Slow Burn Theatre Co.
CONTRACT
LOA $639 weekly minimum (LOA ref. LORT D)
SEEKING
Equity actors for principal roles in 2021-2022 Season (see breakdown). All roles will be understudied.
Slow Burn Theatre Company strives to be inclusive and seeks to cast a diverse group of actors throughout the 2021-2022 Season which includes the following shows: Songs For A New World, Kinky Boots, Once On This Island, Matilda and Head Over Heels.
INSTRUCTIONS
SEE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS IN BREAKDOWN. Your email should include: 1) A PDF file of your headshot/resume; 2) Link and password (if required) for audition video via YouTube or Vimeo. You may attach links to dance reels or other audition reels. IN the subject line, list your last name, first name, and union status (Example; Smith, Ann AEA). Submission deadline June 4, 2021 at 5:00 PM (EDT).
Deadline: Fri, Jun 4, 2021 (EST)
SUBMIT TO
PFitzwater@slowburntheatre.org
PERSONNEL
Viewing Auditions
Patrick Fitzwater (Artistic Director)
Matthew Korinko (Executive Director)
OTHER DATES
See breakdown for production dates.
OTHER
All rehearsals and productions will be held indoors and for a live audience. Slow Burn Theatre Company will promote a fully vaccinated workplace. Employees will be required to show proof of vaccination two weeks before rehearsals begin.
All auditions will be held by video submissions. Callbacks will be held by a combination of video submission and in-person individual appointments.
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 prepare TWO song selections of contemporary musical theater and monologue (if you would like). Choose your own songs (from one of the shows is fine) or choose from the songs provided at www.dropbox.com/sh/762v7jth50r39sy/AADNI0bgoRNWmKNXEIgPyeMma?dl=0. Include a slate of your full name.
Songs For A New World
Music and Lyrics: Jason Robert Brown
1st Rehearsal: September 28, 2021
Performances: October 12 - 24, 2021
MAN 1: Male-Identifying, Black, African descent. 20’s -30’s. Vocal Range: D to High C
MAN 2: Male-Identifying, Any Ethnicity. 30-0’s. Vocal Range: Low F to High A Flat.
WOMAN 1: Female-identifying. Any ethnicity. 20’s -30’s. Vocal Range: Low G - High F
WOMAN 2: Female-identifying. Any ethnicity. 30-40’s. Vocal Range: Low F-High F
All Roles will have a standby/understudy
KINKY BOOTS
Music and Lyrics by: Cyndi Lauper
Book By: Harvey Fierstein
1st Rehearsal: November 30,2021
Performances: December 17, 2021- January 2, 2022
Charlie Price (Male-Identifying) Late 20’s - early 30’s. Sings C3-B4. A leading man, just out of university. He is privileged, but likeable -his father owns the shoe factory. He is handsome and lovable but there is a temper under the skin. Must have a great rock voice, ability to move and a strong actor.
Lola: (Male-Identifying) 30’s - 40’s. (Black/African descent) Sings C3-B4 (with one top C) 5’8 and above is preferable. A fabulous drag queen in need of some sturdy stiletto boots, Lola turns out to be the one person who can help Charlie become the man he's meant to be. (This role is cast but seeking submissions for standby/understudy or future replacement)
Lauren: (Female-Identifying) 20’s. Sings Bb 3 - F#5. (Any Ethnicity) Beautiful, but quirky (not glamorous like Nicola) working class girl who works in the shoe factory. Funny and smart but has had bad luck with men. Terrific comedic actress.
Nicola: (Female-Identifying) 20’s. Sings Bb3 - F#5. (Any Ethnicity) Charlie's girlfriend since school. Sophisticated looks. She is a social climber, driven and uncompromising. She knows what she wants and goes for it. Must have a great pop voice.
Don: (Male-Identifying) . Sings C3-F4 (must have a strong falsetto to D5 for the Finale). (Any Ethnicity) Lola’s nemesis. Burly hyper masculine bear of a factory worker. Has a menacing physicality. Least likely to be seen on a runway in kinky boots. Strong actor required.
