John W. Engeman Theater 1s Half 18-19 Season - NYC EPA
Harborside Productions LLC
AUDITION DATE
Tue, Apr 24, 2018
9:30 am - 5:30 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1 to 2
CONTRACT
LOA ref. to COST; $439/week
SEEKING
Equity actor/singers for various roles in the 1st Half of the 2018-19 Season to include:
NEWSIES
MAN OF LA MANCHA
ELF
See breakdown.
LOCATION
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
One short song in the style of the show you wish to be considered for. You may sing from NEWSIES, MAN OF LA MANCHA or ELF. Bring picture and resume.
PERSONNEL
Richard Dolce, Producing Artistic Director;
Vic DiMonda, Associate Producing Director
OTHER
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
NEWSIES
Harvey Fierstein, book
Alan Menken, music
Jack Feldman, lyrics
Director TBA
musical director TB
Reh: 6/29/18; Open: 7/19/18; Close: 9/2/18
Katherine Plumber: Female, 17 to 20. A feisty young reporter.
Medda Larkin/Nun: Female Age: 25 to 45. A vaudeville star, owns her own theater.
Bowery Beauty/Nun/Newsie/Showgirl at Medda's theater: Female Age: 18 to 30.
Hannah/Nun/Bowery Beauty/(possible Newsie)/Pulitzer's secretary. Female Age: 20 to 40
Jack Kelly: Male Age: 17 to 20. Leader of the Newsies.
Crutchie: Male Age: 17 to 20. A Newsie with a bum leg.
Joseph Pulitzer, Publisher of The World: Male Age: 35 to 50. A no-nonsense businessman.
Davey: Male Age: 17 to 20. A new Newsie, more bookish than Jack.
Les: Male Age: 10 to 15. Davey's fearless younger brother.
Wiesel: Male Age: 35 to 50. Runs the distribution window of The World.
Mr. Jacobi: Male Age: 35 to 55. Owner of the deli.
Mayor: Male Age: 45 to 60. The Mayor of New York City.
Seitz: Male Age: 45 to 65. Pulitzer's editor.
Snyder: Male Age: 45 to 65. Warden of The Refuge. A frightening, spidery and sinister man.
Bunsen: Male Age: 35 to 50. Pulitzer's bookkeeper.
Stage Manager: Male Age: 25 to 55. A stage manager at Medda Larkin's theater.
Nunzio: Male Age: 30 to 50. A barber.
Governor Teddy Roosevelt: Male Age: 50 to 65. Governor Teddy Roosevelt.
Spot Conlon: Male Age: 17 to 20. Newsie. Leader of the Brooklyn Newsies.
Race: Male Age: 17 to 20. A Newsie with a penchant for betting.
Bill: Male Age: 17 to 25. The son of William Randolph Hearst.
Darcy,/Newsie: Male Age: 20 to 25. Upper-class son of a publisher.
Morris Delancey/Newsie: Male Age: 20 to 25. Heavy at The World's distribution window.
Oscar Delancey/Newsie: Male Age: 17 to 20. Morris's equally tough brother.
Newsies: Males Age: 17 to 20 – Albert, Specs, Henry, Finch, Elmer, Mush, Romeo,
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MAN OF LA MANCHA
Dale Wasserman, book
Mitch Leigh, music
Joe Darion, lyrics
director TBA
musical director TBA
Reh: 8/24/18; Open: 9/13/18; Close: 10/28/18
Don Quixote (Cervantes & Quijana): Tall, thin man in his late forties, he is an actor, playwright, and would-be knight. He is a romantic—some say crazy—and has a vision of a far better and nobler world, where knights and chivalry rule the day. Tenor/High Baritone.
Sancho Panza: A Manservant. Older than Don Quixote, Sancho is short and squat. He has served Quixote/Cervantes for many years and is devoted to him, even with all his idiosyncracies. Tenor.
Aldonza: (Dulcinea): A serving woman and a part-time prostitute at the inn, Aldonza is rough on the exterior, but has a gentle heart inside and yearns to believe what Don Quixote tells her. Quixote falls in loves with her and insists her name is Dulcinea and that she is a beautiful, gentle woman. Mezzo-Soprano.
The Innkeeper (The Governor): A large and powerful man, he is kind as the Innkeeper, but as the Governor is the leader of the inmate society in the prison. Baritone.
Dr. Sanson Carrasco (Knight of Mirrors): Dr. Carrasco is Antonia's fiancé. He thinks Don Quixote mad and insists that he come home to be treated for his malady. As the Knight he reflects the truth. Baritone/Tenor.
The Padre (Prisoner): Tenor/High Baritone.
Antonia (Prisoner): Quixote's niece and Dr. Carrasco's fiancée. Soprano.
The Housekeeper (Prisoner): An employee of Quijana. Alto (but needs high range).
Duke (Prisoner): The sidekick to the Governor.
Captain of the Inquisition (Prisoner)
The Barber (Prisoner)
Seven Muleteers:
Pedro: The head muleteer, Pedro is a mean and vicious man, leading an attack on Aldonza.
Anselmo: A muleteer
Jose: A muleteer
Juan: A muleteer
Paco: a muleteer
Tenorio: A muleteer
Guitar Player A muleteer
Maria: The Innkeeper's wife
Fermina: A Moorish servant girl (dancer).
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ELF
Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, book
Mathew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, music & lyrics
director TBA
musical director TBA
Reh: 10/26/18; Open: 11/15/18; Close: 12/30/18
Buddy: Male, 20-30 with a strong singing voice up to a G. Funny, and warm with an infectious personality; has been raised as one of Santa's elves and has the innocence of a child; has outrageous enthusiasm for everything he sees and does but it is very genuine. Comedian with great subtle timing and must be a very strong mover with a great sense of physical comedy.
Jovie: Female, 20-30 with a strong belt up to a D flat. Comedic, appealing, and relatable New Yorker that doesn’t have much Christmas spirit until meeting Buddy.
Walter Hobbs: Male, 45-55 with good vocals. Upscale successful businessman who has become cold and distant with his family until Buddy enters their life. Workaholic with little time left for enjoying life or appreciating simple things.
Emily Hobbs: Female, 40-50 with a strong belt up to a C. Walter’s wife and Michael’s mother. At first overwhelmed by Buddy, but soon embraces him as part of the family.
Michael Hobbs: Male, 10-15 with a strong singing voice up to an E. Funny and smart; quickly bonds with Buddy and is determined to share a great Christmas with his entire family.
Deb: Female, 30-45 a very strong character singer with an excellent belt; must be a very strong mover. Funny secretary at Walter’s office, full of character and sharp wit.
Mr Greenway: Male, 50-60 with great comic timing and should sing well. Shrewd businessman.
Santa: Male, 50-60 with a good singing voice. Jolly, warm, funny; a down to earth blue-collar type.
Store Manager: Male, 30-50; must be able to sing well and have great comic timing. Funny, physically large, full of character, lots of attitude, sassy and spirited.
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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