Rubber City Theatre LOA 2023 Season - Akron, OH ECC Dancers Rubber City Theatre | Akron, OH
Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC
Saturday, April 29, 2023
2:30 PM (E)
To schedule an audition appointment please email casting@rubbercitytheatre.com. Include any conflicts with the schedule and where you are based.
LOA
$430 weekly minimum (Ref. LORT)
Equity actors for chorus dancer parts in Rubber City Theatre's LOA 2023 Season (See breakdown).
Local Akron actors are encouraged to audition.
Please come prepared to dance in clothes to move in and a jazz dance shoe is preferred. Also, bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Guzzetta Hall
The University of Akron
228 E Buchtel Ave
Akron, OH 44325
Check in on 2nd floor lobby across from Lot 17.
Expected to attend:
MATILDA
Sarah Elaine Bailey - Director
Rachael Katherine Palermo - Choreographer Anthony Trifiletti - Music Director
ANYTHING GOES
Dane CT Leasure - Executive Artistic Director/Director
Anthony Trifiletti-Music Director
WHITE CHRISTMAS
Dane CT Leasure - Executive Artistic Director/Director
Megan Gargano- Choreographer
Call backs (if needed) - 6:30-10:00pm - May 1
MATILDA
First Rehearsal: 05/16/23
Tech: 06/03/23
Opening: 06/09/23
Closing: 06/11/23
ANYTHING GOES
First Rehearsal: 06/27/23
Tech: 07/15/23
Opening: 07/21/23
Closing: 07/23/23
WHITE CHRISTMAS
First Rehearsal: 11/28/23
Tech: 12/16/23
Opening: 12/21/23
Closing: 12/23/23
OTHER
We are seeking fully vaccinated and boosted actors for this production.
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.
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.
Holding/Audition room information:
The maximum capacity in the holding room is: 20
The maximum capacity in the audition room is: 15
The maximum number of dancer allowed in the room at one time is: 44
Rubber City Theatre 2023 Season
In reference to the character descriptions - most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with the he/him or she/her pronouns and you will see that are in the following descriptions. But, however limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to audition for the roles they most identify with. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities. As an ADA compliant theatre, we welcome performers of all abilities and will make all reasonable accommodations in order to cast performers, regardless of disability, in any role possible. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide. (Language developed by Kevin Kantor and Emily Tarquin from the Actors Theatre of Louisville).
RCT has engaged with a qualified Intimacy Director to work with all actors. The Intimacy Director will work with the actors to create moments of kissing and/or embracing that work within the actors’ boundaries. We may discover other moments of casual or familial intimacy between characters (e.g. casual touching, embracing) that work within the boundaries of each actor.
MISS TRUNCHBULL – (Male/Female, 30s to 40s) – A gigantic, holy terror, a fierce tyrannical monster; headmistress of Crunchem Hall Primary School; preferably tall (6’ plus), must be physically imposing and strong; Sings. (Hi Baritone, F#)
MISS HONEY – (Female, 25-35) – Matilda’s kindhearted teacher. Fragile - if she fell over she would smash into a thousand pieces like porcelain. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull. Vocal range top: D. Vocal range bottom: F3.
MR. WORMWOOD – (Male, 35-45) – Matilda's uncaring father. A mean crooked crook; scheming, dense, slick; should have an ease of movement, or skills in clowning or pantomime; Sings. Vocal range top: A4. Vocal range bottom: D3.
MRS. WORMWOOD – (Female, 35-45) – Matilda's self-absorbed, negligent mother, and an amateur ballroom dancer. Shallow, vain; loud of voice, dress and makeup; Sings (Belt to top F/G) and dance or strong movement. Vocal range top: F5. Vocal range bottom: A3.
MICHAEL WORMWOOD/ENSEMBLE – (Male, late teens to 25) – Matilda’s older brother; a man of few words and even fewer thoughts; will double as ensemble.
MRS. PHELPS – (Female, 25-45) – Local librarian; warm and nurturing; loves a good story; possibly Caribbean or other accent; Sings as ensemble.
THE ESCAPOLOGIST/SERGEI/ENSEMBLE – (Male, 25-39) – Charismatic, confident, warm, and caring. Might double as Sergei, a Russian Mafia Boss who is physically intimidating and has a Russian accent. Sings as ensemble; movement a plus. (Hi lyric baritone).
RUDOLPHO/DOCTOR/ENSEMBLE – (Male, 20-39) – Mrs. Wormwood’s dance partner; should be strong and athletic; flare for character comedy, strong stamina for the dance; Sings (Hi Baritone to A [in passing] and F [consistent]); very strong dancer, Latin ballroom a plus.
THE ACROBAT/HENCHMAN 1/ENSEMBLE – (Female, mid 20s to late 30s) – Graceful, elegant; doubles as Ensemble; Sings. Vocal range top: A4. Vocal range bottom: D4.
CHILDREN”S ENTERTAINER/HENCHMAN 2/ENSEMBLE – (Male, mid 20s to late 30s) – A party entertainer at the start of the show. Sings and moves well. Vocal range top: Eb4. Vocal range bottom: F#3.
ACROBAT’S SISTER/HENCHMAN 3/ENSEMBLE/COOK – (Female, mid 20s to late 30s) – The Acrobat’s sister and Ensemble. Sings and moves well.
RENO SWEENEY - (Female, mid 20s to mid 30s) A charismatic nightclub singer and former evangelist; she is clever, funny, persuasive, and extremely confident. A strong singer and dancer with comedic timing. A strong tap dancer. VOCAL RANGE: Alto/Belt. Kisses BILLY and OAKLEIGH.
