KINKY BOOTS - NYC ECC Dancers (Female characters) ACT of Connecticut | Ridgefield, CT
Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
9:30 AM (E)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
SPT
$638 weekly minimum (SPT 7) + Pension & Health
Equity chorus dancers (Female characters) in KINKY BOOTS (See breakdown).
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Please come warmed up and ready to dance; character shoes with heels; and clothing that allows you to dance. Please also bring a short cut (16 or 32 bars) of a song in the style of the show, as you may be asked to sing after dancing. 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:
Director/Choreographer: Nathan Peck 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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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).
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.
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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.
Several ensemble tracks will understudy principal roles.
Actors must be comfortable working on mechanical treadmills, as this may be used throughout the production.
[ ENSEMBLE / DANCERS ] A diverse company of terrific pop/rock singers/actors/dancers. All roles are open to all ethnicities, as well as non-binary and all gender identities. Most ensemble tracks will understudy one of the principal roles. Additionally, all actors must be comfortable working/moving on mechanical treadmills, as these will be used in the production. The ensemble performers must be very good pop/rock singers. They will cover principal roles and featured ensemble roles, as well as play factory workers, pub patrons etc. The characters should feel like real, everyday people, and be able to move well. Those who cover the female-identified principal/featured ensemble characters must be very strong belters. Principal understudies will be assigned to the ensemble players in advance of rehearsals beginning.
[ NICOLA / ENSEMBLE ] Female-identified character, 20s – early 30s. Charlie's long-term girlfriend. She is a social climber, driven and uncompromising. Vocal range: pop/rock, E3-F#5. ENSEMBLE.
[ PAT / ENSEMBLE ] Female-identified character, 20s – 40s. Officious office manager who will let loose her wild side when allowed. Vocal range: pop/rock, Bb3-F#5. ENSEMBLE.
[ MARGE / MILAN STAGE MANAGER / ENSEMBLE ] Female-identified character, any age. Marge is a factory worker. Vocal range: pop/rock, any vocal range. ENSEMBLE.
[ TRISH / ENSEMBLE ] Female-identified character, 20s – 40s. Factory worker who has been there longer than any of the other women. Has a husband and kids to worry over. Vocal range: pop/rock, Bb5-D5. ENSEMBLE.
[ MAGGIE / ENSEMBLE ] Female-identified character, any age. Maggie is a factory worker. Vocal range: pop/rock, any. ENSEMBLE.
[ THE ANGELS ] (6) Male-identified characters, 20s – early 30s. These are the six drag performers from The Blue Angel Nightclub who perform with Lola. All with star quality and personality. Terrific, versatile singers (with a contemporary pop/rock/R&B belt) and dancers (required to dance in heels). Vocal range: pop tenor and/or baritenor. ENSEMBLE.
[ HARRY / CRISPIN / ENSEMBLE ] Male-identified character, mid 20s – 40s. Harry is a contemporary of Charlie's but his opposite – successful, self-aware, and confident. Crispin is a factory worker. Vocal range: pop/rock, F#3-F#4. ENSEMBLE.
[ RICHARD BAILEY / PADDINGTON / ENSEMBLE ] Male-identified character, 30s – 50s. Richard Bailey is Nicola's boss. An overtly attractive and successful man. Paddington is a factory worker. Vocal range: pop/rock, any. ENSEMBLE.
[ MUTT / HOOLIGAN / ENSEMBLE ] Male-identified character, any age. Mutt is a factory worker. Vocal range: pop/rock, any. ENSEMBLE.
[HOOCH / HOOLIGAN / ENSEMBLE ] Male-identified character, any age. Hooch is a factory worker. Vocal range: pop/rock, any. ENSEMBLE.
[ MR. PRICE / MOISHE / ENSEMBLE ] Male-identified character, 50s – 80s. Mr. Price is Charlie's father. Vocal range: pop/rock, G2-F4. ENSEMBLE.
[ SIMON SR. / LOCKE / ENSEMBLE ] Male-identified character, 30s – 50s. Simon Sr. is Lola's father, an unforgiving tower of anger. Locke is a factory worker. Vocal range: pop/rock, any. ENSEMBLE.
[ FEMALE-PRESENTING SWING ] Will cover all female-identified ensemble tracks/roles. Strong pop/rock voice. ENSEMBLE/SWING.
[ MALE-PRESENTING SWING ] Will cover all male-identified ensemble (including the Angels). Must be terrific dancers, have great pop voices, and be comfortable in drag/in heels to cover Angels. ENSEMBLE/SWING.
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