Porthouse Theatre 2024 Summer Season - Kent, OH EPA Porthouse Theatre at Kent State University | Kent, OH
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Saturday, January 27, 2024
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (E)
To schedule an appointment please email tkent@kent.edu.
URTA
$759 weekly minimum (Tier 2)
Equity actors for roles in Porthouse Theatre's 2024 Summer Season (see breakdown).
Please prepare a brief song in the style of the season’s shows. Please have a contrasting song selection ready, if asked. You may sing from the shows. Please bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together.
Kent State University Wright-Curtis Theatre 1325 Theatre Dr
CPA-B141
Kent, OH 44242
On first floor Dance Studio D125 and Wright Curtis Theatre B212
Martín Céspedes: Choreographer for both Jesus Christ Superstar and Annie. Jen Korecki: Music Director for Jesus Christ Superstar
Alexandre Marr: Music Director for Annie. Eric van Baars Director, and Choreographer for Nunsense.
Jonathan Swoboda: Music Director for Nunsense.
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Terri Kent: Producing Artistic Director, and Director for both Jesus Christ Superstar and Annie.
Rebecca Gates: Managing Director Jennifer Korecki: Music Director and accompanist.
First rehearsal (date):
Jesus Christ Superstar - 05/28/2024
Nunsense - 06/18/2024
Annie - 07/02/2024
First paid preview:
Jesus Christ Superstar - 06/14/2024,
Nunsense - 07/05/2024,
Annie - 07/19/2024
Opening:
Jesus Christ Superstar - 06/15/2024
Nunsense - 07/06/2024
Annie - 07/20/2024
Expected Closing:
Jesus Christ Superstar - 06/29/2024
Nunsense - 07/13/2024
Annie - 08/04/2024
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https://www.kent.edu/porthouse/auditions
If you are unable to attend these auditions, video submissions may be submitted to tkent@kent.edu
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.
Jesus Tenor (A2-G5), male identifying. An excellent singer. He is the leader of the twelve Apostles; exudes peace, proclaims peace, lives peace, but is otherwise a rather human “son of God,” since he has human doubts. Jesus displays human emotion on several occasions–irritation at his apostles for
their unceasing demands on him, anger at the merchants and moneylenders in the temple, and genuine fear and doubt just before his execution. The spell he casts over his followers comes partly from his pure simplicity and partly from their desire to adore him, make him the object of their piety; they seem to miss his point that devotion is due to God, not to him.
Judas Iscariot Tenor (D3-D5), male identifying. One of the twelve apostles of Jesus; concerned for the poor and for the consequences of Jesus' fame; ends up being a conflicted man, and a powerfully passionate character.
Mary Magdalene Alto (F3-E♭5) The female identifying follower of Jesus who finds herself conflicted with emotions about his journey.
Pontius Pilate Baritone (A2-B4), male identifying.Governor of Judea who foresees the events of Jesus’ crucifixion from beginning to aftermath in a dream and finds himself being presented with that very situation. This character is one of the most conflicted in the play. A strong presence and good singing voice.
Caiaphas Bass (C2-F4), male identifying. The high priest of Jerusalem who, according to Biblical accounts, sent Jesus to Pilate. A deep low bass voice.
Annas Tenor (G2-D5), male identifying. Fellow priest at the side of Caiaphas who is persuaded by Caiaphas into seeing Jesus as a threat. A high tenor or countertenor.
Peter Baritone (G2-G4), male identifying. One of Jesus' 12 apostles; denies Jesus three times upon the night of Jesus' arrest to save himself. Tenor or baritenor.
Simon Zealotes Tenor (G3-B4), male identifying. One of Jesus' 12 apostles; urges Jesus to lead his followers into battle against the Romans. High energy.
King Herod Baritone, male identifying. The King of Galilee; Jesus is brought to him for judgment after first being taken to Pilate.
Male Ensemble: Male identifying. Excellent singers and dancers. They make up the additional 12 apostles and crowd ensemble.
Female Ensemble: Female identifying. Excellent singers and dancers for the crowd and title numbers. Swings: Male and female identifying to cover ensemble.