RENO’S ANGELS (4) - (Female, mid 20s to mid 30s) Backup singers/dancers in Reno’s act; they are showgirls with pizzazz and personality. All have strong singing and dancing skills including tap dance. VOCAL RANGE: Various.
HOPE HARCOURT - (Female, mid 20s-mid 30s) A beautiful heiress with a strong sense of duty, she is willing to sacrifice love and marry Lord Evelyn to satisfy her mother’s wishes. Has strong singing and dancing skills. VOCAL RANGE: Soprano. Kisses BILLY.
BILLY CROCKER - (Male, mid 20s to mid 30s) Elisha Whitney's kind but inefficient general manager, who is in love with Hope. He is charismatic and charming and has strong comedic timing. Has strong singing and dancing skills. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone/Tenor. Kisses RENO and HOPE.
LORD EVELYN OAKLEIGH - (Male, late 20s to mid 40s) Hope’s energetic, quirky, and good-natured aristocratic fiancé. English accent. Has strong singing and dancing skills. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone. Kisses RENO.
EVANGELINE HARCOURT - (Female, late 40s to early 50s) Hope’s overbearing mother who is mainly concerned with money and social status. Sings with ensemble only.
MOONFACE MARTIN - (Male, late 20s to mid 40s) A loveable gangster who is loyal and willing to go the distance for a friend. Has strong comic timing, plus the ability to sing and move well. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone.
ERMA LATOUR - (Female, early 20s to mid 30s) A playful, independent, impulsive, and lovely clueless “dame” – a typical 20’s “gun moll” with a “Joisey” accent. She has the kind of physical presence that immediately causes every man within eyesight to zing! Strong singing and dancing. VOCAL RANGE: Mezzo/Belt.
ELISHA WHITNEY - (Male, early 40s to late 50s) A successful Ivy league Wall Street banker who is nearsighted and a gloriously functional drunk; huge personality, used to snapping his fingers and having the world stop to listen, and thinks he is always right. Ability to move well is a plus. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone.
REGINALD STRONG - (Male, late 50s to early 60s) Captain of the S. S. American. Ability to move well is a plus. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone.
ENSEMBLE - (all genders) Passengers, stowaways, and members of the crew of the S.S. American. All sing and move well. Various roles will be cast from the ensemble.
Bob Wallace – (mid 30s to early 40s) – A major singing star, Bob is the guiding force behind the song and dance team of Wallace and Davis. He wears his fame easily, but has some trouble with social and romantic interactions. Despite occasional gruffness, he is a deeply kind and principled man who is searching for true love. Excellent singer with a crooning style who moves very well. Tap and Jazz. Baritone. Required: two kisses with BETTY HAYNES.
Phil Davis – (mid 30s to early 40s) – The fun-loving song-and-dance partner of the team Wallace and Davis. An irrepressible clown, operator, and incorrigible ladies’ man who is determined to see his friend happy, even if it requires scheming and outright deception. He has a boyish charm. Strong ballroom, jazz and tap-dancing. Baritone-tenor. Required: a kiss with JUDY HAYNES.
Betty Haynes – (mid-20s to late 30s) – Sensible, responsible half of the Haynes sisters act. Classic elegance. Destined to be a star, but hesitant to take the spotlight. Devoted to her sister. Hides a yearning for true love under a protective shell. Female singer of quiet beauty and charm with a rich chest mix and soprano extension. Moves well. Required: two kisses with BOB WALLACE.
Judy Haynes – (mid-20s to mid 30s) – Younger, more ambitious and slightly scheming other sister. Wholesome and adorable, sexy and flirty. Strong jazz and tap dancer. Strong singer with a chest mix.
Required: a kiss with PHIL DAVIS.
General Henry Waverly – (late 50s to mid 60s) – Retired Army general with a curmudgeonly military exterior, adjusting to retired life in post-WWII America. Precise and orderly, struggling to run the Inn in Vermont. A man of integrity. Underneath, a warm compassionate man in need of family and love. With the exception of one line, can be a non-singing role.
Martha Watson – (late 40s to mid-60s) – Once a Broadway star, now the General’s housekeeper. The true force behind running the Inn. Very dry wit and frank with a wisecracking sense of humor. Big hearted, but unsentimental. Irrepressible meddler, believing she acts on everyone’s best behalf. Strong singer and mover, Broadway belter.
Susan Waverly – (young girl 9 to 18) – The General’s granddaughter. Lovable and outgoing. A bit precocious, but wise beyond her years. Gets bitten by the stage bug and is great at it. Excellent belt voice, moves very well.
Ralph Sheldrake – (mid 30s to early 40s) – Jokester Army buddy of Bob and Phil’s, now a major television executive. Fast-talking, loud, brash New York professional with a good head on his shoulders. Doubles as a Winter Tourist.
Rita and Rhoda – (mid 20s to early 30s) – Bob and Phil’s two star chorus showgirls. Brash, sexy and fun. Perhaps not the brightest.
Ezekiel Foster – (mid 40s to late 50s) – Practical, the ultimate laid-back New Englander. A man of few words. Caretaker at the Inn. Takes life at a very very leisurely pace. Doubles as Train Conductor.
Mike – (mid 20s to late 30s) – Bob and Phil’s Stage Manager. Can be overly dramatic and often hysterical, but gets the job done. Works to attempt a sense of control and order for the company. Doubles as Mr. Snoring Man, and Winter Tourist.
Tessie – (late 20s to 30s) – Young character woman to play Bob and Phil’s secretary, Head Seamstress, Mrs. Snoring Man, and Winter Tourist. Mezzo-soprano, belter.
Ensemble of Dancers – (all genders, early 20s to mid 30s) to play assorted speaking roles as well as being a strong singing ensemble. Strong in Ballroom, Jazz and Tap. Dance style is 1950’s Hollywood movie musical style.
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