ONCE Equity Principal Audition - New York Theatre Workshop Auditions

ONCE – Equity Principal Auditions

New York Theatre Workshop Off-Broadway Currently $539/week minimum.

Other Producers: John Hart, Barbara Broccoli, Fred Zollo, Patrick Milling Smith

Based on the film by John Carney

Score: Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova

Book: Enda Walsh

Dir: John Tiffany

Choreo: Steven Hoggett

Mus Dir: Martin Lowe

Casting: Jim Carnahan & Stephen Kopel

1st reh: 10/11/11. 1st perf: 11/15. Closes in mid-January 2012.

Equity Principal Auditions:

Wednesday, June 22, 2011 Ripley-Grier Studios

10 AM - 6 PM 520 Eighth Avenue, 16th Floor

Lunch from 1:30 – 2:30. New York City

Please prepare a short folk rock song that showcases your voice and musical abilities. Those auditioning for the tracks of One Man and One Woman must accompany themselves (men must accompany themselves on guitar (you may bring your own guitar; a guitar will also be provided at the audition); women must accompany themselves on the piano). For those auditioning for pre-cast roles, an accompanist will be provided (but may not transpose; bring sheet music in the correct key). Those auditioning for the role of Ivona should prepare a short children’s song to sing a cappella or accompanied.

Please bring a picture & resume, stapled back-to-back.

Seeking true actor/musician/singers. All cast members must play one or more instruments:

One Man:

AVAILABLE TRACK. Track age: 20s - mid 30s. Characters include a Pub Patron and a Recording Studio Engineer. Actor in this track covers the role of Guy (see below). Must sing and play guitar EXTREMELY well. Tenor. Must have an excellent Irish accent. Additional instruments a plus.

One Woman:

AVAILABLE TRACK. Track age: 20s - early 30. Guy’s Ex-Girlfriend, who now lives in New York. Actress in this track covers the role of Girl (see below). Must sing and play the piano EXTREMELY well. Must have an excellent Eastern European accent. Additional instruments a plus.

Ivona:

AVAILABLE ROLE. 10-year-old girl. Sweet, smart and full of life. No instrument ability required.

This piece was recently produced elsewhere. The following roles are cast. Auditioning performers will be considered as possible replacements, should any become necessary.

Guy:

CAST. Early 30s. Guitarist and folk/rock singer with a high range. Weary of life and insecure of his place in the world, but still has a spark and wit which emerges as he spends more time with Girl. Must sing and play guitar EXTREMELY well. Must have an excellent Irish accent.

Girl:

CAST. Late 20s. Pianist and folk-y singer. Direct, witty and unbelievably cool. Has had to work hard at life, but doesn't think she deserves any sympathy. Must sing and play the piano EXTREMELY well. Must have an excellent Eastern European accent.

Billy:

CAST. Late 30s – early 50s, Irish with Spanish blood (i.e. Irish with dark hair). Bass player and singer. Loud and witty. Must sing and play the bass guitar extremely well. Irish accent.

Da:

CAST. Man, 50/60s, Irish. Frail but fighting. Can seem harsh, but has a good heart. Irish accent.

Andrej:

CAST. Man, late 20s, Czech. Loud and jolly. Eastern European accent.

Svec:

CAST. Man, late 20s, Czech. Plays drums. More somber, less loud and jolly than the others. Should be odd. Must be an excellent drummer. Eastern European accent.

Reza:

CAST. Woman, late 20s, Czech. A great singer. Likes shouting and make-up. Often a bit larger than life. Must sing extremely well. Eastern European accent.

Baruska:

CAST. Woman, 50s, Czech. Likes a full house and full stomachs. Not many inhibitions. Eastern European accent.

Bank Manager:

CAST. Man, 30/40s, Irish. Seems quite prim and nerdy, but has a passion for music. Must play rhythm guitar well. Irish accent.

Eamon:

CAST. Man, 30s-40s, Irish. Music studio manager. A tough nut to crack, but eventually gives in to the musicians’ talents. Irish accent.