Entertainment Live Events LLC @ North Shore Music Theatre
CONTRACT
COST $863 weekly minimum (Tier II) Travel and housing provided.
SEEKING
Equity actors for principal roles in North Shore Music Theatre's 2022 Season (see breakdown).
All stage managerial positions have been filled.
INSTRUCTIONS
Submit a brief song selection in the style of show you are interested in OR use accompaniment found here: https://www.nsmt.org/sides.html . Email easily accessible video link and headshot/resume with EPA in subject line.
Deadline: Fri, Mar 4, 2022
SUBMIT TO
PERSONNEL
Bill Hanney - Producer
Kevin P. Hill - Producing Artistic Director
Matthew Chappell - Associate Producer/Casting (viewing auditions)
OTHER DATES
See breakdown for production specific dates.
OTHER
www.NSMT.org
All rehearsals take place in Beverly, MA.
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
SMOKEY JOES CAFÉ
Director/Choreographer: Stephanie Pope Lofgren
Music Director: Milton Granger
First Rehearsal: May 24
Opens: June 8
Closes: June 19
FRED: 20 to 50 years old, Black, Male-identifying. Father-like figure type, sultry voice, solid and implacable; part of The Quartet, good with harmonies. i.e. The Drifters, The Coasters, etc.; sings You're the Boss, Little Egypt; Strong bass voice.
ADRIAN: 20 to 50 years old, Black, Male-identifying. Energetic, leader of the group; part of The Quartet, good with harmonies. i.e. The Drifters, The Coasters, etc.; Ready to bust out in song at any moment; sings Stand by Me, Youngblood, Love Potion #9; Second tenor.
KEN: 20 to 50 years old, Black, Male-identifying. A smooth crooner: part of The Quartet, good with harmonies. i.e. The Drifters, The Coasters, etc.; sings Spanish Harlem, Loving You, Poison Ivy; Baritone. Moves/dances well.
VICTOR: 20 to 50 years old, Black, Male-identifying. Bad boy, great comedic timing, energetic. Sensational, first tenor vocals. Movement/dance ability desired.
MICHAEL: 20 to 50 years old, Male-identifying. Genuinely suave and impressive, a ladies' man, evokes the memory of Elvis; True Rock'n'roll singer; part of The Quartet, good with harmonies. Sings Jailhouse Rock, Kansas City, Ruby; Commanding presence, second tenor, dance ability.
BJ: 20 to 50 years old, Black, Female-identifying. Sexy, funny, and heartbreaking; huge gospel voice, likes to move and belt and mix; Vocal styling of Big Mama Thornton or Aretha Franklin; sings Fools Fall in Love, Hound Dog, Saved.
BRENDA: 20 to 50 years old, Black, Female-identifying. Savvy, sexy, and smart; Strong dance ability; Sultry/jazzy belt and mix; sings Don Juan, Some Cats Know, I'm a Woman.
PATTIE: 20 to 50 years old, White, Female-identifying. Grounded; the throaty voice of experience; more rock, i.e., Janis Joplin; big belt and mix; sings Pearl's a Singer, I Keep Forgetting, Don't”
DELEE: 20 to 50 years old, White, Female-identifying. innocent, but with a wild streak; the shimmy girl; strong dance ability; high belt and mix; sings Falling, Trouble, I'm a Woman.
CINDERELLA
Director/Choreographer: Kevin P Hill
Music Director: Milton Granger
First Rehearsal: June 28
Opens: July 13
Closes: July 24
ELLA (Cinderella) (Female-identifying, 20s, Soprano, Any Ethnicity) - Kindhearted beauty with an infectious generosity of spirit. Though she has been flying under the radar she comes fully into herself as an articulate dynamic woman with a great deal to say. Traditional musical theatre soprano.
TOPHER (Male-identifying, 20s – early 30s, Baritone, Any Ethnicity) - The prince of the kingdom leads with heroic bravado but deeply naïve and not always quick on the draw. In search of his purpose. His kindhearted nature spills into an endearing goofiness at times. Light comedic touch. Soaring, rich musical theatre baritone to G.
