The Rev Theatre Company 2023 Season
Company
Casting Equity actors for principal roles for The Rev Theatre Company's 2023 Season.
Season
includes "Evita" (Brett Smock, dir.; Brian Cimmet, musical dir.;
rehearsals begin May 18; runs May 31-Jun. 20), "Into the Woods" (Brett
Smock, dir.-choreo.; Jeff Theiss, musical dir.; rehearsals begin Jun.
22; runs Jul. 5-25), "Beautiful" (Scott Weinstein, dir.; James Alonzo
White, choreo.; Alan Plado, musical dir.; rehearsals begin Jul. 27; runs
Aug. 9-29), "A Chorus Line" (Marc Kimelman, dir.-choreo.; rehearsals
begin Aug. 31; runs Sep. 13-Oct. 3).
Actors & Performers
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below
Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Rehearses and runs in Auburn, NY.
Compensation & Contract Details
All Roles
New York City, NY
Additional Instructions:
For consideration, prepare a musical selection that highlights vocal and dramatic range.
Note
that through the end of December, members must schedule an audition
appointment online in advance in order to attend this audition. There
will be no walk-ins, alternate lists, or any appointments scheduled on
the day of the audition.
AGMA members who have been in good
standing for at least one year, Canadian Equity members, Equity
Membership Candidates (EMCs), and non-Equity actors may sign up for the
non-Equity audition waiting list by completing the form at https://forms.office.com/r/P6VLSGTQs9. Any appointments available after the deadline has passed for Equity members to sign up will be assigned from the waiting list.
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Requirement
for proof of vaccination: Everyone entering the audition venue (i.e.,
venue employees, Equity members, non-members, casting personnel,
creatives, producers, musicians, etc.) will be required to show proof of
COVID vaccination prior to entry into the venue. (Anyone with a medical
or religious exemption from vaccination, should e-mail ahoeschen@actorsequity.org
with "Vaccination exemption" in the subject line and attach proof of
exemption in advance of their appointment. Information provided will be
kept confidential.) Anyone with symptoms of COVID, flu, or any other
infectious disease that can be transmitted by casual contact should not
attend the auditions.
Everyone participating in the auditions is
encouraged to wear a two-ply cloth face mask, surgical mask, singer’s
mask, or respirator (N95, KN95, or KF94). Single-ply face masks,
gaiters, and bandanas are not recommended. Singer’s masks can be found
at www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask.
If
the risk level for New York County is trending upwards and may rise to
High (Red) we will contact members with appointments at least 48 hours
before the first audition appointment time to let them know there is a
chance that the auditions may need to be postponed or cancelled. All
members with appointments will be notified at least 24 hours in advance
if the auditions must be postponed or cancelled. Members are encouraged
to prepare for their audition prior to arriving at the audition venue,
to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, do hair and makeup,
etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms.
Holding
and audition room information: The audition room (Studio B) can
accommodate no more than 28 individuals at a time. The holding room can
accommodate no more than 40 individuals at a time.
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.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Additional Materials
“Evita”
Seeking:
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Eva Peron: Female identifying, 18+ to play 15-33 (character ages
throughout the show); an actress turned wife and ambitious political
partner of Argentina President, Juan Peron. Star presence. A chameleon.
Powerful, manipulative, charismatic, feminine, sensual, and stoic.
Displays a wide range of emotion – and vocal stamina. Mezzo with a
strong, high belt who dances or moves very well; Low E below middle C to
high G.
- Che Guevara: Male identifying, 30s. A passionate,
revolutionary figure. Che is the narrator and formidable antagonist to
Eva Peron. Has a powerful command, physical stamina and vocal endurance
to withstand the demands of the role. Charismatic rock tenor – Low Bb to
high Bb to F5 in falsetto.
- Juan Peron: Male identifying, 40s-50s;
a prominent officer who becomes the President of Argentina; Stately,
charismatic and charming; Can be warm and sympathetic to chilly and
threatening. Legit baritone with a powerful voice. Commanding presence.
Low A to high F#.
- Magaldi: Male identifying, 35-45. A tango singer
and Eva's first love interest. A sense of used car salesman to him.
