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Weston Playhouse Theatre Company 2023 Season
Susanna Gellert, exec. artistic dir.; Michael Cassara, CSA, casting dir.
Casting Equity actors for chorus singer parts in Weston Playhouse Theatre Company's 2023 Season.
Season
includes "Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story" (Meredith McDonough, dir.; Alan
Janes, writer. Rehearsals begin Jun. 6; previews Jun. 28; runs Jun.
30-Jul. 16) and "Singin' in the Rain" (Susanna Gellert, dir.; Larry
Pressgrove, music dir.; Felicity Stiverson, choreo. Rehearsals begin
Jul. 11; previews Aug. 3; runs Aug. 4-20).
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below
Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Rehearses and runs in Weston, VT.
New York City, NY
For
consideration, prepare a brief song in the style of the show(s) in the
season. It is strongly preferred that talent sings one brief selection
geared towards one show or the other. Bring a headshot and resume
stapled together. If unable to attend this in-person audition,
performers may send a picture and resume for consideration to submissions@michaelcassara.net.
ECC
for Dancers and EPA will be held in March. ECC Procedures are in effect
for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. 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.
The maximum capacity in the holding room is 80. The maximum capacity in the audition room is 28.
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.
“Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story”
Seeking:
-
Male Apollo Performer + Others: Black, mid 20s-30s, male.
Instrumentalist a major plus (ideally sax, harmonica, or a brass
instrument - trumpet, trombone, etc.). Should be a good singer, with
movement abilities. Will double as ensemble roles.
- Female Apollo
Performer + Others: Black, mid 20s-30s, female. The instrumental ability
of any sort a plus - performer should be a singer, with a big voice
(sings “Shout”) and movement abilities. Will double as ensemble roles.
-
Murray Deutch + Others: white, 40s, male. A longtime music industry
executive who helps propel Buddy Holly and the Crickets to stardom. Very
New York. Must sing and will ideally also be an instrumentalist,
playing one of the following instruments at a solid level: sax, trumpet,
trombone, violin, piano, guitar, bass, drums. Will double as ensemble
roles.
- Tommy Allsup + Others: white, early 20s, male. Plays electric guitar at an advanced level. Will double as ensemble roles.
-
Mary Lou Sokolof/Shirley/Ensemble: any ethnicity, 20s-30s, female.
Strong ensemble singer and dancer. Instrumental ability a major plus.
-
Jack Daw + Others: any ethnicity, 20s-30s, male. Strong ensemble singer
and dancer. Instrumental ability a major plus (particularly sax,
trumpet, trombone, violin, piano, guitar, bass, drums.)
- Assorted
Ensemble Roles: any ethnicity, 18+, all gender identities.
Singers/dancers/instrumentalists, to play a variety of roles.
“Singin’ In The Rain”
Seeking:
-
Dora Bailey: any ethnicity, 30s-40s, female. A prying and powerful
gossip columnist and radio announcer. Will likely also play other roles.
- Zelda Zanders: any ethnicity, late 20s-early 30s, female. A
flapper socialite and actress who is on her ninth marriage. She is a
friend and informant to Lina. Will likely also play other roles.
-
Rod: any ethnicity, early 50s-60s, male. An excitable film agent who
borders on manic and works under Simpson. Will likely also play other
roles.
- Ensemble Tenor: any ethnicity, 20s, strong lyric tenor. Excellent singer who dances well. Will likely also play other roles.
-
Ensemble Roles: any ethnicity, 18+, all gender identities. Versatile
singer/dancers (particularly tap) to play a variety of roles.
Beautiful: The Carol King Musical,Chorus
Jessica Fisch, dir.; Christopher Windom, choreo.; Ryan T. Nelson, musical dir.; Peter Marston Sullivan, artistic dir.; Peter Blair, exec. prod.; Katie Johannigman, assoc. artistic dir.; Sana Selemon, artistic assist.
Seeking video submissions from Equity actors for chorus roles in "Beautiful: The Carol King Musical."
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below
Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Rehearsals begin Oct. 12 (Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.); previews Nov. 1; runs Nov. 8-Dec. 31 (Wed.-Sun.), with a possible two-week extension in Beautiful: The Carol King Musical,Chorus.
Lincolnshire, IL
For consideration, submit headshot, resume, and audition video at https://forms.gle/pmt1xWdDXJTREnJL8.
Video preparation instructions: Singers must prepare the music
associated with the character listed below in the dropbox folder or
one
16 to 32-bar cut (equivalent to 1 minute) in the style of the show.
Dancers must submit any dance reel or dance footage in the style of the
show.
