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Call Type
Equity Chorus
Time(s)
Equity Chorus Calls - Tuesday, November 17, 2015
9 AM - Equity Male Singers
11 AM - Equity Male Dancers
2 PM - Equity Female Singers
4 PM - Equity Female Dancers
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Contract
LORT Non-Rep
B; currently $836/week
Location
Pearl Studios NYC 500
500 Eighth Avenue
(35th/36th Streets)
New York, NY 10018
12th floor
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Seeking
Equity singers and dancers for the ensemble.
See breakdown
Preparation
Singers:
Prepare a brief song in the style of the show; you are welcome to sing from the show. Bring dance shoes/clothes in case asked to come to dance call.
Dancers:
Bring both flats and character shoes. Also prepare a song in case asked to stay and sing.
All bring picture/resume
Other Dates
1ST REH: 2/16. OPEN: 3/10. CLOSE: 3/27/16
Personnel
ARTIS. DIR.: ANDREW KATO
DIR: PETER FLYNN
CHOREO: MARCOS SANTANA
BOOK: SAM AND BELLA SPEWACK
MUSIC & LYRICS: COLE PORTER
CASTING : BOB CLINE
· Chorus rules are in effect.
· A monitor will be provided.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
ENSEMBLE:
Strong Actors, Singers, and Dancers. To represent character parts including: Pops/Padua Priest, Ralph (the SM), Stagehand, Cab Driver/Nathaniel & Philip, Stagehand, Dance Captain, Driver for Howell/Gregory, Haberdasher Wardrobe lady/ensemble singer, Ensemble singer/Padua Inn waitress.
Ensemble singers and dancers attending this call may also be considered for the following various principal roles:
LILLI/KATHERINE:
30-50, strong mezzo soprano / legit soprano. She is a star of stage and screen: proud, haughty, much like her character “Katherine” in Taming of the Shrew, She is also vulnerable, very sensual and capable of romance. She is the ex-wife of Fred and engaged to Harrison Howell. Actor should be well versed in both Shakespearean text and physical & verbal comedy.
FRED/PETRUCHIO:
30-50, strong baritone, commanding presence. He is a true impresario in the style of John Barrymore, He plays “Petruchio”. He is also Lilli’s ex-husband. Actor should be well versed in both Shakespearean text and physical & verbal comedy.
BILL/LUCENTIO:
20-30, strong tenor or bari-tenor. He is a ne’er-do-well actor, who has a bit of a gambling problem. He’s a Broadway hoofer, so should have terrific dance ability. He also plays “Lucentio in The Taming of the Shrew.
GANGSTER ONE:
30-50+ comic baritone or tenor. He is the archetypical gangster complete with accent. Does some soft shoe in “Brush Up Your Shakespeare” so should move well. Also appears in The Taming of the Shrew(unexpectedly).
GANGSTER TWO:
Qualities the same as the First Man, but a bit more reserved and dryer of wit.
HATTIE:
Any age, good voice. She is Lilli’s dresser and sings ”Another Op’nin’, Another Show” and “Too Darn Hot”. She opens the show, so possesses a terrific belt and has great charisma and stage presence.
PAUL:
Any age, tenor or bari-tenor. He is Fred’s dresser and is the featured singer/dancer in “Too Darn Hot” so he should sing and move well.
FLYNT/GREMIO:
any age, tenor or baritenor. Actors who appear in The Taming of the Shrew. They will also sing in the ensemble in “Too Darn Hot”. Both are featured in several numbers including “Tom, Dick, & Harry” so should sing and move well with terrific stage presence.
RILEY/HORTENSIO:
any age, tenor or baritenor. Actors who appear in The Taming of the Shrew. They will also sing in the ensemble in “Too Darn Hot”. Both are featured in several numbers including “Tom, Dick, & Harry” so should sing and move well with terrific stage presence.
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