Zach Theatre 18-19 Season - NYC EPA
Zachary Scott Theatre Center
AUDITION DATE
Wed, Apr 25, 2018
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EDT)
Lunch 2 to 3
CONTRACT
LOA ref. to LORT D; $492/wk Equity Minimum
SEEKING
Equity actors and actor/singers for various roles in the upcoming 18-19 season. See breakdown.
PREPARATION
Prepare a short monologue, and 16 bars of a song in a style of one of the shows from the season; OR two contrasting monologues not to exceed 2 minutes. If singing, bring sheet music and your book; accompanist provided. Bring Headshot and Resume stapled together.
LOCATION
Ripley-Grier Studios (520)
520 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6507
16th Floor; Studio 16P for check in; Studio 16O for auditions
PERSONNEL
Associate Artistic Director: Abe Reybold
Production Coordinator: T. Scott Wooten
Accompanist: John Fischer
OTHER
www.zachtheatre.org
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity monitor will be provided.
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
ONCE
Written by John Carney
Based on the 2007 film
Music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová
Book for the musical written by Enda Walsh
Directed by Dave Steakley
Musical Direction by Allen Robertson
1st Rehearsal 8/21/18, Runs 9/19/18-10/28/18
Note: All characters must play one or multiple instruments (piano, guitar, banjo, mandolin, violin, cello, upright bass, accordion, ukulele, etc.).
Principal Roles:
GIRL (20s) Direct, intelligent, no nonsense and witty. Has had to work hard at life but doesn't think she deserves any sympathy. Must play the piano and sing extremely well.
GUY (20's - E30's) A struggling Irish musician. Lost and a bit sad, but extremely appealing. Works with his Da in a vacuum repair shop. Must sing and play guitar extremely well.
BILLY (30s - 40's) A large Irish man. Owner of the music store where GIRL plays piano. Loud, funny and protective of GIRL. Must sing and play guitar well.
REZA (20s) A sexy, funny, smart Czech girl. Often a bit larger then life. Must sing and play violin/fiddle extremely well.
BARUSKA (50s up). Mother of GIRL. A cool but caring Czech mother who likes a full house and full stomachs. Not many inhibitions. Must sing and play the accordion/piano well.
BANK MANAGER (30/40s) Seems quite prim and proper but has a secret passion for music. Must sing and play guitar & cello well.
DA (50's up) GUY'S dad. A man of few words, but a lovely and caring father. Must play guitar, ukulele/mandolin well.
SVEJC (20's/30's) A real odd ball. Loves television and coffee. Must play guitar & drum kit extremely well.
ANDRE (20's) Earnest and kind. An employee at a fast food chain, but has big dreams. Must play guitar & bass guitar extremely well.
EAMON (30s/40s) The music studio manager where GUY and GIRL record their album. A tough nut to crack but eventually gives into the musician's talents. Must sing and play guitar & piano well.
EMCEE (20's-30's) The emcee at a bar. A good natured ball buster. Must sing and play guitar extremely well.
EX-GIRLFRIEND (20's) GUY'S ex-girlfriend who now lives in New York. Kind, lovely and likeable. Must play violin extremely well.
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Director: Abe Reybold
Script adapted by: Dave Steakley
Musical Director: Allen Robertson
1st Rehearsal 10/22/18, Runs 11/21/18-12/30/18
NOTE: This is an annual tradition in Austin at ZACH Theatre; most roles are already cast.
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NOTES FROM THE FIELD
Created and Written by Anna Deavere Smith
Directed by Dave Steakley
1st Rehearsal 1/29/19, Runs 2/27/19-3/31/19
Principal Roles:
One to four versatile actors to play multiple roles.
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ROALD DAHL’S MATILDA THE MUSICAL
Based on the book by Roald Dahl
Book for the musical by Dennis Kelly
Music and lyrics by Tim Minchin
Directed by Abe Reybold
Musical Direction by Allen Robertson
1st Rehearsal 3/5/19, Runs 4/3/19-5/12/19
NOTE: All young performers for this production will be cast locally from ZACH’s education programs.
Principal Roles:
MISS TRUNCHBULL (Male, 30-40): Headmistress of Crunchem Hall Primary School. Miss Honey's Aunt. Once a famous athlete, she is described as a gigantic Holy terror, a fierce tyrannical monster who marches like a storm trooper with long arms swinging with an aura of menace. High baritone with a strong F sharp.
MISS HONEY (Female, 25-35): A mild, quiet person who never raises her voice and seldom seems to smile - yet possesses the rare gift of being adored by every small child under her care. She should have a curious warmth that is almost tangible. Soprano up to Bb, with a strong and solid belt up to D.
MR WORMWOOD (Male, 35-40): A dealer in second-hand cars - a mean crooked crook - with a penchant for wearing jackets with large, brightly coloured checks. Should ideally be a clown and could have an ex-punkish rocker voice.
MRS WORMWOOD (Female, 30s): Mother of Michael and Matilda, and the wife of Mr Wormwood. She is obsessed with her amateur Ballroom dancing partner and her looks. Like her husband she thinks very little of Matilda’s unique abilities and often berates her. She is as loud in her makeup and dress sense as she is in her voice – must have strong comedy. Really strong belt voice.
MRS PHELPS (Female, 30-50): Warm and nurturing local librarian who encourages Matilda’s love of reading. She has an inner peace.
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Show To Be Announced
1st Rehearsal 4/2/19, Runs 4/24/19-5/26/19
Principal Roles:
A new musical in development, featuring two African American actors and an exciting soulful score.
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HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
Book by James Cameron Mitchell
Music and lyrics by Steven Trask
Directed by Dave Steakley
1st Rehearsal 7/2/19, Runs 7/31/19-9/8/19
Principal Roles:
HEDWIG (Male): East German rock singer and front woman of The Angry Inch; formerly Hansel, a slip of a girly boy who grew up in communist East Berlin, fell in love with an American GI; became Hedwig and underwent a botched sex change operation in order to marry and move to the states; glamorous, charismatic and always commanding even when at her most bitchy or vulnerable; has had high highs and low lows; very strong rock tenor (high to B4); must have a convincing East German accent; actor must be able to dexterously shift from persona to persona (Hedwig's mother, husband, rock icon ex-lover, Tommy Gnosis); actor should have terrific physical stamina.
YITZHAK (Female): Hedwig's Croatian male husband and roadie/back-up singer; he is Hedwig's vocal sparring partner; theirs is an emotional and at times abusive relationship; the actress playing Yitzhak should be believable as a butch male but one that chafes at the bonds of traditional masculinity and longs to explore his feminine, creative side; very strong singer with rock and roll vibe; wide vocal range a must (High belt to a G); must have a convincing Balkan accent; actress should be able play basic percussion instruments - tambourine; maracas.
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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