EPA
Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre | Indianapolis, IN
Monday, September 23, 2024
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
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$735 weekly minimum
Equity actors for roles in Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre's 2025 season (see breakdown). All Stage Managerial positions are currently filled. Actors who are racially, ethnically, and physically diverse, as well as all gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities are encouraged to audition.
Please prepare two brief song cuts: one up-tempo and one ballad. Music in the correct key. A one-minute monologue may or may not be requested. Please bring an updated picture/resume. Bring dance clothes and your entire vocal book for potential dance callback at 6:00 PM.
Beef and Boards Dinner Theatre
9301 Michigan Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46268-3108
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See breakdown for production-specific personnel.
'MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS'
Projected 1st Rehearsal: December 27th, 2024
Open: January 9th, 2025
Close: February 9th, 2025
'JERSEY BOYS'
Projected 1st Rehearsal: January 27th, 2025
Open: February 14th, 2025
Close: April 13th, 2025
'CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES'
Projected 1st Rehearsal: April 3rd, 2025
Open: April 17th, 2025
Close: May 18th, 2025
'DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID'
Projected 1st Rehearsal: May 8th, 2025
Open: May 22nd, 2025
Close: July 13th, 2025
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An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
By Agatha Christie
Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig
Director: MARC ROBIN
Stage Manager: TBD
Projected First Rehearsal: December 27th, 2024
Opening: January 9th, 2025
Closing: February 9th, 2025
HERCULE POIROT: (Male Identifying, 40-65, Dialect – Belgian) Iconic character. Agatha Christie’s most famous detective. He is finicky, detailed, a little ridiculous, incredibly observant, and intelligent. He values intelligence and the rule of law above all else.
MONSIEUR BOUC: (Male Identifying, 40-55, Dialect – Belgian) The owner of Wagon Lit, Orient Express. Young middle-aged man of good humor. Sociable and honest, he puts friends and clientele before profits. He is a ball of energy who suffers slightly from delusions of grandeur.
MARY DEBENHAM: (Female Identifying, 25-30, Dialect – English) An anxious English governess, who despite her youth has a sadness about her. She is having an affair with Colonel Arburthnot. Though she is beautiful, she is not to be underestimated, she is very good at keeping secrets.
HECTOR MACQUEEN: (Male Identifying, 26-35; Dialect – American) A young American. He is the personal assistant and secretary to Samuel Ratchett. Nervous and anxious, seems new to his post.
MICHEL THE CONDUCTOR: (Male Identifying, 35-45; Dialect – French) Frenchman conductor for the 1st-class carriages of the Orient Express. Has a quiet, almost grave sense of humor. Well composed and excellent at his job.
PRINCESS DRAGOMIROFF: (Female Identifying, 60-80, Dialect – Russian) A Russian princess who enters like a galleon in full sail. She is opinionated, arrogant, and used to getting her way. A true diva. Imperial and impatient.
GRETA OHLSSON: (Female Identifying, 30s, Dialect – Swedish) Plain, frightened and sheep-like. She is a Catholic missionary and baby nurse serving as a travel companion to the Princess. Has impressive comedic chops.
COUNTESS ANDRENYI: (Female Identifying, 25-35, Dialect – Hungarian) Dressed to the nines in furs and diamonds. Her hair and makeup are impeccable, and she has a warm smile that wins you over immediately. She is out of a fairy-tale. In addition to being a Countess, she is a doctor. Matches Poirot in intelligence.
HELEN HUBBARD: (Female Identifying, 45-60, Dialect – American) From Minnesota, she is loud, obnoxious, and has been married multiple times. Unapologetic. She is not what she seems. Sings and does some light dancing.
COLONEL ARBUTHNOT: (Male Identifying, 30s, Dialect – Scottish) Scotsman, very matter of fact. Having an affair with Mary. Military man, possibly from old money. Charismatic, but has some problematic views and a temper. Has good comedic timing.
SAMUEL RATCHETT: (Male Identifying, 40-55, Dialect – American) Businessman who is brusque, unforgiving, with a threatening demeanor, and a whiplash of a voice. The murder victim. NOTE: May understudy Poirot.
