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FINGER LAKES MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL Equity Principal Auditions - Merry-Go-Round Playhouse Auditions

Posted December 9, 2014
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FINGER LAKES MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL - Merry-Go-Round Playhouse

Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival - NYC EPA
Merry-Go-Round Playhouse / Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival | Auburn, NY

Date of Audition:
2/5/2015


Call Type
Equity Principal

Time(s)
NYC Equity Principal Auditions
Thursday, February 5, 2015
10 AM to 6 PM
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30

Contract
LOA
ref. to COST; $587/week AEA min

Location
NOLA Rehearsal Studios
250 W 54th Street
New York, NY 10019
10th floor


Seeking
Equity actor/singers for various principal roles in the upcoming 2015 Season.

see beakdown for info.

Preparation
Prepare one full song or two 16-bars selections. Bring sheet music; accompanist provided.

Bring picture and resume, stapled together.

Other Dates
EPA: 2/5/15, 10-6, at Nola 10th fl

ECC/Dancers: 2/6/15, at Nola 11th fl, 10am male dancers, 11:30am female dancers.

ECC/Singers: 2/6/15, at Nola 11th fl, 2pm male and female singers

Other
www.fingerlakesMTF.com

Personnel
Producing Artistic Director - Brett Smock

· EPA 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


WEST SIDE STORY
Book by Arthur Laurents, Music by Leonard Bernstein, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Director/Choreographer -- Parker Esse
Musical Dir -- TBD
1st reh: 5/14/15/ Runs: 5/27 - 6/17
Seeking:

MARIA
Female, Late teens -early 20s; Soprano Bb3 to C6. Beautiful and graceful young woman. Wise beyond her years who longs for her own independence in America. She has strength and determination with a compassionate nurturing quality. Moves well.

ANITA
Female, Early 20s - early 30s; Mezzo Soprano with belt, F3 – F5. A devoted, strong and intelligent woman who knows how to capitalize on her strengths to get what she needs. Tough and sassy but empathetic when necessary. Excellent triple threat. Star presence.

TONY
Male, Early 20s; Strong tenor to high C. Young romantic leading man, strong desire to better himself. Charming and optimistic. Good hearted but goaded into violence stemming from rage and grief.

RIFF
Male, 20s; Athletic, rugged, strong and visceral. Confident, intelligent leader. New York street-gang tough. Excellent dancer.

BERNARDO
Male, 20s- Early 30s; Range G2-E4. Intelligent *remove good looking, athletic, masculine but with a soft heart; Defensive and fiercely protective of his family and culture. Excellent triple threat.

CHINO
Male, Late teens- 20s; gentle but also protective, young man, the intended husband of Maria.

ACTION
Male, 20s; High G. Most aggressive member of the Jets, a cat-like ball of fury. Excellent actor and Excellent Dancer.

LT. SHRANK
Male, 40s – 50s. The strongest voice of authority, seasoned, intimidating presence, cynical and capable of unexpected volatility.

OFFICER KRUPKE
Male, 30s – 50s. Beat cop, has a personal and painful grudge against these street-gangs uses every opportunity to take it out on them.

DOC
Male, 50s. Excellent actor with warmth and strength; a survivor.

GLAD HAND
Male, 30s -50s. Comic, physical actor with great expression and great timing.

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THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
Book by Craig Lucas, Music and Lyrics by Adam Guettel
Director/Choreographer--Brett Smock
Musical Dir-- Jeff Theiss
1st reh: 6/11/15/ Runs: 6/24 - 7/15
Seeking:

MARGARET JOHNSON
STAR ROLE - Female, Mid 40s- late 50s; Mature Soprano with strong middle voice, Range Low A to High G. Star turn for an excellent actress. An elegant, self-possessed, practical American woman. Strong and self-assured. Grappling with the status quo.

CLARA JOHNSON
Female, Early 20s; Excellent Soprano with masterful vocal, control, range and flex. Low A to High A. Margaret's twenty-six-year-old daughter. Young, innocent, energetic and surprisingly naive for her age.

FABRIZIO NACCARELLI
Male, Early 20s; Lyric Tenor to high A. A twenty-year-old, handsome and charming Florentine. Youthful and passionate, if dramatic energy. Speaks Italian, and speaks/sings English with Italian accent. Excellent singer/actor.

GIUSEPPE NACCARELLI
Male, Late 20s–mid 30s; B flat to D. Fabrizio's older brother. A lady's man. Very Italian. Must move well. Most physical character in the show. Speaks in Italian.

FRANCA NACCARELLI
Female, Late 20s–mid 30s; Darker Soprano or Mezzo Soprano with vocal strength and range, Low B flat to high B. Guiseppe’s wife. Very passionate and strong. Unhappy in her marriage. Speaks Italian, and speaks English with Italian accent. Excellent singer/actress. Capable of handling comedy and drama with equal aplomb.

