ONCE - Kansas City, MO EPA Kansas City Repertory Theatre | Kansas City, MO
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (C)
BREAK: 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Equity members may email
casting@kcrep.org to request an audition appointment.
LORT Non-Rep
$1058 weekly minimum (LORT B)
Equity actors for roles in ONCE (see breakdown).
No roles will be understudied. The role of Ivanka will be double cast. All Stage Managerial positions are currently filled.
See breakdown for preparation. Copies of the sides will be provided when an audition appointment has been scheduled. For characters who play the piano, a piano will be provided. For characters who only sing, an accompanist will be provided. Instruments other than a piano will not be provided.
ONCE
Kansas City Repertory Theatre - Artistic Offices
4747 Troost
Kansas City, MO 64108
EXPTECTED TO ATTEND:
Casting Director/Artistic Associate, Andi Meyer ,
Artistic Director, Director of Once, Stuart Carden
First Rehearsal July 30, 2024
Tech August 28, 2024
Preview September 3, 2024
Opening September 6, 2024
Closing September 22, 2024
OTHER
kcrep.org
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.
Music and Singing:
If you have an instrument, please bring it to play. Otherwise, an accompanist will be provided.
1. 1-2 minute folk or Celtic song of your choosing on a lead instrument with singing.
2. If you have a second instrument
i. 1-2 minutes on second instrument no singing
3. If you have a third instrument
i. 1-2 minutes on second instrument no singing
Acting:
Please choose the role and sides you would like to read from the below. Sides will be provided once an audition appointment has been scheduled.
Billy
Begin pg 6 w/ Girl’s “His name is Billy.”
End pg 8 w/ Billy’s “Oh Jesus! Adios Camaradas!”
Da
Begin pg 14 w/ Girl’s “It’s a fine shop you’ve got.”
End pg 16 w/ Da’s “Maybe a bit of tea? A bite to eat?”
Baruska
Begin pg 31 w/ Baruska’s “He is a nice man.”
End pg 32 w/ Baruska’s “Goodnight love.”
Bank Manager
Begin pg 40 w/ Bank Manager’s “Do you have many more like that?”
End pg 41 w/ Girl’s “Play!”
Svec
Begin pg 49 w/ Svec’s “Very nice drums this.”
End pg 50 w/ Svec’s “Pans man! My PANTS!”
Reza
Begin pg 53 w/ Girl’s “We need Billy – we need his drums.”
Cut the Billy/Guy short scene
Cont pg 54 w/ Reza’s “Now pay me with honesty.”
End pg 55 w/ “Drums! We need Billy’s drums! Please!”
Eamon
Begin pg 62 w/ Eamon’s “Hello.”
End pg 63 w/ Eamon’s “Fuck me. Well right, let’s get started.”
Girl
Begin pg 73 w/ Girl’s “Can I get one of those CDs?”
End pg 74 w/ Girl’s “I’ll be there.”
Guy
Begin pg 73 w/ Girl’s “Can I get one of those CDs?”
End pg 74 w/ Girl’s “I’ll be there.”
Sides will be provided once an audition appointment has been scheduled.
Girl
Girl Side 1
Begin pg 9 w/ Guy’s “Did you write that?”
End pg 11 w/ Girl’s “Please.”
Girl Side 2
Begin pg 73 w/ Girl’s “Can I get one of those CDs?”
End pg 74 w/ Girl’s “I’ll be there.”
Girl Music
Sing “If You Want Me.” Accompanied by accompanist.
Sing and play piano for “The Hill”
Guy
Guy Side 1
Begin pg 9 w/ Guy’s “Did you write that?”
End pg 11 w/ Girl’s “Please.”
Into Music “Falling Slowly” solo
Guy Side 2
Begin pg 57 w/ Guy’s “Does Dublin feel like home?”
End pg 59 w/ Guy’s “Me too.”
Guy Music
In addition to “Falling Slowly” with Side 1
“When Your Minds Made Up” sing and accompany on guitar
Billy
Begin pg 6 w/ Girl’s “His name is Billy.”
End pg 8 w/ Billy’s “Oh Jesus! Adios Camaradas!”
Share
1. 1-2 minute of song from Once of your choosing on lead instrument with singing
2. 1-2 minutes of a folk song with your lead instrument
3. 1-2 minutes on second instrument
4. 1-2 minutes on third instrument
If no instrument, choose 1-2 minutes from Once of your choosing to sing
Da
Begin pg 14 w/ Girl’s “It’s a fine shop you’ve got.”
End pg 16 w/ Da’s “Maybe a bit of tea? A bite to eat?”
Share
5. 1-2 minute of song from Once of your choosing on lead instrument with singing
6. 1-2 minutes of a folk song with your lead instrument
7. 1-2 minutes on second instrument
8. 1-2 minutes on third instrument
If no instrument, choose 1-2 minutes from Once of your choosing to sing Baruska
Begin pg 31 w/ Baruska’s “He is a nice man.”
