Friday, December 9, 2022

The Secret Garden,Equity Video Submissions (Chorus Singers) ACT of Ridgefield, CT

The Secret Garden,Equity Video Submissions (Chorus Singers)

EXPIRES:December 22, 2022 7:00 PM

Company

ACT of Connecticut

Daniel C. Levine, dir.; Nathan Peck, choreo.; R. Erin Craig, prod. dir.; Katie Diamond, exec. dir.; Marsha Norman, book-lyrics; Lucy Simon, music by; Frances Hodgson Burnett, based on the novel by; Daniel C. Levine, artistic dir.; Bryan Perri, music supervisor-music dir.; Scott Wojcik and Holly Buczek (CSA), Wojcik Casting Team, casting dirs.

Actors & Performers

Equity Chorus Dancers: Chorus / Ensemble, 18+

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below

Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations

Rehearsals begin Apr. 17, 2023; technical rehearsals May 10-13, 2023; runs May 18-June 11 or 18, 2023 in Ridgefield, CT. Note: Performances are Thursdays through Sundays with understudy rehearsal on Thursday afternoons after opening night.

Compensation & Contract Details

All Roles
Additional: Pays $608/wk. Equity SPT Tier 7 + Pension and Health payments Round trip transportation is provided by ACT of Connecticut on a daily basis (between NYC and Ridgefield, CT) in shared company vehicles for all rehearsals and performances. However, from the start of technical rehearsals through the opening weekend, local housing will be offered to non-local cast members by ACT of CT (rather than traveling back and forth daily between NYC and Ridgefield, CT).

Key Details

Seeking talent from:

Ridgefield, CT

Additional Instructions:

In your recording, slate your name, height and
location. You can use the provided materials at https://wojcasting.com/secret-garden-actof-ct/ or a song of your choosing in the style of the show. Email your headshot/resume and
video submission as either a direct link or
an attached file. We prefer to not receive links that need to be downloaded. Label your audition file with your name. Also send your headshot/resume as an attachment labeled with your name (No downloads.) Submit by Dec. 22 to ECCSingerforACT@gmail.com. Seeking a cast of terrific legit singers/actors. While there will be some movement in the production, the vocals and the acting are the priority in casting the show. Seeking experienced, trained, and extremely strong vocalists who are very good actors and storytellers. Nearly every ensemble track will understudy one of the principal roles (as described in breakdown). Do not submit for an ensemble track unless you are comfortable with the specific understudy assignment and vocal demands described in the breakdown. Seeking a diverse company of actors who are ready to dig into this magical story. Some actors will be required to perform barefoot at times, please only submit if you are comfortable with being barefoot. Additionally, all actors must be comfortable working on a turntable, as this will be used throughout the production. All rehearsals and performances are in Ridgefield, CT at ACT of CT. ACT of CT is a fully COVID-19 vaccinated company. 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 submit.

Additional Materials

Breakdown Of Chorus Roles

[MALE ENSEMBLE 1]: Male, 30s-40s. Ensemble role whose features will include ALBERT LENNOX and PARISIAN. This track will understudy ARCHIBALD CRAVEN. ALBERT is a dashing army officer besotted by his very beautiful but narcissistic wife. Standard English accent. Legit voice. (Vocal range C3-A4)

[MALE ENSEMBLE 2]: Male, 30s-40s. Ensemble role whose features will include MAJOR HOLMES and PARISIAN. This track will understudy DR. NEVILLE CRAVEN. Standard English accent. Legit voice. (Vocal Range C3-F#4)

[MALE ENSEMBLE 3]: Male, 30s-40s. Ensemble role whose features will include LT. WRIGHT and PARISIAN. This track will understudy ALBERT. Standard English accent. Legit voice. Tenor.

[MALE ENSEMBLE 4]: Male, 30s-40s. Ensemble role whose features will include MAJOR SHELLEY and PARISIAN. This track will understudy BEN. Standard English accent. Legit voice. Baritone.

[FEMALE ENSEMBLE 1]: Female, late 20s-40s. Ensemble role whose features will include DREAMER, PARISIAN, and others. This track will understudy LILY. Standard English accent. Legit voice. (Vocal Range Bb3-D6)

[FEMALE ENSEMBLE 2]: Female, 30s-40s. Ensemble role whose features will include DREAMER, PARISIAN, and others. This track will understudy ROSE. Standard English accent. Legit voice