Old Globe 2017-2018 Season - San Diego ECC Female Dancers
Old Globe
AUDITION DATE
Jun 05, 2017
2:30 pm (PDT)
APPOINTMENTS
Please sign up with monitor on day of beginning at 9:00AM. If unable to attend, send pic and res to casting@theoldglobe.org
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep
Minimum - $936/wk
SEEKING
Equity Male and Female Dancers who sing for the ensemble.
PREPARATION
Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for movement. Bring picture and resume stapled or glued together.
LOCATION
Old Globe Theatre
1363 Old Globe Way
San Diego, CA 92101-1642
Rehearsal Hall- House of Charm
PERSONNEL
Old Globe Associate Producer Justin Waldman, Artistic Associate Bernadette Hanson and GRINCH and AMERICAN MARIACHI Director James Vasquez will be present at auditions. BENNY AND JOON and THE LORAX Directors will not be present.
OTHER DATES
See breakdown.
OTHER
No stage manager positions are available at this time. Resumes may be submitted to: Leila Knox 1363 Old Globe Way San Diego, CA 92101. No phone calls please.
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.
BREAKDOWN
DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!
Book and Lyrics by Timothy Mason
Music by Mel Marvin
Original Production Conceived and Directed by Jack O’Brien
Original Choreography by John DeLuca
Directed by James Vásquez
1st Reh: October 13, 2017 1st Prev: November 4, 2017 Closes: December 24, 2017 (Opening Night: November 9)
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, Old Globe Theatre, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! is a wonderful, whimsical musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss book. Back for its 20th incredible year, the family favorite features the songs “This Time of Year,” “Santa for a Day” and “Fah Who Doraze,” the delightful carol from the popular animated version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Celebrate the holidays as the Old Globe Theatre is once again transformed into the snow-covered Whoville, right down to the last can of Who-hash.
Roles will be understudied. Available roles:
Ensemble Adults, Male and Female, 20s – 60s. Seeking different physical types and vivid personalities. The more physically versatile the better. Need strong singing voices of all types.
Will also act as understudies for:
The Grinch –(Male, 30s-50s). A beastly, charming curmudgeon. Scary but with a heart underneath his gruff exterior. Has the size and presence of a Music Hall superstar with deft athleticism. A triple threat. Needs a strong, booming baritone singing voice with falsetto. Any ethnicity.
Young Max (Male, 20s) The Grinch's dog, a young pup at heart. Endlessly energetic and acrobatic. Extremely loyal, shows great patience and humor in the face of adversity. Needs a strong Tenor singing voice. Any ethnicity.
Old Max (Male, 50s-60s) A trustworthy, benevolent narrator who is inspired by nostalgia. With his urbane elegance, long-limbed grace and gently sardonic humor, he actually reminds us of Dr. Seuss. Needs a strong bass-baritone singing voice. Any ethnicity.
Papa Who (Male, 30s – early 40s) The father of the family, the calm eye of the family storm. Goodness and benevolence pour out of him. A moral example for the rest of Whoville. Needs a strong high baritone or baritenor singing voice. Any ethnicity.
Mama Who (Female, 30s – early 40s) Quirky, funny, on the brink of saturation but still maintaining complete control. Until… Needs a strong, warm soprano singing voice with chest range as well. Any ethnicity.
Grandpa Who (Male, mid 40s – 50s) The eldest of the family, comically hard of hearing. Not unlike Grandpa Simpson. Needs a strong character baritone singing voice. Any ethnicity.
Grandma Who (Female, mid 40s – 50s) Loving, has the ear of the children and the patience to calm them. Needs a strong character mezzo singing voice. Any ethnicity.
BENNY AND JOON - World Premiere
A New Musical
Book by Kirsten Guenther
Music by Nolan Gasser
Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein
Musical Director: TBD
Choreographer: Scott Rink
Based on the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture written by Barry Berman and Lesley McNeil
Directed by Jack Cummings III
1st Reh: August 1, 2017 1st Prev: September 7, 2017 Closes: October 22, 2017 (Opening Night: September 15)
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, Old Globe Theatre, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
A delightful world premiere musical based on the beloved offbeat ’90s romantic comedy movie. As Joon’s sole caretaker, auto mechanic Benny makes sure his eccentric sister lives a comfortable, safe, and predictable life. But when Sam shows up, his off-kilter take on the world—full of classic films, Buster Keaton, and an oddball approach to domestic life—turns everything upside down. With unforgettable characters and a beguiling and tuneful new score, Benny & Joon explores what happens when we step out of our comfort zones and take a leap toward love.