Go to www.marriotttheatre.com/audition/beautiful for specific details regarding what to prepare.
The material to prepare is located at
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6461kmdndk2bggo/AABFiXzqROWI3XjykCF7oP15a/ECC?dl=0&subfolder_nav_tracking=1.
In-person callbacks will be held Mar. 7-8 in Lincolnshire, IL.
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.
Director’s
Note: From behind a grand piano on the Carnegie Hall stage, Carole
straddles where she’s come from and where she is going. Like Alice
falling down the rabbit hole, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is a
journey of remembrance and a celebration of what it takes to capture a
dream. Beautiful: The Carole King Musical falls into one of my favorite
categories of theater: plays in which a character on the precipice of a
momentous life event stops and takes stock of all the people, places,
and things that got them where they are. In telling Carole’s story, I
hope to honor the profound history of the songwriters and musicians of
the 1960’s and 1970’s and, above all, lift up the joy of artistic
creation. I am on the hunt for curious, thoughtful actors who love this
music as much as I do and are excited to play.
A note about
casting (adopted from language with consent originally created by Kevin
Kantor and Emily Trarquin of Actors Theatre of Louisville): Most
characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with
he/him or she/her pronouns and you will see that in the following
character descriptions. However limiting the descriptions are, our
casting seeks to be inclusive as possible and we invite gender
non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to
submit for the roles they most identify with. We will also list
race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking
all races and ethnicities. Please let us know if you have any questions,
concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide.
We
are currently not able to transpose audition music at the moment but
are open to performers singing the role that they’re most vocally
comfortable with. If the song doesn’t showcase you at your best, you can
submit another song in the world of the show.
Seeking:
Ensemble:
A multitalented ensemble that will portray members of Carole’s inner
circle as well as famous musical groups that Carole, Gerry, Cynthia, and
Barry wrote for, including the following groups. Dance skills are a
plus. Including:
- Neil Sedaka/Righteous Brother/Lou Adler: any ethnicity, male-identifying, Tenor; 20s-30s.
- Nick/Righteous Brother: any ethnicity, male-identifying, 20s-30s
- Lucille/Shirelle: Black, female-identifying, 20s
- Little Eva/Shirelle: Black, female-identifying, Mezzo-Soprano; 20s
- Janelle Woods/Shirelle: Black, female-identifying, Alto
- Shirelle/Ensemble: Black, female-identifying
- Marilyn Wald: any ethnicity, female-identifying, Alto
- Drifter 1/ Ensemble: Black, male-identifying
- Drifter 2/ Ensemble: Black, male-identifying
- Drifter 3/ Ensemble: Black, male-identifying
- Drifter 4/ Ensemble: Black, male-identifying
- Betty: any ethnicity
Beautiful: The Carol King Musical,Principal
Jessica Fisch, dir.; Christopher Windom, choreo.; Ryan T. Nelson, musical dir.; Peter Marston Sullivan, artistic dir.; Peter Blair, exec. prod.; Katie Johannigman, assoc. artistic dir.; Sana Selemon, artistic assist.
Seeking video submissions from Equity actors for principal roles in "Beautiful: The Carol King Musical."
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below
Rehearsals begin Oct. 12 (Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.); previews Nov. 1; runs Nov. 8-Dec. 31 (Wed.-Sun.), with a possible two-week extension in Lincolnshire, IL.
Lincolnshire, IL
For consideration, submit headshot, resume, and audition video at https://forms.gle/z2Bn2kK9vvsnRaAYA. Performers with disabilities to submit are welcome to submit. Reach out to Sana Selemon at Sana.Selemon@MarriottTheatre.com or 847-465-1326 ext. 1 for any questions or access needs. Video preparation instructions: Go to www.marriotttheatre.com/audition/beautiful for specific details regarding what to prepare. The material to prepare is located at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6461kmdndk2bggo/AABySSgg3jP6wYqQ8tTbNsEFa/EPA?dl=0&subfolder_nav_tracking=1. Submission deadline is Feb. 16.
In-person callbacks will be held Mar. 7-8 in Lincolnshire, IL.
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.
Director’s
Note: From behind a grand piano on the Carnegie Hall stage, Carole
straddles where she’s come from and where she is going. Like Alice
falling down the rabbit hole, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is a
journey of remembrance and a celebration of what it takes to capture a
dream. Beautiful: The Carole King Musical falls into one of my favorite
categories of theater: plays in which a character on the precipice of a
momentous life event stops and takes stock of all the people, places,
and things that got them where they are. In telling Carole’s story, I
hope to honor the profound history of the songwriters and musicians of
the 1960’s and 1970’s and, above all, lift up the joy of artistic
creation. I am on the hunt for curious, thoughtful actors who love this
music as much as I do and are excited to play.
