Skylight Music Theatre
CONTRACT
SPT $657 weekly minimum
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in Skylight Music Theatre's 2022-23 Season (see breakdown).
Skylight intends to have a fully vaccinated company for the 22-23 season.
INSTRUCTIONS
SEE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS IN BREAKDOWN. Email your headshot/resume and video submission (as a YouTube, Google or Vimeo link). DO NOT SEND LARGE FILES - we will NOT view them. Deadline: July 8th, 12pm CT.
Deadline: Fri, Jul 8, 2022
SUBMIT TO
auditions@skylightmusictheatre.org
PERSONNEL
Viewing auditions:
Michael Unger – Artistic Director
Susan Varela – Director of Artistic Operations
Amanda Rossman – Director of Education
OTHER DATES
See production dates in breakdown.
OTHER
skylightmusictheatre.org
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 submit.
BREAKDOWN
PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please record using landscape mode, if using a phone or tablet.
If you are auditioning for MAMMA MIA, A JOLLY HOLIDAY, EVITA, or THE SONG OF BERNADETTE: Please prepare a song of your choice that shows off your voice in the style of the show. If you are auditioning for more than one role, please sing an excerpt of a second song that shows contrast. You may also use the accompaniment at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/336bbjdsdqra7tu/AACcP2T_7d5tGIiwpLcDUENZa?dl=0 .
If you are auditioning for NOISES OFF: Please prepare a short comic monologue with a British accent. Optional: You are also welcome to submit a song in case that can come in handy during the performance. You may also use the accompaniment at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/336bbjdsdqra7tu/AACcP2T_7d5tGIiwpLcDUENZa?dl=0 .
MAMMA MIA!
Director: TBD
Dates:
Rehearsal: 8/30/22
Opens: 9/23/2022
Closes: 10/16/22
Seeking:
Donna Sheridan: The owner of the Taverna on the Greek island of Kalokairi; Sophie’s mother, (around 40, American). She is the former lead singer of “Donna and the Dynamos.” Honest, passionate and hard-working, naturalistic and vulnerable, but fiercely independent. (The Winner Takes it All, Slipping Through My Fingers, Dancing Queen, Super Trooper, Money Money Money, among others)
Sophie Sheridan: Donna’s headstrong 21-year-old daughter, Sophie is determined to have what her mother never had: a traditional family and a father to walk her down the aisle. Young, bright and energetic, she has lived all her life on the island and is ready to leave. (I Have a Dream, Honey Honey, The Name of the Game, Lay All Your Love on Me, Under Attack, among others)
Tanya Cresham-Leigh: One of Donna’s oldest and best friends and a former member of the Dynamos, Tanya (around 40) has married several millionaires and discovered a lot more about plastic surgery than love – if she was ever looking. Wild, fun-loving and a big character, she flirts mercilessly with young men, happy to play, but not to stick around. (Chiquitita, Dancing Queen, Super Trooper, Does Your Mother Know, among others)
Rosie Mulligan: Donna’s friend (around 40, American) a former member of the Dynamos; unmarried, free-spirited and a renowned author of cookbooks. A character who has developed a confident, funny and self-deprecating exterior which masks her inner vulnerability. Mostly comic, yet delivers one of the most poignant moments of the show in Act 2. Dances like nobody’s watching. (Chiquitita, Dancing Queen, Super Trooper, Take a Chance on Me, among others)
Sam Carmichael: One of Sophie’s potential fathers and a wealthy architect (40-50, American). Sam has regretted leaving Donna all his life and now finds himself divorced and back in her presence. He is straight-laced, confident and composed. At times he is perhaps a little overbearing, but he is determined not to mess up the second chance he has been given… a very true and honest character within the chaos. (S.O.S., Thank You for the Music, Knowing Me Knowing You, among others)
Harry Bright: Another of Sophie’s potential fathers and a respected London banker, (40-50, English). Once a head-banging, partying musician who then went down the expected path - at least with his career. He is quirky and something of a romantic nostalgist. A nice guy, determined to make up for some past regrets and full of singing. (Thank You for the Music, Our Last Summer, among others.)
