Gretna Theatre Open Call for 2013 Season. Celebrating 86 years of live theatre in Mt. Gretna, PA!
NEW YORK CITY OPEN CALL
DATE: Tuesday, March 19, 2013
TIME: 10AM – 6PM
PLACE: Nola Rehearsal Studios
250 West 54th Street, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10019
2013 Summer Season:
MY WAY – A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA
(Dir/Chor: Dennis Courtney. Rehearsals begin June 4, Opens June 13, Closes June 23)
WATSON – THE LAST GREAT TALE OF THE LEGENDARY SHERLOCK HOLMES
(Dir: Jason Summers. Rehearsals begin June 18, Opens June 27, Closes June 30)
KISS ME KATE
(Dir/Chor: Dennis Courtney. Rehearsals begin June 25, Opens July 11, Closes July 21)
THE WIZARD OF OZ
(Dir: Sam Viverito. Chor: Judy Williams Henry. Rehearsals begin July 9, Opens July 25, Closes August 3)
THE BIKINIS – A NEW MUSICAL BEACH PARTY
(Dir/Chor: Jason Summers. Rehearsals begin August 13, Opens August 22, Closes August 25)
THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES SERIES
(Dir: Renee Krizan. Seven one-hour musicals on Saturday mornings June 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10 and additional repeat performances on August 17 & 18. Each production rehearses for five days prior to performance.)
Official sign-up list will be taken OUTSIDE the building by a theatre representative at 8:30AM, Unofficial lists will NOT be honored whether downstairs or upstairs. Waiting room will be available as of 9:00AM only. Audition appointment times will be assigned as you sign in, so that you may leave and return without losing your place. There will be stand-by slots per hour as well.
Please attach your resume to the back of your photograph, and be sure your full contact information is on your resume including where you live (we need to know for housing purposes if you have the possibility of local PA housing, or are an out-of-town artist). Note your correct height and weight as well as your vocal type on your resume.
For musicals, prepare 16-32 bars of an up-tempo and a ballad, with sheet music in your key and start and ending places clearly marked. Accompanist provided. Sing what you feel is your best first as we may not need to hear the second song. For the play WATSON, we will provide sides to read from for certain principal roles (see the website for roles and sides available); supporting roles will require a prepared brief comic monologue utilizing dialects as in the cast breakdown on the website.
Callbacks from NYC auditions will be Thursday, March 21 in NYC to dance/read/sing again as needed.
All season and audition information can be found on our website at www.gretnatheatre.com/auditions.
Larry Frenock, Producing Artistic Director
Christian Saint-Girard, Resident Casting Director
Louis F. Goldberg, Resident Music Director.
Please do NOT submit by email if you are unable to attend the open call as we rarely cast from a video audition.
The majority of the cast of each production will be non-union. We will hire two AEA performers under our LOA agreement per production through local and NYC EPAs (see previous postings on Playbill.com and at ActorsEquity.org). If you attended the Straw Hats you do not need to audition at our open calls.
Children will be auditioned ONLY at the local children's call on April 6 in Pennsylvania.
CAST BREAKDOWNS:
MY WAY – A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA
Conceived By: David Grapes & Todd Olson
Book by: Todd Olson
Director/Choreographer: Dennis Courtney
Musical Director: Louis F. Goldberg
Rehearsals begin June 4 for one week, Performances June 13 – 23, 2013
My Way, A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra celebrates the mystique of Ol’ Blue Eyes and the music he made famous. Two dynamic couples take the audience from the 1940s swing era to the bright lights of Las Vegas with the Rat Pack and beyond. Relive the magic of Sinatra’s songs including “Strangers in the Night,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” ”New York, New York,” and many more - over 50 Sinatra hits in one musical revue.
NOTE: Any two of the four roles in this production MAY be cast Equity.
Although no one actually “plays” or “impersonates” Sinatra in the show as written, all characters (male and female) represent certain aspects of his persona and phases of his career as they tell his life story and interpret his music. All performers should have great “stage presence” and strong personalities of their own. All roles require ability to learn quickly in a one-week rehearsal, sing tight harmonies and dance or move well.
