Aurora Theatre, Inc.
AUDITION DATE
Tue, May 31, 2022
2:00 pm - 10:00 pm (EST)
Break 5-6 pm EDT
APPOINTMENTS
Please email casting@auroratheatre.com for an appointment.
CONTRACT
LOA $680 weekly minimum
SEEKING
Equity actors for principal roles in MARY POPPINS (see breakdown).
All stage managerial positions have been filled.
Local actors are encouraged to attend.
Aurora Theatre is seeking strong actors, singers, and dancers.
To best demonstrate our commitment to inclusion in our community, Aurora Theatre encourages ALL actors to audition for ANY role which they feel they can fully embody authentically.
PREPARATION
Please prepare the side and/or song cut of the track you are wishing to audition for. Audition materials can be found at: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4fk2e4ndjwmhx0k/AABBDhSgtyIJ84dFUS-wUx6ya?dl=0 . A tap combination has been included in the materials in the case of a callback to be scheduled for a later date.
LOCATION
Aurora Theatre128 E Pike St
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
PERSONNEL
Music and Lyrics: Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman with additional music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe
Book: Julian Fellowes
Featured Choreography by: Jen McQueen
Expected to Attend:
David Rosetti - Director and Choreographer
Anthony Rodriguez - Aurora Theatre President and CEO
Ann-Carol Pence - Aurora Theatre Producing Artistic Director/Music Director
Katie Chambers - Director of Production
OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: Week of July 18, 2022
Opening: Thursday, August 18, 2022
Closing: Sunday, September 11, 2022
(Possible 1-Week Extension through Sunday, September 18, 2022)
Performance Schedule: Thurs.-Sat. at 8pm, Sat. and Sun. at 2:30pm. There will be a 10am matinee on Wed 8/24.
OTHER
www.auroratheatre.com
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of 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
SEEKING:
MARY POPPINS – CAST. Jane and Michael’s new nanny who is a force to be reckoned with possessing a dazzling personality. Full of hope even when things look dire, she professes “anything can happen if you let it.” Practically perfect in every way. Mezzo-soprano with a strong top – mid 20’s – moves very well.
BERT – CAST. A one-man band, sidewalk artist, chimney sweep and kite salesman and friend to Mary Poppins. Charming and Charismatic – baritone to G – mid 30’s – an excellent dancer including tap. Cockney accent.
GEORGE BANKS – Head of the Banks household, a bank manager who tries to be a good provider, but often forgets how to be a good husband and father. Baritone – Early 40’s
WINIFRED BANKS – A former actress who is very busy trying to live up to her husband’s expectations. She is a loving but distracted mother to Jane and Michael. Mezzo-soprano – mid 30’s.
MRS. BRILL – The Banks’ family cook who rules the kitchen and Robertson Ay with an iron hand. Alto – mid 50’s.
ROBERTSON AY – Clumsy but good-hearted footman of the Banks household, he has problems following directions and is a knock-about comic character. Tenor – early 20’s.
MISS ANDREW – George Banks’ old nanny called in to take Mary Poppins’ place. She is cruel and demanding to the entire Banks family. Things must be done her way-or else! Soprano with Alto belt – 40’-50’s.
MRS. CORRY – Mysterious and very old, she runs the “Talking Shop” where people buy conversations and gingerbread. She knew George Banks when he was a boy. Soprano – 50’s and up.
THE BIRD WOMAN – Sits in front of St. Paul’s cathedral every day selling bags of crumbs for her beloved pigeons. Alto – 50’s Sings “Feed the Birds.”
Requirement for proof of vaccination/ negative test.
Everyone entering the audition venue (i.e., venue employees, Equity members, non-members, casting personnel, creatives, producers, musicians, COVID Safety Managers, etc.) will be required to undergo a symptom check and provide the following prior to entry into the venue:
o “Fully vaccinated,” as defined by the CDC, is more than 14 calendar days following receipt of a final dose of an FDA or World Health Organization authorized or approved vaccine.
(OR)
o Proof of a negative PCR test result taken no earlier than 48 hours prior to entry into the audition venue.
(OR)
o Proof of two negative antigen test results (e.g., the first taken the night before and the second taken no less than 2 hours) prior to entry into the venue.
Two-ply cloth face masks, surgical masks, singer’s masks and respirators (N95, KN95 or KF94) will be allowed for face coverings. Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not acceptable face coverings. Everyone in the holding room and audition room will always wear a face covering as described above, except for the actor when they are actively auditioning. The time spent unmasked should be as minimal as possible. Face coverings must be worn correctly (covering the nose and mouth). Singer’s masks can be found at
www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask.
If the risk level for Gwinnett County is trending upwards and may rise to High (Red) we will contact members with appointments at least 24 hours before the first audition appointment time to let them know there is a chance that the auditions may need to be postponed or cancelled.
We encourage members to prepare for their audition at home, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms.
Holding/Audition room information:
The audition room is 5000 square feet and can accommodate no more than 50 individuals at a time.
The holding room is 700 square feet and can accommodate no more than 19 individuals at a time.
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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