A note about
casting (adopted from language with consent originally created by Kevin
Kantor and Emily Trarquin of Actors Theatre of Louisville): Most
characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with
he/him or she/her pronouns and you will see that in the following
character descriptions. However limiting the descriptions are, our
casting seeks to be inclusive as possible and we invite gender
non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to
submit for the roles they most identify with. We will also list
race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking
all races and ethnicities. Please let us know if you have any questions,
concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide.
We
are currently not able to transpose audition music at the moment but
are open to performers singing the role that they’re most vocally
comfortable with. If the song doesn’t showcase you at your best, you can
submit another song in the world of the show.
Seeking:
-
Carole King: Female identifying, White, Mezzo-Soprano (plays late
teens-late 20s). Female identifying, White, Mezzo-Soprano (plays late
teens-late 20s). Carole has aspirations of becoming a songwriter but
never dreams of becoming a star. She is a funny and vulnerable girl from
a Jewish family in Brooklyn with a rare talent. Carole is often the
peace maker in difficult situations. She is most comfortable behind a
piano. Given the unique performance space, She is proficient in piano
and able to accompany herself in key moments in the show. If this is not
possible, she should have strong musicianship to convey “playing on
stage”. Please send any footage of you playing and singing or if you'd
like to accompany yourself on these songs, that would also work.
-
Gerry Goffin: Male identifying, any ethnicity, Tenor (plays late
teens-late 20s). Gerry is Carole’s songwriting partner and eventual
husband. He is brooding and ambitious with a rebel vibe but has the
innate lyric-writing talent to back it up. Under his slick exterior is
an innately sympathetic, wounded person. He always seems to want what he
can’t have.
- Cynthia Weil: Female identifying, any ethnicity,
Mezzo-Soprano (plays late teens-late 20s). Cynthia is a talented
songwriter and best friend to Carole. She becomes romantically involved
with her writing partner Barry and the couple share an office wall with
Carole and Gerry. Cynthia is whip-smart, chic and very playful. She
knows what she wants and isn’t afraid to go for it. She has excellent
comedic timing.
- Barry Mann: Male identifying, any ethnicity, Tenor
(plays late teens-late 20s). Barry is Cynthia’s songwriting partner and
romantic interest. He is very neurotic but instantly likable. Barry is
his own worst enemy and is stronger because of his partnership with
Cynthia. He has excellent comedic timing.
- Genie Klein: Female
identifying, White (40s-50s). Carole’s Jewish mother. Genie had her own
artistic dreams, but life, motherhood and an unfaithful husband got in
her way. She is very protective of Carole and wants to make sure her
daughter avoids the same mistakes. She is proficient in piano. Singing
is a plus but not mandatory.
- Don Kirshner: Male identifying, any
ethnicity, Baritone/Bass (40s-50s). Don is an influential music
publisher and boss to Carole, Gerry, Cynthia and Don. He is
fast-talking, energetic, and sometimes intimidating, but he has a real
affinity for his writers and artists. He knows what is going to sell.
Howard Perloff, prod.; Stephen Casey, dir.-choreo.; Emily Bryce, music dir.; Jule Styne, music; Stephen Sondheim, lyrics; Arthus Laurents, book
Casting Equity actors for principal roles in "Gypsy."
To apply, see the "Key Details" section belowRehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Rehearsals begin Jul. 11; runs Jul. 27-Aug. 6 in Doylestown, PA.
Doylestown, PA
For
consideration, prepare a brief cut of a musical theatre song (an
accompanist will be provided). May be asked to stay and dance a tap
combination. Video submissions with headshot and resume may be sent to BCCPA.Auditions@gmail.com. Submission deadline is Feb. 14. For more info, go to buckscountycenterfortheperformingarts.org
An
Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects
of this 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.
The audition room can accommodate no more than 23
individuals at a time. The holding room can accommodate no more than 17
individuals at a time.
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.
Seeking:
-
Momma Rose: female-identifying; 35-50; any ethnicity. The ultimate
stage mother. Lives her life vicariously through her two daughters, whom
she's put into show business. She is loud, brash, pushy, and
single-minded, but at times can be doting and charming. Her voice is the
ultimate powerful Broadway belt. Moves well and has strong comic
timing. Strong Mezzo/Alto with good low notes and belt.