Man #1 (Baritone – 40-60) Dark Italian looks (represents the “Rat Pack/cool” years). Sings many of the Sinatra standards. Excellent voice with a feel for Sinatra’s phrasing/vocal style. Should dance or move extremely well. Tap dance skills are a plus as there are optional dance breaks written for this character. Leads the cast in setting the tone of the show’s music and projects the style and easy sophistication that was Sinatra’s trademark. He is matched with Woman #1.
Man #2 (Lyric Baritone – 25-40) All American boy good looks (represents the “skinny 1940′s big band crooner” years). Must sing to a solid G. Has the smooth and easy sound/style of Sinatra’s earlier recordings with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. Moves well with a natural flair for comedy to carry much of the show’s humor and lighter moments. He spends much of the show trying to learn how to be “cool.” He is matched with Woman #2.
Woman #1 (Mezzo w/belt – 30-50) Dark, exotic good looks suggesting movie queen Ava Gardner (represents the female version of Frank’s “Rat Pack” years). “Classy dame” dripping with style and sophistication. The more difficult singing role of the two women. Dark, husky, smoky and wide singing range with vocal styles based on great “torch singers” like Ella Fitzgerald, Lena Horne and Judy Garland. Should dance or move extremely well. She is matched with Man #1
Woman #2 (Mezzo/2nd Soprano – 20-35) Attractive and leggy blonde or redhead with drop-dead looks and a smile that lights up the room (represents the type of woman that always attracted Frank like Marilyn Monroe, Ava Gardner, Mia Farrow, etc). Has the same smooth liquid big band singer sound of the 1940s that Man #2 should have. Mezzo with some soprano parts and a “lighter” sound to contrast with Woman #1. Strong dancer with tap skills is a plus. In original production, Man #1 and Woman #2 were both outstanding tap dancers. Woman #2 matches up with Man #2 and the two of them make a handsome couple.
AUDITIONING FOR MY WAY: Please sing any Sinatra standard or similar style, including ‘big band’ sound, that shows range.
WATSON – THE LAST GREAT TALE OF THE LEGENDARY SHERLOCK HOLMES
By: Jaime Robledo
Director: Jason Summers
Rehearsals begin June 18 for one week.
Performances June 27 – 31, 2013
A mystery. A legend. An enduring friendship. WATSON tells the story of a good man trapped in the shadow of a great man. This theatrical and high-energy play balances comedy and drama as it recounts the last great tale of the legendary Sherlock Holmes as seen through the eyes of his trusted friend and colleague, Dr. John H. Watson. From pantomime to Monty Python to Punch and Judy, high comedy to dramatic mystery, WATSON tells a grand tale. Funny, moving, and theatrically innovative, this take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s heroes and villains will captivate until the very end!
NOTE: Only two of the following five roles in this production will be cast Equity : Watson, Holmes, Moriarity, Freud, Adler.
All roles require excellent actors with physical agility, a flair for comedy in the "Monty Python" and "39 Steps" mode and improvisational skills. All also require British dialects. Some require additional dialects (i.e. German, Turkish, etc.) In the original production the male actor playing Freud also doubled as Queen Victoria. Although both roles will still double in our production, they could be cast with EITHER a male or female playing both roles. Especially seeking performers of all ethnicities who dance or move well (African-American, Asian, Latino, etc.) for the multiple roles played by the “stagehands”. The role of Mary Marston MAY be played by one of these as well.
Dr. John Watson (Mid 30’s to mid 40’s) Slightly obese character actor to play the agreeable and bumbling sidekick to Sherlock Holmes. As his biographer, he “tells” and ultimately becomes the hero of our story. Requires excellent comic timing. Lead role.
Sherlock Holmes (Mid 30’s to early 40’s) World famous detective. All-knowing, urbane, arrogant, tortured and paranoid but with a romantic streak. Adept at physical comedy. Lead role.
