Miss Saigon
Company
Claude-Michel Schonberg, music; Richard Maltby Jr. and Alain Boublil, lyrics; Michael Mahler, additional lyrics; Frank Portanova, dir.; Stephen Ferri, music dir.; Carol Angeli, choreo
Casting Equity actors for roles in "Miss Saigon."
Actors & Performers
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below
Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Rehearsals begin Mar. 27 (rehearses in NYC, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. range, actors are called only when needed); tech Apr. 14-16, 20-23, 27-30, and May 3-7 (3-4 performances/wk.) at White Plains Performing Arts Center in White Plains, NY.
Compensation & Contract Details
All Roles
Key Details
- Feb 9, 2023: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM EDT
- Seeking talent from
New York City, NY
Additional Instructions:
To schedule an audition appointment, Equity members, email auditions@wppac.com
with what times the talent is looking for. Audition instructions:
Prepare no more than a one-minute cut of a song from the show. Some
options are below in the folder, though the talent can pick any song/cut
from the show: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/yosc3qvo6piu7pa/AACmJXC4X_EsS4y5nd1MHt3qa?dl=0
. Bring any and all conflicts to the auditions and note that the
rehearsal times may vary. The talent must be available for all shows and
tech week to audition. If the talent cannot attend or wish to submit a
video instead, do so here: Video submit all materials via this link: https://airtable.com/shrYHoU2CJcJIBVET
. Video audition instructions: Videos must be uploaded to (Youtube,
Vimeo, etc.) and sent as a link. No password protected videos, etc. 2.
Include Headshot and Resume (In one file, not separate files) 3. In the
recording, slate name, union status, 4. Make sure production will be
able to see as much of the talent as possible. 5. Accompaniment should
be played on a separate device and be sure there is no editing, effects,
etc. to the vocal recording. Production is seeking a multi-ethnic cast
of men and women with fantastic singing, acting, and dancing abilities.
Theatre’s casting note: Because of the short, intense rehearsal
schedule, production is open and interested in seeing performers who may
have done the show before. But it is not a requirement.
Synopsis:
Miss Saigon is an epic, stunning adaptation of Puccini’s opera, Madame
Butterfly, by the writers behind Les Miserables. Reframing Puccini’s
story by setting it during the Vietnam War, Miss Saigon is a powerful
and poignant tale of love in a war-torn country. In the dangerous days
before Saigon’s fall in 1975, Chris (an American GI) and Kim (a
destitute Vietnamese orphan working her first night as a prostitute)
fall in love. When the city falls, the lovers are forced apart, and each
must find their own way, alone. When, years later, Chris is able to
return to Vietnam, he brings with him an American wife. Kim, who has
waited for Chris, has raised their son, Tam, who is “bui-doi”-- a term
for a child conceived during the horrors of war. With so much
devastation behind them, Kim and Chris must decide how to move forward.
Miss Saigon is a tragedy of massive proportions: passionate, profound,
and heart-wrenchingly honest. With a sung-through score and
tour-de-force roles for actors, Miss Saigon is a theatrical experience
that will stay with you for years to come.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
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.
Equity
encourages everyone participating in the auditions 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.
Equity encourages members to prepare for their audition prior to
arriving at the audition venue, to the extent that they can (e.g., get
dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing
rooms. Holding/Audition room information: The maximum capacity in the
holding room is: 6. The maximum capacity in the audition room is: 6.
Additional Materials
Christopher
Scott: (Male, 20-30) A young, American G.I. sergeant about to leave
Saigon to return to America who unexpectedly falls in love with Kim. He
is married to Ellen and is a tormented soul. Vocal range top: B4 Vocal
range bottom: C3.
Kim: (Female (AAPI), 18-27) A young and naive,
but strong-willed Vietnamese girl who becomes Chris' lover. She is an
orphan and has been forced to work at a local club. Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: E3.
The Engineer: (Male (AAPI), 35-50) The
owner of the "Dreamland" club. He is half-Vietnamese and half-French.
Sleazy and ruthless. Vocal range top: Ab4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2.
John
Thomas: (Male, 25-35) Chris' best friend and an American G.I. who later
becomes an activist. Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: Ab2.
Gigi
Van Tranh: (Female (AAPI), 30-40) A hardened, disillusioned Saigon
stripper who was initially voted "Miss Saigon." She dreams of a better
life in America. Will double in the ensemble. Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal
range bottom: C2.
Thuy: (Male (AAPI), 25-35) A Vietnamese
military leader with the Communist government, Kim has been promised to
him as his betrothed. An imposing figure who is aggressive,
unpredictable, and intensely anti-American. Doubles in ensemble. Vocal
range top: Bb4 Vocal range bottom: Db3.
