Maltz-Jupiter Theatre 2024-25 Season - Jupiter, FL EPA Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Inc. | Jupiter, FL
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Monday, April 8, 2024
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
BREAK: 1:00PM - 2:00PM
For audition appointment, please email Eloisa Ferrer, Company Manager/Producing Assistant at seasonauditions@jupitertheatre.org.
LORT Non-Rep
$1197 weekly minimum (LORT B+) Mainstage $807 weekly minimum (LORT D) Island Theatre
Equity actors for roles in Maltz Jupiter Theatre's 2024-25 Season (see breakdown).
Some roles will be understudied, see breakdown for details.
The mission of the Maltz Jupiter Theatre is to entertain, educate and inspire our community. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are an integral
part of our theatres mission and values. We believe that the arts are a powerful platform for social change, and our commitment to the community begins at the core of our work.
Please prepare a contemporary monologue and 16 bars of two contrasting songs. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring your sheet music in a binder with cuts clearly marked. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Maltz Jupiter Theatre
1001 E Indiantown Rd
Jupiter, FL 33477-5110
Please use Stage Door entrance on west side of the building.
See breakdown for production-specific personnel.
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Andrew Kato, Producing Artistic Director/Chief Executive
See breakdown for production-specific dates.
OTHER
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this 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.
CASTING NOTE: The Maltz Jupiter Theatre is seeking equity actors for their 2024/25 Season productions of Deceived based on Jack Hamilton's Gaslight, Once, Frozen, The Lehman Trilogy, and Guys & Dolls. As well as their Island Theatre Production of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? We encourage all actors to audition regardless of race, color, creed, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, ability, or veteran status. Artists who are members of underrepresented communities are encouraged to audition. At this time, we will NOT be accepting video submissions.
UNDERSTUDY INFORMATION:
Becoming Dr. Ruth: none
Deceived: none
Once: Girl, Guy
Frozen: All roles understudied from within the ensemble.
The Lehman Trilogy: none
Guys and Dolls: All roles understudied from within the ensemble.
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf: none
Local Callback dates:
Deceived: TBD
Once: TBD
Frozen: April 14-15, 2024
The Lehman Trilogy: TBD
Guys & Dolls: April 28, 2024
NYC Callback Dates:
Deceived: TBD
Once: April 25-26, 2024
Frozen: TBD
The Lehman Trilogy; Sept. 26-27, 2024
Guys & Dolls; Nov. 19-20, 2024
Island Theatre LORT D
Rehearsals begin: September 24, 2024
Opens: October 10, 2024
Closes: October 20, 2024
Directed by: Holly Twyford
Dr. Ruth Westheimer (CAST) (Female/Age Range: 55-65) Filled with an indomitable life force, boundless energy and a strength that carried her from escaping the Holocaust to becoming Dr. Ruth.
based on Jack Hamilton's Gaslight
Mainstage LORT B+
Rehearsals begin: October 8, 2024
Opens: October 31, 2024
Closes: November 10, 2024
Directed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge
Local Callbacks: Video Submission
NYC Callbacks: Video Submission
CASTING NOTE:
ACTORS OF ALL ETHNICITIES. GENDERS ARE DETERMINED BY CHARACTER. THE PLAY IS A VICTORIAN MELODRAMA, WITH COMTEMPORARY RELEVENCE, SET IN 1901 LONDON.
ACTORS WHO CAN DEFTLY BALANCE THE MYSTERY AND THE DRAMA. ALL MUST BE EXCELLENT WITH DIALECTS.
BELLA, Female, a young married woman, about 25, with possibly a nervous disposition. Bella loves and trusts her husband, and only begins to doubt his sincerity when circumstances force her to do so. As the story progresses, she must accept a new reality, and find a strength – and cunning – she didn’t know she had. RP BRITISH DIALECT.
JACK, Male, her husband, 35-40, debonair and charming. Jack is the most loving, sympathetic and supportive partner he could possibly be, or so it seems for most of the play. RP BRITISH DIALECT
ELIZABETH, Female, the housekeeper, 50s-60s, hard of hearing. A lifetime “in service” has taught her to remain as dutiful and discreet as possible, and to keep her opinions to herself except in extreme circumstances. CAN BE ENGLISH, SCOTTISH, IRISH, WELSH...
