Sharon Playhouse 2018 Season - NYC EPA
Sharon Playhouse
AUDITION DATE
Tue, Feb 06, 2018
9:30 am - 5:30 pm (EST)
Lunch 1 to 2
CONTRACT
SPT Tier 6; $479/week (Tier/salary pending)
SEEKING
Equity actors and actor/singers for various roles in the upcoming season.
PREPARATION
Prepare either 1) a short song; or 2) a short monologue appropriate for the role desired; or 3) 16 bars and a very short monologue.
Feel free to sing or read from the shows. Total audition time should be no more than 2 minutes.
Bring pic/res. Accompanist provided.
LOCATION
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
PERSONNEL
Expected at the EPA:
Robert Levinstein – Managing Director
Alan M-L Wager – Artistic Director
OTHER
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity monitor will be provided.
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.
BREAKDOWN
ANYTHING GOES
Director: Alan M-L Wager
Choreographer: Justin Boccitto
1st reh: May 29, 2018
PERFORMANCES: June 15 - July 1
Thursday 2pm & 8pm, Friday 8pm, Sat 2pm & 8pm, Sunday 3pm
2 AEA contracts available, intended to be cast among the following roles:
RENO SWEENEY
A charismatic sexy nightclub singer and former evangelist, she is clever, funny, persuasive and extremely confident. Strong singing and dancing required, as well as comedic timing. VOCAL RANGE: Alto/Belt.
EVANGELINE HARCOURT
40s-60's - Hope’s overbearing mother who is mainly concerned with money and social status. A funny character woman. Sings with ensemble only.
LORD EVELYN OAKLEIGH
30’s – 40’s - Hope’s energetic, quirky, goofy and good-natured aristocratic fiancé. English accent, strong singing and the ability to move well. VOCAL RANGE: High Baritone/Tenor
For all the following roles, the theatre intends to cast these as non-AEA.
BILLY CROCKER
Early Mid 20’s - A young handsome businessman who is in love with Hope, he charismatic and charming. Strong singing and acting required and should be able to dance or move well. VOCAL RANGE: Tenor.
ELISHA WHITNEY
50’s – 70’s - A successful Wall Street banker who is nearsighted and thinks he is always right. Ability to move well is a plus. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone
CAPTAIN
40’s – 50’s - Captain of the S. S. American. Ability to move well is a plus. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone.
HOPE HARCOURT
Early 20's - A beautiful young heiress with a strong sense of duty, she is willing to sacrifice love and marry to satisfy her mother’s wishes. Strong singing and acting required, and dancing a plus. VOCAL RANGE: Soprano.
ERMA
20's - 30's - A playful, sassy, sexy, and loveable “dame” – a typical 20’s “gun moll” with a ‘Joisey’ accent. Strong singing and dancing. VOCAL RANGE: Mezzo/Belt.
PURSER
20s-30’s - Purser of the S. S. American. The younger go-to assistant to the Captain. Ability to move well is a plus. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone.
The following role has been CAST:
MOONFACE MARTIN
Role CAST. 40s-60s - A loveable gangster who is also loyal and willing to go the distance for a friend. Requires strong comic timing, plus the ability to sing and move well. VOCAL RANGE: Baritone.
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BAREFOOT IN THE PARK
Director: Clayton Phillips
1ST REH: July 10, 2018
PERFORMANCES: July 27 - August 12
Thursday 2pm & 8pm, Friday 8pm, Sat 2pm & 8pm, Sunday 3pm
2 AEA Contracts available intended to be cast among the following roles:
Corie’s Mother (Mrs. Banks)
Late 40s, early 50s. Tries not to be a bother - but she is. Has recently let herself go a bit. Has a flair for the dramatic, but is lonely underneath it all. Her daughter’s energy often overwhelms her.
Victor Velasco
Late 50s - early 60s. An eccentric world traveler. Lives above Corie and Paul. Old but full of endless energy. Adventurous and unpredictable. A big personality and mischievous.
For all the following roles, the theatre intends to cast these as non-AEA.
Corie
Female, 20s. Beautiful young bride, full of energy and hope for the future. Free-spirited and decidedly positive. She has a great inner strength and a strong resolve while displaying a good sense of humor and fun.
Paul
Male, 20s. Attractive and driven young lawyer who behaves as if he’s in his 50’s. Very conservative but there is a fun guy hiding inside. He is eager to please but can become easily overwhelmed.
Telephone Man
30’s Charming man with good comic timing. A bit out of shape, perhaps.
Delivery Man
50-60. Older man of few words, and a bit frail looking. Has been doing this for a LONG time. Overworked.
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ALWAYS... PATSY CLINE
Director: Alan M-L Wager
1ST REH: August 6, 2018
PERFORMANCES: August 17 – September 1
Thursday 2pm & 8pm, Friday 8pm, Sat 2pm & 8pm, Sunday 3pm
All roles have been CAST.
Patsy Cline:
Role CAST. 30s; Dynamic and passionate actress that can embody Patsy Cline in voice and spirit. Ability is mimic her unique vocal sound is imperative.
Louise Segar:
Role CAST. 40-50; A Houston housewife who befriends Patsy Cline. Strong storyteller and comedic actress with a big heart. Must be able to 'hold the stage' and comfortable interacting with the audience.
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 audition.
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