Call Type
Equity Chorus
Time(s)
Equity Chorus Call / Singers
Monday February 23, 2015
9:30 AM - Equity Male Singers
2 PM - Equity Female Singers
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Contract
LOA
ref. to COST: $473/week
Location
Actors' Equity Association Audition Center
165 West 46th Street
16th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Studio A
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Seeking
Equity singers for the ensemble and various specialty chorus parts in the 1st Half of the Season Shows to include:
ROCK OF AGES
NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT
SISTER ACT
see breakdown.
Preparation
Singers should prepare 32bars in the style of the show and bring dance shoes in case you are asked to stay to dance. Bring sheet music; accompanist provided.
Bring picture and resume, stapled together
Other Dates
Casting for the remainder of the season will be announced later in the Spring 2015. These productions include Billy Elliot (Opens 7/22) and Saturday Night Fever (Opens 7/26) and a Holiday Production (TBD).
Other
www.gatewayplayhouse.com
Personnel
Producer: Paul Allan
Casting Director: Michael Baker
Directors, Musical Directors and Choreographer still TBA/TBD
Casting Assistant: Rachel Colson
· Chorus 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.
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Breakdown
1ST HALF OF THE 2015 SEASON:
ROCK OF AGES
Book: Chris D’Arienzo
Reh: 5/5-5/20
Runs: 5/20-6/7
Dir/Choreo: TBD
Seeking singers for the Ensemble and for the following special chorus parts:
REGINA: a fun, hippie type, in shape, earthy girl who fights against the attempted take-over of the Strip. Strong, comedic timing, belt vocals and comfortable in revealing/skimpy clothing.
MAYOR/JA’KEITH/ENSEMBLE: A strong character actor with good comedic timing to play numerous roles, strong rock tenor and strong dance/movement ability.
JOEY PRIMO/ENSEMBLE: A young male with the rocker sensibility, strong rock tenor and strong dance/movement ability
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NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT
Music/Lyrics: George and Ira Gershwin
Librettist By: Joe DiPietro
reh: 5/26-6/10
Runs: 6/10-6/27 (at Gateway)
Director/Choreographer: TBD
CO-PRODUCTION WITH OGUNQUIT PLAYHOUSE
Seeking singers for the Ensemble, men and women
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SISTER ACT
Book: Cheri Steinkellner and Bill Steinkellner
Lyrics: Glenn Slater
Music: Alan Menken
Reh: 6/16-7/1
Runs: 7/1-7/18
Dir/Choreo: TBD
Seeking singers for the Ensemble and for the following special chorus parts:
TINA: One of Deloris's back-up singers. A little thick and naive. Female, 20-30 yrs old Range: Ab3 - F5
MICHELLE: One of Deloris's back-up singers. Lippy and always quick with a retort. Female, 20-30 yrs old Range: Bb3 - F5
ERNIE: One of Curtis's thugs. Initially thought to be a mindless yes-man, he turns out to be an undercover police informant. Male, 25-35 yrs old Speaking Role
SISTER MARY MARTIN-OF-TOURS: A nun of the convent. Clearly in her own world, but has her moments of surprising clarity. Female, 40-60 yrs old Speaking Role
SISTER MARY THERESA: A nun of the convent, the oldest of the group. Decrepit at a glance, but secretly packs a punch. Female, 60-70 yrs old Speaking Role
ENSEMBLE NUNS; BAR DENIZENS (BAR PATRON, WAITRESS, POOL PLAYER, DRAG QUEEN); HOMELESS PEOPLE; FANTASY DANCERS
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