Theatre Aspen 2023 Summer Season, Chorus Singers
Company
Jed Bernstein, producing dir.; Michael Rader, exec. prod.; Britt Marden, dir. of artistic planning; Wojcik Casting Team, casting
Seeking video submissions from Equity actors for chorus singer parts in Theatre Aspen's 2023 Summer season.
Season
includes "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" (Joyce Chittick,
dir.-choreo. Rehearsals begin Jun. 5 in Aspen, CO; runs Jun. 22-Jul. 8),
and "Rent" (Andy Señor Jr., dir. Rehearsals begin Jul. 17 in NYC;
travels to Aspen, CO, Jul. 30; runs Aug. 5-26).
Actors & Performers
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below
Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Rehearses in NYC and Aspen, CO; runs in Aspen, CO.
Compensation & Contract Details
All Roles
Key Details
New York, NY
Additional Instructions:
For consideration, talent must email their headshot, resume, and video submission link to aspensingerecc@gmail.com.
Video submission instructions: Video submission must be either a direct
link or an attached file; resume and headshot must be sent as
attachments labeled with the talent's name. Do not send links that need
to be downloaded. Video preparation instructions: In the recording,
talent must slate their name, height, and location. Talent must prepare
one of the tracks at https://wojcasting.com/epa-ecc-for-beautiful-the-carole-king-musical-theatre-aspen/ or a song of their choosing in the style of the show. Submission deadline is Dec. 30.
In-person callbacks will be held Feb. 22-28, 2023 in NYC.
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
“Rent”
Note:
Rent is a rock opera set in New York’s Lower East Side in the shadow of
AIDS in the late 80s/early 90s. We encourage performers of all
ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with
disabilities, to submit.
Seeking:
Ensemble: Male and Female
Identifying. Ages 20-39. Excellent contemporary Musical Theatre /pop
singers. All vocal ranges. Excellent dancers and movers to play featured
roles that include Homeless Men & Women, Junkies, Parents (Mrs.
Cohen & Mrs. Jefferson), Support Group members (Steve & Gordon)
as well as cover Principals.
“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical”
Seeking:
-
The Shirelles / Female Ensemble: African American Women. 20s-30s.
Appealing, attractive, charismatic singer/movers to portray Lucille
(Don’s tough as nails secretary), Shirley (A Shirelle who sings lead on
“Will You Love Me Tomorrow”), Little Eva (Carole’s babysitter, turned
singing sensation of “The Locomotion”), Janelle Woods (A gorgeous singer
who sings lead on “One Fine Day”), among others. Sing & move
extremely well. Belt/Mix.
- The Drifters / Male Ensemble:
African American Men. 20s-30s. Appealing, attractive, charismatic
singer/movers to portray various roles, including The Drifters, who are
featured in songs including “On Broadway”, “Up on the Roof” and “Some
Kind of Wonderful.” Extremely strong singer/movers. All vocal types.
High tenors & baritones with top notes are encouraged to submit.
-
Nick / Low Righteous Brother / Male Ensemble: Caucasian Man. 20s-30s. A
Low Baritone/Bass. A strong singer to play Nick (an attractive,
friendly guitarist at the Bitter End), half of the Righteous Brothers
duo who sing “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling”) & others. An
excellent singer with low baritone / bass notes. Role potentially
understudies Gerry Goffin.
- Lou Adler / High Righteous Brother /
Male Ensemble: Caucasian Man. 20s-30s. A strong singer to play Lou
Adler (the genius music producer), Bobby Hatfield (half of the Righteous
Brothers duo who sing “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling”) & others.
An excellent singer with strong rock high tenor notes. Role potentially
understudies Barry Mann.
- Marilyn / Betty Female Ensemble:
Caucasian Woman. 20s-E30s. A strong singer to portray Marilyn (a
gorgeous singer with a great voice), Betty (Carole’s appealing, perky
best friend in high school) and others. An extremely strong singer.
Belt/mix. Role potentially understudies Cynthia Weil and Carole King.