Sister Mary Regina, Mother Superior: Female identifying, mature (Range: B3-F5) A feisty Sophie Tucker-type who can't resist the spotlight.
Sister Mary Hubert, Mistress of Novices: Female identifying, mature (Range: G3-F5) The second in command, she is always competing with the Mother Superior.
Sister Robert Anne: Female identifying (Range: G3-D5) A streetwise character from Brooklyn. A constant source of aggravation for the Mother Superior.
Sister Mary Amnesia: Female identifying, (Range: Db4-C6) This nun lost her memory after a crucifix fell on her head. She is very sweet.
Sister Mary Leo: Female identifying, (Range: G#3-G5) The novice, who has entered the convent with the firm desire to become the first nun ballerina. Ballet and pointe a plus.
Swing: Female identifying to cover all roles.
Annie: Mezzo-Soprano, belter, female identifying, 11 years old. A tough yet charming streetwise orphan. Annie is independent, hopeful, and full of life; she acts as a leader/mother figure to the other orphans and yearns for parents of her own. Singer/dancer
Oliver Warbucks: Bari-tenor, male identifying, 40-60s Warbucks is a highly successful businessman who made a fortune as an industrialist in World War I. Should be confident, intimidating, and a bit stiff. At first, he is unsure and awkward around Annie, but warms up to her and eventually learns to love her as a father. A smooth legit voice, falsetto.
]Grace Farrell: CAST
Miss Hannigan: CAST
Rooster: Tenor, male identifying. The flashy, self-assured con-man of a brother to Miss Hannigan. He poses as Annie’s father in order to claim a cash reward. A great mover and have excellent comedic chemistry with the Lily.
Lily: Soprano and female identifying. Rooster’s sleazy, airheaded, girlfriend. She poses as Annie’s mother in hopes of receiving the cash reward. Strong dancer, seductive, ditzy and annoying, all at the same time. Excellent comedic skills and chemistry with Rooster.
Molly: age 6-7: The littlest orphan, female identifying, she latches onto Annie for love and protection. Kate: age 7: The second youngest orphan after Molly, female identifying.
Tessie: Age 10: The crybaby of the orphanage; has a loud, whiny voice, female identifying. July: Age 12: The quietest orphan, female identifying.
Pepper: Age 12: The toughest orphan, always getting into fights, female identifying. Duffy: Age 13. The oldest orphan, usually forced to help Annie break up fights, female identifying.
Orphans: Any voice type, female identifying, ages 7-14. The orphans are gritty, neglected kids, who are at the same time honest and lovable. They act like siblings, looking out for each other but also fighting each other constantly. Each has their own specific character. Expressive singers who can also dance well.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt: CAST.
Star-To-Be: female identifying Mezzo-Soprano belter. Featured soloist in “NYC”
Bert Healy: male identifying, tenor: A classic 1930’s radio announcer, with solo singing in “Never Fully Dressed. Changes vocal quality or accents to create different characters.
Boylan Sisters: Female identifying trio of 1930’s radio singers. Hold tight harmonies. Drake: Male identifying, any voice type. Warbuck’s butler.
Lieutenant Office Ward: Male identifying, any voice type. The policeman who questions Annie about Sandy.
Bundles: Male identifying, any voice type. The laundryman who collects laundry from the orphanage. He is friendly to the kids but avoids Hannigan’s romantic advances.
Apple Seller: Any gender. A homeless person/adult who sells apples on the streets of New York.
Mrs. Greer, Mrs. Pugh, and Cecille: Female identifying, any voice type. Maidservants who work at the Warbucks mansion.
Ickes, Perkins, Hull, Morganthau, and Howe: Male identifying except Perkins who is female identifying. Members of Roosevelt’s cabinet.
Judge Brandeis: Male identifying. Attorney and associate justice of the Supreme Court who is hired to help Warbucks legally adopt Annie.
Adult Ensemble: All genders, voice types and ages. To play various roles around NYC in the 1930’s, including street vendors, homeless people, tourists, newsboys, pickpockets, street cleaners, Broadway ushers, news reporters, and more.
Swings: Female and male identifying to cover all ensemble roles.
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