Wednesday, February 12, 2025

CT AEA La Cage Aux Folles

La Cage Aux Folles

Seeking talent from Norwalk, CT

About the project

COMPANY DETAILS
Music Theatre of Connecticut

Herman Fierstein, playwright; Kevin Connors, dir.; Chris McNiff, choreo.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Seeking Equity actors for roles in "La Cage Aux Folles."

Roles in this project

Equity Actors

Lead. All Genders. 18+


Ethnicity: All Ethnicities

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

Dates & Locations

Rehearsals begin March 18 at MTC in Norwalk, CT; previews begin April 4; runs April 5-21 (Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 p.m., and 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.; and April 10) in Norwalk, CT.

Compensation & Contract

Rate: $538.00 / week (estimated duration: not provided)
Additional: Pays $538/wk. Equity SPT 5 Contract.

Key Details

Auditions:
Music Theatre of Connecticut, 509 Westport Ave., Norwalk, CT, 06851
Equity Principal Audition
  • Feb 17, 2025: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST

break, 1-2 p.m.
Seeking talent from Norwalk, CT
Additional Instructions:

Free on-site parking, train station is a 5-minute Uber ride to/from theatre.

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

Auditions are by appointment only. For questions or to book an appointment, contact Alex at 203-454-3883 or email auditions@musictheatreofct.com.

Prepare a song in the style of the show. Four sides available at www.musictheatreofct.com/auditions for Georges, Albin, Jacqueline, and Jean-Michel. Those auditioning for the Cagelles may be asked to stay/return for a dance callback at 6:30 p.m.

This will be a diverse production and actors from underserved communities are encouraged to attend. Connecticut and Westchester talent a plus.

Music Theatre of Connecticut is currently in its 38th season. MTC is located in a beautiful theatre center in Norwalk, CT, and the company has won numerous "Best" awards both BroadwayWorld and Connecticut Critics' Circle Awards, including the prestigious Killen Award for Outstanding Contribution to Professional Theatre, joining Long Wharf, Hartford Stage and the Westport Playhouse.

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

Character Breakdown

Seeking:
- Albin: Male 45-55, Baritone, Possesses a star quality; mature; great powerhouse of a Broadway voice.
- Georges: Male, 50s, Baritone, a star; mature and attractive; good singer; energetic, loving and caring; moves well.
- Jean-Michel: Male, 20, Young ingenue, baritone, romantic lead, well-mannered, educated; desperately in love with his fiancée, Anne; sings, and moves well. Early 20’s, lyric baritone.
- Anne: Female, Early 20s, Jean-Michel’s fiancée; sop/belt, ingénue, a superb dancer. Doubles as a female Cagelle.
- Jacob: Male, Early 20s, Male butler/maid; tenor, brilliant comedian who sings and moves well.
- Edouard Dindon: Male, Early 50s, Baritone, Anne’s father; right-wing radical politician; pompous; quirky; sings, and moves well. A fine comedian.
- Marie Dindon: Female, Late 40’s, Soprano, Anne’s mother; 48-52, shy, retiring, sexually repressed and sex-starved; good singer who moves well.
- Jacqueline: Female, Middle Age, mezzo, Mature friend of Georges and Albin; owns a chic restaurant; attractive, charming; very theatrical.
- Mme Renaud: 30s, Sop/belt, strong dancer, vibrant.
- Renaud/Cagelle: Male, 30s/40s, Baritenor, Male friend of Georges and Albin; owns a small cafe; strong dancer.
- Francis/Cagelle: Male, 30s, baritenor, Male stage manager in Georges’ club; strong dancer.
- Male Cagelle/Etienne: Strong dancer/singer, flexible vocal part.