Mountain Playhouse 2018 Season - NYC EPA
Mountain Playhouse
AUDITION DATE
Mon, Feb 05, 2018
9:30 am - 5:30 pm (EST)
Lunch 1 to 2
Tue, Feb 06, 2018
9:30 am - 5:30 pm (EST)
Lunch 1 to 2
Wed, Feb 07, 2018
9:30 am - 5:30 pm (EST)
Lunch 1 to 2
CONTRACT
CORST $786/week
SEEKING
Equity actors, singers and musicians for various roles in the upcoming season - which consists mainly of musicals and comedies. See breakdown
PREPARATION
Since the season consists of musicals and comedies, it makes sense to prepare a short song and a short comic monologue. Show us you best work. If you play an instrument that is in our productions, show us if you can. Total audition time should be no more than 2 minutes. Bring picture and resume.
LOCATION
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
PERSONNEL
Teresa Stoughton Marafino, Producer
OTHER DATES
See breakdown for show dates
OTHER
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity monitor will be provided.
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
LIFE COULD BE A DREAM
Created by Roger Bean
Director: Chan Harris Choreographer: Jacob Toth Stage Manager: Matthew Marafino
1st Rehearsal 06.05.18, Opening 06.19.18 Closing 07.01.18
DENNY VARNEY
Male. Five years after high school graduation, Denny still lives with his mother, goofing off in the family basement instead of working for a living. Denny’s lack of ambition and discipline have always been his downfall, but the new WOPR Radio “Dream Of A Lifetime Talent Search” has put new wind in his sails. He uses his talents as a former Crooning Crabcake (the Glee Club at Springfield High) to first create a duo, then a trio, and finally a quartet to help find the unique doo-wop sound (and backer’s money) he needs to bring his dream to reality. Jealousy rears its head when the final member of the group unintentionally steals Denny’s spotlight. Can Denny still lead the group to a win? Will he still be able to attract the ladies in the spotlight? Stay tuned...
EUGENE JOHNSON
Male. Denny’s best friend and co-conspirator, Eugene works hard just to stay in step with Denny’s fast-moving schemes. During most days, Eugene works for his Dad down at the Springfield Sweet Shop, but at night he cuts loose with his fellow Crooning Crabcakes during singing and dancing practice in Denny’s basement. The entrance of an old grade-school crush, Lois, threatens to derail all attempts at winning the radio contest, and Eugene has to work twice as hard as the others to keep his mind in the game. Does he have a shot at winning the girl back? Can he possibly become a functioning member of the all-singing, all-dancing Dream group? Stay tuned...
WALLY PATTON
Male. A checker at the Piggly-Wiggly, and older brother to bad-boy Billy Ray (from The Marvelous Wonderettes), Wally is the son of a preacher who truly becomes the heart and soul of the group. He’s desperate to be a part of the group, because inclusion seems better than exclusion. Still a youngster himself, often childish, he does have an uncanny knack for seeing what’s important in life when the going gets tough. But that doesn’t mean he’s not immune to a full-on crush when Eugene’s grade- school sweetheart comes into the picture. Does Wally have a shot at the girl? Will the fight over Lois create a rift too wide to repair? Stay tuned...
SKIP HENDERSON
Male. The last add-on to our singing group, Skip is the new guy from the wrong side of the tracks, and a natural singing whiz. He works for Big Stuff Auto, the new sponsor of the group, and Skip is added to Denny’s fledgling group to turn it into a proper quartet. Skip is definitely the new alpha male, and Denny feels pushed aside and ignored for the seemingly brighter talents Skip brings to the table. Skip is also conflicted about falling in love with the boss’s daughter, Lois, the girl that Eugene and Wally are already fighting over. Could he ever possibly fit into her family? Will Skip’s bad-boy attitude break up the group’s chance to win the big contest? Stay tuned...
LOIS FRANKLIN
ROLE CAST. Female. Daughter of “Big Eddie” Franklin, owner of Big Stuff Auto, and herself a former song leader at Springfield High, Lois arrives on the scene to help shape the boys into a real singing and dancing group. Going against her father’s advice, she decides to give his sponsorship money to the fledgling singing group, and in doing so falls head-over-heels in love with bad-boy Skip. Lois’ parents refuse to allow their daughter to date the grease monkey from their auto shop, and the fireworks that ensue threaten to destroy the whole enterprise. Will Lois get the guy? Which guy? Can she be the super-glue that holds the whole group together? Stay tuned... This part is cast and we are looking for replacements.
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MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux
Director: Larry Tobias Musical Director: Chris Blissett Stage Manager: Ronn Gozwick
1st Rehearsal 06.26.18, Opening 07.10.18, Closing 07.29.18
[ELVIS]
20s; male; Actor/singer/guitar player to portray Elvis in his 20s at the beginning of his career.
Must be familiar with his music and able to play guitar; should sound and look somewhat like Elvis
without being an “impersonator”. PRINCIPAL
[JERRY LEE LEWIS]
20s; male; Actor/singer/pianist; he was rock & roll’s legendary piano prodigy and celebrated “Last Man Standing.” Sexy, Must be a superb piano player, able to play like Jerry Lee Lewis; fun, energetic; comic skills a plus. PRINCIPAL
[CARL PERKINS]
mid 20s; male; actor/singer/guitar player (lead guitar); he was the American pioneer of rockabilly music and best known for his song “Blue Suede Shoes”; Must be an excellent lead guitarist. PRINCIPAL
[JOHNNY CASH]
mid 20s; male; actor/singer/guitar player to portray Johnny cash at the dawn of his epic career. Must be familiar with his music and able to play guitar; tall; should sound and look somewhat like Johnny without being an “impersonator”. PRINCIPAL
[SAM PHILLIPS]
mid 30s; male; excellent actor; “Father of Rock’n’Roll” and founder of Sun Records who discovered Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and many others including Roy Orbison and B.B. King. A towering and charismatic figure in American music. PRINCIPAL Non -Singing.
[DYANNE]
ROLE CAST. mid 20s; female; excellent actor and singer; she was an aspiring singer and Elvis’s girlfriend; attractive; great singer with a wide range; sings solos and back-up throughout the show – sings “Fever” in her alto range and covers the high soprano part of “Riders In The Sky” (Johnny Cash song). PRINCIPAL. This part is cast and we are looking for replacements.
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WHO’S UNDER WHERE?
by Douglas Hughes and Marcia Kash
Director: Chan Harris Stage Manager: Matthew Marafino
1st Rehearsal 07.17.18, Opening 07.31.18 , Closing 08.12.18
All roles available.
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THE AFFECTIONS OF MAY
by Norm Foster
Director: Guy Stroman Stage Manager: Ronn Goswick
1st Rehearsal 07.31.18, Opening 08.14.18, Closing 08.26.18
seeking
May Henning – Between thirty and thirty-five years old
Quinn – A man who does odd jobs around town
Hank Beavis – Manager of the local bank
Brian Henning – May’s husband
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ONE SLIGHT HITCH
by Lewis Black
Director: Guy Stroman Stage Manager: Taylor Elise Keller
1st Rehearsal 09.04.18, Opening 09.18.18, Closing 09.30.18
All roles available.
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SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN
Mountain by Alan Bailey, Connie Ray, Mark Hardwick, Mike Craver
Director: Guy Stroman Stage Manager: Ronn Goswick
1st Rehearsal 09.18.18, Opening 10.02.18 Closing 10.14.18
All roles available.
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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