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Call Type
Equity Principal
Time(s)
Equity Principal and Chorus Auditions by APPOINTMENT (2 days)
Monday, April 4, 2016
And
Monday, April 11, 2016
10AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM (Singing/Acting Auditions each day)
5 PM - Men's Dancing Auditions begin each day
6 PM - Women's Dancing Auditions begin each day
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Contract
LOA
$447/week minimum
Location
Ocean State Theatre
1245 Jefferson Blvd
Warwick, RI 02886
*Please enter thru main lobby doors
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Seeking
Equity actor/singers and actors/singer/dancers for various roles and ensemble in the 2016 Summer Season.
see breakdown
Preparation
See breakdown for full Singing/Acting and Dancing Preparation Instructions.
Other Dates
There are no NYC auditions scheduled at this time.
Other
AEA members without appointments for the singing/acting auditions will be seen as time permits throughout each day.
Personnel
Producing Artistic Director: Amiee Turner
· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Appointments
For singing/acting appointment, email Robert.Miller@ostcri.org beginning 3/21/16.
No appointment needed for dance audition.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
Preparation for Singing/Acting Auditions:
Please prepare two brief songs (one up-tempo and one ballad) appropriate to summer shows. Note that there may be time to perform one selection only. Bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist will be provided, but will not transpose. If auditioning for Avenue Q, please also bring a brief comic monologue. Some may be asked to stay for the dance call. Bring appropriate dancewear and character shoes.
Please bring a picture & resume, stapled back-to-back.
Preparation for Dancing auditions:
Please be warmed up and ready to dance when the call begins. Wear appropriate dancewear and have character shoes. Some may be asked to stay and sing after all have danced. Please prepare 16 bars of a musical theatre song. Bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist will be provided, but will not transpose.
Please bring a picture & resume, stapled back-to-back.
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2016 Summer Season
DAMN YANKEES
Written by George Abbott and Douglas Wallop
Music & Lyrics by Richard Adler & Jerry Ross
Director: Amiee Turner
Choreographer: M K Lawson
Musical Director; Justin P. Cowan
1st rehearsal: June 21, 2016. 1st Paid Public Performance: July 6, 2016. Closes: July 24, 2016 (Possible extension to July 31, 2016).
Seeking:
MR. APPLEGATE
Male. 40’s–50’s. Baritone. A slick salesman able to coerce and outsmart the masses. A charismatic actor with strong comic timing and the ability to woo the audience.
JOE BOYD
Male. 50’s. Baritone. An avid baseball fan and real-estate agent who makes a deal with the devil for the sake of his team. Must be able to play a sweet, warm husband, a shrewd negotiator and a long-suffering fan.
JOE HARDY
Male. 20’s-30’s. Baritone. The alter ego of Joe Boyd. Handsome, athletic, and the mysterious, home-run hitting “phenom” of the Washington Senators
MEG BOYD
Female. 50’s. Mezzo-Soprano. The very strong, loving, and loyal wife of Joe Boyd. She is the ultimate “baseball widow.” She loves her husband and the life they have together and will fight for that life.
LOLA
Female. 20’s-30’s. Alto. Once the ugliest girl in Rhode Island, Lola sold her soul in exchange for eternal youth and beauty. Looking for a very commanding triple-threat.
VAN BUREN
Male. 40’s–60’s. Tenor. The hapless coach of the Washington Senators. Witty and sweet, he is a fatherly-figure who staunchly defends his players and his team.
MR. WELCH
Male. 50’s–60’s. Baritone. The passionate owner of the Washington Senators.
DORIS
Female. 50’s. Mezzo-Soprano. A funny character actress who is a friend of Meg’s.
SISTER
Female. 50’s. Mezzo-Soprano. A funny character actress who is a friend of Meg’s.
ROCKY
Male. 20’s–30’s. Tenor. Strong dancer/singer. A player with the Washington Senators. Cocky and a little dopey.
SMOKEY
Male. 20’s–30’s. Tenor. Strong dancer/singer. The tough-guy catcher for the Washington Senators. Not the brightest bulb....
SOHOVIK
Male. 20’s–30’s. Tenor. Strong dancer/singer. A player with the Washington Senators. Smart and level headed.
MALE ENSEMBLE
20’s: Strong, athletic dancer/singers to play baseball players, husbands and fans.
FEMALE ENSEMBLE
30’s: A diverse group of dancer/singers to play various roles including wives and fans.
NOTE: ALL SMALLER ROLES AND UNDERSTUDIES WILL BE CAST FROM THE ENSEMBLE
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AVENUE Q
Written by Jeff Whitty
Music & Lyrics by Robert Lopez & Jeff Marx
Director: Jason Parrish
Choreographer: M K Lawson
Musical Director; Justin P. Cowan
1st rehearsal: July 19, 2016. 1st Paid Public Performance: August 3, 2016. Closes: August 21, 2016. (Possible extension thru Aug 28, 2016)
Seeking:
PRINCETON/ROD
Male. 20’s. Baritone. Princeton is a recent college graduate looking for his place in the world with an English degree. Rod is an anal-retentive Republican banker.
KATE MONSTER/LUCY
Female. 20’s-30’s. Alto. Kate Monster is a warm kindergarten teaching assistant. Lucy is a skanky cabaret chanteuse.
NICKY/TREKKIE/BAD IDEA BEAR
Male. 20’s-40’s. Tenor. Nicky is Rod’s straight, slacker roommate. Trekkie is a surly recluse who surfs the Internet all day. Bad Idea Bear is… just that.
GARY COLEMAN
Female. 30’s. Alto. A former child star who is now the building superintendent.
CHRISTMAS EVE
Female. 30’s-40’s. Mezzo-soprano. Brian’s Japanese Type-A fiancé. A therapist with no clients.
BRIAN
Male. 30’s-40’s. Baritone. An aspiring comedian recently laid off from his day job.
MRS. T/BAD IDEA BEAR
Female. 20’s-40’s. Mezzo-Soprano. Mrs. T is Kate Monsters boss. Bad Idea Bear is… just that.
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