HIT HER WITH THE SKATES - NYC EPA
HHWTS Productions
AUDITION DATE
Feb 13, 2017
9:30 am - 5:30 pm (EST)
Lunch 1 to 2
CONTRACT
SPT
SPT - Tier 5; 468/week for Reh. & $400/performance week
SEEKING
Dynamic triple threat performers for various roles.
PREPARATION
Please bring song selection that is pop rock from 70's, 80's to today that shows off stamina and range. Bring sheet music; accompanist provided. Bring picture and resume.
LOCATION
Pearl Studios NYC (500)
500 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10018-6504
12th floor
PERSONNEL
Book: Christine Rae
Music: Rick Briskin
Lyrics: Rea & Briskin
Director: Michael Schiralli
Choreographer: Gina Ventura
MD: Brandon Ethridge
OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: 4/24
Open: 5/12
Cl: 5/27
OTHER
The show will rehearse in NYC for the first two weeks, The address of the theater where we'll be rehearsing/teching the show the first two weeks of May is:
360 Hamilton Street
Rahway, NJ 07065
EPA 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.
BREAKDOWN
Seeking 10 performers:
Woman 1
ACKIE MILLER: (lead) Adult actor 18+ to play 12 yr old. Alto/Mezzo, Spunky, Pudgy. Young Kelly Clarkson type
Woman 2
JACQUELINE MILLER: (lead) Jackie at Age 29, Alto/Mezzo, pop/rock music star, dynamic actress who could realistically be lead rock singer. Voice models include Ann Wilson of Heart, Patty Smyth, Chrissie Hynde
Woman 3
Actors plays characters ages 12 - 29. including MEGHAN BEHNKE: (supporting) Alto/Mezzo, Jackie’s best friend, Cute & Athletic, Excellent Dancer. Tatum O’Neill type (circa “Paper Moon”)
Woman 4
MOM (REBECCA MILLER): (supporting) Age 35+, Alto/Mezzo, Jackie’s mother, Fiery. Patricia Heaton type…OPERATOR, GIRL
Woman 5
Actor plays characters ages 15 - 32. TONYA CARSON: (supporting) Mezzo rock voice, Brad’s love interest, physically stunning, heavily made-up, burn-out. Linda Cardellini type (circa “Freaks & Geeks”)…NIKKI, singer in Blake’s band, VOICE OF MADELINE BERRY
Man 1
Actor plays characters ages 12 to 29. SCOTTY WATKINS: (supporting) Baritone, Jackie’s love interest. Referred to as “Scotty the Hotty”, conventionally handsome, sweet & mild-mannered, a true heart throb. Sean Cassidy type (circa “The Hardy Boys”)…MALE VOICE, MOTOWN SINGER,GUY W/DREADS
Man 2
DAD (HANK MILLER): (supporting) Age 35+, Bass/Baritone, Jackie’s father, South Side Chicago to the bone, Comedic Actor, A real “pip”. Danny Burstein type… BUS & TRUCK MAN, HOT BOY, RINK DJ
Man 3
Actor plays various characters ages 16 - 33. BRAD MILLER: (supporting) Baritone/Tenor, Jackie’s brother, movie-star good looking, angst-ridden teenager. James Franco type…JASON, Meghan’s rink crush, MANAGER, AUTOGRAPH SEEKER(RAFAEL)
Man 4
Actor plays various characters ages 18 - 35. RUSS REINER: (supporting) Tonya’s boyfriend, burn out, school bully …BLAKE CONRAD: Age 25+, Baritone/Tenor, Jacqueline’s boyfriend, Saxophonist, unconventionally attractive, chain smoker. Michael Shannon type…..VJ VOICE,MOTOWN SINGER
Man 5
Actor plays various characters ages 16 - 33. JACK: 1950’s era Skater, Represents the Magic of the Rink, Powerhouse Vocalist…DANNY MYERS: (supporting) Baritone/Tenor R&B voice, burn-out, sweet natured
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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