CT Auditions 4/9/17 10am-6pm, At Performing Arts Conservatory, 70 Pine Street New Canaan CT. APPOINTMENT recommended. Walk-ns seen as time allows.
NYC auditions will take place 4/10 to 4/15, 10am to 6pm, at Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave., 10th floor, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Visit theatre's website www.stonc.org for audition schedules (singing, reading and dance calls) times and general info. Walk-ins seen as time allows.
Theatre approximately 1hr commute from NYC via Metro North or Driving.
SEEKING
All roles available.
INSTRUCTIONS
All submissions via email: casting@stonc.org
Note which audition - CT or NYC audition.
more info online at: stonc.org
PERSONNEL
Screenplay By Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Songs By Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed
Directed by Melody Meitrott Libonati
Choreography by Doug Shankman
OTHER DATES
1st reh: 6/13/17 in New Canaan CT Tue-Fri 9:25-5:15PM, Sat-Sun 9:25- 4:15-PM.
Previews July 6,7 Runs through July 30
Performances Thu,Fri,Sat 8pm Sun 4pm, (4 performances per week)
Note: rehearsal times approximate and subject to change,
OTHER
For the audition, prepare 2 contrasting 16-bar selections from or in the style of the show. Bring sheet music in the correct key; accompanist provided. If role includes dance come prepared to dance & may be asked to wait or return to sing and read sides. Bring recent picture and resume.
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
Don Lockwood:
25-35s (Actor, Singer, Dancer) Leading Man. Charming, witty, Hollywood Dancer - strong tap).
Kathy Selden:
19-28 (Actress, Singer, Dancer) Young, upcoming actress. Strong willed, smart. Don Lockwood’s love interest. (Singer - Mezzo with mixed belt to C and legit to E, Dancer - strong tap
Cosmo Brown:
25-35s (Actor, Singer, Dancer) Don’s wacky best friend and film studio’s head musician. (Actor - strong comedic timing, Singer - Tenor to Ab, Dancer – strong tap, pianist a plus).
Lina Lamont:
Late 30-40 (Actress, Singer) Glamorous silent screen film actress with a brash and obnoxious personality and a high-pitched, nasal voice. (Actress with comedic timing, Singer - Character Voice, Mezzo or Soprano, range C4 to Eb).
R.F. Simpson:
40+ (Actor) Louis B. Mayer type. Head of the film studio.
Roscoe Dexter:
40+ (Actor) High strung, frustrated studio director. Comedic timing.
Doubling:
Dora Bailey:
40+Actress Hedda Hopper type (exaggerated, bubbly columnist)
Miss Dinsmore:
Lina’s diction coach
The following parts will double in the ensemble: Must be able to tap, dance and most ensemble will need to sing well.
Male Diction Coach/Man on Screen: Over-enunciating diction
Rod: Excitable film agent/PR guy for the studio
Production Tenor: Soloist in big musical, (Lyric tenor to Ab).
Dora Bailey: Hedda Hopper type
Zelda Zanders: Flapper socialite actress, Lina’s best pal and informant
Olga Mar: Exotic star
Mary Margaret: Mary Pickford type, dating a sugar daddy
Sid Phillips: Flamboyant Director of musicals
Additional Ensemble roles:
Featured Dancer,?Lady-In-Waiting, ?Villain, Policeman, Butler, ?1st-2nd-3rd Assistant Directors, ?Wardrobe Mistress, Hairdresser, ?Sound Engineer, Film Crew, ?Actors, Fans, Movie Stars
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