 – 8/22
Seeking:
Jim Hardy
Male, 30 – 39
Handsome, kind, sincere, honest, and good natured; ready to leave showbiz behind for a simpler life on a farm in Connecticut; must be an excellent comic actor with a great voice and can move; lyric baritone. Any ethnicity.
Ted Hanover
Male, 30 – 39
A handsome, charming ladies’ man; a bit slick and always looking for his big break; Jim’s best friend and performing partner (along with Lila); must be an extremely strong dancer; an excellent comic actor/dancer/singer; must tap extremely well; lyric baritone. Any ethnicity.
Linda Mason
Female, 30 – 39
A school teacher with hidden talents; at first, she is tough and distant, unwilling to fall for Jim’s charms; but she is ultimately won over by his kindness, humor, and their mutual love of music; a lovely, charming & funny girl; must sing & dance extremely well; belt/mix. Any ethnicity.
Lila Dixon
Female, 30 – 39
A sexy showgirl and Jim’s mismatched fiancée; she isn’t the smartest girl in town, but what she lacks in intelligence she makes up for with sheer determination and a love for the spotlight; an excellent comic actor; must be an extremely strong dancer/singer; must tap; high belt. Any ethnicity.
Louise
Female, 40 – 59
The local handy woman; tough, no nonsense and extremely perceptive; a strong comedic actor with a great voice; belt. Any ethnicity.
Danny
Male, 30 – 50
Jim, Ted and Lila’s agent; must be a strong character actor. Any ethnicity.
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MURDER FOR TWO
Book & Music by Joe Kinosian
Book & Lyrics by Kellen Blair
Director – Scott Weinstein
Rehearsals: 8/16 – 8/29
Performances: 8/29-9/16
Seeking:
Marcus
(20’s to mid 30’s): An ambitious young officer desperate to make detective and put the past behind him. Earnest, optimistic and good-natured even as he drives himself nuts trying to solve this complicated case by sticking strictly to protocol. In flashback he provides the voices for The Chief of police, and Vanessa his old flame. Must be an excellent pianist, able to accompany himself and others and able to talk while playing.
Suspects
(20’s-40s): A versatile, elastic Actor/musician, who plays all the suspects. Marx Brothers meets the Muppets. Must be an excellent pianist, able to accompany himself and others and able to talk while playing. Able to switch instantly between large but believable and detailed characterizations including:
Dahlia Whitney:
Aging Southern Belle and wife of the murder victim. Harbors a bad hip and unfulfilled dreams of life in the spotlight.
Steph:
The Victim’s niece, a plucky graduate student. A little too inquisitive for her own good. The most grounded and sympathetic of the characters. Smart and eager.
Dr Griff:
The friendly old psychiatrist. Desperate for a friend and for affection.
Barrette Lewis:
A glamorous and perhaps fatal former ballerina with a penchant for self incrimination. She might speak with a French or British accent
Murray and Barb Flandon:
A feisty, and always bickering couple next door. He loves to accuse her of murder, she loves to gossip. Underneath their differences they love each other and fighting often ends up turning into gross foreplay
Timmy, Yonkers and Skid:
Three members of an antiquated Brooklyn boys choir from another time and place. Newsies meet West Side Story. Timmy is the smart-alec leader, Yonkers is the muscle and Skid is, well, the slow one.
Henry Vivaldi:
“A Proud Local Firefighter” - A late and slightly anachronistic arrival who is boundlessly happy until he is horrified at what has taken place.
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BEEHIVE
Created by Larry Gallagher
Director/Choreographer – Brett Smock
Musical Director – Corinne Aquilina
Rehearsals: 9/6 – 9/21
Performances: 9/21 – 10/6
Seeking:
WANDA
(18+) - A strong actress as well as singer. She carries the bulk of the dialogue and narration throughout the revue. She is a leader - strong, powerful and engaging. She must have the ability to interact comfortably with the audience;
JASMINE
(18+) - She portrays Diana Ross of the Supremes as well as the lead singer of the Chiffons, Judy Craig. Sings songs One Fine Day, Where Did Our Love Go? Come See About Me, and others;
LAURA
(18+) - Portrays Janis Joplin; Lulu and others. Sings songs Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, To Sir With Love, Piece of My Heart, Try, Me and Bobby McGee, and others;
ALLISON
(18+) - Of the six actresses, Alison has the most lyrical warm voice. She sings songs Downtown, Where the Boys Are, Society's Child, You Don't Have to Say You Love Me and others;
PATTIE
(18+) - Sings the songs It's My Party, You Don't Know Me, Wishin' and Hopin', A Natural Woman, and others;
GINA
(18+) - Portrays Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin and the lead singer of the Starlets. Sings songs I Sold My Heart to a Junkman, A Fool in Love, Proud Mary, Respect and others
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 audition.
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