HATUEY - NYC ECC/female dancers
Music-Theatre Group
AUDITION DATE
Mon, Dec 18, 2017
11:30 am (EST)
CONTRACT
LOA-NYC $650 weekly minimum for LOA
Staged Reading Code $325 weekly minimum for staged reading
SEEKING
FEMALE Dancer/Singers/Special Talents: (MUST BE ABLE TO PLAY Caribbean Characters, such as Taino, African, and Spanish) Seeking Individuals -- People who do not blend into a crowd, but stand out on their own, including Diverse Body Types. Must be well versed in Contemporary, Afro-Caribbean Dance, Casino (Cuban Salsa), and/or able to improvise and communicate physical storytelling through original choreography; Dancers and Specialty Talent Members of the Ensemble -- singers, dancers, players of musical instruments, unique performing skills, etc. --perform THE POEM, including Narrators, Bloodhounds, Wind, Ocean, Motherless Child, Taino Warriors, Spanish Soldiers, Horses, Guards, Gunfire, Hooves, Yaya, Itiba Cahubaba, and other Spirits. In the club they are the wait staff, patrons, musicians, floor show dancers etc. Please Note: All Talents will be Danced First, and Sung before being asked to show their Specialty Talents.
PREPARATION
Please be warmed up and ready to dance when the call begins. First combination will be danced barefoot, or in socks. Please also bring character or dancing shoes, as you may or may not be asked to stay for Partnering.
Additionally, you may or may not be asked to return to sing. Please prepare 16 Bars of Legit Music Theater or Classical; as well as one alternative selection in case asked. Latin/Spanish music encouraged. Bring sheet music in the correct key; accompanist is provided, but may not transpose. Please bring a picture & resume, stapled back-to-back.
LOCATION
Pearl Studios NYC (500)
500 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10018-6504
Studio 402
PERSONNEL
Director: Mary Birnbaum
Choreographer: Maija Garcia
Libretto: Elise Thoron
Music: Frank London
Conductor: Constantine Kitsopoulos
Casting: Mungioli Theatricals, Inc.
OTHER DATES
Staged Reading: May 21-31, 2018
LOA Rehearsal: August 6, 2018 (Montclair, NJ)
LOA Performance Dates: o/a Sept 15th-23rd, 2018
OTHER
IN ATTENDANCE: DIANE WONDISFORD, Producing Director, MAIJA GARCIA, Director, ELISE THORON, Librettist, ARNOLD J. MUNGIOLI, Casting Director
ECC 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.
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