GHOST THE MUSICAL - Norwalk CT EPA Music Theatre of Connecticut | Norwalk, CT
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
Lunch 1:00-2:00 pm
Auditions by appointment only. For questions or to book an appointment, contact Alex 203- 454-3883 OR EMAIL
AUDITIONS@MUSICTHEATREOFCT.COM
SPT
$512 weekly minimum (SPT 5)
Equity actors for roles in GHOST THE MUSICAL (see breakdown).
Seeking Very Strong Actor/Singers.
This will be a diverse production and actors from underserved communities are STRONGLY encouraged to attend.
Connecticut and Westchester actors encouraged to attend.
ALL ACTORS MUST BE FULLY VAXED WITH PROOF OF VACCINATION.
Please prepare a song in the style of the show. Accompanist provided. No video submissions will be accepted at this time.
Music Theatre of Connecticut
509 Westport Ave
Norwalk, CT 06851
Free on-site parking, train station is a 5-minute UBER ride to/from theatre.
GHOST THE MUSICAL, Book/Lyrics by Bruce Joel Rubin, Music/Lyrics by Dave Stewart and Glan Ballard
Kevin Connors, Director (expected to attend) Tony Bellomy, Musical Director (expected to attend)
Jim Schilling, Managing Director (expected to attend)
Choreographer TBA
GHOST will rehearse 3/26/24 - 4/11/24 at the Music Theatre of Connecticut.
Production is all live and runs 4/12/24 - 4/28/24 weekends only.
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Music Theatre of Connecticut will conclude its 37th season with the Award-winning musical GHOST. MTC is located in a beautiful theatre center in Norwalk, CT, and the company has won numerous Best awards both
BroadwayWorld and Connecticut Critics' Circle Awards, including the prestigious Killen Award for Outstanding Contribution to Professional Theatre, joining Long Wharf, Hartford Stage and the Westport Playhouse.
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.
SAM WHEAT (Male), extremely strong singer, charming, naturalistic leading man and the hero of our story; 30 – 40, moves well; very fit; guitar a plus. Vocal range: G# to Bb (Pop/Rock Tenor with high belt)
MOLLY JENSEN (Female), extremely strong singer, 30 – 35, An artist living in New York City with her boyfriend, Sam, until he's murdered. Sweet, smart but too trusting. Must help Sam avenge his death. Vocal range G3 to Eb5 (pop/rock with strong belt),
ODA MAE BROWN (Female), African-American, Dynamic singer, larger-than-life character, smart, sincere, comedic, spiritual advisor in her storefront séance parlor in Brooklyn; told as a child that she had the gift by her mother and grandmother (who were both able to communicate with the dead), Oda Mae did not actually experience communication with the spirits until she met Sam Wheat during a séance for an unrelated client. Strong mover. Vocal range: Ab3 to F5.
CARL BRUNER (Male) Sam’s best friend, 30-40, has hidden unsavory motives, has a wide range. Stage combat experience a plus. Vocal range: Eb3 to A4
WILLIE LOPEZ/ENSEMBLE (Male), strong singer, person of color, 25-35, menacing/dangerous, street-smart thug hired by Carl to steal Sam Wheat’s wallet, which results in Sam’s murder. Stage combat experience a plus.
SUBWAY GHOST/ORLANDO JONES/ENSEMBLE (Male), Aggressive ghost who eventually aids Sam in learning about his powers in the afterlife. Extremely physical role with a large imposing force, Stage combat and physicality/movement experience preferred, Experience with rap is helpful.
CLARA/ORTISHA JONES/FIRST NUN/ENSEMBLE (Female) Works with Oda Mae at her spiritual shop. Comedic, has a strong voice. Age Range: 25-40
LOUISE/OFFICER WALLACE/ENSEMBLE (Female), amazing singer, African American/mixed race, 25-40, comedic, Vocal Range: F3-G5, one of Oda Mae's helpers at her séance parlor; comedic part.
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