MAMMA MIA! Equity Principal Auditions - Broadhurst Theatre Auditions

Call Type
Equity Principal

Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions
Monday, August 4th, 2014
10 AM to 6 PM
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30

Contract
Production (League)
Broadway; $1807/week minimum

Location
Ripley-Grier 520 (Everyone must show
government photo ID to enter building.)
520 8th Ave. (36th/37th)
New York, NY
10th floor

Seeking
Equity actors who sing
Men and women. All should have a rock sound and be able to move well.

See breakdown for more info.

For possible replacements in the Broadway production.

Preparation
Please be prepared to sing a contemporary pop song. Please bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided.

Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together.

Other Dates
ECC/Singers: 7/22, at Ripley Grier, 10am women, 2pm men
ECC/Dancers: 7/23, at Ripley Grier, 10am women, 2pm men
EPA: 8/4, at Ripley Grier, 10-6.

Other
Choreographer: Anthony Van Laast
Assoc. Choreo.: Nichola Treherne
Dance Suprvsr: Janet Rothermel

Casting: Tara Rubin Casting
General Management: Bespoke Theatricals

Personnel
Music and Lyrics: Benny Andersson & Bjorn Ulvaeus
Book: Catherine Johnson
Dir: Phyllida Lloyd
Res Dir: Martha Banta

Musical Spvsr: David Holcenberg
Int'l Musical Supervisor: Martin Koch

· EPA 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.

Breakdown

The songs of the pop group ABBA provide the score for this romantic comedy that contrasts the dreams and desires of a young woman about to become a bride with those of her mother, a free spirit of the 70s who never married. “Mamma Mia!” takes place at a taverna on a Greek island. The cast should be quirky and offbeat; we are not seeking obvious musical theater performers. ACTORS who sing and move work best in this show. ALL ARTISTS SHOULD HAVE A ROCK SOUND AND BE ABLE TO MOVE WELL. We are seeking performers of all races and ethnicities for these roles.

DONNA
(late 30s-early 40s – the mother of a 20 year old girl) Attractive and free-spirited. A former lead singer in a group called “Donna and the Dynamos” who now owns and runs a hotel/casino on a Greek island. A strong feminist who also has a zany and vulnerable side.

SOPHIE
(18-25) A very special young woman who is determined to find the romance and happiness she feels eluded her mother. Has a wild, zany spirit even though she pursues a conventional marriage. Pop soprano.

TANYA
(late 30s-early 40s) A former singer in the “Dynamos.” Rich, sophisticated, acerbic, funny, and witty.

ROSIE
(late 30s-early 40s) Also a former singer in the “Dynamos” who now writes for and runs a feminist press. She’s confident, strong, and funny on the outside but shy underneath. Kooky and fun, good comic actress, bit of a clown. Actress who sings.

SAM
(35-45) May be Sophie’s father. Left Donna 20 years ago because he was engaged to another woman. Charming, successful architect. Actor who sings. Baritone.

HARRY
(35-45) May be Sophie’s father. British financier, wealthy, buttoned-up, and conservative but trying to reconnect with his freer, youthful self. Must be able to do a very convincing English accent. Also an actor who sings. High baritone, tenor.

BILL
(35-45) May be Sophie’s father. A travel writer with no possessions or strings. Good-natured, always ready for adventure. Funny, preferably a big or imposing man. Should be a very good actor who sings.

SKY
(mid-late 20s) Sophie’s fiance. Athletic, attractive – has given up his life as a successful young businessman in order to make over Donna’s taverna and marry Sophie.