George: (Male-Identifying) 40-50’s (Any-Ethnicity) Sings C3-F4. Factory Manager, keeping up traditions. Reserved and tightly wound.
Trish: (Female- Identifying, Any Ethnicity) 40’s-50’s. Sings Bb3-D5 and must have a strong rock/pop belt. Factory worker who has been there longer than any of the other women. A lot of life experience and a lot of responsibility-this shows in her face. Comedy chops.
Pat: (Female-Identifying, Any Ethnicity) 30’s. Sings Bb3-F#5 a must be a strong pop/rock soprano. Officious office manager who will let loose her wild side when allowed.
The Angels (Male- Identifying, All Ethnicities) 20s-30s. These are the six drag performers from The Blue Angel Nightclub who perform with Lola. All have star quality and personality. “This ain’t no job for wallflowers.” Must be versatile and terrific singers (with a contemporary pop/rock/ R&B belt) and dancers (required to dance in heels). Physical fitness is crucial. Tumbling and acro skills a plus. Any angels required to cover LOLA must be non-Caucasian. Three Angels sing to C35 and three sing to A4.
Once On This Island
Book by: Lynn Ahrens
Music by: Stephen Flattery
Lyrics by: Lynn Ahrens
Based on My Love, My Love by Rosa Guy
1st Rehearsal: Tuesday January 18, 2022
Performances: February 4, 2022-February 20, 2022
Ti Moune: Female Identifying, 18-25; A beautifully spirited peasant girl, full of restless energy and optimism; the heroine; tries to break social barriers to be with her love, Daniel; strong alto bet, G (below C) to E (2 above C). Ethnicity: Black/African Descent
Daniel: Male-Identifying , 18-25; Ti Moune’s love interest; a handsome, aristocratic young man who struggles with crossing social barriers; sensitive and poetic; strong tenor or baritenor, B(2 below C) to F Sharp (above C). Ethnicity: Asian,Black/African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous/Multiracial, Indigenous Peoples, Latino/Hispanic, Middle Eastern, South Asian/Indian, Southeast Asian/Pacific Islander.
Mama Euralie: Female-Identifying, 30-59; Ti Moune’s adoptive mother; described as an “old peasant”; caring, over-protective, superstitious, fiercely loving, and strong willed, her similarities often lead to clashes with Ti Moune; strong alto, F Sharp(below C) to B (Above C); Ethnicity: Black/African Descent
Asaka: Female-Identifying , 30-59 mother of the earth; A mentor to Ti Moune; personifies the peasants’ connection to the land; she is generous and good-humored on the surface, but like all the gods feared by the islanders; her “motherly” facade is not to be trusted; she is powerful, funny, and ironic; strong mezzo belt, A (below C) to E (2 above C). Ethnicity: Black/African Descent
Erzulie: Female, 20-49 goddess of love; a mentor to Ti Moune and foil to Papa Ge; the most approachable of the gods, but no less egocentric; one of the main instigators of the events of the story, she is looked upon fondly by the people; set out to prove that love is stronger than the fear of death; by love, she means the power of the human heart. Ethnicity: Asian, Black/African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous/Multiracial. Indigenous Peoples, Latino/Hispanic, Middle Eastern, South Asian/Indian, Southeast Asian/Pacific Islander.
TonTon Julian: Male-Identifying 30-59 Ti Moune’s adoptive father (“Tonton” is a French affectionate term for “Uncle”): described as an “old peasant”; he teaches Ti Moune that love has no limits, and he goes to great lengths to support her wishes; caring, loving, and practical; strong baritone, A (2 below C) to E (above C). Ethnicity: Asian, Black/African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous /Multiracial. Indigenous Peoples, Latino/Hispanic, Middle Eastern, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander.