Bill Austin: Another of Sophie’s potential fathers, a well-known travel writer, Bill has visited the far reaches of the earth, but never found what he’s really looking for. A real character (40-50, may be English or Australian), Bill has generally avoided the complexities of a relationship and now wonders if it’s too late. Lots of comedy and a golden heart within. (Thank You for the Music, The Name of the Game, Take a Chance on Me, among others)
Featured Roles (may also be part of the Ensemble):
Sky: Sophie’s fiancé; a former stockbroker who moved to the island in a young version of a mid-life crisis. He is older than Sophie (25-32, American), but smitten by her exotic charm. Perhaps he is too eager to please and has not quite found all the answers he had hoped for on the island. (Lay All Your Love on Me, among others)
Ali & Lisa: Sophie’s friends who have traveled to the island for the wedding. (early 20s, American) A supporting double-act of bubbly, brides-maid-ey excitement, not necessarily gender-defined. (Honey Honey, among others)
Pepper: A flirty waiter at the Taverna featured through his extremely brief relationship with Tanya. (20-25, could be from anywhere). Energetic and fun-loving.
Eddie: A waiter, boatman and handyman at the Taverna. Other half of double-act with Pepper. (20-30, American).
Father Alexandrios: Any gender. The minister who officiates Sophie’s wedding. Often a Greek Orthodox priest, this is a potentially delightful role for a character with some imagination.
A JOLLY HOLIDAY: This show is a celebration of Disney’ Broadway “hits” from various films and shows.
Director: Michael Unger
Dates:
Rehearsal: 10/25/22
Opens: 11/18/22
Closes: 12/31/2022
SEEKING:
WOMAN 1: Soprano/belt-G2-E4 with legit mix to A4. Capable with patter – character, pop and dramatic belt (Newsies, Mary Poppins, Frozen, Little Mermaid, etc.).
WOMAN 2: Pop/soul, alto/mezzo high belt-Gb2 to Eb4-with legit mix and gospel ability (Hunchback, Lion King, Hercules etc.).
MAN 1: Broadway high bari/tenor belt to B3. Has pop/rock and character skills (Aida, Beauty and the Beast, Newsies, etc.)
MAN 2: Pop/soul tenor belt to B3. Has R&B/soul, legit and character skills (Aladdin – a la Peabo Bryson,Tarzan, Lion King, Hunchback, Mary Poppins*,etc.).Tap Solo optional.
MAN 3: High baritone belt/mix to A3. Has character/legit/jazz skills (Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Jungle Book, Hunchback, Frozen, etc.)
Ensemble: Children ages 9-13 with energy and personality. Strong singers who move well.
EVITA
Director: Gustavo Zajac
Dates:
Rehearsal: 1/10/2023
Opens: 2/3/23
Closes: 2/19/23
SEEKING:
Che Guevara: Rock Tenor to C. The narrator. Relates to the audience and takes them with him on the dramatic journey of the piece. Strong dance and singing ability. Offers an extraordinary range of versatility to take on the Everyman nature.
ENSEMBLE: A broad range of men and women of varying ages. All shapes and sizes. Everything from Generals to peasants. All move in a contemporary Musical Theatre style. Tango skills are an advantage - please note these skills in video introduction.
ROLES CAST:
Eva Peron: CAST - Has a strong singing voice with dance ability. Displays pain, sympathy, anger, wit and real authority all in equal measure with many other emotions thrown in. Strong mix/belt from E below middle C to F above middle C.
Juan Peron: CAST - Sings, moves, and provides a strong sense of authority. Man of the people. An impressive, charismatic politician who brings all the trappings of power with him. Authoritative, persuasive, charming. Baritone with a falsetto up to C.
Magaldi: CAST - Charming loser – never quite made it. Has the first number in the show and sets up the world in which Eva exists which is essential. Has a slightly awkward physicality. Baritone to G.
