Friday, December 29, 2023

Norwalk, CT Ghost the Musical NY EPA AEA

Ghost the Musical

Seeking talent from Norwalk, CT
COMPANY DETAILS
Music Theatre of Connecticut

Bruce Joel Rubin, book.lyrics; Dave Steward and Glan Ballard, music/lyrics; Kevin Connors, dir.; Tony Bellomy, musical dir.; Jim Schilling, managing dir.; TBA, choreo

Casting Equity actors for roles in "Ghost the Musical."

Roles in this project

Equity Actors
N/A. All Genders. 35+

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below.

Dates & Locations

Rehearses Mar. 26-Apr. 11, 2024 at the Music Theatre of Connecticut; runs Apr. 12-28 (weekends only) at the Music Theatre of Connecticut, Norwalk, CT.

Compensation & Contract

Additional: Pays $512/wk. Equity SPT 5 Contract.

Key Details

Auditions:
Music Theatre of Connecticut, 509 Westport Ave, Norwalk, CT, 06851Equity Principal Audition
  • Jan 17, 2024: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST

Lunch 1-2 p.m. Free on-site parking, train station is a 5-minute UBER ride to/from theatre.
Seeking talent from Norwalk, CT
Additional Instructions:

Auditions by appointment only. For questions or to book an appointment, contact Alex 203- 454-3883 or email auditions@musictheatreofct.com . Prepare a song in the style of the show. Accompanist provided. No video submissions will be accepted at this time. Note: Seeking Very Strong Actor/Singers. This will be a diverse production and actors from underserved communities are strongly encouraged to attend. Connecticut and Westchester actors encouraged to attend. All actors must be fully vaxed with proof of vaccination. An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

Music Theatre of Connecticut will conclude its 37th season with the Award-winning musical GHOST. MTC is located in a beautiful theatre center in Norwalk, CT, and the company has won numerous "Best" awards both BroadwayWorld and Connecticut Critics' Circle Awards, including the prestigious Killen Award for Outstanding Contribution to Professional Theatre, joining Long Wharf, Hartford Stage and the Westport Playhouse.

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.

  Additional Materials

Character Breakdown

SAM WHEAT (Male), extremely strong singer, charming, naturalistic leading man and the hero of our story; 30 – 40, moves well; very fit; guitar a plus. Vocal range: G# to Bb (Pop/Rock Tenor with high belt)

MOLLY JENSEN (Female), extremely strong singer, 30 – 35, An artist living in New York City with her boyfriend, Sam, until he's murdered. Sweet, smart but too trusting. Must help Sam avenge his death. Vocal range G3 to Eb5 (pop/rock with strong belt),

ODA MAE BROWN (Female), African-American, Dynamic singer, larger-than-life character, smart, sincere, comedic, spiritual advisor in her storefront séance parlor in Brooklyn; told as a child that she had "the gift" by her mother and grandmother (who were both able to communicate with the dead), Oda Mae did not actually experience communication with the spirits until she "met" Sam Wheat during a séance for an unrelated client. Strong mover. Vocal range: Ab3 to F5.

CARL BRUNER (Male) Sam’s best friend, 30-40, has hidden unsavory motives, has a wide range. Stage combat experience a plus. Vocal range: Eb3 to A4

WILLIE LOPEZ/ENSEMBLE (Male), strong singer, person of color, 25-35, menacing/dangerous, street-smart thug hired by Carl to steal Sam Wheat’s wallet, which results in Sam’s murder. Stage combat experience a plus.