JANE EYRE THE MUSICAL - Cleveland EPA
Cleveland Musical Theatre, Inc.
AUDITION DATE
Sat, May 05, 2018
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)
Lunch: 1-2pm
APPOINTMENTS
Please email casting@clevelandmusicaltheatre.com to schedule an audition time. Please attach your headshot and resume to the email.
CONTRACT
LOA LOA to LORT; $643/week minimum.
SEEKING
Seeking actors of all ethnicities.
All must be strong singers and actors and proficient in the standard British dialect. Please note, some roles will also include a Yorkshire dialect.
See breakdown for details.
PREPARATION
Non-AEA performers will be seen throughout the day as time permits. Please make sure to have a headshot and resume (stapled together), the sides provided to you, and your own rep book of contemporary theatre music to sing with you at the audition. Please have sheet music in your proper key. Sides will be provided at the audition and in advance to those with scheduled appointments. An accompanist will be provided at the audition.
LOCATION
Cuyahoga Community College
4250 Richmond Rd
Beachwood, OH 44122-6104
Mandel Arts & Humanities Center
PERSONNEL
Producer: Cleveland Musical Theatre
Music and Lyrics: Paul Gordon
Book, Additional Lyrics: John Caird
Director: Miles J. Sternfeld
Music Supervisor/Orchestrator: Brad Haak
Musical Director: Nancy Maier
Choreographer: Martin Cespedes
Casting: Jamibeth Margolis, CSA
OTHER DATES
Rehearsal Dates: 8/14/18 – 8/31/18
Opening Performance: 8/31/18
Closing Performance: 9/9/18
OTHER
Website: www.clevelandmusicaltheatre.org/jane-eyre
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
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
Synopsis: Charlotte Brontë’s most famous female heroine - Jane Eyre - comes to life in this world premiere revision of John Caird and Paul Gordon's sweeping masterpiece. A strong-willed and resilient young woman, Jane's journey to find independence brings her face to face with love, death, and an unimaginable secret. Told through a lush score, Jane Eyre has garnered a tremendous fan following worldwide, earning the musical 5 Tony Award nominations.
Website:
www.clevelandmusicaltheatre.org/jane-eyre
JANE EYRE Poor, plain and little governess with intense determination for liberty and independence. A strong-willed and unapologetic “childish, slender creature.” Young leading lady with powerful alto belt. Female, 18-25.
YOUNG JANE/ADELE Abused, powerless orphan with immense soul and rebellion (Young Jane), doubling with Rochester’s precocious, rowdy French ward (Adele); a humorous and dramatic young actress with belt/mix. Female, 9-12.
EDWARD ROCHESTER Passionate, brooding master of Thornfield Hall who is haunted by his dark and mysterious past and, therefore, very forceful and abrupt; a rugged yet charming legit baritone. Male, 35-45.
BESSIE/BLANCHE INGRAM/BERTHA MASON Striking, sexy & exotic lady of rank who is both sophisticated and calculated (Blanche Ingram), doubling with Rochester’s deranged, promiscuous wife of Creole heritage (Bertha Mason); Legit soprano with dynamic movement abilities. Female, 25-35.
MRS. FAIRFAX/MRS. REED Warm-hearted yet guarded housekeeper of Thornfield Hall who protects the ominous secrets of the house (Mrs. Fairfax), doubling with Jane’s emotionally unhinged, wicked aunt (Mrs. Reed); mezzo soprano with highly-skilled acting ability. Female, 55-65.
JOHN REED/THOMAS/LORD INGRAM/ST. JOHN RIVERS Immature, cruel bully who pushes around his cousin Jane (John Reed), doubling with the cold and manipulative curate of the parish at Gateshead, (St. John Rivers) who is strictly devoted to his Christian faith. Handsome tenor. Male, 18-25.
AGNES/HELEN BURNS/LEAH/MARY INGRAM Saintly, spiritual student at Lowood School who befriends Jane and teaches her the importance of forgiveness (Helen Burns), doubling with Blanche Ingram’s snobby sister (Mary Ingram); versatile young actress with angelic mix. Female, 16-20.
BROCKLEHURST/ROBERT/VICAR Imposing, frightening supervisor of Lowood School who mistreats the young orphans (Brocklehurst), doubling with the dry, intelligent butler of Thornfield Hall (Robert); a commanding bass with an intimidating presence. Male, 45-60.
ABBOT/MISS SCATCHERD/GRACE POOLE/LADY INGRAM Strict, embittered teacher at Lowood School who is obedient to Brocklehurst and his unfair punishment (Miss Scatcherd), doubling with the alcoholic, suspicious nursemaid to Rochester’s insane wife (Grace Poole); versatile character actress. Female, 35-50.
RICHARD MASON – Bertha Mason’s well-educated, yet emotionally unstable brother. Handsome baritone. Male, 30-40.
1 Female Understudy – Covering AGNES/HELEN BURNS/LEAH/MARY INGRAM and YOUNG JANE/ADELE
1 Female Understudy – Covering ABBOT/MISS SCATCHERD/GRACE POOLE/LADY INGRAM and BESSIE/BLANCHE INGRAM/BERTHA MASON
1 Male Understudy – Covering RICHARD MASON, BROCKLEHURST/ROBERT/VICAR & JOHN REED/LORD INGRAM/ST. JOHN
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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