American Eclipse,Equity NYC EPA
About the project
Out
of the Box Theatrics, prods.; Elizabeth Flemming, founding producing
artistic dir.; Janet Brenner, Laura Ivey, Andrew Koenigsberg, prod.;
Michael John LaChiusa, book-music-lyrics; Bill Rauch, dir.; Alchemy
Production Group, general mngr.; Michael Cassara, CSA
Dates & Locations
Rehearsals begin Sept. 23; runs Oct. 17-18 in NYC.
Compensation & Contract
Key Details
- Aug 15, 2024: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM EDT
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Four-week NYC developmental production, with presentations on Oct. 17 and 18. Prepare a brief musical theatre singing selection, about one minute in length. Material (traditional or contemporary MT) that shows range and lyricism is most helpful here. Bring your headshot and resume stapled together. The indigenous characters in American Eclipse are members of the Ute tribe, and there are some moments that feature Shoshone language. Performers from all Indigenous/Native American backgrounds are encouraged to audition. No roles will be understudied. All Stage Managerial positions are currently filled. 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
[LEWIS
LATIMER] Black, Early 30s, Tenor, sings to high G/A. Visionary inventor
and patent draftsman. Distinguished, intelligent, charismatic. Our
tour guide through the story.
[THOMAS ALVA EDISON] white, Early
30s, high baritone, contemporary, sings to high A. The prolific inventor
and innovative business leader as a younger man. Cocky, self-assured. A
real showman.
[MARIA MITCHELL] white, late 50s, powerful high
mix, not a belt. A renowned astronomer, educator, and crusader for
Women's rights. Brilliant, tough, driven, no-nonsense. A fighter.
[PHEBE
MITCHELL KENDALL] white, late 30s, Soprano. Must be classic legit
soprano to high C. Maria’s younger sister, conservative. Shocked to find
herself out of her hometown for the first time in her life.
[NAOMI
BUTTER] Black, 40s, powerful mezzo-mix. The fiercely protective
matriarch of the Butter family. Able to sustain D above middle C.
Maternal, strong. A force.
[CHLOE BUTTER] Black, early 20s,
Naomi’s daughter. Mezzo-mix to D above middle C. Doubles as SELENE
(Naomi's granddaughter, in her 40s) in later years. Warm and inviting.
[WILL
BUTTER] Black, mid-20s, lyric baritone, NAOMI's son and husband of
Annie. Strong-willed, stubborn, but protective and loving of his family.
[ANNIE
BUTTER] Black, early to mid 20s, Soprano, legit, to high A or B. Will's
wife. The soon-to-be mother of her family's next generation.
[CHIEF COLOROW] Indigenous/Native American, 50s+, Baritone to high-baritone. Strong, dignified, thoughtful. A leader.
[TABERNASH]
Indigenous/Native American, 20s, high baritone-tenor, contemporary.
Colorow's Son. Passionate and impulsive. A warrior.
[RECHA]
Indigenous/Native American, 40s, Soprano to high G/A, legit foundation,
contemporary straight tone also a major plus. Colorow’s wife. A warrior.
Assertive, proud.
[SIHA] Indigenous/Native American, 30s,
Mezzo-mix, contemporary straight tone also a major plus. Colorow’s
wife, measured, intelligent.
[PUPA] Indigenous/Native American,
20s, Mezzo-mix, covers alto range, contemporary straight tone a major
plus. Colorow’s wife. The youngest, a peacekeeper.
[TUCK “RALPH”
LING] Chinese, 30s, Tenor to high C - capable of both legit and
contemporary sound. A passionate astrologer and interpreter of the sheng
xiao. Hardworking, optimistic, enthusiastic.
[CHENGUANG] Chinese, 30s, Mezzo/Mix, Tuck's wife. Grounded, a realist. NOTE: Character has some dialogue/singing in Mandarin.
[JAMES
CRAIG WATSON] white, 50s, a strictly classical baritone. Noted
Astronomer and discoverer of planets. Arrogant, hotheaded, overbearing.
[HELENA WATSON] white, mid 40s, Mezzo/Mix, James's wife. Kind, patient, loving, brilliant.
[NATHAN MEEKER] white, 30s-40s. U.S. agent for White River Indian Agency.
