RODGERS+HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA - CHICAGO EPA
DRURY LANE OAKBROOK THEATRE
SIGNUP INFO
Signups begin May 12, 12:00 pm (CDT)
Ruth Page Center for the Arts
1016 N Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60610-2804
Fri, May 19, 2023
9:00 AM to 5:30 PM (CDT)
Break: 1:00-2:00pm
Dinner Theatre
$830 weekly minimum
Equity actors for principal roles in Rodgers+Hammerstein's CINDERELLA (see breakdown).
Stage management positions have been filled.
Actors of all gender identities, ethnicities, ages, and disabilities are strongly encouraged to audition for all roles.
Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella is written with binary gender terms. While the character descriptions are limited to binary pronouns, we encourage gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with.
Please prepare a brief cut (approx. 1-2 min) song cut in the style of the show. Piano and accompanist will be provided. Bring stapled headshot and resume and sheet music in your key.
Expected to attend:
Amber Mak - Director/Choreographer
Carolyn Brady - Music Director
Matthew Carney - Associate Artistic Director/Casting Director
Equity Chorus Call Day 1 (Dancers): May 15, 2023
Equity Chorus Call Day 2 (Singers): May 16, 2023
Equity Principal Auditions: May 19, 2023
Callbacks: May 23 & 26, 2023
1st Possible Rehearsal: October 9, 2023
Tech: November 1-6, 2023
1st Performance: November 8, 2023
Press Opening: November 16, 2023
Anticipated Closing: January 7, 2023
OTHER
An Equity monitor will be provided.
EPA Procedures are in effect for 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.
Equity encourages everyone participating in the auditions to wear a two-ply cloth face mask, surgical mask, singer’s mask or respirator (N95, KN95 or KF94). Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not recommended. Singer’s masks can be found at www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask.
Equity encourages members to prepare for their audition prior to arriving at the audition venue, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms.
Seeking:
All roles will be understudied.
ELLA (20s-early 30s)- Though no one notices her beneath her rags and quiet demeanor, she is strong, brave, charismatic, passionate, and funny. Idealistic and full of hope, she courageously challenges the prince to change the policies in his kingdom. She is determined to see the good in everyone. We see her transform into a confident woman as she finds her voice and her strength within.
TOPHER (20s-early 30s) - A misguided and lost prince who longs to do something important with his life. Though brave and heroic, he wanders through life listlessly and disconnected. Charming, thoughtful, and sincere- with an unforced goofy streak. Moral, genuine, and kindhearted, he is at a crossroads and must take control of his kingdom and his future.
MADAME (40+)- Ella's selfish stepmother. The epitome of vanity and fashion. A ravenous social climber who values wealth, status, and material possessions above all else. Unapologetically dismissive and sometimes cruel, Madame schemes her way up the social ladder.
SEBASTIAN (40+)- The kingdom's Lord Chancellor. Though he is Topher's trusted advisor, he is devious, selfish and self-serving. Using propaganda and dishonesty, he schemes to keep Topher isolated and in the dark about his kingdom. Sebastian rules without regard for anyone other than himself - and truly believes he deserves to rule the kingdom.
MARIE (40+) - Eccentric and offbeat, Marie is a friend to Ella and a fairy godmother in disguise. Wise, warm, otherworldly, funny and charming, Marie rewards Ella for her kindness by making her dreams a possibility.
GABRIELLE (20s-early 30s) - Ella's stepsister and daughter of Madame. Encouraged by her mother and sister to value material wealth and social status, she unenthusiastically joins them in their abrasive behavior. Quietly passionate, empathetic, and witty, she is drawn to Ella and Jean-Michel. Ironically aware that she doesn't fit in.
CHARLOTTE (20s-early 30s) - Ella's stepsister and daughter of Madame. Brash, self-centered, materialistic, snooty, loud, sassy, and bratty, she has a ridiculously high, but unfounded, opinion of herself. She never passes up an opportunity to be the center of attention.
JEAN-MICHEL (20s-early 30s) - A firebrand, determined to make a change for the lowest classes. Impetuous and feisty, but lacks authority. Has a crush on Gabrielle, though their courtship is forbidden because they are from different social classes.
LORD PINKLETON (30s-40s)- The Lord Chancellor’s right-hand man. Announces royal balls, banquets, and even the weather to the villagers.
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