ONCE - NYC Appointments
Zachary Scott Theatre Center
APPOINTMENTS
NYC appointments to be held Monday, July 16 from 11am to 5pm at Pearl Studios, 519 8th Avenue. 12th Floor; Please report to Sign-In/Holding Room L
CONTRACT
LOA Ref. to LORT; $507/wk (AEA Minimum)
SEEKING
Talented actor/musicians of all ethnicities, who can also act and sing. See breakdown
INSTRUCTIONS
Email auditions@zachtheatre.org with subject line ONCE NYC Auditions; attach headshot/resume in PDF/Word format with preferred audition time.
If given an appointment, prepare to sing a short folk/rock song (two minutes or less) in the style of the show, and be prepared to accompany yourself on the instrument you are most proficient in. If you play more than one instrument, prepare to play additional material on that as well.
SUBMIT TO
PERSONNEL
Once
Written by John Carne, based on the motion picture directed by John Carney
Music and Lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová
Book for the musical written by Enda Walsh
Directed by Dave Steakley
Musical Direction by Allen Robertsonn
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals begin August 21, 2018. Performances begin September 19, 2018, and closes on October 28, 2018, with six shows per week: Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30pm and Saturday and Sundays at 2:30pm.
OTHER
Callbacks will be scheduled on Wednesday, July 18.
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
Based on the 2007 Academy Award®-winning film, “Once” is an enchanting, modern love story about the complexities of relationships and the power of music to connect us all. “Once” tells the story of an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant drawn together by their shared love of music. Their unexpected friendship and collaboration evolves into a powerful but complicated romance, heightened by the raw emotion of the songs they create together. Winner of 8 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, this unique theatrical experience, with breathtaking melodies by Glen Hansard of the Irish band The Frames, will have you falling in love from the very first note.
Note: All characters must play one or multiple instruments (piano, guitar, banjo, mandolin, violin, cello, upright bass, accordion, ukulele, etc.).
Seeking:
GIRL (20’s): Direct, intelligent, no nonsense and witty. Has had to work hard at life but doesn't think she deserves any sympathy. Must play the piano and sing extremely well.
GUY (20’s - 30's): A struggling Irish musician. Lost and a bit sad, but extremely appealing. Works with his Da in a vacuum repair shop. Must sing and play guitar extremely well.
REZA (20’s): A sexy, funny, smart Czech girl. Often a bit larger then life. Must sing and play violin/fiddle extremely well.
DA (50's+): GUY'S dad. A man of few words, but a lovely and caring father. Must play guitar, ukulele/mandolin well.
SVEJC (20's - 30's): A real odd ball. Loves television and coffee. Must play guitar & drum kit extremely well.
ANDREJ (20's): Earnest and kind. An employee at a fast food chain, but has big dreams. Must play guitar & bass guitar extremely well.
EX-GIRLFRIEND (20's): GUY'S ex-girlfriend who now lives in New York. Kind, lovely and likeable. Must play violin extremely well.
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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