MADAME (Female-identifying, Late 40s – 50s, Mezzo-Soprano, Any Ethnicity) - Ella’s selfish stepmother. A vain and tyrannical climber. Deeply concerned with status and image and entirely dismissive of her stepdaughter. Comic timing. Traditional musical theatre character voice.
GABRIELLE (Female-identifying, 20s – 30s, Mezzo-Soprano, Any Ethnicity) - Ella’s stepsister and daughter of Madame. Begins aligned with her materialistic mother and sister but her kindness and thoughtful nature emerge as she is affected by Ella and love interest John-Michel. Perhaps a bit quirky and cut from a different mold than the social climbers around her. Comic timing. Strong and expressive traditional musical theatre voice.
CHARLOTTE (Female-identifying, Late 20s – 30s, Mezzo-Soprano, Any Ethnicity) - Ella’s stepsister and daughter of Madame. Deeply self-involved, attention seeker. Loud, brash and delights in being cocky. Lacks self-awareness and often the last one in on the joke. Excellent comic timing. Traditional musical theatre character belt to F.
MARIE (Female-identifying, 40s – 60s, Soprano, Any Ethnicity) - First presents as a bag lady but is revealed as Ella’s fairy godmother in disguise. Warm with a spark of wackiness she lifts the magic in the show and highlights what is possible! Soaring traditional musical theatre soprano to G.
JEAN MICHEL (Male-identifying, 20s – 30s, Any Ethnicity) - An enthusiastic revolutionary determined to make a difference. Energized and on his way to becoming a leader. Great comic timing. Traditional musical theatre voice.
SEBASTIAN (Male-identifying, 40s – 60s, Any Ethnicity) - Topher’s Lord Chancellor. He actively shields the Prince from what is occurring in his kingdom and revels in maintaining his own power. Disregarding villagers in need he is primarily concerned with preserving the wealthy and the reach of his power. Fantastic comic timing. Traditional musical theatre character voice.
LORD PINKELTON (Male-identifying, 30s – 50s, Tenor, Any Ethnicity) - Sebastian’s second-in- command and the herald for all balls and events. Announces royal balls, banquets and even the weather. Excellent comic timing. Traditional musical theatre tenor.
BUDDY – THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY
Director/Choreographer: Marcos Santana
Music Supervisor: Milton Granger
First rehearsal: Aug 2
Opening: Aug 17
Closing: August 28
BUDDY HOLLY - Male, Caucasian, 18-30 - singer-songwriter and star from Lubbock, Texas. Buddy is intelligent, charismatic, 6 ft' or over. Plays guitar, sings, and acts. Has a feel for rock ‘n’ roll. Some serious star potential. Desires to live as a rock ‘n’ roll superstar every night.
RITCHIE VALENS - Male, Latino / Hispanic, 18-25 - good-looking, attractive, handsome boy with serious charisma, a dedicated eye for the ladies, and the ability to hold the stage in his own right. His key song is “La Bamba.” Plays guitar.
J.P. RICHARDSON--THE BIG BOPPER - Male, 18-64 - a former DJ, he is a Texan with an irrepressible larger than-life character. 6' or taller, with the ability to command the stage on his own as a single performer. His key song is “Chantilly Lace.” The ability to play a musical instrument an advantage but not prohibitive.
JOE B. MAULDIN - Male, 18-30 - Double bass player from Lubbock, Texas. Serious, square young man with musical ability. Sings.
JERRY ALLISON - Male, 18-30 - Drummer from Lubbock, Texas. Good looking, irrepressible cheeky guy with musical ability. Sings and plays drums very well.
MARIA ELENA HOLLY - Female, Latino / Hispanic, 18-25 - Attractive, classy and well-educated. Sings. The ability to play any instrument would be a huge plus.
