SOME PEOPLE HEAR THUNDER Equity Principal Auditions - Smoger Productions Auditions

Call Type
Non-Required Principal

Time(s)
Monday, February 2, 2015
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Contract
Modified BAT
MBAT Minimum $220/wk

Location
Smoger Productions
7080 Norfolk Rd
Berkeley, CA 94705
Home/office. Please see breakdown for details.

Seeking
Equity and nonequity actors and actresses for a new musical workshop Some People Hear Thunder.

Preparation
Prepare a song, sides will be provided once appointment is scheduled.

Other Dates
Rehearsals February 10- March 3 at Berkeley Rep
Rehearsals March 4 - March 6 at Southside Theater, Fort Mason Center
Two performances on March 7, one performance onMarch 8 at Southside Theater, Fort Mason Center

Personnel
Director: Kevin McGuire
Book and Lyrics: Gerson Smoger
Music: Jeffrey Sorkin
Nina Adelson: Production Assistant

· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Appointments
Nina Adelson or Ben Mahrer

nina@texasinjurylaw.com

(510) 531-4529

Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.

Breakdown

Driving directions: The entrance to the house is gated. On the left in the driveway is a call box; press # (call) and someone will open the gate. Public transportation: Go to the Orinda Bart station and call
(510) 531-4529. Someone will pick you up from the station.


Carol: age 20-27, soprano. Confident, romantic

Jason (lead): age 24-32, tenor. Charismatic, thinks on his feet

Nicholas: 25-35, tenor. Caring, mindful of his brother (Jason)

Robert: 35-50, baritone. Strong, gruff

Angelique: 27-37, soprano. French, warm, aloof

Zoravar: 35-50, baritone. Powerful, self confident.

Daniel: 18-24, tenor. Mercurial, sees adventure in life

The Effendi: 45-60, bari/bass. Authoritative, touch of evil

Anoush: 21-27, soprano or alto. Armenian demeanor of tragically wounded

Dikran: 27-34, tenor. Protective of Anoush (wife), trying to be brave, wounded.

Reverend Nokhoudian: 45-60, bari/tenor. Religious leader, strong, caring

Company: two men, two women

- Female ensemble 1: age 20-30

- Female ensemble 2: 35-45

- Male ensemble 1: 20-30

- Male ensemble 2: 35-45