Mamma Mia! - Arvada EPA
Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities
AUDITION DATE
Tue, Apr 24, 2018
9:00 am - 5:00 pm (MDT)
Lunch: 1:00PM - 2:00PM
APPOINTMENTS
Visit http://arvadacenter.org/on-stage/auditions to schedule an appointment. Do not contact the production staff.
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep Minimum - $914/wk
SEEKING
Experienced performers with strong acting and singing abilities are needed. Strong dancing abilities are required.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a song appropriate to the style of show. Please bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. No recorded music or a cappella allowed. A current headshot and résumé are required.
LOCATION
Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities
6901 Wadsworth Blvd
Arvada, CO 80003-3448
PERSONNEL
Rod A. Lansberry - Producing Artistic Director
Rod A. Lansberry - Director
Kitty Skillman Hilsabeck
OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal - August 14, 2018
Opening - September 7, 2018
Closing - September 30, 2018
OTHER
www.arvadacenter.org
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
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
Contemporary dancers and singers. Some ensemble men have dance specialties. Acrobatics are a plus; some ensemble men and women are featured as singers and actors. ALL SHOULD HAVE A POP / ROCK SOUND AND BE ABLE TO MOVE WELL.
DONNA (late 30s-early 40s) A former lead singer in a group called “Donna and the Dynamos”. A strong feminist who also has a zany and vulnerable side. Moves well.
SOPHIE (18-25) Donna’s Daughter, who is determined to find romance. 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”. Confident, strong, and funny on the outside but shy underneath. Kooky and fun, good comic actress,. Actress who sings. Moves well
LISA (18-25) Sophie’s friend who arrives to be a bridesmaid. Very energetic and kooky. Should be African-American, Hispanic-American, Asian-American, Native American or any non Caucasian young woman. Strong dance
ALI (18-25) Sophie’s friend. Impulsive and fun. Should contrast to Lisa and Sophie.
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. Moves well
HARRY (35-45) May be Sophie’s father. British financier, wealthy, buttoned-up, and conservative but trying to reconnect with his freer, youthful self. English accent. Also an actor who sings. High baritone, tenor. Moves well
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. Supporting Principal role. Moves well
SKY (late 20s) Sophie’s fiance. Athletic, attractive. Strong dance
PEPPER (20s) Sky’s friend. Helps run the hotel. Charming, loves women, always flirting. Must be a good mover/dancer. Acrobatic skills a plus. Baritone/tenor. Strong dance
EDDIE (20s) Another friend of Sky and hotel worker. Laid-back, easygoing. Also a mover/dancer role. Baritone/tenor. Strong dance
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
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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