Agwe: Male-Identifying, 25-50 god of water; a mentor to Ti Moune; larger than life, mysterious; perhaps the peasants’ greatest fear next to Papa Ge: commanding voice and presence; strong, dramatic baritone/bass with a big range, B (2 below C) to E (above C)
Ethnicity: Asian, Black/African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous /Multiracial. Indigenous Peoples, Latino/Hispanic, Middle Eastern, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander.
Papa Ge: Male or Female-Identifying 25-45 the sly God of Death; antagonist to the other gods; cunning, manipulative, seductive, cynical, and teasing, he/she is feared by the people because of what he/she represents: the unknown that is death; the other main instigator of the drama; Strong baritone, C sharp (below C) to G (above C) octave up for female. Ethnicity: Asian, Black/African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous /Multiracial. Indigenous Peoples, Latino/Hispanic, Middle Eastern, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander.
Matilda
Book by: Dennis Kelly
Music and Lyrics by: Tim Minchin
Based on the book, Matilda by Ronald Dahl
1st Rehearsal: March 8, 2022
Performances: March 25- April 10, 2022
NOTE: We will audition for children's roles at a later date.
Miss Agatha Trunchbull - The tyrannical headmistress at Matilda’s school who despises children.
Gender: Any gender (Any ethnicity)
Age: 35-55
Vocal Range: Top G4
Vocal Range bottom: A3
Miss Honey - Matilda’s kindhearted teacher. She is tired of living in fear under Miss Trunchbull.
Gender: Female -Identifying (Any ethnicity)
Age: 25 to 40
Vocal Range top: D5
Vocal Range bottom: F3
Mr. Wormwood - Matilda’s uncaring father. A Slimy, greedy used-car salesman.
Gender: Male -Identifying (Any ethnicity)
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal Range top: A4
Vocal Range bottom: D3
Mrs. Wormwood - Matilda’s self absorbed, negligent mother and amateur ballroom dancer
Gender: Female-Identifying (Any ethnicity)
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal Range top: F5
Vocal Range bottom : A3
Head Over Heels
Conceived by, Original book by: Jeff Whitty
Adaptation by: James Magruder
Music by: The Go-Go’s
1st Rehearsal: May 24, 2022
Performances: June 10-26, 2022
Basilius-(40s - to early 50s) Male- Identifying, Any ethnicity; King of Arcadia. A sexy, good l’boy. A hothead, but not a despot. Blindly thinks Arcadia is doing great under his masculine rule, which will be sorely tested during the course of the show. Must have an excellent pop/rock voice and be proficient with classical text.
Gynecia-(40—50s) Female-Identifying, Any ethnicity; Queen of Arcadia. Sexy, wise, beautiful. Like any longstanding spouse, knows how to get her way with her husband when push comes to shove. Afraid of getting older. A playful spirit underneath. Must have an excellent pop/rock voice and be proficient with classical text.
Pamela- (20s) Female- Identifying, Any ethnicity; Basilius and Gynecia’s older daughter. Confident and obsessed with her appearance. Known to be the most beautiful bachelorette throughout Arcadia.
Philoclea- (20s) Female- Identifying, Any ethnicity; Basilius and Gynecia’s younger daughter. Shy and a “good girl”, she yearns to follow her heart rather than obey her father’s orders.
Dametas- (40s-50s) Male-Identifying, Any ethnicity; The king’s viceroy; father to Mopsa.
Mopsa- (20s) Female-Identifying, Any ethnicity; Handmaiden to Pamela. Warm, skeptical. Growing up without a mother has made her wise beyond her years about everyone and everything, which is why she is the (sometime) narrator to the show. Must have an excellent pop/rock voice and be proficient with classical text.
Musidorus-(18-29) Male-Identifying, Any ethnicity; Musidorus is a guileless and fearless shepherd who loves Philoclea. They discover another side to themself when forced to cross-gender. Should be proficient in physical comedy and classical text. Extraordinary pop tenor belt.
Pythio- (Late 30s and up) The Oracle; powerful, mysterious. Demanding. Great sense of humor—can see through everyone—they are the Oracle of Delphi, after all. Performers isn’t limited to gender identity and ethnicity.
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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