Peron’s Mistress: CAST - Beautiful young woman, Juan Peron’s mistress. Fragile. Vulnerable. Light contemporary mix to E.
NOISES OFF
Director: Michael Unger
Dates:
Rehearsal: 2/21/23
Opens: 3/17/23
Closes: 4/2/23
NOISES OFF, being a farce, obviously requires skilled comic actors. Although Skylight Music Theatre performs the full range of music theatre, this production of NOISES OFF is still the play so singing is not required. There will be live music accompaniment to pre-show, intermission and scene changes. If performers are singers, you are welcome to submit a song as well in case that can come in handy during the performance (see preparation instructions).
SEEKING:
LLOYD DALLAS: Pretentious and moody director of the play within the play, sarcastic sense of humor. Age: 40-55
DOTTY OTLEY (plays Mrs. Clackett) A middle-aged television star whose career is no longer at its peak. She is top-billed star in the play and is a principal investor. Covertly dating the much younger Garry. Age: 40-50s
GARRY LEJEUNE (Plays Roger Tramplemain) The leading man of the play-within-the-play, incapable of completing a sentence. Slightly self-absorbed but has an innocence and sweetness in his naivete of how the world works. Age: 30s
BROOKE ASHTON (Plays Vicki) young, inexperienced actress from London, gorgeous, oblivious, distracted. Age: 20s
FREDERICK FELLOWES (Plays Philip Brent) Well-meaning, supporting actor, but not too bright. Prone to nosebleeds and squeamish. Age: 30s-40s
BELINDA BLAIR (plays Flavia Brent) Cheerful and sensible, a reliable actress, the cast mother. Age: 30s-40s
SELSDON MOWBRAY (Plays the Burglar) An experienced actor of a certain age who is never far from a whisky bottle. Age: 60s-70s
POPPY NORTON-TAYLOR Mousy and shy, easily flustered. Pregnant with Lloyd's baby. But don’t tell anybody! Age: 30s
TIM ALLGOOD inexperienced, over-stressed stage manager of the play within the play and de facto understudy to all the male roles. Other duties as assigned. Age: 18-25
World premiere developmental production of Frank Wildhorn’s (Jekyll & Hyde, Wonderland, The Scarlet Pimpernel) Broadway Bound musical, THE SONG OF BERNADETTE
Directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Christopher Gattelli (Newsies, Schmigadoon, The Cher Show).
Dates:
Rehearsal: 4/25/23
Opens: 5/7/2023
Closes: 6/11/23
Seeking:
Bernadette - ROLE CAST, 17-20, thoughtful and deep; a little weird in the way that she lacks self-consciousness and shame and doesn’t “get it” the way everyone else seems to get it; spiritual; inner resources of strength which she discovers throughout the musical.
Dean Peyramale - ROLE CAST, 30-50, spiritual, caring; wants to do the right thing; the new guy in town so doesn’t know how to assert himself at the beginning, but he, inspired by Bernadette, also finds his strength.
Sister Vauzous - ROLE CAST, 40-70, devout, rigid; she wants to be a role model for her students but the only way she knows how to do that is through strict discipline and tough love. She loves God and believes deeply and organizes her whole existence around religious devotion.
Antoine - ROLE CAST, 18-22, a loner whose father has recently died. A good guy who struggles with his place in the world.
Papa, Francois Soubirous - ROLE CAST, 35-45. He was once so handsome and strong and charismatic. The loss of his mill and the current poverty of his family makes him ashamed, guilty, and resentful. His only pleasure now is drink, but it didn’t used to be that way.
Mama, Louise Soubirous - ROLE CAST, 35-45. Tough as nails. Keeps the family together in the hard times. She cares about the Soubirous social standing in the community and their moral standing in the eyes of God. She doesn’t have time to be lovey-dovey: she’s got work to do.
ENSEMBLE: Will make up the world of the musical and act as understudies for principal roles.
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 submit.
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