THE BOOK OF MERMAN - NYC EPA
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AUDITION DATES
Mon, Jul 09, 2018
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
Tue, Jul 10, 2018
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
CONTRACT
Off BroadwayActors: $19/hour for rehearsals and $84/performance AEA minimum PSM - $22/hour ASM - $20/hour
SEEKING
Equity actor/singers for 3 roles. See breakdown.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a brief cut from The Great American Songbook. An accompanist will be provided. Bring a picture/resume, stapled together.
LOCATION
Ripley-Grier Studios (520)
520 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6507
PERSONNEL
Writers: Leo Schwartz & DC Cathro
Director: David Zak
Music Director: Aaron Benham
GM: Form Theatricals/ Zach Laks, Anthony Francavilla
Casting: Eisenberg/Beans Casting
Representatives from Eisenberg/Beans Casting will be attending the EPA (Daryl Eisenberg, CSA and/or Casting Assistant Courtney Hammond)
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals: September 17-28
Tech: week of Oct 1
Previews Begin: week of October 8
Opening: week of Oct 15
Open-Ended Run
Venue: St. Luke's Theater, NYC
OTHER
SM and ASM positions are filled. However, SMs/ASMs maybe submit for possible replacements if needed. Actors who are unable to attend the EPA may also submit. Email submissions to merman@ebcastingco.com
Subject Line: BOOK OF MERMAN [INSERT ROLE or ASM/SM HERE]
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
SYNOPSIS: Two Mormon missionaries ring the doorbell of Ethel Merman and hilarity ensues. On the journey to self-discovery it is the road less travelled with one of the great icons of the American Musical theatre. The Book of Merman is a “high concept mash-up” - Columbus Underground.
SEEKING:
[ETHEL MERMAN]
40s-50s female. Any ethnicity. Brassy, independent, full of energy. Distinctive and powerful voice. Not looking for a Merman impersonator, rather someone who embodies her spirit. Vocal Range: E3 - D5.
[ELDER SHUMWAY]
20s male. Any ethnicity. Mormon missionary, a closeted theatre performer wannabe. Endearing if not always the most efficient missionary. Vocal Range: C3 - Ab4.
[ELDER BRAITHWAITE]
20s male. Any ethnicity. A seriously buttoned down Mormon missionary. Vocal Range: C3 - Ab4.
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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