SIGNOR NACCARELLI
Male, Mid 40s-Late 50s; Low A to D. Fabrizio's father. Very charming, charismatic and smooth. Loves his family, but rules with a firm hand. Speaks Italian, and speaks English with light Italian accent.

ROY JOHNSON
Male, Mid 40s–Late 50s; Non-singing. A successful American business man. Margaret’s Husband. Linear and uncompromising.

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SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER
Based on the Paramount/RSO Film and the story by Nik Cohn
Adapted for the stage by Robert Stigwood in collaboration with Bill Oakes
Director/Choreographer-- Brett Smock
Musical Dir -- Corinne Aquilina
1st reh: 7/9/15/ Runs: 7/22 - 8/12
Seeking:

TONY
STAR ROLE - Male, 20s; Tenor; Celebrity and non-celebrity submissions. Star vehicle for an excellent triple threat. Athletic, charismatic, endearing, tough and street-wise 19 year old. Must play Brooklyn Italian very well. Phenomenal dancer. Good singer with falsetto (Bee Gees music).

STEPHANIE
Female, 20s; Soprano w/ strong belt; A hungry girl chasing big dreams. Tough exterior but has moments of vulnerability. Must be an excellent triple threat.

FLO
Female, 40s; Non singing role; Tony’s mother; Conservative, Italian mother in Brooklyn. Clings to tradition. Tough. Small feature.

ANNETTE
Female, 20s-early 30s; Mezzo with strong belt; insecure girl in love with Tony; dance competitor. Must be an excellent triple threat.

BOBBY C
Male, 20s; Rock Tenor; Buddy of Tony’s (one of the FACES); good heart, earnest, naïve. Seeking guidance, direction and friendship. Excellent triple threat.

GUS
Male, 20s; High Rock Baritone/Rock Tenor; part of Tony’s gang, the FACES; smart ass, street-wise, comedic. Excellent triple threat.

JOEY
Male, 20s; High Rock Baritone/Rock Tenor; part of Tony’s gang, the FACES; smart ass, street-wise, comedic. Excellent triple threat.

DOUBLE J
Male, 20s; High Rock Baritone/Rock Tenor; part of Tony’s gang, the FACES; smart ass, street-wise, comedic. Excellent triple threat.

FRANK MANERO
Male, 40s/50s; Tony’s unemployed father; unappreciative of Tony and buried in his own unhappiness;.

FRANK JR
Tony’s younger brother; gentle, naïve, in the process of leaving the priesthood. May double as an ensemble member – should sing/dance well.

MONTY
Male, 30s; club personality/DJ; actor/rock singer;

PAULINE
Female 20s; Mezzo with belt; accidentally pregnant with Bobby C’s child.

PENNY
Female, 20s; Mezzo with belt. Club Singer.

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SWEENEY TODD
Book by Patrick Quentin, Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Director/Choreographer--TBD
Musical Dir-- Jeff Theiss
1st reh: 8/6/15/ Runs: 8/19- 9/5
Seeking:

SWEENEY TODD
STAR ROLE- Male, Early 40s – 50s; Bass- baritone. Ferocious, magnetic, morose and brooding. Star role for a star presence. . Excellent singer/actor.

ANTHONY HOPE
Male, Early 20s–30s; Tenor. A young, naïve sailor.

MRS. LOVETT
STAR ROLE - Female, Early 40s – 50s; Mezzo. Physical comedian, sharp, wholly amoral. Excellent singer/actor.

JOHANNA
Female, Late teens – 20s; Beautiful lyric soprano . Judge Turpin's young, lovely ward and Todd's long-lost daughter. Innocent and longing for freedom.

ADOLFO PIRELLI
Male, 30s – 50s; Tenor. An excessively flamboyant Italian. A comedic charletain. All types. Excellent character with strength and flair.

JUDGE TURPIN
Male, 40s – 60s; Bass-baritone. A corrupt and lecherous official who hides in the guise of sanctimonious honor.

BEADLE BAMFORD
Male, 40s – mid 50s; Tenor. A pompous public official. Subtly terrifying, equally fastidious and fussy.

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FOREVER PLAID: PLAID TIDINGS
Book by Stuart Ross
Director-- Doug Hall
Musical Dir-- Corinne Aquilina
1st reh: Nov11/30/15/ Runs: 12/9 - 12/23
Seeking:

FRANCIS
Male, 20s–40s; F3 – B5. The leader and caretaker of the group. Confident. Asthmatic. Passionate about music and the group . Romantic crooner and spiritual singer.

SPARKY
Male, 20s–40s; F3 – G5.The clown of the group, who is shown to have a heart. Very sharp and loves singing his tailor-made solos. Wears a retainer and has a slight speech impediment. Energetic and clever.

JINX
Male, 20s–40s; F3 – D6. The shy one. Terrified and Forgetful. Occasionally gets a nosebleed when he sings above an A.

SMUDGE
Male, 20s–40s. F3 – G5. The worrier. Has chronic nervous stomach and is oddly reluctant to perform. Wears glasses, which hides his good looks and sex appeal.

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