Syracuse Stage/Syracuse University 2023-24 Season - NYC EPA
Various Producers
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)
Lunch 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
LORT Non-Rep
See production specific salaries in breakdown.
$776 weekly minimum (LORT D)
$1,019 weekly minimum (URTA Tier IV)
Equity actors for roles in Syracuse Stage and Syracuse University 2023-24 Season (see breakdown).
Some roles will be understudied.
Please prepare two contrasting 1-to-2-minute monologues OR if singing, one 1-to-2-minute comedic OR dramatic monologue and a brief cut of a song (bring sheet music). Please bring a headshot with resume attached by staples.
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
Expected to attend:
Melissa Crespo, associate artistic director
See production dates in breakdown.
OTHER
syracusestage.org
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.
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.
By Heidi Schreck
Directed by Melissa Crespo
LORT D Contract
Dates:
First Rehearsal: 8/22/23
Opening: 9/15/23
Closing: 10/1/24
Heidi – Female presenting, presently 40s, White, based on Heide Schreck, a former debate champion
who grapples with whether the Constitution should continue to exist. Alternates from adulthood to her
15-year-old self throughout the play.
Mike – Male presenting, 40s, any ethnicity, represents positive male energy, kind and open.
Debater - *This role has been cast.
By Keith Glover
With Music by Keb' Mo', Anderson Edwards and Keith Glover
Directed by Jade Carroll
LORT D Contract
Dates:
First Rehearsal: 9/26/23
Opening: 10/20/23
Closing: 11/5/23
NOTE: All Roles are African American. All sing and dance well. However, strong emphasis will be on
acting. Triple threats are always welcome. Actors do not have to play the guitar, but it helps.
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Marvel Thunder: 30-40s Male presenting, singer who moves well.
Glory Dupree: Mid 20-30s Female presenting, Strong singer with strong belt, moves well.
Jaguar: Mid 20-30s Male presenting, strong dancer, athlete who sings and is a good comic.
Good Sister: 40s, Female presenting, attractive, sexy and vivacious, singer, Mother of Glory and
Jaguar.
Dregster: 40s-50s, Male presenting, sings and moves well. Doubles as his Twin Brother, Jaguar Sr.
By Charles Dickens
Adapted by Richard Hellesen and David DeBerry with music orchestration by Gregg Coffin
Featuring 2 Ring Circus
Co-Produced with the Syracuse University Department of Drama
Directed by Melissa Rain Anderson
URTA Contract
Dates:
First Rehearsal: 10/24/23
Opening: 11/24/23
Closing: 12/31/23
Scrooge: Male presenting, White, 55-65. A tour de force role, physically agile, with a deep emotional
well. A miser who goes on a journey of redemption. Excellent language skills, capable of dark
cruelty, tormented heartbreak, and unbridled joy.
Bob Cratchit: Male Presenting, White, 35-45. An excellent singer, physically agile, with a deep
emotional well and excellent language skills. Capable of true joy, honest comedy and deep grief. A
loving father and husband. Baritone
Mrs. Cratchit/ Ghost of Christmas Past: Female Presenting, any ethnicity, 30-40. An excellent
singer, physically agile, with a deep emotional well and excellent language skills. Capable of true joy,
honest comedy and deep grief. Mezzo- Soprano or Alto
Marley: Male presenting, any ethnicity, 55-65. An excellent singer, physically agile, with a deep
emotional well and excellent language skills. A commanding presence capable of true joy, honest
comedy and deep torment. Baritone
Ghost of Christmas Present/Sub Gent 2: Male presenting, any ethnicity, 40-50. An excellent singer,
physically agile, with a deep emotional well and excellent language skills. A commanding presence
capable of true joy, honest comedy and focused strength. Tenor
Mr Fezziwig/Sub Gent 1: Male presenting, any ethnicity, 45-55. An excellent singer/great mover, with
a deep emotional well and excellent language skills. Capable of true joy, honest comedy and genuine
vulnerability. Tenor
Mrs. Fezziwig/ Mrs. Dilber: Female presenting, any ethnicity, 40-55. An excellent singer/great mover,
with a deep emotional well and excellent language skills. Capable of true joy, honest comedy and
genuine vulnerability. Mezzo- Soprano
By Lynn Nottage
Directed by Chip Miller
LORT D Contract
Dates:
This is a co-production with Portland Center Stage - will originate in Syracuse and transfer to Portland,
OR and casting is conditional on being in both productions. Portland Center Stage dates: 1st
rehearsal: 5/28/24; Opening: 6/7/24; Closing: 6/30/24.
First Rehearsal: 1/9/24
Opening: 2/2/24
Closing: 2/18/24
Montrellous 40s-50s African American Male presenting, wise head chef at Clydes; inspires a radical
energy in his colleagues.
Clyde 30s - 40s African American Female presenting, the no nonsense boss at Clyde’s
Sandwich shop; full of mystery.
Letitia 20s-30s, African American female presenting, a young mother who would do anything for her
child, full of life and passion whilst feeling stuck.
Rafael 20s-30s, Latino male presenting, a romantic employee at Clyde’s looking for purpose in his
work and life.
Jason 20s-30s, White Male presenting, fresh out of jail and covered in white supremacist tattoos,
trying to make a life outside in his new reality.
By Agatha Christie
Adapted by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Robert Hupp
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LORT D Contract
Dates:
First Rehearsal: 2/20/24
Opening: 3/15/24
Closing: 4/7/24
*All roles are open to all ethnicities and backgrounds
HERCULE POIROT Male presenting; 50s-60s - A famous Belgian detective; a big
personality; authoritative, witty, charismatic and slightly pompous; driven to find the answers, good or
bad, with a strong moral sense; very aware of his ability and his well-deserved reputation.
