THE FIRST NOEL Equity Principal Auditions - Classical Theatre of Harlem Auditions

Call Type
Equity Principal

Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
10:00 am-6:00 pm
(lunch 1:30-2:30 pm)

Contract
LOA
$315 weekly minimum

Location
Pearl Studios NYC 519
519 8th Avenue
12th Floor
New York, NY 10018

Seeking
Equity actors, male and female for The First Noel: A World Premiere Musical

Preparation
Please prepare: 16-32 bars of a contemporary pop, R&B, or Gospel song

Other Dates
First Rehearsal: November 9, 2015
First Public Performance: December 11, 2015
Scheduled Closing: December 31, 2015

Other
In partnership with The Apollo Theater
Performance location: Apollo Theater Soundstage
Max rehearsal hours: 36 hrs/week

Personnel
Book, Music & Lyrics: Lelund Durond Thompson & Jason Michael Webb
Director: Kamilah Forbes
Producer: Classical Theatre of Harlem (Ty Jones, Producing Artistic Dir; David Roberts, Managing Dir)

· EPA Rules are in effect.

· A monitor will be provided.

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

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.

Breakdown

The Apollo Theater and Classical Theatre of Harlem Present:
THE FIRST NOEL: A WORLD PREMIERE MUSICAL
Book, music & lyrics by Lelund Durond Thompson and Jason Michael Webb
Directed by Kamilah Forbes


HENRY – MALE, late 30’s/early 40’s, African-American. Father to Noel (in 1985), married to Deloris. Lost their first child 8 years earlier, is struggling to keep his family together. Handsome and personable, kind-hearted and loyal. Needs a strong actor with a contemporary tenor/high baritone voice. PRINCIPAL

PASTOR BENNIE RAINDROP – MALE, late 30’s/early 40’s, African-American. Popular televangelist and Gospel performer. Needs a strong, charismatic actor who is very familiar with the culture of Gospel music. Must have a thrilling, dynamic, soulful, Gospel singing voice. Must move well. FEATURED ENSEMBLE

ENSEMBLE – MALE/FEMALE, 20’s-30’s, any ethnicity. Must have a great singing voice, any vocal range. Must move very well. ENSEMBLE

Salary: $315/week + Pension and Health