WAITRESS Equity Ensemble Singers (Male Characters) - ACT of Connecticut Auditions

WAITRESS - NYC ECC Singers (Male Characters)

ACT of Connecticut | Ridgefield, CT

LOCATION

Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036

PERSONNEL

Director/Choreographer: Sara Brians
Music Director: Nick Connors
Casting: The Casting Collaborative
Casting Director: Jason Styres

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Jason Styres (casting director)
Nick Connors (musical director)

OTHER DATES

1st Rehearsal: on/about 4/28/2025 (6 days/week)
Tech: the week of 5/19/2025
1st Performance: 5/25/2025
Closing: 6/22/2025

OTHER

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ECC Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity Monitor will be provided.
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Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC

AUDITION DATE

Thursday, January 23, 2025
9:30 AM (E)
BREAK: 1:00PM - 2:00PM

CONTRACT

SPT
$670 weekly minimum (SPT 7) + Pension & Health

SEEKING

Equity chorus singers (Male characters) for roles in WAITRESS.

SEEKING:

[ MALE ENSEMBLE ] To play male-identified characters in the ensemble, any ethnicity, ranging from mid-20s to late 40s. Must have excellent pop/rock voices in the style of Sara Bareilles. Must have excellent comedic timing and be able to play a range of characters comprising the community in which the story takes place. Must be strong movers/dancers. Some characters will include: Jenna’s father, Joe’s Diner customers, among others. Various ensemble may also cover principal roles.
A.C.T. of CT does not discriminate in matters of employment, recruitment, admission or administration of any of its programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and to maintaining an inclusive and discrimination-free environment.

PREPARATION

There will be a QR code provided by the Casting Collaborative to upload a digital picture/resume. If you would prefer, you can bring a hardcopy of your picture/resume, stapled. It will be digitally uploaded and returned to you at the audition. Please prepare a short cut (approx. 32 bars suggested) of a song in the style of the show. Please bring sheet music. Audition pianist will be provided.

BREAKDOWN

SYNOPSIS: Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may