Various Producers
CONTRACT
Production (League) $2323 weekly minimum
SEEKING
Equity actors for principal roles in the Broadway and National Tour of WICKED (see breakdown).
INSTRUCTIONS
Please send the video, along with your photo/resume attached, in a downloadable format (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) and in one file to the email address. In the subject line, please type: [Your full name] - [The role(s) for which you’d like to be considered]
Deadline: Wed, Nov 17, 2021
SUBMIT TO
wickedmusicalcasting@gmail.com
PERSONNEL
Producers: Marc Platt, Universal Pictures, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt, and David Stone
Director: Joe Mantello
Choreographer: Wayne Cilento
Music & Lyrics: Stephen Schwartz
Book: Winnie Holzman
Music Supervisor: Stephen Oremus
Associate Director: Lisa Leguillou
Associate Choreographer: Corinne McFadden Herrera
General Manager: 321 Theatrical Management
Casting: The Telsey Office/Craig Burns, CSA (viewing auditions)
OTHER
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 submit.
BREAKDOWN
PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS :
Please sing a brief contemporary musical theater song showing range. Sopranos may sing a brief traditional legit musical theater song showing range. Please provide your own accompaniment. As an alternative to singing a song of choice, you may sing an excerpt from WICKED. Sheet music, teaching tracks, and accompaniment tracks for all principal roles are accessible at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/3schhaa6
TAPING INSTRUCTIONS:
If you are using an iPhone to videorecord, please be sure to film horizontally and in a well-lit space (not backlit). At the top of the video, please slate your name and height.
SEEKING :
[ELPHABA] Female, 20s, any ethnicity. The “wicked” witch. Born with emerald-green skin, she has had a rough childhood and is an outcast from the beginning. Smart, fiery, sensitive, passionate, misunderstood, sincere, has potent inner beauty, rallies for the underdog, has great talent for sorcery. Has a thrilling, powerhouse, contemporary high-belt singing voice. A leading lady capable of carrying a big show. PRINCIPAL
[GLINDA] Female, 20s, any ethnicity. The “good” witch. Charming, entrancing, ambitious, perky, vain, very popular, a social climber, but also vulnerable and sympathetic. Her friendship with Elphaba reveals more depth in her character. Excellent comic chops and a glorious singing voice with high soprano and belt capability. A leading lady capable of carrying a big show. PRINCIPAL
[FIYERO] Male, 20s, any ethnicity, height of 5’11” or taller. A striking prince with a philosophy of “Dancing Through Life.” A wealthy, dangerous party boy who at first is attracted to Glinda. Initially he is shallow and self-absorbed; however, his growing relationship with Elphaba prompts him to reexamine his way of thinking. Movement ability and a strong tenor pop/rock singing voice. PRINCIPAL
[THE WIZARD OF OZ] Male, 50s – 70s, any ethnicity. An old carnival huckster who blew into Oz in a hot air balloon and became a false-faced leader. Strong, distinctive, engaging, sweet, and has a character singing voice. PRINCIPAL
[MADAME MORRIBLE] Female, 50s – 70s, any ethnicity. A sorceress and Headmistress of Shiz University. Dignified, powerful, haughty, has a dark side. Takes Elphaba under her wing, training her in sorcery. Has a formidable presence. Sings a little; is able to carry a tune. PRINCIPAL
[NESSAROSE] Female, 20s, any ethnicity. Elphaba’s striking, lonely, compassionate younger sister, she was favored by their father. Has spent her life in a wheelchair. Becomes obsessively attached to Boq and becomes the Wicked Witch of the East. Has a stunning face and a strong belt singing voice. PRINCIPAL
[BOQ] Male, 20s, any ethnicity, height of 5’7” or shorter. A helpless, quirky munchkin. Enamored with Glinda, who pays him no mind. Reluctantly, he becomes involved with Nessarose. Has a strong tenor singing voice. PRINCIPAL
[DOCTOR DILLAMOND] Male, 40s – 70s, any ethnicity. A distinguished and well-liked professor at Shiz University. He is a goat and the sole animal on the faculty. He becomes a victim to the animal discrimination occurring in Oz. Has a sense of gravity, authority, and comic skill. May be tall in height. Sings a little; is able to carry a tune. PRINCIPAL
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 submit.
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