NANCY, Female, the young housemaid, her eye on the main chance. Smart and perceptive, she thinks she sees an opportunity to outsmart everyone. COCKNEY/ LOWER CLASS
Mainstage (LORT B+)
Rehearsals begin: November. 12, 2024
Opens: December 5, 2024
Closes: December 15, 2024
Directed by: Mark Martino
Musical Director: Maggie Hollinbeck
Local Callbacks: Video Submission
NYC Auditions: April 17, 2024
GUY (Late 20s-mid 30s) A down on his luck musician in Dublin. Lovesick and lost…truly loves writing and singing songs but his broken heart is weighing heavily on his dreams of making music. Charismatic, riveting as a singer and guitarist…and in spite of his sadness he is appealing and sympathetic. Irish (Dublin) accent. Baritone with a high rock belt and strong rock falsetto. Plays Guitar.
GIRL (Late 20s-early 30s) a determined and witty dreamer…has come to Dublin from the Czech Republic in search of a new life. She is direct, intelligent, no nonsense, painfully honest and often very funny. Passionate about playing the piano, family, and the redemptive power of music. CZECH (Eastern European) ACCENT. Mezzo. Plays Piano.
BILLY (30-50) The music store owner who allows GIRL to play piano in his shop. A “big” man with a big personality…opinionated, loud, funny, fiercely protective of the Girl…a true lover of music with surprising vulnerability underneath the Irish blarney and bluster. Irish (Dublin) accent. Baritone. Plays GUITAR, UKULELE, PERCUSSION, MANDOLIN
DA (50-70) GUY’s father…a working-class man of few words…who still clearly conveys the love and concern of a caring father. Irish (Dublin) accent. Baritone. Plays MANDOLIN
ANDREJ (20-30) GIRL’s sweet, naive roommate. Earnest, kind, works at a fast-food joint but has big dreams. He has a slight build…made even slighter by his oversized “interview suit. Czech (Eastern European) accent. Tenor. Plays ELECTRIC BASS, UKULELE, TAMBOURINE, CAJON, GUITAR
SVEC (20-40) GIRL’s quirky roommate. A true (and hilarious) odd ball. Obsessed with television (specifically Irish soap operas) and coffee…a loose cannon of unexpected delight. Czech (Eastern European) accent. Bari-Tenor. Plays BANJO, MANDOLIN, GUITAR, DRUM SET
REZA (25-35) GIRL’s vivacious and flirtatious roommate. Funny, sexy, smart…over the top in the best way. Czech (Eastern European) accent. Alto/Mezzo. Plays VIOLIN
BANK MANAGER (30-50) His prim and proper cooperate exterior hides an initially funny, and ultimately moving, passionate artist inside. Irish (Cork) accent. Baritone who can flip to high, full voiced, “comical” tenor top notes. Plays GUITAR, CELLO, MANDOLIN, ACCORDION, VIOLIN
EAMON (25-50) A Dublin music studio manager. A tough nut to crack with a business to run…but ultimately moved and delighted by the talent and emotional investment of GUY and GIRL and their friends. Irish (Dublin) accent. Bari-Tenor. Plays GUITAR, PIANO, MELODICA, HARMONICA, PERCUSSION
EX-GIRLFRIEND (20-30) GUY’s ex-girlfriend who has left Dublin to seek a better life in NYC. Lovely, soft, kind, and likable. We know that the love they shared was real and that she never wanted to hurt Guy by leaving. Irish (Dublin) accent. Mezzo/Soprano (comfortable in both ranges). Plays VIOLIN, PERCUSSION. UNDERSTUDY for GIRL (Plays PIANO)
EMCEE (25-35) Gregarious host of the open mic night at a Dublin pub. A good-natured ball-buster in the grand Irish tradition UNDERSTUDY for GUY. Irish (Dublin) accent. Bari-Tenor. Plays GUITAR, PERCUSSION
BARUSKA (CAST) (40-50) GIRL’s mother. Plays piano, accordion, percussion, melodica, concerti.
IVONKA (6-8) GIRL’s 7-year-old daughter. Tiny in stature (she is carried on and offstage by both GIRL and BARUSKA)…and serious like her mother. No spoken lines, but speaks volumes with her face and eyes as she solemnly observes and processes this new world of Dublin. Should be able to sing, and comfortable with dance (social dance)
Mainstage (LORT B+)
Rehearsals begin: December 17, 2024
Opens: January 9, 2025
Closes: January 26, 2025
Director: John Tartaglia
Choreographer: TBD
Music Director: Eric Alsford
Local Callbacks: April 14-15, 2024
NYC Callbacks: May 18-19, 2024
ANNA (Female/early 20s) Princess of Arendelle; filled with a tremendous amount of light, energy, and love, Anna is a hopelessly optimistic extrovert but longs for connection with others, especially her sister, Elsa. Clumsy, awkward and stubborn but with a giant heart and endless optimism. A strong singer with great comedic timing.
