A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE Equity Principal Auditions - Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities Auditions

Posted January 2, 2015
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A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE - Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities

A Man of No Importance - local EPA
Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities | Arvada, CO

Date of Audition:
2/9/2015


Call Type
Equity Principal

Time(s)
Monday, February 9, 2015
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Lunch is 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Lunch is 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Contract
LORT Non-Rep
LORT B minimum - $836/wk

Location
Arvada Center
6901 Wadsworth Boulevard
Arvada, CO 80003


Seeking
Experienced performers with strong acting and singing abilities are needed. Good movement abilities are required. See the character breakdown (below) for specifics on available roles.

Preparation
Actors should prepare 16-32 bars from a song appropriate to the style of show. Please bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. Recorded music or a cappella audition will eliminate casting consideration. A current headshot and résumé are required. All roles will require an Irish dialect.

Other Dates
REHEARSALS: Begin on: Tuesday, April 7, 2015
OPENING: Tuesday, April 28, 2015
CLOSING: Sunday, May 17, 2015

Other
There are no stage management positions available at this time.


www.arvadacenter.org/auditions

Personnel
Rod A. Lansberry - Artistic Producer
Rod A. Lansberry - Director
David Nehls - Musical Director
Keith Ewer - Assistant Musical Director
Kitty Skillman Hilsabeck - Choreographer

· EPA Rules are in effect.

· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Appointments
Auditions are by appointment only and can be scheduled by calling Arvada Center Box Office
(720) 898-7200. Do not contact the production staff.

Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.


Breakdown

ALL ROLES REQUIRE IRISH DIALECT

ADELE Female, (Range: C4 - F5) To play 20 - 25 yrs.; A girl new to Alfie's bus route who he thinks will be perfect for his play. She is a young, sweet, small-town girl who is wise beyond her years. A shy beauty, newly arrived in Dublin.

ALFIE Male, (Range: A2 - E4) To play 35 - 45 yrs.; Average looks and build, he is a dreamer who idolizes Oscar Wilde. He is in love with Robbie but wrestles with his sexuality throughout the story.

BALDY Male, (Range: B2 - G4) To play 50 - 70 yrs.; Also known as James Michael O'Shea, he is the resident stage manager at St. Imelda's. He lost his wife early in life.

BRETON BERET Male (Range: A2 - C4) To play 20 - 35 yrs.; Seduces Alfie in order to beat him up for being gay.

CARNEY Male, (Range: A2 - G4) To play 45 - 60 yrs.; The local butcher who is the usual star of Alfie's productions and boasts an ego about it. The most socially and morally conservative member of the community. Doubles as Oscar Wilde.

ERNIE LALLY Male, (Range: B2 - G4) To play 25 - 40 yrs.; The company set designer.

LILLY BYRNE Female, (Range: E3 - C5) To play 35 - 45 yrs.; Alfie's sister who cares deeply for him, but finds him odd. She is socially and morally conservative.

MISS CROWE Female, (Range: B3 - A5) To play 40 - 60 yrs.; The company costume designer.

MRS. CURTIN Female, (Range: A3 - D5) To play 30 - 40 yrs.; An actor in the company and the choreographer. Requires some Tap ability.

MRS. PATRICK Female, (Range: G3 - E5) To play 35 - 45 yrs.; Robbie's married lover and the mother of three children with a secret life.

RASHER FLYNN Male, (Range: A2 - E4) To play 25 - 35 yrs.; The company technician. Heavy smoker and former All-Ireland gymnast,

ROBBIE Male, (Range: C3 - A4) To play 25 - 30 yrs.; Alfie's coworker and friend. He is charming, honest and likeable. Ability to play an Irish instrument a plus but not required.

KENNY / CARSON Male (Baritone) To play 50 – 60 yrs.; Father, Priest of the Parish, doubles as Carson the bus inspector.

MRS. GRACE / KITTY FARELLY Female, (Mezzo)To play 35 – 45 yrs.; Homemaker and an actor in the troupe, doubles as Kitty Farelly.

ALL roles will be understudied.

Actors unable to attend this call may submit headshot and resume to: Lisa Hoffman Artistic Associate 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Arvada CO 80003

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