Professor Moriarty (Late 30’s – late 40’s) The reptilian arch-nemesis of Sherlock Holmes. May begin the play as one of the ‘stagehands” and usually plays six characters in Victoria Station. Versatile character actor with great presence. Featured role.
*Sigmund Freud (40’s to 50’s) MAY be cast either male or female (in either case, played as a man). Zany Austrian psychiatrist with unusual methodology. Excellent Austrian/German accent. Will potentially double “in drag” as Queen Victoria. Great comic timing. Supporting role.
Mycroft Holmes (Late 30’s to late 40’s) Snide, slightly unkempt, and quick with an insult. He is Sherlock’s older, smarter brother. Featured role.
Stagehands – 2 male and 2 female (20’s to 30’s) All types and ethnicities. They play actual stagehands, moving set pieces and props on, off and around the stage as well as various supporting characters. Must be athletic and versatile with ability to change characters instantly. They almost never leave the stage and are an integral part of the storytelling and action. MAY cast dancer/actors who can carry through to some of the musicals in our season. Those auditioning for these roles please prepare a short comic monologue that shows ability to do British and/or other dialects.
**Mary Marston (Mid 20’s to mid 30’s) The concerned and understanding wife of Dr. John Watson. Must sing. MAY be cast from one of the female "stagehands". Cameo role.
Irene Adler (Mid 20’s to mid 30’s) Tough and beautiful. She is every bit as brash and arrogant as Sherlock and is the only woman to outsmart him. Featured role.
AUDITIONING FOR WATSON: Sides are provided on our website at www.gretnatheatre.com/auditions for the specific roles noted only – Not ALL scenes provided for these roles will be read at initial auditions due to time limitations. (Some of this material MAY be read at callbacks only.) Those auditioning for the Stagehand roles as above, please prepare a short comic monologue demonstrating abilities with dialects.
KISS ME KATE
(1999 Revival Version)
Music & Lyrics By: Cole Porter
Book By: Bella & Samuel Spewack
Director / Choreographer: Dennis Courtney
Musical Director: Louis F. Goldberg
Rehearsals begin June 25 for two weeks.
Performances July 11 – 21, 2013
Combine Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew” with Porter’s sparkling music and lyrics to get KISS ME, KATE. This is a play-within-a-play where each cast member’s on-stage life is complicated by what is happening offstage – from raging egos of the stars to gamblers and gangsters “brushing up their Shakespeare,” this show is all fun, all dance, and glorious singing. Numbers include 'Why Can’t You Behave,' 'So in Love Am I,' 'Wunderbar,' 'Tom, Dick or Harry,' 'Were Thine That Special Face,' 'Too Darn Hot,' 'Brush Up Your Shakespeare,' 'I Hate Men,' 'Always True to You (In My Fashion)' and 'Another Op’nin’, Another Show.' KISS ME, KATE is fun, brash, melodious and sophisticated.
NOTE: Only two of the following five roles in this production will be cast Equity pending the final LOA agreement: Fred Graham/Petruchio, Bill Calhoun/Lucentio, Paul, Lois Lane/Bianca, Lilli Vanessi/Kate, Hattie.
Due to the “play within the play” nature of the script, almost all actors double in the roles from Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew as noted in the individual descriptions below. ALL ensemble roles require excellent dancer/singers who act. Some ensemble roles MAY “track” differently than as listed below when all casting is completed.
Men:
Pops the Stage Doorman/Padua Priest (Baritone 45-60) Excellent character actor/singer also part of Male Quartet in “Opening Act One” and “Bianca.” Featured ensemble role.
Paul (Baritone C-F# 30’s to 40’s) Fred Graham’s Dresser, specialty dancer and lead singer in “Too Darn Hot.” African-American. Featured role.
Ralph (Baritone B-F 25-35) The Stage Manager of the “play within the play.” MAY double in some Quartets as a featured singer/dancer. Featured ensemble role.
Bill Calhoun/Lucentio (Lyric Baritone 25-30) A Broadway hoofer, Lois’s partner and a chronic gambler/bad boy type. Strong dancer/singer required. A young Gene Kelly type. Featured role.