ELSA (Female/early 20s) Elder Princess of Arendelle. Next in line for the throne, Elsa has been born with magical powers that can overwhelm her when she becomes afraid and harm others if not handled with care. Fearful of hurting anyone, especially her sister, Anna, Elsa is anxious and withdrawn before eventually learning to take control of, and become confident in, her powers. Strong singer.
PABBIE (Male/30s-40s) Wise, mysterious, charismatic and gentle patriarch of the Hidden Folk. Baritone. Tall, muscular, striking, handsome, statuesque.
OAKEN (Male/30s-40s) Fun-loving, teddy-bear, family-man proprietor of Wandering Oaken’s Trading Post and Sauna. Possibly has some extreme physicality (height, size, etc). Great comedic timing with singing ability.
BULDA (Male/30s-40s) Nurturing, funny, empathetic, and spirited matriarch of the Hidden Folk. Fantastic belt voice and excellent movement/dance skills.
KING AGNARR (Male 30s/40s) Stern, protective, yet adoring father of two young girls. Baritone or Bass.
QUEEN IDUNA/FEMALE ENSEMBLE (Female/ 30s) Elegant, strong, and devoted mother of the princesses. Soprano.
BISHOP (Any gender) Officiates the coronation and passing of the crown to Elsa. This spiritual supervisor must communicate to the Townspeople of Arendelle in a serious and formal manner.
KRISTOFF (Male/20s) Hardworking ice harvester. Has a sarcastic veneer and a rough-around-the edges exterior that hides a big heart. Taken in by the Hidden Folk when he was young, he loves Pabbie and Bulda dearly, but is a bit of a loner with a reindeer for a best friend- until he meets Anna.
SVEN (any gender) Reindeer of few words, fiercely loyal pal to Kristoff, and loves giving the ice harvester a hard time. NOTE: Must have puppeteering experience.
HANS (Male/20s) Ambitious Prince of the Southern Isles and overlooked thirteenth son of a king. Hans constantly strives to find a way to make good and stand out. He boasts an exceedingly charming facade that fools everyone.
WESELTON (Male) A visiting duke who possesses a huge inferiority complex. A bombastic, overbearing sycophant, Weselton's sole purpose is to hobnob with influencers and royalty.
OLAF (Any gender) Magical snowman created by Anna and Elsa when they were young. Olaf is endearingly delighted by everything - especially the idea of summer. Goofy and sweet. NOTE: Must have puppeteering experience.
ENSEMBLE SINGERS/DANCERS
Adult singers and dancers of all ethnicities with excellent technique and fantastic singing voices. The ensemble dancers also play and/or cover featured roles, including King Agnarr, Queen Iduna, Pabbie, Bulda, and Oaken.
Mainstage (LORT B+)
Rehearsals begin: January 28, 2025
Opens: February 20, 2025
Closes: March 2, 2025
Director: Peter Flynn
Local Callbacks: Video Submissions
NYC Callbacks: September 26-27, 2024
HENRY LEHMAN: Age range 40-60; the eldest brother. German Jewish immigrant from Bavaria; the first of his brothers to immigrate to the United States; the son of a cattle merchant; intelligent, resourceful, tenacious and proud of the business he is building; doubles as Philip Lehman, Pete Peterson, and others.
EMANUEL LEHMAN: Age range 35-55; German Jewish immigrant from Bavaria; the middle brother and second to immigrate; hot headed, intelligent, takes pride in whichever business venture it is that he is doing; often has conflict with his older brother on what is best for the business; he moves the business from the South to New York; he enjoys the finer things in life – ‘always more, always better’; doubles as Herbert Lehman, Lewis Glucksman, and others.
MAYER LEHMAN: Age range 35-55; German Jewish immigrant from Bavaria; the youngest brother and last to immigrate; a level-headed and steady thinker; the mediator between his two elder brothers; charming, warm and ambitious; doubles as Bobby Lehman and others.
