KINKY BOOTS - NYC EPA ACT of Connecticut | Ridgefield, CT
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
SPT
$638 weekly minimum (SPT 7) + Pension & Health
Equity actors for roles in KINKY BOOTS (See breakdown).
ACT of CT is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to inspiring, creating and nurturing a culturally diverse and equitable environment for its staff, creative teams, cast, crew members and audiences.
ACT of CT does not discriminate in matters of employment, recruitment, admission or administration of any of its programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information.
We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and to maintaining an inclusive and discrimination-free environment.
Please prepare a short cut of a song in the style of the show. Please bring sheet music. An audition pianist will be provided. Also, please bring a hardcopy of your picture and resume, stapled.
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center 165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
ACT of CT Artistic Director: Daniel C. Levine ACT of CT Music Supervisor: Bryan Perri ACT of CT Producing Director: R. Erin Craig ACT of CT Executive Director: Katie Diamond Music & Lyrics: Cyndi Lauper
Book: Harvey Fierstein
Director/Choreographer: Nathan Peck Music Director: Alexander Tom
Casting: The Casting Collaborative - Point: Jason Styres
Expected to attend:
Casting Director: Jason Styres
1st Rehearsal: 4/22/2024 (6 days/week)
Tech: 5/15/2024
1st Preview: 5/23/2024
Opening: 5/25/2024
Closing: 6/16/2024
Performances are Thursday through Sunday, with understudy rehearsals on Thursday afternoons (after opening). All rehearsals and performances are in Ridgefield, CT at ACT of Connecticut.
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www.actofct.org
Round trip transportation is provided on a daily basis (between NYC and Ridgefield, CT) in shared company vehicles for all rehearsals and performances. From the start of technical rehearsals through the opening weekend, local housing will be offered to non-local cast members (rather than traveling back and forth daily between NYC and Ridgefield, CT).
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.
KINKY BOOTS
SYNOPSIS: Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited his father's shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father's legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair find that they have more in common than they realized... and discover that when you change your mind, you can change your whole world.
[ LOLA / SIMON ] Male-identified character, early to mid-30s, Black. A prize fighter's physique draped in satin. A talented drag queen with a killer voice and winning ways. Vocal range: E3 - B4.
[ CHARLIE PRICE ] Male-identified character, mid-20s – mid-30s. A leading man, just out of university. A bit confused, a bit unfocused, a hero hiding under a victim's mantle. Vocal range: C3 - B4.
[ LAUREN ] Female-identified character, 20s – early 30s. Beautiful and strong working-class girl who works in the shoe factory. Funny and smart but has had bad luck with men. Comedic. Vocal range: Bb3 - F#5.
[ DON ] Male-identified character, 20s-40s. Lola's nemesis. Burly, hyper-masculine bear of a factory worker. Vocal range: A2 - F4 (up to D5 falsetto).
[ GEORGE ] Male-identified character, 30s – 50s. Factory manager keeping up traditions. Vocal range: G#2-D4.
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