HIPOCKETS DUNCAN - Male, 18-40 - An exuberant hometown radio DJ from Lubbock, Texas, with an air of authority and a keen sense of humor. Sings and has the ability to play a musical instrument.
NORMAN PETTY - Male, 18-40 - A record producer from Clovis, New Mexico, with a businesslike manner and a love of making records. Sings and has the ability to play a musical instrument.
VI PETTY - Female, 18-40 - The wife of Norman with a heart of gold. Sings and has exceptional rock ‘n’ roll keyboard's ability, with a good sense of humor. Plays piano.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Director: Bob Richard
Choreographer: Diane Laurenson
Music Director: Peter Leigh-Nilsen
First rehearsal: Sept 6
Opening: Sept 21
Closing: Oct 2
SEYMOUR KRELBORN: An insecure, put-upon florist's clerk and eventual hero. He is a genuine, well-meaning man who is taken for granted because of his clumsy ways and poor social skills. Male-identifying, Any ethnicity, Age 25-35.
AUDREY: Bleached-blond, Billie-Dawn-like, secret love of Seymour's life. She has poor self-worth and education, but incredibly good looks and a sweet and vulnerable demeanor. Female-identifying, Any ethnicity, Age 25-35.
MR. MUSHNIK: The seasoned owner of the failing East Side flower shop and Seymour's nosy boss. He is profit-driven, greedy, and manipulative. Male-identifying, Any ethnicity, Age 55-65.
ORIN SCRIVELLO: An egotistical dentist with a passion for leather and sadistic tendencies. Audrey's abusive boyfriend, who is targeted by Seymour. Male-identifying, Age 30 to 40.
VOICE OF THE PLANT: An actor/vocalist located offstage. The voice is that of a conniving, street-smart 'villain.' A funky Rhythm and Blues voice is best. Any gender, Black, Age 20 to 50.
CRYSTAL: Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon are African American street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, this trio are the only ones who have a grip on reality. Any gender, Black, Age 20-35.
RONNETTE: Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon are African American street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, this trio are the only ones who have a grip on reality. Any gender, Black, Age 20-35.
CHIFFON: Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon are African American street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, this trio are the only ones who have a grip on reality. Any gender, Black, Age 20-35.
KINKY BOOTS
Director: Kevin P Hill
Choreographer: Charlie Sutton
Music Director: TBA
First Rehearsal: Oct 11
Opens: Oct 26
Closes: Nov 6
CHARLIE PRICE: Male-identifying, 25 to 35. A bit confused, a bit unfocused, a hero hiding under a victim's mantle.
LOLA/SIMON: Male-identifying, Black, 30 to 35. A prize fighter's physique draped in satin. A talented drag queen with a killer voice and winning ways.
NICOLA: Female-identifying, 20 to 30. Charlie's long-term girlfriend. Driven, uncompromising.
LAUREN: Female-identifying, 20 to 30. Beautiful and strong working-class girl. Comedic with a strong voice.
DON: Male-identifying, 20 to 40. Lola's nemesis. Burly hypermasculine bear of a factory worker.
PAT: Female-identifying, 20 to 40. Officious office manager who will let loose her wild side when allowed. Lola's love interest.
TRISH: Female-identifying, 20 to 40. Factory worker with a husband and kids to worry over.
GEORGE: (Role Is Cast) Male-identifying, 30 to 50. Factory manager keeping up traditions. Reserved.
THE ANGELS: Male-identifying, 20 to 30. The drag performers who populate The Blue Angel Nightclub. This ain't a job for no wallflowers. FIERCE dancers comfortable in heels.
MR. PRICE: Male-identifying, 50 to 60. Charlie's father.
SIMON SR.: Male-identifying, Black, 30 to 50. Lola's father. An unforgiving tower of anger.
HARRY: Male-identifying, 25 to 40. A contemporary of Charlie's but his opposite. Successful, self-aware and confident.
RICHARD BAILEY: Male-identifying, 30 to 50. Nicola's boss. An overtly attractive and successful man.
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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