Mainstage (LORT B+)
Rehearsals begin: February 25, 2025
Opens: March 20, 2025
Closes: April 6, 2025
Director/Choreographer: Al Blackstone
Music Director: Eric Alsford
Local Callbacks: April 28, 2024
NYC Callbacks: November 19-20, 2024
NICELY-NICELY JOHNSON (Male/Age Range 30-45) Like his name suggests, he is the nicest and cheeriest of the gambling crooks. High-spirited and a bit naïve, but sincere and genuine. Nathan's loyal friend and lackey. Strong mover. Vocal range top: B5 Vocal range bottom: D4
BENNY SOUTHSTREET (Male/Age Range 30-45) Nathan's right-hand man and a gambler himself. Smart, slick, always moving and shaking, but with what he thinks are Nathan's best interest at heart. Strong mover. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: D4
SARAH BROWN (Female/Age Range 20-30) A highly intelligent young woman who serves as Sergeant of the local Mission. She fully believes in her worthy cause and wishes to convert the gambling sinners to saints. Falls unexpectedly in love with Sky along the way. Strong mover. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: B3
ARVIDE ABERNATHY (Male/Age Range 50-65) The bass drum and cymbal player in the Mission band, he is Sarah's loving grandfather. Kind and sweet, he wants nothing but the best for her. Warmth and wisdom is paramount here. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: D4
HARRY THE HORSE (Male/Age Range 30-55) A crook and gambler. He is a tough guy with dollar signs as his bottom line. Brings Big Jule into Nathan's craps game and backs his cheating but is also a man of his word in the gambling community. Strong mover. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: F3
BRANNIGAN (Male/Age Range 30-55) A New York police officer who is on to Nathan's illegal craps games and is dead set on catching him. A tough, no-nonsense character.
NATHAN DETROIT (Male/Age Range 30-40) A good-hearted and slightly dim gambler and craps game organizer who could never hit the big time. He loves Adelaide but cannot quit his gambling ways. A broke schemer with unwitting ways. Strong mover. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: D4
MISS ADELAIDE (Female/Age Range 30-40) Nathan's fiancé and a lead performer at the Hot Box nightclub. She loves Nathan more than anything in the world and desperately wants to get married. Pretty, outspoken, stubborn. Stronger mover, and a great dancer. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: A3
SKY MASTERSON (Male/Age Range 28-40) A high-stakes gambler whose luck never seems to run out, and a wild card who surprises himself when he falls in love with the unlikeliest of women. Suave, smart, handsome. Strong mover. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: B3
BIG JULE (Male/Age Range 30-50) A big time craps player from Chicago who uses a gun and his own pair of rigged dice to bully his way into never losing. Tough looking. A bit of an oaf. Strong mover. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: F3
ENSEMBLE: Sightseers, Mission Band (Agatha, Calvin, Martha), Crap Shooters (Liver Lips Louie, Angie The Ox, Rusty Charlie), Hot Box Girls, Waiters, Cuban Dancers
Island Theatre (LORT D)
Rehearsals begin: April 1, 2025
Opens: April 24, 2025
Closes: May 4, 2025
Director: J Barry Lewis
Local Callbacks: April 29, 2024
NYC Callbacks: Video Submissions
MARTHA (Female/Age 52) A boisterous woman, the daughter of the President of the University; with quick-witted and often vicious eloquence, Martha seems to lay it all out on the table while simultaneously holding her cards close to her chest; her past is full of aspirations, broken dreams, and emotional trauma. She is at once a vixen who attempts to seduce younger men, shrew, bent on degrading her husband in public.
GEORGE (Male/Age: 46) Martha's husband, appears passive and complacent. A brilliant academic who works for Martha’s father, he married before his career became a glaring disappointment. Trapped in a marriage with his demanding and cold wife. He has not lived up to any of the expectations both Martha and her father had of him.
HONEY (Female/Age: 28) Submissive and delicate in appearance, she prefers laughing and lightness to complex conversations; fairly drunk throughout; married to Nick.Her own anxieties and fears act as a deterrent to having a meaningful relationship with Nick and make her impervious to the cantankerous bickering around her. She appears absolutely ignorant of the problems in her life.
NICK (Male/Age Range 30-35) Honey's husband; well put-together; he is a newly-appointed faculty member in the Biology Dept. and looking to climb quickly up the career ladder. Although he appears to be well intentioned, he is quite shallow, obsessed with his good looks and is ruthlessly deceptive underneath. Somewhat obtuse but cunning. He is competitive and ambitious.
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