Dance Captain/Gregory, a servant to Petruchio (Tenor or Baritone 20’s) A dancer/singer who dance captains the “play within play”. MAY track into other roles (e.g. one of the “stagehands”). Ensemble role.
Fred Graham/Petruchio (Baritone Bb-F 35-45) Writer, producer, director, actor and “superman” of the theatre. Egotistical and charming Broadway leading man. A real stage star with great presence and a magnificent voice. Starring role. Could be cast with a “name.”
Harry Trevor/Baptistia Minola (Any vocal type 50’s to 60’s) A veteran character actor. Excellent actor with good comic timing. Supporting role.
Stagehand #1, an electrician/Cab Driver/Nathaniel, a servant to Petruchio (2nd Tenor or Lyric Baritone 20’s) Excellent singer/dancer. Part of male quartet in “Opening Act One”, “Bianca” and “Cantiamo D’Amore.” Featured ensemble.
First Man/ “Aide” to Katherine (Baritone or 2nd Tenor B- F 35-45) Gangster/Gunman. Character actor with great comic timing. A “Guys and Dolls” type who fancies himself as more educated than he actually is and as a lover of the arts. Sings duet of “Brush Up Your Shakespeare” and plays half the donkey in Finale Act Two. Featured role.
Second Man/ “Aide” to Katherine (Baritone B-D 35-45) Gangster/Gunman. Sidekick to First Man. Similar in description. Sings duet of “Brush Up Your Shakespeare” and plays the other half of the donkey in Finale Act Two.
Flynt, an aide to General Howell/Gremio, the first suitor (Tenor Bb-A 20’s) A motorcycle escort to the General and also one of Bianca’s suitors in “Tom, Dick or Harry.” Excellent dancer/singer. Featured ensemble.
Riley, an aide to General Howell/Hortensio, the second suitor (Tenor Bb-A 20’s) Another motorcycle escort to the General and another of Bianca’s suitors in “Tom, Dick or Harry.” Excellent dancer with strong tenor voice. Featured ensemble.
Stagehand #2, an asst. electrician/Philip, a servant to Petruchio (Tenor 20’s) Excellent singer/dancer. Part of male quartet for “Opening of Act One”, “Bianca” and part of vocal trio in “Too Darn Hot” as well as half the donkey in “We Open in Venice.” Featured ensemble.
Stagehand #3, a carpenter/Driver for General Howell/Haberdasher (2nd Tenor or Lyric Baritone 20’s) Excellent singer/dancer. Part of male quartet for “Opening of Act One” and “Bianca” and part of vocal trio in “Too Darn Hot” as well as half the donkey in “We Open in Venice.” Featured ensemble.
General Harrison Howell (Baritone B-F 40-50) Career military officer , politician and Lilli’s new man. A true male chauvinist of the period. A parody of real-life General MacArthur with aviator sunglasses, corn cob pipe and all. Excellent older leading man with strong baritone and good comic timing. Sings “From This Moment On” with Lilli. Featured role.
Women:
Hattie (Alto/Belt G-F 35-50) Lilli Vanessi’s dresser. Excellent singer/actress with strong belt voice and comic timing. Similar in type to Motormouth Maybelle in Hairspray and/or Sister Hubert in Nunsense. Sings lead vocal in “Another Op’nin’, Another Show.” African American. Featured role.
Lois Lane/Bianca (Alto/Belt B-F 25-30) A night club singer in her first featured role on the stage. Sexy singer/dancer who plays up to her star/director but is really in love with hoofer Bill Calhoun. Exciting belt sound and excellent dance ability for such songs as “Why Can’t You Behave,” “Always True to You in My Fashion,” and “Tom, Dick or Harry.” Second female lead.
Lilli Vanessi/Katharine Minola (Mezzo/Sop. Mix G-Bb 35-45) A Broadway leading lady and screen actress. The former wife of Fred Graham Also plays Kate, the shrew in the “play within the play”. A diva. She can be shrewish on AND off stage especially where Fred’s philandering is concerned. Excellent singer/actress with true star quality. Starring role. Could be cast with a “name.”