MONSIEUR BOUC Male presenting; 40s-60s - A Belgian man of good humor; playful,
proud, generous; a predilection for grandeur; a whirlwind of energy; an excellent comedian.
MARY DEBENHAM Female presenting; 30s-40s - An English beauty; a governess, capable
yet romantic; a sadness around her eyes and a hardness about her person.
HECTOR MACQUEEN Male presenting; 30s-40s - Tightly wound, edgy and nervous; he seems
to always be on the verge of falling apart or coming unwound.
MICHEL THE CONDUCTOR/MARCEL Male presenting; 40s-50s - Michel: a good-
looking Frenchman, about 40, a quiet, almost grave sense of humor; unfailingly polite. / Marcel: a Turkish waiter, snooty, smooth; great comic timing.
PRINCESS DRAGOMIROFF Female presenting; 60s-70s - A Russian dowager; very formal,
a sweeping, impressive presence; imperial, impatient.
GRETA OHLSSON Female presenting; 20s-40s - Inherently odd, and very devout Swedish woman; a
frightened, sheeplike quality; an excellent comedienne with an impeccable Swedish accent.
COUNTESS ANDRENYI Female presenting; late 20s-30s - Brilliantly beautiful, like something out of a
fairytale; impeccably put together, with a warmth that wins over everyone she meets; her delicacy
belies a steely edge; she is no wilting flower; Hungarian accent.
Book by Enda Walsh
Music & Lyrics by Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova
Directed by Melissa Crespo
LORT D Contract
DATES:
First Rehearsal: 4/2/24
Opening: 5/3/24
Closing: 5/19/24
All roles are open to all ethnicities and backgrounds.
Seeking performers with dynamic personalities who connect with an audience, maintain strong vocals
of a Pop/Contemporary Musical Theater sound with the ability to tell a story through song, and
command the stage. Actors who play their own instruments are highly desired.
GUY Male presenting; 30-39; Vocal range: G2 to C#5; Irish-born; a struggling musician who works
with his father in a vacuum repair shop; he is brooding over an ex-girlfriend, but charismatic with
extreme appeal. Bari-tenor with a rock/folk voice; speaks with an Irish accent; plays guitar well;
disclaimer: character engages in costume change in view of audience.
GIRL Female presenting; 25-35; Vocal range: C4 to G3; Czech-born; direct, intelligent, resourceful
and witty with a no-nonsense attitude; doesn't want sympathy from others; mezzo-soprano with a
rock/folk voice; speaks with a Czech accent; plays the piano well.
REZA Female presenting; 25-49; Vocal range: C4 to A5; Czech-born; seductive, funny, and smart with
a larger than life attitude; soprano with a rock/folk voice.; speaks with a Czech accent; plays the violin
well.
EAMON Male presenting; 25-49; Vocal range: G2 to G#4; Irish-born. music studio manager/engineer
where Guy and Girl record their album; a tough nut to crack, but eventually appreciates Guy’s and
Girl’s talents; Baritone with rock/folk voice; speaks with an Irish accent; plays guitar, piano, melodica,
cajon, and castanets.
DA Male Presenting; 50-65; Vocal range: Baritone; Irish-born; Guy's father, who runs a vacuum-repair
shop; a man of few words but caring and warm; Baritone with rock/folk voice; speaks with an Irish
accent; plays Mandolin well.
BARUSKA female presenting; 50-69; Vocal range: G3 to C5; Czech; Girl’s mother; a caring woman
with few inhibitions who likes a full house and full stomachs; Alto with rock/folk voice; speaks with a
Czech accent; plays accordion and E concertina well.
BANK MANAGER Male presenting; 35-45; Vocal range: G3 to B4; Irish-born; prim and proper bank businessman with a secret passion for music; Tenor with a rock/folk voice; speaks with an Irish (Cork) accent; plays guitar and cello, and mandolin is a plus.
ANDREJ Male presenting; 25-35; Vocal range: C2 to G#4; Czech-born; an employee at a fast food chain with big dreams; earnest and kind. Baritone with a rock/folk voice; speaks dialogue with a Czech accent; plays electric bass well; ukulele and guitar a plus.
SVEC Male presenting; 25-39; Vocal range: B2 to G#4; Czech-born; an eccentric guy who spends most of his time watching television soap operas and drinking coffee; Baritone with a rock/folk voice; speaks with a Czech accent; plays drums well, banjo, mandolin, and guitar; Disclaimer: character removes trousers on stage.
EX-GIRLFRIEND Female presenting; 25-39; Vocal range: Mezzo-soprano; Irish-born; Guy's ex-girlfriend who now lives in New York; sensual and charismatic; Mezzo-soprano with a rock folk voice. Speaks with an Irish accent; plays violin well. Cajon a plus.
EMCEE Any gender; 30-49; Vocal range: G2 to G#4; Irish-born; good-natured and knows how to work a crowd at the local bar; Baritone/alto with a rock/folk voice; speaks with an Irish accent; plays guitar well.
BILLY Male presenting; 30-49; Vocal range: G2 to G#4; Irish-born and has one parent from Spain; owner of the music store where Girl plays piano; large, loud, and funny but also protective; Baritone with a rock/folk voice; speaks with an Irish accent; plays guitar, plus cajon, ukulele, and cymbals.
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