One Of These Days LLC | New York, NY
Friday, January 3, 2025
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Off Broadway
$1500 weekly minimum (Cat D)
Equity actors for roles in THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT (See breakdown). There are no Equity stage managerial positions available.
Please prepare a short contemporary musical theatre or pop/rock song. Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key and your picture and resume stapled together.
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
Produced by Tom Viertel, Richard Frankel, Steve Baruch, Marc Routh
Music & Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Directed by John Simpkins
Conceived by Jennifer Ashley Tepper
Choreography by Byron Easley
Music Direction by Cynthia Meng
General Management: Evan Bernardin Productions
Casting by The Telsey Office
Expected to attend: Rachel Hoffman (Casting Director)
First Rehearsal: January 10th, 2025
First performance: February 14th, 2025
Opening: March 10th, 2025
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.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
SYNOPSIS: The Jonathan Larson Project is a new musical featuring undiscovered songs by the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning writer who died suddenly at the age of 35 in 1996. The score includes work from unproduced musicals including 1984 and Superbia, songs that were cut from RENT and tick, tick… BOOM!, songs written for theatrical revues and for the radio, and most importantly, songs never publicly performed or recorded before The Jonathan Larson Project. From presidential elections to environmental activism to creating and connecting despite every obstacle, Jonathan’s voice reaches through time with stunning resonance. At the same time, the show reflects the journey of an unknown young artist, struggling against rejection, making ends meet as a waiter in a diner, and finding his voice... which he has no idea will someday lead to triumph and enduring fame, tragically after he's gone.
NOTE: The characters in The Jonathan Larson Project are intended to be reflective of the actors who play them. They are artists and friends in various stages of their journey through life, work, and art. They know each other and share similar struggles, ambitions, and passions to the ones Jonathan articulates in his songs. These themes include the pursuit of connection with other people, the hustle to have their work seen and heard, their quest to save the environment and the world, the defense of human rights for marginalized communities, and the abuse of power in our country. The performers in the show do not have specific character names. It is an ensemble-driven show and everyone is onstage for most of the piece. They are referred to below with numbers simply for identification purposes and are not listed in any particular order, rather in the way they are introduced in the opening number. Character and personality traits are listed below, but may vary based on the audition, casting, and rehearsal process.
The characters are versatile, dynamic performers from diverse backgrounds - including all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, body types, and artists with disabilities.
UNDERSTUDY 1 – covers Artists, 1, 3, 4 (lower vocal parts)
UNDERSTUDY 2 – covers Artists 2, 5 (higher vocal parts)
ARTIST 1: THIS ROLE IS CAST (OFFERED & ACCEPTED). tenor, 30s-early 40s. Has a particular interest in the struggles of creative people to have their work seen and heard and the people who prevent that possibility. Songs include “Falling Apart” and “Rhapsody.”
ARTIST 2: THERE IS AN OFFER OUT FOR THIS ROLE. alto/mezzo with a strong pop/rock voice, 30s-early 40s. Has a particular interest in relationships, connections, and the power of love. Songs include “Out of My Dreams” and “Love Heals.”
ARTIST 3: THIS ROLE IS CAST (OFFERED & ACCEPTED). tenor, 30s-early 40s. Has a particular interest in the environment and saving the Earth. Also has a playful, mischievous side. Songs include “Iron Mike” and “Pura Vida.”
ARTIST 4: THIS ROLE IS CAST (OFFERED & ACCEPTED). bari-tenor, 30s-early 40s. Has a particular interest in connecting with others/understanding humans at both surface and spiritual levels. Songs include “Valentine’s Day” and “SOS.”
ARTIST 5: THIS ROLE IS CAST (OFFERED & ACCEPTED). soprano with strong belt, 30s-early 40s. Has a particular interest in fighting for human rights, especially equality for women. Humor shines through for this artist, especially when circumstances are at their worst. Songs include “Break Out The Booze” and “Hosing the Furniture.”
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