The Gershwin Project - (Working title) - NYC EPA
Midtown Management Group Inc
AUDITION DATE
Mon, Apr 30, 2018
11:00 am - 3:00 pm (EDT)
CONTRACT
TYA $522.25
SEEKING
Seeking energetic performers 18+ for Multi-cultural, local mini-tour, Equity TYA production of a new 45-minute book musical using the songs of George & Ira Gershwin with script by Rodrigo Nogueira. The producer and director are strongly dedicated to interracial casting and ethnic minorities are greatly encouraged to attend.
PREPARATION
A Gershwin song or something from the American Standard Songbook. Bring picture and resume.
LOCATION
Ripley-Grier Studios (520)
520 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6507
Room: 16 Q
PERSONNEL
Rodrigo Nogueira, Writer & Director; Jaime Lozano, Musical Direction & Arranger; Tommy Bracco, Choreographer; Carl Tallent, Set Designer; Kara Brand, Costume Designer:
Michael Presser, Producer; Nick Sala, Associate Producer/Company Manager; Ryan Juda, Production Stage Manager
OTHER DATES
This is a 2 week mini-tour to NYC public schools. There will be one week of rehearsals.
Rehersals: May 7 - May 12
Performances: May 14 - May 25
OTHER
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
Hope – Hope is in her early 20’s, strong personality, has a great heart. She came from a small town in middle America to spend the summer in New York and audition for musicals on Broadway. She knows what she wants, but she is willing to give up her personal dreams to be a part of something bigger.
George - Gerorge is a Mexican Immigrant in his early 20’s. He’s romantic and witty. George loves the theatre and is the local drama teacher in his community. He is very opinionated and stands for what he believes, but sometimes ends up making assumptions about people because of his difficult past.
Lourdes – George’s Aunt. She is Mexican and in her late 30’s/early 40’s . She has a big Personality. Lourdes lives for her nephew and is always in a good mood. She tends to speak really fast when she is nervous or excited.
Zayr – Is the local bodega owner. He is of Middle Eastern decent. Zayr also owns the building that houses the local theater and is Lourdes's landlord. He is very naive, makes jokes and is secretly in love with Lourdes. This performer will also double and play minor roles. Zayr is in his late 30’s/early 40’s
Joanne - African American, A Broadway producer. She is quick and has a very dry sense of humor. This performer will also double and play minor roles. Joanne is in her 30’s. She does much of the comedy.
This production is performed in the mornings in a special 45-minute version for elementary and middle school students. There is a Q&A session with the students after each performance.
Transportation to and from the schools is provided from the Inside Broadway office located in mid-town Manhattan.
PLEASE NOTE: All actors are hired as Actor/ASMs and will be required to load in/load out. Also note, that the work day will be very early mornings into mid-afternoon. Most performances are at 9:00 AM. & 10:30AM
All must be Strong Movers Seeking big, warm personalities. All ethnicities are strongly encouraged to attend. Must be comfortable singing in various styles and have facility communicating with young audiences early in the morning.
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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