Wardrobe Lady (Alto/Mezzo mix 25 +) Sings with Hattie in “Another Op’nin’” and is part of female quartet for “Bianca.” Strong singer/dancer. Any ethnicity. MAY understudy Lois. Ensemble role.
Female Ensemble Dancer/Singer (Soprano 20’s) Part of female quartet for “Bianca”. Also as dancer/singer in “Another Op’nin’,” “Too Darn Hot,” “Kiss Me Kate,” etc. Excellent dancer/singer. Ensemble role.
Female Ensemble Dancer/Singer (Soprano 20’s) Part of female quartet for “Bianca”. Also as dancer/singer in “Another Op’nin’,” “Too Darn Hot,” “Kiss Me Kate,” etc. Excellent dancer/singer. Ensemble role.
Possible Additional Female Dancer/Singer (Alto 20’s) for all ensemble numbers. MAY understudy Wardrobe Lady and/or be swing.
AUDITONING FOR KISS ME KATE: Sides are provided on our website at www.gretnatheatre.com/auditions for those being seen BY APPOINTMENT and for CALLBACKS ONLY. These will NOT be used for intial auditions – Please sing your best material for initial auditions at the Open Call. (We will have sides/music available at callbacks for all other roles.)
THE WIZARD OF OZ
(RSC Version)
By: L. Frank Baum
Music & Lyrics by: Harold Arlen & E.Y. Harburg
Director: Sam Viverito
Choreographer: Judy Williams Henry
Musical Director: Louis F. Goldberg
Rehearsals begin July 9 for two weeks.
Performances July 25 – August 3, 2013.
The stage version is almost identical to the classic 1939 film version and we will be casting accordingly including the “doubling” of most adult roles. If you know the movie, you know this show. Enough said.
NOTE: Two of the following five roles in this production will be cast Equity, the rest will be non-union: Uncle Henry/Gatekeeper, Prof. Marvel/Wizard, Dorothy, Almira Gulch/Wicked Witch, Aunt Em/Glinda.
Children: We will cast many of the Munchkins with local children at the April 6 auditions in Mt. Gretna, PA. See our website for audition time/location at www.gretnatheatre.com/auditions.
Adult Males:
Uncle Henry/Emerald City Guard (Baritone 50-60) Dorothy’s understanding uncle. A Kansas farmer. Also doubles as the Emerald City Guard at the gate (different than in the film) who sings part of “Merry Old Land of Oz” Excellent character actor with good comic timing. Played by Charlie Grapewin in the film version.
Zeke, the farmhand/Cowardly Lion (Baritone 30-45) Excellent young character man with great comic timing. Must move well. Played by Bert Lahr in the film version.
Hickory, the farmhand/Tin Man (2nd Tenor 25-35) Excellent young character man with great comic timing. Must move well. Played by Jack Haley in the film version.
Hunk, the farmhand/Scarecrow (2nd Tenor or Lyric Baritone 25-35) Excellent young character man with great comic timing and strong dance skills. Played by Ray Bolger in the film version.
Professor Marvel/Wizard of Oz (Any vocal type 50-60) Excellent character actor with comic timing who exudes warmth and good will. Cherubic appearance. Played by Frank Morgan in the film version.
5 Male Dancer/Singers (Tenors and Baritones 18-25) to play the following ensemble roles (tracking TBD when casting is complete):
Three Crows, Snowmen, Osians (men of Emerald City including Polishers), Winkies (Wicked Witch’s guards/slaves), Monkeys, Jitterbugs and Ghosts. Featured ensemble includes roles of Winkie General, Nikko, the commander of the Monkeys and Jitterbug, the lead dancer.
All must be excellent dancer/singers who are able to portray numerous characters with energy and enthusiasm.
Adult Females:
Dorothy Gale (Alto/Belt) Seeking young adult 18-25 who can portray 15 year old. She is as farm girl who lives with her Aunt and Uncle in 1930’s Kansas. Naïve and enthusiastic with a vivid imagination. Must be excellent singer/actress with great stage presence and an exciting voice who also moves well. Lead role. Played by young Judy Garland in the film version.
