Wednesday, April 6, 2022

NYC Lake Dillon Theatre Co. 2022 Season - NYC EPA

Lake Dillon Theatre Co. 2022 Season - NYC EPA

EXPIRES:April 11, 2022 7:59 PM

Company

Lake Dillon Theatre Company

Christopher Alleman, producting artistic dir.; Melissa Livingston, associate artistic dir.; Jonathan Parks, accompanist

Production Description

Seeking Equity actors for roles in 2022 season (see breakdown) including "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum," "Man of La Mancha," "Mala," and "The Revolutionists."

Production states: "Synopsis for 'Mala:' A darkly funny tale about what it means to put our loved ones first, right to the very end, and what happens when we strive to be good but don’t always succeed. It is a comical and brutally honest look at family dynamics, including stubborn parents and unequipped children, and explores the unsentimental poetry of everyday life. A one-woman tour-de-force for a powerful actress, Mala careens from comedy to deep pathos, while having the toughest conversation about the most common of events—the end of life.' - Dramatists Play Service.

Synopsis for 'Man of La Mancha': LDTC’s production will be performed by (12) actor/musicians. Character assignments may change and all actors will need to be instrumentalists, as well. Specific instrument assignments are TBD. Accepted instruments are: guitar (acoustic, mandolin, banjo, etc), strings (cello, bass, violin, viola, etc) 'Miguel de Cervantes, aging and an utter failure in his varied careers as playwright, poet and tax collector, sits in a Seville dungeon with his manservant, awaiting trial by the Spanish Inquisition for an offense against the Church. The other prisoners set up a mock trial: if Cervantes is found guilty, he will hand over all his possessions. Cervantes agrees to do so, and offers his defense in the form of a play. Producing a makeup kit, he transforms himself into an old man who calls himself Don Quixote de La Mancha.' - The Musical Company.

Synopsis for 'A Funny Thing Happened On The Way to the Forum.' LDTC’s production will be performed by (12) actor/musicians. 'Broadway's greatest farce is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written. 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum' takes comedy back to its roots, combining situations from timetested, 2000-year-old comedies of Roman playwright, Plautus, with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville. 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum' is a nonstop laughfest in which Pseudolus, a crafty slave, struggles to win the hand of a beautiful, but slow-witted, courtesan named Philia for his young master, Hero, in exchange for freedom. The plot twists and turns with cases of mistaken identity, slamming doors and a showgirl or two. This unforgettable, hysterical musical allows a terrific ensemble of comedic actors to shine – 'something for everyone, a comedy tonight!' - MTI.

Synopsis for 'The Revolutionists': 'Four beautiful, badass women lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, former queen (and fan of ribbons) Marie Antoinette, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle hang out, murder Marat, and try to beat back the extremist insanity in 1793 Paris. This grand and dream-tweaked comedy is about violence and legacy, art and activism, feminism and terrorism, compatriots and chosen sisters, and how we actually go about changing the world. It’s a true story. Or total fiction. Or a play about a play. Or a raucous resurrection…that ends in a song and a scaffold.' - Dramatists Play Service.

Everyone entering the audition venue (i.e.,venue employees,Equity members,nonmembers, casting personnel, creatives, producers, musicians, COVID Safety Managers, etc.) will be required to undergo a symptom check and provide Proof Of Full Vaccination. 'Fully Vaccinated,' as defined by the CDC, is more than 14 calendar days following receipt of a final dose of an FDA or World Health Organization authorized or approved vaccine. Two-ply cloth face masks, surgical masks, singer’s masks and respirators (N95, KN95 or KF94) will be allowed for face coverings. Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not acceptable face coverings. Everyone in the holding room will always wear a face covering as described above, except for the actor when they are actively auditioning. The time spent unmasked should be as minimal as possible. Face coverings must be worn correctly (covering the nose and mouth).
If the risk level for New York City is trending upwards and may rise to High (Red), we will contact members with appointments at least 24 hours before the first audition appointment time to let them know there is a chance that the auditions may need to be postponed or canceled. All members with appointments will be notified if the auditions must be postponed or canceled. The audition room is 450 square feet and can accommodate no more than 4 individuals at a time. The holding room is 650 square feet and can accommodate no more than 12 individuals at a time."

Roles

Actors & Performers

Senex ("A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum"): Male, 18+
(40s-60s, male) An old man and father to Hero and husband to Domina.

Vocal range top: G4. Vocal range bottom: B2

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below

Hero ("A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum"): Male, 18+
(20s-30s, male) The young son of Senex and Domina. He falls in love with Philia and agrees to give Pseudolus his freedom if he can help Hero woo her. Practical, privileged, romantic.

Vocal range top: G4. Vocal range bottom: B2.

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below

Hysterium ("A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum"): Male, 18+
(20s-50s, male) The chief slave in the House of Senex. Believes he is in control, but is actually Pseudolus' puppet to carry out his schemes. Anxious, conservative, loyal. He desperately
wants everything to be in order.