-
Louise/Gypsy Rose Lee: female-identifying 20's any ethnicity. pushed
aside by Rose in favor of June, until June leaves the act, and tries to
make Louise a star. She becomes the famous Stripper Gypsy Rose Lee.
Strong singer; moves well.
- Dainty June: female-identifying, 18+,
any ethnicity. Baby June years later (character ages from 16-25),
pretty, talented and is frustrated with Rose's domination. Strong Alto.
Dances well and taps. The ability to do the splits and twirl a baton a
plus.
- Herbie: male-identifying; 40s; any ethnicity. Agent for
Rose's children and Rose's boyfriend and a possible husband number 4. He
has a heart of gold but also has the power to defend the people he
loves with strength. Minimum dance. Baritone; sings in one group number,
two duets and trio with Rose and Louise.
- Tessie Tura:
female-identifying; 20s-40s; any ethnicity; a stripper just past her
prime. Big Broadway voice (Mezzo Belt), strong movement/dance, ballet
training helpful. A burlesque dancer that shares her dressing room with
Louise. She was once a ballerina and still has some of the moves.
Male Identifying Dancers, Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Kelsey Plante, casting-prod.
Seeking performers with diverse professional backgrounds for the Busch Gardens Williamsburg 2023 season.
Note:
Currently casting for all events throughout the 2023 season, including
Spring and Summer (rehearsals begin mid-March; runs March 31- late
August-early September); Howl-O-Scream (rehearsals begin mid-August;
runs Sept. 8-Oct. 31); and Christmas Town (rehearsals begin mid-October;
runs Nov. 10-Jan. 8).
Rehearsals and performances in Williamsburg, VA.
nationwide (United States)
For consideration, submit a headshot and reel.
Currently accepting online submissions. Please submit a performance reel highlighting your talents to bgwauditions@seaworld.com with the subject line “Dancer Submission”. Submissions must be received by Friday February 10th 2023 for consideration.
Billy Strayhorn: Something To Live For, Equity NYC EPA
Rob Zellers, a new musical by; Billy Strayhorn, music-lyrics; Brian Pope, casting-literary dir.; Kent Gash, dir.; Adrian Ries, accompanist
To apply, see the "Key Details" section below
Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Rehearsals begin Aug. 16 with Partial Company in New York; rehearsals begin Aug. 22 with Full Company in Pittsburgh, PA; runs Sept. 23-Oct. 8 in Pittsburgh, PA.
New York City, NY
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. Prepare a short song of any style and one contemporary monologue of any genre. All material should not exceed four minutes (i.e. two-minute monologue + one-minute song). Also, bring your picture and resume stapled together. To schedule an audition appointment, contact Brian Pope at bpope@ppt.org. If you cannot attend this audition, you may send a picture and resume to: Brian Pope, ATTN: Casting, Pittsburgh Public Theater, 621 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Some roles may be understudied. More info at www.ppt.org. Pittsburgh Public Theater aims to be accountable to authentic casting whenever possible and to deeply consider casting performers of diverse racial and gender identities and abilities to better reflect our community and enrich the storytelling on our stages. 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.
BILLY
STRAYHORN– Black. A superb, star level singer. Able to sustain scenes
of considerable length as well as be a singer with show-stopping
abilities akin to Billy Porter, Norm Lewis and Joshua Henry. He is both
an introvert and extrovert who eats sleeps lives and breathes music.
Once comfortable, a sensitive warm and easy soul with a sly sharp wit.
Can be mercurial and has fits of ego and temperament. A total original
and a bundle of contradictions. A mind and tongue often as fast and
brilliant as thought itself. Piano-playing skills a plus.
DUKE
ELLINGTON – Black. The superstar genius Jazz composer and band leader.
The handsome, extremely attractive front man of the single greatest Jazz
orchestra in history. Endless charm, with a gleaming smile and an easy
sophistication. Has a larger-than-life natural star’s personality and he
is aware of his importance, position and his class. Extraordinarily
smart, eloquent and comfortable in extended scene work of a wide
emotional range. The charisma of Daniel Sunjata meeting the undeniable
authority of Brian Stokes Mitchell or Reuben Santiago Hudson. No need
for singing at this time, but piano playing would be a great plus.
AARON
BRIDGERS – Black. An attractive, gentle man who is an ideal romantic
partner for Billy. He is quietly elegant, somewhat reserved, with
Southern roots still showing. Has an excellent singing voice, likely in
the higher, Baritenor range. Intelligent and very much his own man with
an innate dignity and a smoldering sensuality. A clear eyed, warm,
grounding, grounded presence.
