NJ AEA Hair, Singers and Dancers RED BANK

Hair, Singers and Dancers

EXPIRES:July 19, 2023 8:00 PM

Company

Two River Theater Company

Lauren Kurinskas, producing dir.; Gerome Ragni, James Rado, book-lyrics; Galt MacDermot, music; James Vásquez, dir.; Mayte Natalio, choreo.; Justin Waldman, artistic dir.; Dennis Chambers, assoc. prod.

Production Description

Casting Equity actors for chorus parts in "Hair." No roles will be understudied.

Actors & Performers

Equity Actors: All Genders, 18+

Ensemble: This is not a "chorus," as the entire cast is a true ensemble. The ensemble sings many featured songs including "Aquarius," "Black Boys," "White Boys," "Walking in Space," "Electric Blues," "Hippie Life," etc., and plays many roles in the show including the Principals, Mother/Father, historical figures, and more. Energetic, creative performers with heart and passion. Any ethnicities. Strong rock vocals.

Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

To apply, see the "Key Details" section below.

Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations

Rehearsals begin Sept. 5; previews Sept. 30; runs Oct. 6-22, with possible extension to Oct. 29 at The Joan and Robert Rechnitz Theater in Red Bank, NJ.

Compensation & Contract Details

Additional: Pays $776/wk. Equity LORT D Non-Rep Contract.

Key Details

Auditions:

Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank, NJ, 07701-1105

 Equity Chorus Call

• Jul 20, 2023: 10:00 AM EDT
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  Singers. Male-identifying characters

Equity Chorus Call

• Jul 20, 2023: 2:00 PM EDT
•  Equity Chorus Call

• Jul 21, 2023: 10:00 AM EDT
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  Dancers. Female-identifying characters

Equity Chorus Call

• Jul 21, 2023: 2:00 PM EDT
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  Dancers. Male-identifying characters

Seeking talent from

Red Bank, NJ

Additional Instructions:

For consideration, Equity actors will schedule appointments on a first-come, first-served basis on the morning of the audition beginning at 9:30 a.m. Audition preparation instructions: Singers must prepare one monologue and 16-32 bars of a contemporary musical theater song. An accompanist will be provided. Bring sheet music organized. Bring a headshot and resume stapled or glued together. Dancers must come warm up and ready to dance; Wear clothing that allows movement. Bring headshot and resume stapled or glued together.

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

Two River Theater is committed to inclusive casting processes and strongly encourages actors to audition regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.

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.

Additional Materials

Synopsis

Let the sunshine in! During the Summer of Love, a group of young Americans dream of a beautiful future filled with harmony and understanding. The groundbreaking rock musical includes the Grammy Award-winning hits “Aquarius,” “Good Morning Starshine,” and the title song’s ode to long, brilliant, beautiful “Hair!” Opening Two River Theater’s 30th anniversary season, Director James Vásquez (Old Globe Resident Artist, American Mariachi) and choreographer Mayte Natalio (Love in Hate Nation) bring their 2021 staging from the Old Globe Theatre. For mature audiences.