FREAKY FRIDAY - Atlanta GA EPA
Horizon Theatre Company
AUDITION DATES
Wed, Jan 03, 2018
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (EST)
Thu, Jan 04, 2018
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (EST)
APPOINTMENTS
Contact: christina@horizontheatre.com, please attach ditigal headshot and resume and give availability; If no email access, call 404-523-1477 x113. AEA members without appointments seen as time permits.
CONTRACT
SPT SPT 6; Equity Minimum: $443 /week
SEEKING
Equity actor/singers for various principal roles for Horizon Theatre's 2018 production of Freaky Friday. Atlanta-based actors or actors who have Atlanta housing and are able to work as local jobbers are highly encouraged to audition.
PREPARATION
Sides will be provided. Prepare a song that shows your range from a contemporary musical. Be prepared with two additional contrasting musical selections. If you have not been seen at Horizon before, please also prepare a contemporary comedic monologue. Please bring two photos and resumes..
LOCATION
Horizon Theatre
1083 Austin Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307-1940
PERSONNEL
Director: Heidi Cline McKerley*
Artistic Director: Lisa Adler*
Musical Direction: Alli Lingenfelter*
Casting Associate: Christina Jundt*
Casting Associate: Amelia Fischer*
Set Design: Isabel and Moriah Curley-Clay
Lighitng Design: Mary Parker
*Will be present at EPA
OTHER DATES
1st rehearsal February 5, opens March 16, closes April 22, 2018. Performances are Wed, Thurs and Fridays at 8pm,
Saturdays at 3pm and 8:30pm and Sundays at 5pm.
Performs at Horizon Theatre March 16 - April 22, 2018
OTHER
Freaky Friday
Music: Tom Kitt
Lyrics: Brian Yorkey
Book: Bridget Carpenter
www.horizontheatre.com
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
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
Actors of all ethnicities are encouraged to audition for all roles.
Katherine Blake:
Female, 40-49. A single mother who runs her own catering business. Overprotective and Type A, she believes she can have it all by doing it all: event planning, designing, and catering her own perfect wedding. Must also portray Ellie in Katherine's body. Strong belter.
Ellie Blake:
Female, teenager. (Adult 18+ who can play teen). A rumpled, disorganized everygirl. She is smart, funny, and passionate about her school's underground scavenger hunt, but sees herself as a Whats-her-name, and easily forgotten, unlike her perfect mom. Must also portray Katherine in Ellie's body. Strong belter.
Fletcher Blake:
Male, 8 Katherine's eccentric son and Ellie's younger brother. He is a budding puppeteer who habitually annoys his sister (but secretly looks up to her). Must sing.
Mike Riley
40-49. Katherine's fiance and a contracter by trade. A warm, reliabel guy. He adores Katherine and her kids. Also Parker's Dad, Security Guard and Savannah Back-Up Singer. Bari-Tenor.
Adam:
Male, teen. (Adult 18+ who can play teen). Love interest for Ellie. Slouchy and scruffy, he is a paragon of adorable cool. Acts as the “List Master” of the school’'s annual underground scavenger hunt. Tenor.
Male Ensemble:
Adults 18+ of all ethnicities and ages. Seeking actors who sing. Each will play a variety of roles, which may include both teen and adult roles. Roles include: Grandpa Gordon, Louie Snaps- Photographer, Pastor Bruno, Mr. Blumen- High School teacher, Wells- High School student, Parker- High School student, Parker's Dad, Senor O'Brien- High School Spanish teacher, Officer Kowalski, Fish Vendor, Wedding Party, Students/Teachers
Female Ensemble:
Adults 18+ of all ethnicities and ages. Seeking actors who sing. Each will play a variety of roles, which may include both teen and adult roles. Roles include: Torrey-Katherine's assistant, Savannah-high school student, Grandma Helene, Hannah- High School student, Gretchen- High School student, Ms. Meyers-High School teacher; Alexandra Daniel- Journalist, Adam's Mom, Savannah's Mom, Mrs. Luckenbill, Mrs. Time, Officer Sitz, Catering Waiter, Dr. Ehrin-School Counselor, Wedding Party, Students/Teachers.
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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