NEWSIES - Chicago EPA
Marriott Lincolnshire
AUDITION DATE
Jun 06, 2017
10:00 am - 4:00 pm (CDT)
AUDITION TIME EXTENDED TO 4PM Lunch:
1pm-2pm
APPOINTMENTS
AEA Members may schedule an appointment online through the Member Portal beginning Tuesday, May 30 at 12:00 PM.
CONTRACT
Special Agreement Marriott Special Agreement; $751/wk Minimum
SEEKING
Male and female actors and singers for the upcoming production of NEWSIES.
PREPARATION
Please prepare one 16 to 32 bar cut in the style of the show, and bring a second selection in case the Artistic Team needs to hear more. An accompanist will be provided. Bring music in your key. There will be a separate dance call and for young performers. 3 minute audition time slots.
LOCATION
Stage 773
1225 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657-3205
PERSONNEL
Aaron Thielen: Artistic Director
Peter Marston Sullivan: Associate Artistic Director
OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: October 5, 2017;
First Performance: October 25, 2017;
Closing: January 7, 2018
OTHER
No performers under 18.
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
| Jack Kelly Leader of the newsies. Gender: Male Identifying Age: 16 to 20, Any Ethnicity Ethnicity: Any |
Darcy Upper-class son of a publisher. Gender: Male Identifying Age: 20 to 25, Any Ethnicity |
Nunzio A barber. Gender: Male Identifying Age: 30 to 50, Any Ethnicity |
| Crutchie A newsie with a bum leg. Gender: Male Identifying Age: 13 to 17, Any Ethnicity |
Morris Delancey Heavy in charge of keeping peace at The World's distribution window. Gender: Male Identifying Age: 15 to 20, Any Ethnicity |
Snyder Warden of The Refuge; a frightening, spidery and sinister man. Gender: Male Identifying Age: 45 to 65, Any Ethnicity |
| Race A newsie with a penchant for betting. Gender: Male Identifying Age: 13 to 20, Any Ethnicity |
Oscar Delancey Morris's equally tough brother. Gender: Male Identifying Age: 15 to 20, Any Ethnicity |
Medda Larkin A vaudeville star, owns her own theater. Gender: Female Identifying Age: 25 to 45, Any Ethnicity |
| Albert A newsie. Gender: Male Identifying Age: 15 to 20, Any Ethnicity |
Wiesel Runs the distribution window of The World. Gender: Male Identifying Age: 35 to 50, Any Ethnicity |
Stage Manager A stage manager at Medda Larkin's theater. Gender: Male Identifying Age: 25 to 55, Any Ethnicity |
| Specs A newsie. Gender: Male Identifying Age: 15 to 20, Any Ethnicity |
Davey A new newsie, more bookish than Jack. Gender: Male Identifying Age: 15 to 20, Any Ethnicity |
The Bowery Beauties Showgirls at Medda's theater. Gender: Female Identifying Age: 18 to 30, Any Ethnicity |
| Henry A newsie. Gender: Male Identifying Age: 15 to 20, Any Ethnicity |
Les Davey's fearless younger brother. Gender: Male Identifying Age: 10 to 15, Any Ethnicity |
Mr. Jacobi Owner of the deli. Gender: Male Identifying Age: 35 to 55, Any Ethnicity |
| Finch A newsie. Gender: Male Identifying Age: 15 to 20, Any Ethnicity |
Joseph Pulitzer Publisher of The World, a nononsense businessman. Gender: Male Identifying Age: 35 to 50, Any Ethnicity |
Mayor The Mayor of New York City. Gender: Male Identifying Age: 45 to 60, Any Ethnicity |
| Elmer A newsie. Gender: Male Identifying Age: 15 to 20, Any Ethnicity |
Seitz |
Spot Conlon Leader of the Brooklyn Newsies. Gender: Male Identifying Age: 17 to 20, Any Ethnicity |
| Romeo A newsie. Gender: Male Identifying Age: 15 to 20, Any Ethnicity |
Bunsen Pulitzer's bookkeeper. Gender: Male Identifying Age: 35 to 50, Any Ethnicity |
Bill The son of William Randolph Hearst. Gender: Male Identifying Age: 17 to 25, Any Ethnicity |
| Mush A newsie. Gender: Male Identifying Age: 15 to 20, Any Ethnicity |
Hannah Pulitzer's secretary. Gender: Female Identifying Age: 20 to 40, Any Ethnicity |
Governor Teddy Roosevelt Gender: Male Identifying Age: 50 to 65, Any Ethnicity |
| Katherine Plumber A feisty young reporter. Gender: Female Identifying Age: 17 to 20, Any Ethnicity |
Ensemble Citizens of New York. Gender: Any Ethnicity: Any |
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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