Friday, September 30, 2022

Junie B's Essential SurvivalL Guide To School,'Equity Video Submissions AEA NYC

Junie Bs Essential SurvivalL Guide To School,

Equity Video Submissions

CATEGORY:Theater: Musical
TAGS:Not Paid Union
EXPIRES:October 15, 2022 8:00 PM

Company

Theatreworks USA

Barbara Pasternack, artistic dir.; Jillian Carucci, assoc. artistic dir.-casting; Emily Hartford, remount dir.; Marcy Heisler, book-lyrics; Zina Goldrich, music; Peter Flynn, original dir.; Dev Janki, original choreo.


Casting Equity actors for the Winter/Spring 2023 Touring TYA Musical "Junie B's Essential SurvivalL Guide To School."

 

Actors & Performers

Junie B. Jones: Female, 18+
First grader extraordinaire; wildly precocious, and completely and utterly endearing; must have comedic, improvisational flair, and lots of energy! Belter with soprano mix, to F, 1 1/2 octaves above middle C. BIPOC+/Global majority performers encouraged to submit.

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below

May: Female, 18+
Junie's know-it-all, type-A, perfectionist, classmate. Also plays El Toro Fabuloso, the “bull inside Junie’s stomach,” among other characters. Brassy mezzo-soprano belter; BIPOC+/Global majority performers encouraged to submit.

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below

Lucille: Female, 18+
The ultimate child Diva; a spunky child with a penchant for clothes; also plays Junie’s Mom and Gus Vallony, the School Janitor, as well as other characters; Soprano belter; BIPOC+/Global majority performers encouraged to submit.

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below

Herb: Male, 18+
Junie's best friend; charming, sweet, and a bit shy, he trusts that Junie has all the answers; also plays Mr. Scary, a first-grade teacher and the school Principal, among others; Tenor; BIPOC+/Global majority performers encouraged to submit.

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below

Sheldon: Male, 18+
Junie's classmate, a super smart nerd; Lactose intolerant; also plays Gladys Gutzman, the school’s fabulous lunch lady, among other characters; tenor/baritenor; BIPOC+/Global majority performers encouraged to submit.

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below

Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations

Rehearsals begin Dec. 28; runs Jan. 12-May 21, 2023 in NY and touring. Note: All dates are currently subject to change.

Compensation & Contract Details

All Roles
Not Paid
Additional: Pays $505/wk. Equity TYA Agreement.

Key Details

Seeking talent from:

New York, NY

Additional Instructions:

Prepare a short contemporary, up-tempo Muscial Theater/pop song that showcases your vocal range or use material from the show (which can be found at: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/j64u46x1xdtf5tg/AAAteLtIvq-RDDeLooTpB7Tza?dl=0 ). Sing in the octave that best suits your voice. All characters sing. This is a musical based on the popular children's book series, Junie B. Jones. Seeking a company of versatile performers with comedic flair who can carry tight harmonies. Submit your video submission link with your picture/resume (one pdf) with the title of the show in subject line. Submit by Oct. 14 to castingteam@twusa.org

This is an Actor/ASM contract. All actors are signed as assistant stage managers (ASMs) and will be required, as such, to lift scenery and sound equipment during daily load-in and load outs (up to 60 lbs). All actors participate in assembling and disassembling the set at each venue and school at which they perform. This is a touring production. The company travels by car and van to theaters and schools. NYC based actors are encouraged to submit. Callbacks will take place in October/November in New York City. TheaterWorksUSA serves a diverse, nationwide audience and strives to hire artists and staff that reflect the diversity of our audiences. TheaterWorksUSA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. COVID-19 Safety: TWUSA adheres to AEA safety requirements related to COVID-19 for all auditions, rehearsals, and touring. All company members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. About TheaterWorksUSA: TheaterWorksUSA has led the Theater for Young and Family Audiences movement in New York City
and across North America for over half a century. At TWUSA, we believe that access to art-and theater, in particular-is vital for our youth. Since 1961, the 501(c)3 not-for-profit has captured the imaginations of 100 million new and veteran theatergoers with an award-winning repertoire of over 140 original plays and musicals. Acclaimed alumni include Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Disney's Frozen), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Rent), Jerry Zaks (The Music Man), Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Dear Evan Hansen), Miguel Cervantes (Hamilton), Kathleen Chalfant (Angels in America), and Chuck Cooper (Tony award winning actor, The Life). 

Visit WWW.TWUSA.ORG for more information.