Bucks County Playhouse 2022 Season, Equity Video Submissions
Company
New Hope Theatricals, prod.; Alexander Fraser, prod. dir.; Robyn Goodman, exec. prod.; Josh Fiedler, prod.; Paul Hardt, Hardt Casting LLC, casting dir.; Jeremy Ehlinger, assoc. prod.
Production Description
Casting local Equity actors for principal roles in Bucks County Playhouse's 2022 Season. Season includes: "American Jade" (Rehearsals begin May 22; runs May 21-June 5), "Kinky Boots" (Harvey Fierstein, book; Cyndi Lauper, music-lyrics; Sheryl Kaller and Hope Boykin, dirs.; Hope Boykin, choreo.; Based on the movie Kinky Boots. Rehearsals begin June 6; runs June 25-30), "Dames At Sea" (George Haimsohn and Robin Miller, book-lyrics; Jim Wise, music; Randy Skinner, dir.-choreo. Rehearsals begin July 25; runs Aug. 13-Sept. 11), and "Evita" (Andrew Lloyd Webber, music; Tim Rice, lyrics; Will Pomerantz, dir. Marcos Santana, choreo. Rehearsals begin Sept. 5; runs Sept. 24-Oct. 30.)
Roles
Actors & Performers
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below
Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Season runs at the Bucks County Playhouse, in New Hope, PA.
Compensation & Contract Details
Key Details
New Hope, PA
Additional Instructions:
Email your video submission along with your headshot/resume by Apr. 22 to submissions@bcptheater.org.
To optimize the best sound and video possible we encourage you to turn off any ambient noise (air conditioner/tv/radio) and please select a well-lit area with minimal backlighting for your video. Also slate your name, location and height before you begin your audition. Prepare a theatre song of approximately one minute in length in the appropriate style for the show you are submitting for, if you are unable to find accompaniment, feel free to use the music and accompaniment tracks at this link for your audition:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/myr3jdxcy387qep/AAAXqnvMApEHMWDUvnyp1xdqa?dl=0. This is a specific call for local actors. all actors submitting must have local housing in the Bucks County and/or surrounding area. All stage managerial positions have been filled. Bucks County Playhouse does not traditionally have understudies for their productions, but based on show demands and COVID spikes that may change during the season.
Additional Materials
"Kinky Boots"
CHARLIE
PRICE: Male Identifying, mid to late 20’s, a bit confused and
unfocused, a hero hiding under a victim’s mantle. Rock voice
LOLA/SIMON:
Male Identifying, Black, mid 30’s. A prize Fighter’s physique draped in
satin. A cross dresser with a killer voice and winning ways. Must have a
spectacular pop voice.
NICOLA: Female Identifying, 20’s Charlie’s long-term girlfriend. Driven, uncompromising, Pop Voice.
LAUREN. Role is cast.
DON: Male identifying, 30-40’s Lola’s nemesis, burly hypermasculine bear of a factory worker.
GEORGE: Male Identifying, 40’s Factory manager, keeping up traditions. Reserved.
YOUNG LOLA / SIMON—Male-identifying. This is LOLA as a ten-year-old boy who already knows he's destined to wear high heels.
YOUNG CHARLIE—Male-identifying. This is our lead as a seven-year-old boy. Lost, quiet, reflective.
PAT—Female-identifying. Officious office manager who will let loose her wild side when allowed. Lola's love interest.
TRISH—Female-identifying. Factory worker with a husband and kids to worry over.
THE ANGELS—These are the drag performers who populate THE BLUE ANGEL NIGHTCLUB.
MR. PRICE—Male-identifying. Charlie's father in the opening and closing sequences.
SIMON SR.—Male-identifying. Lola's father. An unforgiving tower of anger.
HARRY—Male-identifying. A contemporary of Charlie's but his opposite. HARRY is successful, self aware and confident.
RICHARD BAILEY—Male-identifying. Nicola's boss. An overtly attractive and successful man.
"Dames At Sea"
MONA:
Female Identifying, 30 to mid 40s. The ultimate Broadway diva. A true
star of the highest caliber. Comedic with strong singing and dancing
skills including an intermediate level of tap.
RUBY: Female
Identifying, late teens to early 20’s. Innocent, pure and right off the
bus from Centerville, Utah with hopes of becoming a Broadway star.
Strong legit singer and strong dancer including a high level of tap.
JOAN:
Female Identifying, early to mid 20’s. Tough talking chorus girl but
“mother hen” to Ruby. Strong belt and mix. Strong dancer, including a
high level of tap.
HENNESEY/CAPTAIN: Male Identifying, mid 30’s to
40s. Hennesy is the Stage Director about to lose his theatre and job if
his show doesn’t open. The CAPTAIN commands the ship where the show
ultimately takes place. Comedic with strong singing skills and movement.
DICK:
Male Identifying, early to mid 20’s. A sailor who is also a songwriter.
He falls hard for Ruby but gets entangled with Mona. Strong singer
(high baritone/Tenor) and strong dancer, including a high level of tap.
LUCKY:
Male Identifying, early to mid 20’s. A sailor, best buddy to Dick. He
is in love with Joan but won’t commit to her. Strong singer (Baritone)
and strong dancer, including a high level of tap.
UNDERSTUDIES: Two understudies to cover the roles of DICK/LUCKY/HENNESEY/CAPTAIN and RUBY/JOAN/MONA KENT.
"Evita"
EVA: Female Identifying, Latina, 30’s. Dynamic leading lady with power, drive and determination. A great singer who dances.
CHE: Male Identifying, Latino, 30’s. Part storyteller, part revolutionary. Strong pop tenor voice.
PERON: Male Identifying, Latino, 40’s. President of Argentina, commanding presence. Strong baritone vocals.
MALGALDI: Male Identifying, Latino, 30’s. A concert singer who is the first step in Eva’s rise to fame. Tenor.
MISTRESS:
Female-identifying, 16-18. Latinx. Juan Perón’s mistress – note the
33-year age gap and all it implies this teenager has endured and
survived. Vulnerable yet nursing a secret strength. Powerful
contemporary mix voice needed.
CHILD: Female-identifying, 8-10,
Latinx, sincere and earnest above all – she adores Evita with all her
heart. Sings “Santa Evita.”