Roles will be understudied. Seeking actor/singers for the following roles:
BENNY: Male; 30-40; a car mechanic with his own garage. After the death of their parents a decade earlier, Benny has raised and taken care of his sister Joon. Fiercely protective, sensitive and unfailingly responsible, Benny is finding it increasingly challenging to keep the lives they have made with one another together. In the meantime, he must weigh those obligations against his own delayed dreams, relationships and plans for the future. Any ethnicity. [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST]
JOON: Female; 20’s; Benny’s sister—Intense and funny with an artistic spirit, but her struggle with mental health issues have made her prone to episodes of erratic, manic and often dangerous behavior. Intelligent, but has been sheltered from the realities of the world, rending her emotionally immature and unstable. Any ethnicity.[THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST]
SAM: Male; 25-35; A movie history savant with gentle soul and eccentric spirit. Especially enamored of silent pictures and their stars. Has fashioned himself as a Buster Keaton/Chaplin-esque character and behaves in the real world as they behaved in their movie worlds. Sweet, unaffected and idiosyncratic with an oddball charm-perhaps somewhat ethereal. Must be an agile and graceful performer with a facility for physical comedy--dance, mime, magic, improv, clowning skills, etc. all a plus. Any ethnicity. [THERE IS AN OFFER OUT ON THIS ROLE]
RUTHIE: Female; 30-40; a former actress who has returned to her home town of Spokane—now a diner waitress and manager of small apartment building. A natural beauty-vulnerable, somewhat shy, but, after a series of unfulfilled romances is anxious to make a meaningful emotional connection with Benny. Any ethnicity. [THERE IS AN OFFER OUT ON THIS ROLE]
MIKE: Male; 30’s; a childhood friend of Benny’s-an orderly in the local hospital. Prone to hanging around the garage on his time off and hosting boy’s off beat poker nights. Sam’s cousin. Any ethnicity. [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST]
WALDO: Male; 30’s; a childhood friend of Benny’s who works with him at the garage as a mechanic. Never met a curly fry he didn’t like--an amateur self-help aficionado, funny and big hearted with. Any ethnicity.
LARRY: Male; 30’s; a childhood friend of Benny’s-who, after his comics store went out of business, went to work at the garage. Quirky with a great sense of humor. Any ethnicity.
DR. SARAH BERKLEY-CRUZ: Female; 40’s-50’s; Joon’s therapist. Warm, caring, professional. Has worked over the years to help Joon stabilize her emotional issues and counsel Benny on how to navigate the best options for her treatment. Now, however, she thinks it might be best for Joon with live in a group facility and for Benny to move on with the life he has put on hold caring for her. Non-caucasian. (Will also play the role of MRS. SMAIL-a short-lived housekeeper of Benny and Joon’s.) [THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST]
AMERICAN MARIACHI - World Premiere
By José Cruz González
Directed by James Vásquez
In association with Denver Center for the Performing Arts Theatre Company
1st Reh: March 5, 2018 Prev: March 23, 2018 Closes: April 29, 2018 (Opening Night: March 29)
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, Old Globe Theatre, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
Spending her days caring for her ailing mother, Lucha yearns to break her monotonous routine. Here’s a wild idea: an all-girl mariachi band! But it’s the 1970s, and girls can’t be mariachis...or can they? As Lucha and her spunky cousin hunt for bandmates, dodge disapproving relatives, and bring Mom along for the ride, they wonder: will the band come together? American Mariachi is a heartwarming and hilarious world premiere comedy about family, progress, and the freedom to dream big that will send your heart soaring and put a bounce in your step with a wave of vibrant, infectious live music.
Roles will not be understudied. Available Roles:
LUCHA MORALES, female, early 20s, U.S. born Mexican-American; Bilingual. Daughter of Amalia and Federico Morales. Struggles with her father’s expectations. Dreams of one day becoming a nurse. She is the primary caregiver for her mother. She loves to sing and learns to play the violin. Her best friend is her cousin Boli.
HORTENSIA PEREZ “BOLI”, female, early 20s, Mexican; She immigrated to the U.S. as an infant, bilingual, undocumented. Works as a hotel maid and later at a cannery. LUCHA’s cousin. She is still struggling to find herself. She is fiercely loyal and protective of her family and friends. She loves to sing and learns to play the guitar.