Vocal range top: G5. Vocal range bottom: D4.

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below

Pseudolus ("A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum"): Male, 18+
(30s-60s, male) A Roman slave, owned by Hero, who seeks to win his freedom by helping his young master win the heart of Philia. Quick-witted, scheming, childlike spirit. Vocal range top: A4. Vocal range bottom: A2.

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below

Miles Gloriosus ("A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum"): Male, 18+
20s-30s, male) The archetype of the braggart soldier. A captain in the Roman army to whom Marcus Lycus has promised Philia. Commanding, boastful, manly and strong. Vocal range top: F5. Vocal range bottom: B3.

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below

Lycus ("A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum"): Male, 18+
the owner of the house of Courtesans. Always out to make a profit, but also wants to provide good on what his business offers. Vocal range top: F5. Vocal range bottom: A3.

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below

Philia ("A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum"): Female, 18+
a virgin in the House of Lycus whom we also find out is Erronius' daughter. She is promised to Miles and vows to give him bodily what he has paid for, but loves Hero and promises he will always have her heart. Young, pretty, devoted. An archetypal ingénue. Vocal range top: G5. Vocal range bottom: B3.

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below

Ensemble (Four) ("A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum"): Female, Male, 18+
Courtesans, Proteans, Soldiers.

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below

Migues De Cervantes ("Man of La Mancha"): Male, 18+
(30s-60s, male) our Don Quixote, the “foolish knight”. A tall, gaunt, eccentric but charismatic man. Vocal part: heroic tenor/high Baritone.

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below

Sancho ("Man of La Mancha"): Male, 18+
(20s-50s, male) manservant to Cervantes and loyal sidekick to Don Quixote. Vocal part: Tenor. Sings well, but may have comic voice

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below

Innkeeper ("Man of La Mancha"): 18+
(30s-60s, male) a gentle giant. Husband to Maria. This role may portray additional supporting characters.

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below

Dr. Carrasco ("Man of La Mancha"): 18+
(30s-60s, male) Antonia’s fiance and foil to Don Quixote. Insists our foolish knight is mad and must be treated. This role may portray additional supporting characters.

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below

Maria ("Man of La Mancha"): Female, 18+
The Innkeeper’s wife. This role may portray additional supporting female characters.

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below

Governor ("Man of La Mancha"): Male, 18+
(30s-50s) a large and powerful man. Leader of the inmate society in the prison. This role
may portray additional supporting characters.

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below

The Duke ("Man of La Mancha"): 18+
(20s-60s, male) sidekick to the Governor. This role may portray additional supporting characters.

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below

Ensemble (Four) ("Man of La Mancha"): Female, Male, 18+
(20s-40s, female or male) various characters and inmates.

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below

Mala ("Mala"): Female, 18+
(late 30s to early 50s) - the play's narrator and sole character, a Cuban-American reflecting on the experience of caring for a terminally ill parent, funny, honest, unsentimental, poetic.

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below

Olympe de Gouges ("The Revolutionists"): 18+
(38, female) – badass activist playwright and feminist. Theatre nerd, excitable, passionate, a showman. Widowed and never married to ensure her personal freedom.

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below

Marianne Angelle ("The Revolutionists"): 18+
(30s, female) – A badass black woman in Paris. She is from San Domingue in the Caribbean, a free woman, tough, classy, vigilant, the sanest one of them all.

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below

Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations

Works at Lake Dillon Theatre Company in Silverthorne, CO.

"A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum" rehearsals begin the week of May 23; performs June 17-Aug. 21.

"Man of La Mancha" rehearsals begin the week of May 23; performs July 1-Aug. 28.

"Mala" rehearsals begin the week of July 18; performs July 29-Aug. 21.

"The Revolutionists" rehearsals begin the week of Aug. 22; performs Sept. 2-25.

Note: "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum" is in Rep with "Man of La Mancha."

Compensation & Contract Details

Professional Pay

Additional: Pays $523/wk. per Equity SPT 6 Contract.

Key Details

Auditions:
Pearl Studios, 500 8th Ave., Room 311 and 312, New York City, NY, 10018-6504Equity Principal Audition
  • Apr 11, 2022: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM ED 30-Minute lunch break TBA.
Seeking talent from:

New York City, NY

Additional Instructions:

Those auditioning should prepare one of the following, not to exceed two minutes in length: For musicals: Prepare a song of your choice for which you will provide your own accompaniment with the instrument you play. LDTC’s musicals (both "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" and "Man of La Mancha") this season will be performed
by (12) actor/musicians. All actors will need to be instrumentalists, as well. Specific instrument assignments are TBD. Accepted instruments are: (guitar acoustic, mandolin, banjo, etc), strings (cello, bass, violin, viola, etc.) For Plays: Prepare (1) comedic monologue.