MARIE & ROSETTA Equity Principal Auditions - Atlantic Theater Company Auditions

Call Type
Equity Principal

Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
10 AM to 2 PM

Contract
Off Broadway
$593/week

Location
Telsey + Company
311 West 43rd Street, 10th floor
New York, NY 10036

Seeking
Equity actor/singer/musicians for 2 roles:

SISTER ROSETTA THARPE: African-American female, 30s-50s, plays guitar and sings well.

MARIE KNIGHT: African-American female early 20s, plays piano and sings.

see breakdown for more details

Preparation
A brief gospel or blues song. Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key; piano accompanist will be provided.

Bring picture and resume.

Other Dates
First Rehearsal: July 26th
1st Preview: August 24th
Opens: September 12th
Closes: October 9th
Possible Extension: October 16th

Personnel
Director: Neil Pepe
By: George Brant
Music & Lyrics: Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Various Artists
Casting: Telsey + Company, Justin Huff

In Attendance at the EPA:
Justin Huff, casting director
and
Either: Abby Katz, Director of New Play Development or Annie MacRae, Associate Artistic Director

· 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

SEEKING:

SISTER ROSETTA THARPE
African-American female, anywhere from early 30s – early 50s. Pretty, vivacious, an irrepressible spirit. A mean guitar player with a bluesy voice. Plays spirituals that swing. MUST PLAY GUITAR (acoustic & electric guitar) PROFICIENTLY AND SING WELL.


MARIE KNIGHT
African-American female, early 20s but looks younger. A more traditional alto gospel singer, plays staid piano. Gorgeous, on her way to being a spiritual star. MUST HAVE A GOSPEL VOICE AND PLAY PIANO PROFICIENTLY. (PRINCIPAL)