The Gateway Playhouse 2023-24 Season - NYC ECC Singers The Gateway | Bellport, NY
Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
2:00 PM (E)
To request an audition appointment please email: casting@thegateway.org. Please include your Equity status and that you are interested in attending the ECC Singer call.
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$571 weekly minimum (Ref. COST) contract pending
Equity actors for chorus singer parts in The Gateway Playhouse's 2023-24 Season (See breakdown).
Please prepare a 16-32 bar cut in the style of one of our shows. Also, bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Ripley-Grier Studios (520)
520 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6507
Holding room Studio D
EVITA:
Director: Keith Andrews
Chorographer: TBD
SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL Director: TBD
Choreographer: TBD
JERSEY BOYS:
Director: Larry Raben
Choreographer: TBD
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF:
Director: TBD
Choreographer: TBD
IN THE HEIGHTS:
Director: TBD
Choreographer: TBD
Expected to attend:
Rachel Armitstead: Casting Director Paul Allan: Executive Artistic Director Kaitlyn LaGrega: Casting Assistant TBD: Music Director
TBD: Choreographer
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EVITA:
Rehearsals: April 18-May 5, 2023
Performances: May 5-28
SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL:
Rehearsal: May 30-June 16
Performances: June 16-July 16
JERSEY BOYS:
Rehearsal: July 18-August 4
Performances August 4-September 10, 2023
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF:
Rehearsal: January 9-26, 2024
Performances January 26-February 25
IN THE HEIGHTS:
Rehearsal: February 27-March 15
Performances March 15-April 14, 2024
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An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
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.
Holding/Audition room information:
The maximum capacity in the holding room is: 40
The maximum capacity in the audition room is: 45
The maximum number of dancers in the room at one time is: 25
Mistress: high mix/belt; Low A to E. Female identifying, 18-25. To play 16-20; an innocent-looking young woman; must have a sweet-sounding high mix; doubles as ensemble.
Ensemble: 20s – 50s. Excellent triple threats. Singers who move extremely well or dance to play portray various characters in the show as well as cover principal tracks. Seeking a wide range of ethnicities. Must be great singers with power, command and dramatic range.
Adult Mary Ellen: Female identifying, Much like her younger counterpart, she supports Donna when her sister needs her most.
Adult Dara: Female identifying, Compassionate. Helps Donna during one of her darkest times.
Joyce Bogart: Female identifying, Neil Bogart's business-savvy wife. One of Donna's few friends in the industry.
Ensemble: Giorgio Moroder, Dara/Amanda Sudano, Brian/Detective, Bob/Helmuth, Maid/Michael, Pastor/Norm Brokaw, Mary Ellen/Brooklyn Sudano, Pete Bellotte
Joe Pesci: Male identifying, 20-35 Must be 5’9” or shorter; young, energetic; A strong singer; will understudy role of Frankie Valli. Any ethnicity
Barry Belson: Male identifying, 20-49 Strong actor & singer to play various roles (friends, producers, etc); strong tenor to high C, with a strong falsetto to G above high C; has the ability to riff in rhythm and-blues style. Ethnicity: Asian, Black / African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, Indigenous Peoples, Latino / Hispanic, Middle Eastern, South Asian / Indian, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander
Three Women: Female identifying, 20-35 Fabulous, versatile singers with flexible vocal registers doubles as a variety of roles (the many girlfriends of The Four Seasons, etc); should fit well together a la '60s band Shangrilas and be believable as tough-as-nails Jersey girls; comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; all three women need to belt and/or have strong mix as one track belts up to F natural and two tracks also need high soprano. Any ethnicity
Mary: Female identifying, 20-39 Strong singer and dancer; Frankie’s wife; tough, seen it all, Italian, Jersey girl; she’s got a killer sense of humor; Doubles as a variety of other roles, including member of a 60s style girl group; strong belt useful; high straight tone soprano also useful but not required. Any ethnicity
Lorraine & Others: Female identifying, 20-35 Fabulous, versatile singer and dancer with flexible vocal registers, Doubles as a variety of roles (the many girlfriends of The Four Seasons, etc); should fit well together a la 60s band Shangri-las and be believable as tough-as-nails Jersey girls; comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; has strong belt. Any ethnicity
Francie & Others: Female identifying, 20-37 Fabulous, versatile singer and dancer with flexible vocal register, Doubles as a variety of roles (Frankie’s teenage daughter, the many girlfriends of The Four Seasons, etc); should fit well together a la 60s band Shangri-las and be believable as ‘tough-as-nails’ Jersey girls; comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies and have a very strong high belt.
Three Men: Male identifying, 20-59 Strong singers, Doubles as various roles (friends, producers, etc); one track requires a baritone or baritenor voice down to a strong low G (low E a big plus); another track includes playing guitar; a third track includes playing drums or, possibly, both guitar and drums. Any ethnicity
Grandma Tzeitel- Female identifying 60 to 75 Vocal range: D5 - C#4 Grandma Tzeitel is a ghost figure who appears in the Dream Scene and has a wonderful solo, endorsing the marriage of Tzeitel to Motel.
Fruma-Sarah- Female identifying 35 to 45 Vocal range: Eb5 - C4 is also a ghost figure who appears in the Dream Scene. She portrays Lazar Wolf’s departed wife & becomes enraged that her husband plans on marrying Tzeitel. A strong singer to carry a challenging solo.
Nachum- Gender: Male Age: 30 to 70 The town beggar. Chorus songs
Yussel- Male identifying 30 to 70 The town Hatter.
Shandel- Female identifying 40 to 70 The mother of Motel
Ensemble: Villagers, Russians & Dancers, Gender: ALL Age: 8 to 80 These chorus members will portray the people of the village as either Papas, Mamas, Sons or Daughters. Also, Russian soldiers and featured dancers.
Piragua Guy: Male identifying. tenor, strong singer, good hearted. In his mid-thirties, he walks the hot and humid streets of Washington Heights selling piraguas (flavored ice shavings) to earn a living. He represents the rhythm of the islands in the big city.
Ensemble: Residents of Washington Heights, men and women.
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