Aunt Em/Glinda the Good Witch of the North (Mezzo/soprano 45-60) Excellent character actress/singer with a lilting mezzo/soprano mix. Emily Gale is Dorothy’s aunt and wife to Uncle Henry. Down-to-earth and good-hearted. Played by Clara Blandick in the film version. Also doubles as Glinda (different than film version) the warm and vivacious Good Witch. Played by Billie Burke in the film version.
Almira Gultch/Wicked Witch of the West (any vocal type 45-60) Excellent comic character actress with ability to “frighten” with her voice and demeanor. Gultch is a complaining old maid type full of self importance. Also doubles as the Wicked Witch, the quintessentially evil hag. Played by Margaret Hamilton in the film version.
7 Female Dancer/Singers (Sopranos and Altos 18-25) to play the following ensemble roles (tracking TBD when casting is complete):
Three Trees, Poppies, Osians (women of Emerald City including Beauticians and Manicurists), Jitterbugs and Ghosts.
All must be excellent dancer/singers who are able to portray numerous characters with energy and enthusiasm.
AUDITONING FOR THE WIZARD OF OZ: Sides are provided on our website at www.gretnatheatre.com/auditions for those being seen BY APPOINTMENT and for CALLBACKS ONLY. These will NOT be used for intial auditions – Please sing your best material for initial auditions at the Open Call. (We will have sides/music available at callbacks for all other roles.)
THE BIKINIS – A NEW MUSICAL BEACH PARTY
Created & Written by: Ray Roderick & James Hindman
Music Arrangements by: Joseph Baker
Director/Choreographer: Jason Summers
Musical Director: Louis F. Goldberg
Rehearsals begin August 13 for one week.
Performances August 22 – 25, 2013.
Back together after 20 years! That girl group from the sixties everyone loves is bringing back the sun, fun and all the great songs they sang down on the boardwalk at the Jersey Shore… all to raise money for the good folks at Sandy Shores Mobile Home Beach Resort on New Year’s Eve of the new millennium (Dec. 31, 1999). With a show that promises to get everyone dancing in the aisles, THE BIKINIS, or “The Jersey Girls,” relive their heyday and beyond, beginning the summer of 1964, the night these four inseparable friends got their name, winning the Belmar Beach Talent Contest, wearing just their bikinis! The boardwalk was smitten with the 4 teens… Jodi and Annie, two sisters from Paramus New Jersey; Karla, their slightly manipulative first cousin from Philly; and best friend Barbara, from Staten Island. THE BIKINIS is a nonstop celebration of music, filled with hits like IT’S IN HIS KISS, YELLOW POLKA DOT BIKINI, HEAT WAVE, UNDER THE BOARDWALK, THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKIN’, AIN’T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH, INCENSE AND PEPPERMINTS, LOOK WHAT THEY’VE DONE TO MY SONG, MA, WHEN WILL I BE LOVED, I’M EVERY WOMAN, I WILL SURVIVE, IT’S RAINING MEN and many more!
NOTE: Only two of the four roles in this production will be cast Equity, the other two will be non-union.
All 4 performers must be triple threats. Excellent actor/singers with ability to do close harmonies and sing backup, who move very well and are quick studies due to the one-week rehearsal period. Although the actual age of the characters is late 40’s/early 50’s, ALL must still be attractive with good figures, youthful enthusiasm and physical stamina. Because the show is done “concert style” it also requires performers with their own strong personas in addition to those in the script who can connect with an audience with humor and warmth. All are “star” roles requiring great stage presence.
Females:
Jodi (Mezzo with Belt A below Middle C to E above C4 Late 40’s/early 50’s) Annie’s slightly older sister. Originally from Paramus , NJ. In control and a bit passive aggressive. A corporate success (lawyer) with a failed marriage and grown children. Vocally gravitates to the pop world.