End pg 32 w/ Baruska’s “Goodnight love.”
Share
1. 1-2 minute of song from Once of your choosing on lead instrument with singing
2. 1-2 minutes of a folk song with your lead instrument
3. 1-2 minutes on second instrument
4. 1-2 minutes on third instrument
If no instrument, choose 1-2 minutes from Once of your choosing to sing.
Bank Manager
Begin pg 40 w/ Bank Manager’s “Do you have many more like that?”
End pg 41 w/ Girl’s “Play!”
Bank Manager Music
1. “Abandon in Bandon” sing and accompany on guitar
2. 1-2 minutes of a folk song with your lead instrument
3. 1-2 minutes on second instrument
4. 1-2 minutes on third instrument
If no instrument, choose 1-2 minutes from Once of your choosing to sing
Svec
Begin pg 49 w/ Svec’s “Very nice drums this.”
End pg 50 w/ Svec’s “Pants man! My PANTS!”
Svec Music
1. 1-2 minute of song from Once of your choosing on lead instrument with singing
2. 1-2 minutes on second instrument
3. Give us a metal solo of 30-45 seconds
Reza
Begin pg 53 w/ Girl’s “We need Billy – we need his drums.”
Cut the Billy/Guy short scene
Cont pg 54 w/ Reza’s “Now pay me with honesty.”
End pg 55 w/ “Drums! We need Billy’s drums! Please!”
Reza Music Share
1. 1-2 minute of song from Once of your choosing on lead instrument with singing
2. 1-2 minutes of a folk song with your lead instrument
3. 1-2 minutes on second instrument
4. 1-2 minutes on third instrument
Eamon
Begin pg 62 w/ Eamon’s “Hello.”
End pg 63 w/ Eamon’s “Fuck me. Well right, let’s get started.”
Eamon Music Share
1. 1-2 minute of song from Once of your choosing on lead instrument with singing
2. 1-2 minutes of a folk song with your lead instrument
3. 1-2 minutes on second instrument
4. 1-2 minutes on third instrument
If no instrument, choose 1-2 minutes from Once of your choosing to sing.
Girl - Piano. A determined and witty dreamer. Girl has come from the Czech Republic to Dublin for a new life. She is passionate about playing the piano and making music. Gender: Female. Identity: Any race/ethnicity. Age: 20 to 35. Vocal range: Mezzo, B4--F#3
Guy - Guitar. A down-on-his-luck musician in Dublin. He is lovesick and lost. Loves making songs and playing guitar but is ready to give up. Gender: Male. Identity: Caucasian/Irish. Age: 20 to 35. Vocal range: Baritone, G#4--F#2, Falsetto up to C#5
Billy - Guitar. A music store owner who allows Girl to play piano in his shop. Opinionated and loyal to those he cares about. Plays guitar. Gender: Male. Identity – Any Race/ethnicity – large. Age: 30 to 50. Vocal range: Baritone
Reza - Violin. Girl's vivacious and flirtatious roommate. Plays violin. Gender: Female. Identity – Any Race/ethnicity. Age: 25 to 30. Vocal range: Soprano, A5--D4
Baruska. Girl's mother. Loving, generous, and idealistic. Gender: Female. Identity: Any Race/ethnicity. Age: 45 to 60. Vocal range: Alto
Bank Manager – Guitar and Cello. Corporate on the outside, but artistic on the inside. Lead instrument guitar, second instrument cello or other. Gender: Male /non-binary. Age: 30 to 50. Identity: Open Race/Ethnicity. Vocal range: Tenor, B4–G3
Da - Guy's father. A caring man who loves his son. Gender: Male. Age: 50 to 70. Identity: Caucasian/Irish. Vocal range: Baritone, E4--G3
Svec – Drums and Guitar (or other). Girl's quirky roommate. Lead instrument drum set, second instrument guitar or other. Gender: Male. Identity: Any Race/ethnicity. Age: 20 to 40. Vocal range: Baritone
Andrej – Guitar and bass. Girl's roommate. A big dreamer. Plays guitar and bass. Gender: Male. Identity: Open Race/ethnicity. Age: 20 to 30. Vocal range: Baritone, F#4--A3
Eamon – Guitar and Piano. A Dublin music studio manager. Plays guitar and piano. Gender: Male. Identity: Caucasian/Irish. Age: 20 to 50. Vocal range: Baritone
Ex-Girlfriend - Violin. Guy's ex-girlfriend. Wanting a better life, she's moved from Dublin to New York. Plays violin. Gender: Female. Identity: Any Race/ethnicity. Age: 20 to 40. Vocal range: Mezzo
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