AMALIA MORALES, female, late 40s, Mexican American; Bilingual. Mother of Lucha, married to Federico. She is battling early onset dementia and is mostly lost in the past except for a few moments of lucidity. She sees and speaks to her deceased aunt, Tia Carmen. She used to the play violin and she sings beautifully. Also plays Doña Lola; an elderly eccentric lady who loves her hair styled in the salon. She always carries two-hidden pistols with her.
FEDERICO MORALES, male, middle-aged, Mexican; Immigrated to the U.S. as a young man. Bilingual, father of Lucha, married to Amalia. He works as a cook by day and sings and plays an instrument as a professional mariachi by night and weekends. Not coping well with his wife’s illness and haunted by the actions of his past; he has largely closed himself off to the world. Also plays choir and guest.
ISABEL CAMPOS, female, mid-late 20s, Salvadoran American; Bilingual. Married to Mateo. Shy and has a hard time speaking up for herself. Works as a cashier at El Gallo Supermercado. Singing is her greatest passion. She sings in her church choir. Learns to play the trumpet. Also plays Tia Carmen, who plays the violin.
MATEO CAMPOS, male, mid-late 20s; Assistant store manager at El Gallo Supermercado. Bilingual. Married to Isabel. Struggles with the traditions of “Macho” culture and his love for his wife. Also plays choir, Chuy “Pepe” Campos, the caffeine-jacked up store manager at El Gallo Supermercado, musician, Rene and Ruben, Soyla’s twin cousins, & Los Muchachos. Can sing and play a mariachi instrument.
GABBY OROZCO, female, early 20s, U.S. born Puerto Rican; A Born Again Christian. She lacks confidence, style, and experience in the world. Works as a baker at El Águila Panadería. She sings and plays the electric bass at her church. Learns to play the guitarrón. She actively searches for guidance and companionship. Plays another female customer.
SOYLA REYNA, female, early/mid 40s, Columbian; Immigrated to the U.S. as a young woman from Columbia. Bilingual. Owner of Salón Superior de Soyla. She is always well put together. Savvy about the world, opinionated, self-sufficient, sexually confident, and supportive of the young women. She sings beautifully and learns to play the vihuela. Also plays Sister Manuela, an old school Catholic nun, and female customer.
MINO AVILA, male, middle-aged, Mexican; Ex-friend of Federico. Bilingual. A former mariachi, he is very wise, a music historian. Lucha’s godfather. A soft-spoken and humble man with a broken heart. He works as a carpenter who also repairs music instruments in his garage. Plays Choir, Padre Flores from Madrid, Spain, Holy Roller musician, male customer, guest. Plays guitar or vihuela.
MARIACHIS; Will play live and underscore throughout the play. The minimum instruments are: violin, trumpet, guitar, guitarrón, and vihuela. These roles may be doubled within the cast if possible.
THE OLD GLOBE and CHILDREN’S THEATRE COMPANY,
in Partnership with THE OLD VIC,
Present the U.S. PREMIERE of
DR. SEUSS’S THE LORAX,
Based on the Book The Lorax by DR. SEUSS,
Adapted for the Stage by DAVID GREIG,
Music and Lyrics by CHARLIE FINK,
Directed by MAX WEBSTER
1st Reh: June 5, 2018, 1st Prev: July 3, 2018 Closes: August 12, 2018 (Opening Night: July 8)
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, Old Globe Theatre, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center
Roles will be understudied. Available roles:
ONCELER: Charismatic, character actor 35-55, funny, transformable, experience with classic text. Some singing.
THE LORAX HEAD: Character male actor, charismatic, funny, either some puppetry experience, or fit and open enough to learn it. But needs to be more of a “star” than most ensemble puppeteers. Some singing
DADDY ONCELER: Funny character actor. Able to hold a front-cloth scene. Witty and inventive. Not much singing. 40s ish
NARRATOR 1: Funny character actor. Able to hold a front-cloth scene. Witty and inventive. Not much singing. 40s ish
GRANNY ONCELER: Woman 40-60, with MT experience, ideally a massive voice.
ONCELER/SAMALORE BEWS: Character actress 40s ish, funny can deliver lots of text with energy and definition. Not much singing.
CHILD/DANCER: Young, needs to play a child properly and dance well.
THE LORAX FEET: Professional puppeteer
THE LORAX HANDS: Professional Puppeteer
ONSTAGE DANCE CAPTAIN: Strong dancer
DANCER 1: Dancer who can sing
DANCER 2: Dancer who can sing
ACTOR MUSICIAN 1: Highly skilled guitar
ACTOR MUSICIAN 2: Highly skilled guitar
SWING: Genius person with skills and humility
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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