Music Theatre Wichita
CONTRACT
URTA $924 weekly minimum
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in Music Theatre Wichita's 2022 Season to include JERSEY BOYS, 42ND STREET, KINKY BOOTS, THE WIZARD OF OZ, and THE DROWSY CHAPERONE (see breakdown).
INSTRUCTIONS
Please prepare a song that reflects the season and the role for which you are auditioning. You may also use the accompaniment at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wgode7u5rmzo51q/AAByBl0YH--Qx-HrMPApr54za?dl=0 . Please email a headshot, resume and a link to your unlisted YouTube video submission. Please list in the subject your name and the role for which you are auditioning.
Deadline: Wed, Feb 16, 2022
SUBMIT TO
PERSONNEL
Artistic Director: Brian J. Marcum (viewing auditions)
Company Manager: Amanda Bowman
Jersey Boys- Director/Choreo: Darren Lee; Music Director: Thomas W. Douglas
42nd Street- Director/Choreo: Brian J. Marcum; Music Director: TBD
Kinky Boots- Director/Choreo: Nathan Peck; Music Director: Thomas W. Douglas
The Wizard of Oz- Director: Debra Walton; Choreo: Eric Sciotto: Music Director: Jesse Warkentin
The Drowsy Chaperone- Director/Choreo: Brian J. Marcum; Music Director: Thomas W. Douglas
OTHER DATES
Jersey Boys: rehearsals begins May 2, performs May 18-22;
42nd Street: rehearsals begin May 31, performs June 15-19;
Kinky Boots: rehearsals begin June 21, performs July 6-10;
The Wizard of Oz: rehearsals begin July 12, performs July 27-31;
The Drowsy Chaperone: rehearsals begin August 2, performs August 17-21.
OTHER
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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 submit.
BREAKDOWN
Roles with an (*) have been offered but still looking as summer plans can change.
JERSEY BOYS
Frankie Valli - a strong tenor with sweet and strong falsetto. Sings in the style of Frankie Valli.
Nick Massi - a strong bass/baritone voice; a quiet dreamer who longs for life after The Four Seasons.
Bab Gaudio - a strong tenor/baritenor voice; an intelligent, sensitive, and introspective musical prodigy.
Tommy DeVito - a strong tenor/baritenor voice; a natural-born leader with an appealing, bad-boy quality.
42ND STREET
Peggy Sawyer - Young, talented and hopeful. An extraordinary tap dancer who can sing like a Broadway leading lady; mezzo/belt.
Dorothy Brock - An established Broadway star. Moves well and possesses a strong sense of comic timing.
Julian Marsh - Powerful and charismatic. A successful Broadway director; baritone.
KINKY BOOTS
Charlie Price * - A bit confused, a bit unfocused, a hero hiding under a victim's mantle. Age 25-35.
Lola/Simon - A prize fighter's physique draped in satin. A talented drag queen with a killer voice and winning ways. Age 30-35.
THE WIZARD OF OZ
Aunt Em/ Glinda * - 25-45. (Soprano) Glinda is the Good Witch of the North. Benevolent and beloved. Strong singer.
Professor Marvel / The Wizard *- 50-65. Older father figure with an eccentric flair. Basic conjuring or sleight of hand a bonus. Non-Singing.
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
Man In Chair * - Musical theatre aficionado who mourns the end of the Golden Era. He narrates the show as he listens to the record on vinyl.
Robert Martin * - The dashing, ever-cheerful groom; tap dancer.
Aldolpho - European self-proclaimed ladies man.
Janet Van De Graaf - The famous bride. Glamorous and talented star of Feldzieg's Follies.
The Drowsy Chaperone - Janet's alcoholic confidante and friend.
Trix * - The brave and brash female aviator who, by chance, is recruited to perform the wedding.
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 submit.
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