Track doubles as ensemble. High baritone or tenor – Middle C to high G.
Moves very well.
- Mistress: Female identifying, 18+ to play 16-20;
an innocent-looking young woman; has a sweet- sounding high mix; doubles
as ensemble; high mix/belt; Low A to E.
“Into the Woods”
Seeking:
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Narrator/Mysterious Man: Male identifying; 40s-50s. Baritone. Narrator:
an inviting and warm-hearted guide that maneuvers the audience through
the storytelling. Comedic, commanding and stately. The Mysterious Man:
an odd and magical man who lives in the woods. Speaks in rhymes and
riddles.
- Cinderella: Female identifying; 20-30s. Soprano. A young
woman who longs for something greater outside of her miserable
household. She adapts to her surroundings very easily and is emerges
into herself with determination and bravery.
- Jack: Male
identifying; 18-20. Tenor. A young lad – a cheerful dreamer – who spends
his days with his best friend, a cow named Milky White. He doesn’t know
who he is yet but is determined to find out. Full of heart, Jack easily
distracted but has great potential for depth and dimension.
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Jack’s Mother: Female identifying; late 40s – 50s. Soprano. Jack’s
single mother – jaded but determined to make a better life for herself
and her hapless son. Practical, no nonsense and with great command of
physical and intellectual comedy.
- Baker: Male identifying; 30-40s.
Baritone. An earnest, easily flustered baker who is devoted to his wife
and the idea of a growing family. Lacks confidence and depends greatly
on his wife. Full of heart – forced to make a terrific journey of
self-discovery and responsibility.
- Baker’s Wife: Female
identifying; 30-40s. Mezzo. A witty and resourceful woman who wishes for
a family and will do anything she can to get it. Cares very much for
her husband but longs for more from him. Great comedian with star
presence and charm.
- Little Red Riding Hood: Female identifying;
18-20. Strong belter. A wide-eyed, nai?ve and spunky kid. She is daring
in the woods, but it can sometimes come at a cost. Makes a shift from
brash and forceful to caring and empathetic.
- Witch: Female
identifying; 30-40s. Mezzo-Soprano with strong, powerful belt. Wicked,
spiteful, and stunning. A magical diva. While she is antagonistic and
narcissistic, she has moments of vulnerability, wisdom, and empathy.
Star presence and terrific comedic skills.
- Wolf/Cinderella’s
Prince: Male identifying; 20s-30s. Lyric baritone. A suave and
charismatic wolf determined to capture his prey. The prince is
good-looking and charming but also cunning and greedy. Full of himself
and magnetic in every way. Physically agile and a terrific comedian.
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Rapunzel: Female identifying; 20s. Soprano. She has spent her life
isolated in her tower and is desperately seeking to explore the world
and connect. Defensive and withdrawn but ultimately kind and innocent.
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Rapunzel’s Prince: Male identifying; 20s-30s. Lyric baritone. Brother
to Cinderella’s prince. Competitive against his brother and in love with
Rapunzel. Vain and selfish. Strong comedic skills.
“Beautiful”
Seeking:
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Carole King: Female Identifying, 18+ to play 16-29 (character ages
throughout the show). An aspiring singer/songwriter with a powerful,
distinctive voice. She is a unique, funny, and vulnerable girl from a
Jewish family in Brooklyn. Humor is a defense mechanism for her initial
lack of social confidence. Talented, good natured, unassuming, and often
the peace maker in difficult situations. A reluctant star with no
pretense but a deep passion for music. Mezzo/Soprano belt.
- Gerry
Goffin: Male Identifying, 18+ to play late teens-late 20s. Carole’s
boyfriend, songwriting partner, and eventual husband. He is smoldering,
dark, and handsome with a rebel vibe. Despite being a perpetual flirt,
he is also innately sympathetic, wounded, and tortured. An ambitious
artist always striving for more, trying to fill an emptiness he can’t
identify. Sings well. Baritone/tenor.
- Cynthia Weil: Female
Identifying, 18+ to play late teens-late 20s. Carole’s best friend and a
fellow songwriter. She is sophisticated, smart & chic with a quick
wit. Although self-confident, competitive, and sarcastic, she is also
warm, endearing and loyal friend. Has strong comedic timing. Mezzo-
Soprano belt.
