ON YOUR FEET Equity Principal Auditions - Developmental Lab Auditions

Call Type
Equity Principal

Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions
Thursday, September 4th, 2014
10 AM to 6 PM
lunch 1:30 to 2:30

Contract
Other
Developmental Lab Agreement; $1000/week

Location
Telsey + Company
315 West 43rd Street, 10th floor
New York, NY

Seeking
Equity actor/singers for various roles.

Casting Director Note: Performers of all Latin backgrounds encouraged to attend.

Preparation
Please prepare a brief pop song showing range. Bring sheet music; A piano accompanist will be provided.

Bring a photo and resume stapled together.

Other Dates
Lab Dates: October 27 – November 21, 2014


Note: Only AEA performers will be seen at this call.
Non-AEA performers please attend the OPEN call on 9/9 at Pearl Studios, 500 8th Ave, 4th fl.

Other
NOTE: Performers of all Latin backgrounds strong encouraged to attend.

General Manager: Charlotte Wilcox / The Charlotte Wilcox Company

Personnel
Director: Jerry Mitchell
Choreographer: Sergio Trujillo
Music & Lyrics: Gloria & Emilio Estefan
Book: Alexander Dinelaris
Casting: Telsey + Company / Justin Huff

· EPA Rules are in effect.

· A monitor will be provided.

Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.

Breakdown

GLORIA ESTEFAN
Female, to play between 20-30, to play Cuban. Initially shy, opens up as the story progresses. Becomes an icon. Sharp sense of humor. Good actress. Must speak fluent Spanish and sing well. PRINCIPAL

YOUNG EMILIO/NAYIB
Male, to play 12. Emilio as a boy and Nayib Gloria’s son. Straight forward. Determined. Strong. Must speak fluent Spanish and does not need to sing. PRINCIPAL

The following roles have been CAST. Performers may be considered for possible replacements

CONSUELO
Female, to play 65-75, to play Cuban. Gloria’s Grandmother. Cuban stage mother. Sometimes an apparition. Wise. Loving. Warm. Gloria’s guardian angel. Must speak fluent Spanish and be able to carry a tune. PRINCIPAL (CAST)

YOUNG GLORIA
Female, to play 10-12, to play Cuban. Innocent, but smart and self reliant. Slightly sad, but always full of hope. Must speak fluent Spanish and sing well. PRINCIPAL (CAST)

EMILIO ESTEFAN
Male, to play 30-40, to play Cuban. Confident. Handsome. Sometimes stumbles over his emotions... and his English. Loyal. Leading man with character. Must speak fluent Spanish and sing well. PRINCIPAL (CAST)

GLORIA FAJARDO
Female, to play 50-60, to play Cuban. Gloria’s mother. Brassy. Strong willed. Latin Matriarch. Survivor. Biting humor. Must speak fluent Spanish and sing well. PRINCIPAL (CAST)