HEAD WAITER: (Any gender, Any age, Dialect – Turkish) Snooty Head Waiter of the Tokatlian Hotel
Book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice
Music by Bob Gaudio
Lyrics by Bob Crewe
Director/Choreographer: CANDI BOYD
Music Director: KRISTY TEMPLET
Stage Manager: DOUGLAS LAMB
Projected First Rehearsal: January 27th, 2025
Opening: February 14th, 2025
Closing: April 13th, 2024
TOMMY DEVITO: (Male Identifying, 30-40) Strong tenor/baritone voice, comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; ability to play guitar a strong plus; funny; a wise-guy; a natural-born leader with appealing bad-boy quality.
FRANKIE VALLI: (Male Identifying, 20-35) A strong tenor with sweet and strong falsetto and able to sing in the style of Frankie Valli; strong tenor to high A or Bb plus strong falsetto up to treble G; charismatic and charming; has a gritty side as well as a polished veneer; very comfortable with four-part harmonies.
NICK MASSI: (Male Identifying, 30-40) Strong bass/baritone voice, very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; a quiet dreamer who longs for life after The Four Seasons; understated with a dead-pan quality.
BOB GAUDIO: (Male Identifying, 20-35) Strong tenor/baritone voice; very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; an intelligent, sensitive, and introspective musical prodigy.
GYP DECARLO: (Male Identifying, 45-55) Tough, Mafioso type; a strong singer.
BOB CREWE: (Male Identifying, 30-40) Intelligent and flamboyant; genius music producer and lyricist; an integral part of creating the magic of The Four Seasons.
JOE PESCI: (Male Identifying, 20-35) Young, energetic, and funny; a strong singer. Doubles various roles. NOTE: May cover Frankie.
BARRY BELSON: (Male Identifying, 20-49) Doubles various roles (friends, producers, etc.); strong tenor to high C; with a strong falsetto to G above high C; Has the ability to riff in rhythm-and-blues style.
NORMAN WAXMAN: (Male Identifying, 20-35) Owns a private money lending agency; doubles various roles; strong tenor/bari-tenor voice.
MARY & OTHERS: (Female Identifying, 20-39) Frankie’s wife; tough, “Seen it all” Italian, Jersey girl; she’s got a killer sense of humor; doubles a variety of other roles including a member of a 60’s style girl group; Good dancer.
LORRAINE & OTHERS: (Female Identifying, 20-35) Frankie’s girlfriend; educated; not from Jersey; a reach career girl; young Diane Sawyer; doubles a variety of other roles, including member of a 60’s style girl group and tough-as-nails Jersey girl. Good dancer.
FRANCINE & OTHERS: (Female Identifying, 20-37) Frankie’s daughter; deeply loved by Frankie. She’s a Jersey girl—vulnerable, lost and acts out to make up for lack of attention from her dad. Doubles a variety of other roles including a member of a 60’s style girl group and a tough-as-nails Jersey girl. Good dancer.
Book by Jessica Zuehlke & Jim Stowell
Music & Lyrics by Drew Jansen
Director: EDDIE CURRY
Music Director: BRANDON VOS
Choreographer: KAREN PAPPAS
Stage Manager: TBD
Projected First Rehearsal: April 3rd, 2025
Opening: April 17th, 2025
Closing: May 18th, 2025
MRS. SNUSTAD (VIVIAN): 60 to 70 years old and a widow. She is the most conservative of the ladies, and she is the matriarch of the kitchen. She ensures the food tastes good before leaving the kitchen and washes the dishes. Her duties are well-defined (by her). She commands the work of the day. Her word is not to be tested, and her decisions are final.
MRS. ELROY ENGELSON (KARIN): 40 to 45 years old and is second in line to take over the kitchen. Her cooking is fabulous. She is neat and tidy in appearance and quite pretty in a very conservative way. She senses the world is about to change.
MRS. GILMER GILMERSON (MAVIS): In her late 50’s, a farmer’s wife and a grandmother. She is not afraid of work and can fix anything mechanical. She has a “jump in and work” attitude and appears rather disheveled even when dressed up.
SIGNE (BEVERLY) ENGELSON: The daughter of Karin, 18 or 19 years old, who has just started college and loves working with her mother in the kitchen. She represents change and is ready to make her mark in the world.
PASTOR E. L. GUNDERSON: The same age as Karin, but has just married a young wife. The ladies all seem to have crushes on him. He has a friendly and intimate relationship with God, and the church runs best when the kitchen is happy.
Book by Doug Wright
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater
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