Casa Manana, Inc.
AUDITION DATE
Wed, Aug 07, 2019
1:00 pm (PDT)
APPOINTMENTS
ECC rules in effect. In person sign-up begins at 12:30PM on 8/7/19.
CONTRACT
COST Minimum - $712/wk
SEEKING
Dancers
PREPARATION
Bring flat shoes and appropriate dancewear.
LOCATION
Actors' Equity Association LA Audition Center
5636 Tujunga Ave
North Hollywood, CA 91601
PERSONNEL
Wally Jones, Executive Producer
Parker Esse, Director, Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
Steve Bebout, Director, Annie
TBD, Director, Tuna Does Vegas
Parker Esse, Director, The Full Monty
OTHER DATES
Buddy:The Buddy Holly Story– Rehearsals start August 26, 2019, show runs September 7-15, 2019
Annie- Rehearsals start October 21, 2019, show runs November 2-10, 2019
Tuna Does Vegas – Rehearsals start February 17, 2020, show runs February 29- March 8, 2020
The Full Monty – Rehearsals start May 18, 2020, show runs May 30-June 7, 2020
OTHER
www.casamanana.org
ECC Procedures are in effect for audition.
An Equity monitor will be provided.
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.
BREAKDOWN
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story:
Buddy Holly-American musician from Lubbock, TX. Central figure of mid 1950s rock and roll.
Joe B. Maudlin-Serious character with music ability from Lubbock, TX.
Jerry Allison-25 to 35 years old. Good looking from Lubbock, TX. Must be able to sing and play the drums.
Hipockets Duncan- Lubbock, TX disc jockey who gave Buddy his first opportunity.
Maria Elena- Young, Puerto Rican receptionist of Buddy's music publisher.
Big Bopper- 25 to 35 years old. Must command the stage and has a comedic flair. A former DJ from Texas, larger-than-life.
Norman Petty- American musician and record producer of Buddy, from Clovis, New Mexico.
Vi Petty- founded the studio with husband, Norman Petty. Lots of soul, a visionary from Clovis, New Mexico.
Ritchie Valens- 25 to 35 years old, Hispanic male. Serious charisma, an eye for women and the ability to command the stage.
Ensemble- Performers at Apollo/DJs/Hayriders of strong singers/movers.
Tuna Does Vegas:
Arles
Wheelis
Annie:
Annie- complex, tough, streetwise orphan who is motherly, independent and hopeful. (vocal range A3:D5)
Molly- gritty orphan, the littlest at age 6. Vocal range A3:B4
Kate- gritty, neglected orphan and the second to youngest at age 7. Vocal range C4:C5
Tessie- mischievous, a cry baby at age 11. Vocal range A3:C5
Pepper- always in fights, gritty orphan girl. The toughest at age 12. Vocal range C4:Bb4
July- vulnerable orphan, the quietest at age 13. Vocal range C4:D5
Duffy- is the oldest gritty orphan at age 13. Vocal range C4:D5
Miss Hannigan- a definite “has-been.” A strong actress with excellent comic timing and larger than life character. Vocal range G3:D5
Grace Farrell- Oliver Warbuck’s calm, cool, and classy secretary. Businesslike with Warbucks, but maternal towards Annie. Vocal range D4:C5
Rooster Hannigan-part of the comic team to be Annie’s parents, but is revealed to be Miss Hannigan’s swindling brother. Flashy and self-assured. Vocal range G3:Bb4
Lily St. Regis-the other part of the comic team to be Annie’s parents, but is revealed to be Rooster’s sleazy girlfriend in disguise. Naturally funny. Vocal range Bb3:Bb4
Oliver Warbucks- daunting millionaire who made his fortune during World War I as an industrialist. Middle-aged, self-assured and confident. Vocal range A3:D5
Ensemble Roles: Apple Seller, Lt. Ward, Bert Healy, Bundles, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Louis Howe, Star(s)-to-be, Usherette
Drake And Servants- Head Servant and loyal domestic help of Oliver Warbucks. May be double cast as New Yorkers.
New Yorkers- characters identified by their occupation in New York City, such as street vendors, mothers and children, tourists, news reporters, etc.
The Full Monty:
Jerry Lukowski- male,30 to 40, C4:D6 An unemployed mill worker, fighting to maintain his pride and the custody of his only son. All-American jock and the definitive man's man. Spontaneous. Very prideful.
Pam Lukowski-female, 25 to 35, B3:A5 Jerry's estranged wife and high school sweetheart. She wants what is best for her son. Strong business woman, but also compassionate and motherly.
Dave Bukatinsky-male, 30 to 40, C4:E6 Jerry's best friend and fellow unemployed mill worker. Very much a man's man, but more of a follower than leader. The definitive sidekick. Prideful. Self-conscious about his size.
Georgie Bukatinsky-female, 30 to 40, G3:A5 Dave's wife. She loves her husband, and worries about him. Loud, outgoing and brash. She is the leader of her group of girlfriends.
Harold Nichols-male, 35 to 45, B3:A5 An unemployed supervisor at the mill. Hot Metal's choreographer. Thinks his worth comes from providing for his wife, so he hides his unemployment from her.
Vicki Nichols-30 to 40, G3:A5Harold's wife. She enjoys the finer things in life. Loves her husband more than anything, and supports him no matter what.
Malcolm Macgregor-25 to 35, C4:E6 An unemployed mill worker. Lives at home with his mother. Depressed, suicidal, awkward, and feeble. Pigeon-chested. Finds comfort in Ethan.
Ethan Girard-25 to 35, D3:A5 An unemployed mill worker. Lonely. Has a blind determination and confidence to succeed. Finds company with Malcolm.
Noah horse T. Simmons-50 to 60, F2:B5 A retired mill worker. Embarrassed about being an average sized Black man. Despite being old and slow when walking, he still has explosive dance moves. Frequently grumpy.
Jeanette Burmeister-65 to 75, F4:B5 A piano player of indeterminate years and show-business pro. Sassy, quick-witted, and larger than life. Has slowed down in recent years.
Ensemble
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 audition.
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