Annie (Alto/Belt A below Middle C to E belt above C4 Late 40’s) Slightly younger sister of Jodi. Still a bit of a hippie. Also, originally from Paramus, NJ. Never married. Took care of her parents at the Sandy Shores Mobile Home Beach Resort on the Jersey Shore. Rock and Roller, who loves causes. More of a rock alto/belt sound than the others.
Karla (Mezzo Soprano to soprano with belt B below Middle C to E or G above C4 Late 40’s) Jodi and Annie’s “fun-loving” cousin from Philly. As a teenager, she was wild, and she still likes to “stir it up”. Loves her fat and balding husband of 25 years. Vocally lives in the rock/pop world.
Barbara (Soul R & B Alto Gb below Middle C to C or F above C4 Late 40’s) Their best friend from Staten Island. Says what she thinks with no apologies. Never thought she could love anything more than THE BIKINIS and R & B, until she met her husband Benny. Usually and preferably cast with African-American performer.
AUDITONING FOR THE BIKINIS: Sides are provided on our website at www.gretnatheatre.com/auditions for those being seen BY APPOINTMENT and for CALLBACKS ONLY. These will NOT be used for intial auditions – Please sing your best material for initial auditions at the Open Call. (We will have sides/music available at callbacks for all roles.)
Seven Individual THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES (TYA) Productions
Director: Renee T. Krizan
Musical Director: TBA
June 29 – August 18, First Rehearsal June 25
Rehearsals approximately 20 hours during the week prior to each performance, Tuesday through Saturday. Performances are onstage in the 708-seat Mt. Gretna Playhouse. (There will be performances at the Mt. Gretna Art Show as well on August 17 & 18). All TYA performers are non-union.
These one-hour musicals for children and their families, usually based on fairy tales, fables or mysteries, are performed by company members and paid interns. A different show each Saturday morning is performed to hundreds of excited children, with a quick meet and greet after each show as the audience exits the playhouse. Excellent actor / singer / dancers (triple threats) needed for all roles, some of whom may participate in mainstage shows and participate in master classes with our guest artists, directors and artistic staff. Seeking four men, four women, ages 18 and older.
NOTE: Any of the following TYA company members may double as CHOREOGRAPHER INTERN for the season of TYA shows. Please note your interest in this position on your resume.
Males:
1st Male to play Young Leading Man / Prince type roles, lyric baritone, 18+, attractive with excellent voice, moves well.
2nd Male to play Juvenile 2nd leads, tenor, 18+, younger brother/sidekick type, dances well.
3rd Male to play young comic character man, baritenor, 18+, move or dance well.
4th Male to play older characters such as Dads, Kings, etc., baritone, 18++, excellent singer/actor.
Females:
1st Female, to play Ingenue/Princess type, Soprano, 18+, attractive young lead, excellent singing voice, dances or moves well.
2nd Female, to play 2nd leads, sister and best friend type roles, alto, 18+, excellent dancer/singer.
3rd Female, to play brassy young comic character woman for fun comic roles, alto/belt mix, 18+, big voice, dancer/move well.
4th Female, to play older characters such as Moms, Witches, etc., mezzo, 18++, strong singer/actress.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR AUDITION!
Salary: Varies
Audition Information
When:
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
10am - 6pm
Sign up at 8:30am outside the main entrance.
Where:
Nola Rehearsal Studios
250 West 54th Street
New York, NY 10019
Notes/What to bring:
For Musicals: 32 bars uptempo and ballad. For Play: Comic monologue showing facility with dialtects. All bring picture with resume attached to the back, with full contact info listed.
Members of these unions may apply: AEA
Pay: Paid
Please do NOT submit by email if you are unable to attend the open call as we rarely cast from a video audition.
The majority of the cast of each production will be non-union. We will hire two AEA performers under our LOA agreement per production through local and NYC EPAs (see previous postings on Playbill.com and at ActorsEquity.org). If you attended the Straw Hats you do not need to audition at our open calls.
Children will be auditioned ONLY at the local children's call on April 6 in Pennsylvania.
