XANADU - Pittsburgh PA EPA
Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera
AUDITION DATE
Jul 24, 2017
9:00 am - 5:00 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1 to 2
APPOINTMENTS
Requests for an audition appointment should be e-mailed to CabaretAuditions@pittsburghclo.org and include a preferred time range, which will be honored as sign-ups permit. Equity members without appointments will be seen throughout the audition day as time permits.
CONTRACT
SPT SPT 9; $650/week
SEEKING
Actors for the Pittsburgh CLO Cabaret production of XANADU.
A company of five actors and two musician-actors will play all of the roles in XANADU. See breakdown for more details. Actors of all ethnicities are encouraged to submit for all roles.
PREPARATION
Audition Requirements:
KIRA/CLIO, SONNY, MELPOMENE, CALLIOPE, and BAND candidates should prepare:
A 32 bar selection of an 80’s pop song
Band candidates should accompany themselves.
KIRA/CLIO, SONNY, MELPOMENE, CALLIOPE, and DANNY candidates should prepare:
A 16 bar selection of a comedic song
DANNY candidates should prepare:
A 32 bar selection of a jazz standard
Please Bring:
Sheet music for your audition song selection(s)
Comfortable movement clothes
Appropriate dance shoes (including heeled character shoes for women)
Band candidates: Please bring the instrument of your choice.
A typed resume and headshot (stapled)
A completed audition application.
Audition Applications can be downloaded from our website: www.pittsburghclo.org/pages/clo_auditions.
Paper copies will also be available on the day of auditions.
LOCATION
Cabaret at Theater Square
655 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
PERSONNEL
Director: Kate Galvin
Music Director: Isaac Harlan
Choreographer: Mark Burrell
Book: Douglas Carter Beane; Music & Lyrics: Jeff Lynne & John Farrar
OTHER DATES
Callbacks 7/25
OTHER
If you are unable to attend the EPA, Pittsburgh CLO does accept video submissions. The due date for video submissions is Monday, July 17th. Please email CabaretAuditions@pittsburghclo.org for video submission requirements.
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.
BREAKDOWN
Female 1: Plays Clio/Kira
20-30
Pop singer with soprano notes, Range: G3 – A5
An ingénue with a great sense of humor. Kira is beautiful and adventurous; she is determined to help Sonny find his inspiration. A great singer who moves very well and has a facility for accents. Experience with roller-skating a big plus; this character is on skates for most of the show.
Male 1: Plays Sonny Malone and others
20 – 30
Pop tenor with rock sound, Range: B3 – C6
A leading man with comedic chops and a great rock voice. Sonny is a frustrated artist who has lost his way. He is passionate, energetic, and lovably naïve. Experience with roller-skating a plus; this character is on skates for a few musical numbers.
Male 2: Plays Danny Maguire and others
50 – 70
Tenor with jazz/swing sensibility, Range A3 – C6
An old-school song and dance man who is equally convincing as a hard-nosed businessman and jazz musician. Danny has lost touch with his artistic spirit but finds it again with Kira and Sonny’s help. Strong comedic instincts are needed to take on other small roles. Will be required to dance, as well as skate in one number.
Female 2: Plays Melpomene and others
30+
Mezzo with belt, Range: G3 – A5
A versatile actress with a great belt and strong comedic chops. Melpomene is the villain of the piece and loves every minute of it. Great stage presence and a quick wit are required, as this actress will play additional small roles. Will be required to dance, as well as skate in one number.
Female 3: Plays Calliope and others
30+
Mezzo with belt, Range: G3 – A5
A strong comedic actress with a great voice. Calliope is Melpomene’s not-so-bright sidekick. Inventive comedic instincts are a must, as this actress will play additional small roles. Will be required to dance, as well as skate in one number.
BAND MEMBERS to play Back-up Singers/Muses/Sirens/etc.
Male or Female actor/singer/musicians with a good ear for harmony and strong musical skills. Pop/Rock sensibility is a must. Instruments needed include drums, keys and guitar. Actors who double on keys and guitar strongly encouraged to submit. Will sing back up on many numbers and may have some small speaking parts.
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 audition.
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