Aurora Theatre, Inc. | Lawrenceville, GA
Sunday, October 13, 2024
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (E)
BREAK: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
To schedule an audition appointment by October 10th please go to:
https://airtable.com/appNfmsaIP85zXunz/shrz2p98bHItfLSfZ. You should receive confirmation of your submission within 2-3 business days.
LOA
$735.88 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT)
Equity actors for roles in WAITRESS (see breakdown). Local actors are encouraged to attend.
Please prepare the sides in the folder for the characters for which you’d like to be considered. Sides are available at the following link:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/x6kevhram95puf9275qe9/AKnhsGCOHCflf7kW0HBp3gI?rlkey=73znaq0q92hhn5wqjhe2ztjta&dl=0.
Aurora Theatre
128 E Pike St
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Book by Jessie Nelson
Music & Lyrics by Sara Bareilles
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Amanda Wansa Morgan – Director
Ann-Carol Pence – Aurora Theatre Producing Artistic Director
Kari Twyman – Choreographer
Amy Duffy – Casting Associate
Katie Chambers – Director of Production
Callbacks: Monday, Oct 14th: 5-10 pm, Tuesday, Oct 15th: 5-10 pm, and Wednesday, Oct 16th: 5-10 pm
First Rehearsal: April 22, 2025
Opening: May 22, 2025
Closing: June 15, 2024
Possible Extension: June 22, 2024
Performance Schedule:
Wednesday-Saturday at 8 pm,
Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 pm.
There will be a 10 am performance on Wednesday May 28, 2025.
www.auroratheatre.com
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
DAWN - CAST. A waitress at Joe’s Diner; while reads the most immature, that doesn’t mean she’s the youngest. Socially awkward. A bit of a nerd. Loves an ordered world. She has spent too much time watching the History Channel. Vocal Range: Mezzo. A3 – Eb5 w/ belt to Bb4. Gender: Female Presenting Character Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity. Age: 22-35. NOTE: Has moments of intimacy with Ogie.
JENNA, A soulful waitress, pours herself into the pies she makes. Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano. F#3 -Mix-belt to F5. Gender: Female Presenting Character Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity. Age: ~30s. NOTE: Has moments of intimacy with Dr. Pommater and Earl.
BECKY, The oldest waitress at Joe’s Diner. Irreverent, irascible; been there, made it back, and somehow kept her sense of humor. Vocal Range: Alto/Mezzo. Eb3 – Mix-belt to Eb5. Gender: Female Presenting Character. Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity. Age: 35-55. NOTE: Has moments of intimacy with Cal.
DR. POMATTER, A Gynecologist in his early 30s. Genuinely warm, if clumsy, in manner. Recently moved to town from Connecticut. Vocal Range: Tenor. B2-Bb4 w/ solid control over mix. Gender: Male Presenting Character. Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity. Age: ~30s. NOTE: Has moments of intimacy with Jenna.
EARL, Jenna’s husband. Peaked in high school. Almost a talented musician and that “almost” has haunted him his whole life. Publicly, Earl is all charm, but privately, Jenna gets the brunt of his unhappiness. Vocal Range: Baritenor. Eb3-G4. Gritty, rock sound to the vocals. Gender: Male Presenting Character. Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity. Age: 30s-40s. NOTE: Has moments of intimacy with Jenna. Guitar proficiency a plus.
CAL, The cook at Joe’s Diner. A “Guy’s guy” surrounded by gals – brusque, unsentimental but somehow utterly charming. Vocal Range: Baritone. D3-G4. Gender: Male Presenting Character. Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity. Age: 35-55. Has moments of intimacy with Becky.
OGIE, A charming, irresistible nerd, 32, a tax auditor, an amateur magician, competitive clog dancer, has all his hair, has a kind smile, loves poetry, Pavarotti, and puzzles. Vocal Range: Tenor. C3 – Bb4 (Belt to Bb4). Gender: Male Presenting Character. Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity. Age: ~30s. Has moments of intimacy with Dawn.
JOE, A feisty, older curmudgeon with a hard shell but a buttercream center, owns Joe's Diner. Vocal Range: Baritone. B2 – G4. Gender: Male Presenting Character. Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity. Age: 50s+
FRANCINE POMATTER, Doctor Pomatter's wife, a resident at the local hospital. Doubles as Ensemble. Vocal Range: Soprano. Gender: Female Presenting Character. Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity. Age: ~30s.
NURSE NORMA, A nurse who works at Doctor Pomatter's office. Doubles as Ensemble. Vocal Range: Alto. Gender: Female Presenting Character. Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity. Age: Any Age.
ENSEMBLE, Need fantastic singing voices, excellent movers, and dynamic personalities to play various roles in the ensemble. Ensemble roles include Jenna's Mother (mezzo), Jenna’s Father, Joe’s Diner Customers, etc. Vocal Range: Any Range. Gender: Female and Male Presenting Characters. Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity. Age: Any Age.
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