- Barry Mann: Male Identifying, 18+ to play late
teens-late 20s. A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with
Cynthia. He is good natured, and highly neurotic. Ambitious, but
likeable and extremely loyal. Has strong comedic timing. High pop/rock
tenor.
- Don Kirschner: Male Identifying, 30s-40s. An influential
music publisher and producer. He is a fast talking, energetic, force of
nature. Powerful, direct, and sometimes intimidating, but he has a real
affinity for his writers and artists. A hit maker.
- Genie: Female
Identifying, 40s-50s. Carole’s Jewish mother. Once an aspiring
playwright, she has been broken down by life and her husband’s
infidelity. As protective of Carole as she is unforgiving of her
husband’s mistakes. This is a non-singing role.
“A Chorus Line”
Seeking:
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Zach: Any Ethnicity, 40s. Dynamic and successful director/choreographer
of a Broadway show. Driven and at times coldly manipulative. Actor who
dances.
- Larry: Any Ethnicity, 30s. Zach’s assistant. Professional and efficient with leadership qualities. An accomplished dancer.
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Mike: Any Ethnicity, Mid 20s. Accomplished Italian American dancer who
sings well. Athletic and grounded with a street- wise charm. Tenor.
Acrobatics a plus.
- Richie: Black, Mid 20s. Accomplished dancer who
sings well. Spunky and fun energy. Tenor. Flexibility and basic
Acrobatic skills a plus.
- Paul: Latin, Mid 20s-30s. Accomplished actor who dances very well. Survivor of a troubled childhood.
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Mark: Any Ethnicity, Late teens-early 20s. Accomplished dancer who
sings well. The youngest male on the line. Boyish and charismatic.
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Greg: Any Ethnicity, late 20s-early 30s. Accomplished dancer who sings.
Highly sophisticated, wry, and intelligent with a decidedly wicked wit.
Out and proud.
- Bobby: Any Ethnicity, Mid-late 20s. Accomplished
dancer who sings well. He has a quirky almost outrageous comedic sense,
yet, remains immensely likeable.
- Al: Any Ethnicity, Mid-late 20s.
Accomplished dancer who sings very well. Tough and streetwise.
Supportive husband, married to Kristine.
- Cassie: Any Ethnicity,
Early-mid 30s. Dynamic “Star” dancer who sings extremely well. Ex-lover
of Zach seeking to restart her career. Strong and charismatic actress.
Soprano w/ strong belt.
- Sheila: Any Ethnicity, Early-mid 30s.
Accomplished actress who dances well. Beautiful showgirl, sexy with a
killer wit. Tough and proud of it. Alto.
- Val: Any Ethnicity,
Mid-late 20s. Accomplished dancer who sings well. Smart, sassy, and sure
of herself; yet the girl next door. Mezzo w/ strong belt.
- Diana:
Latina, Mid-late 20s. Accomplished dancer who sings very well. Often
underestimated, with lots of fight and warmth. Dimensional. Mezzo.
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Judy: Any Ethnicity, Mid 20s. Accomplished dancer who sings well.
Energetic, quirky, and decidedly offbeat. 5’7 and up a plus. Soprano.
- Bebe: Any Ethnicity, Mid-late 20s. Accomplished dancer who sings well. Natural and unaffected. Mezzo.
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Kristine: Any Ethnicity, Mid 20s. Accomplished dancer/actress who
sings. Married to Al. Quirky, great comedic sensibility. Exhibits
nervous energy. Alto.
- Maggie: Any Ethnicity, Mid 20s. Accomplished
dancer who sings very well. Sweet girl next door; shy, sensitive with a
powerful voice. Soprano with a solid mix/belt to E.
- Don: Any Ethnicity, late 20s. Ladies' man, married, and into cars, money, and women. Very sure of himself. From the Bronx.
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Connie: AAPI, 20s. Excellent dancer. Married and petite. A bit of a
mother hen with a great sense of humor. Born in Chinatown. Believably is
4’10”.
