ACT of Connecticut
**Revised Location**
AUDITION DATE
Sun, Feb 09, 2020
11:00 am - 7:00 pm (EST)
Break 2pm to 3pm.
APPOINTMENTS
AEA performers should email casting@actofct.org to make appointments. EMC and non-AEA performers will be seen as time allows
CONTRACT
SPT $450 p/w + h/p *AEA Actors will receive 8 weeks of h/p contributions RT transportation provided by theatre to/from CT/NYC
SEEKING
Equity actor/singers for various roles.
See breakdown.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a brief song in the style of the show. Bring a hard copy headshot/resume and your book of music. A piano accompanist will be provided.
LOCATION
Ridgefield School of Dance
66 Grove St.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
PERSONNEL
Artistic Director: Daniel C. Levine (In Attendance)
Executive Director: Katie Diamond
Book: Bridget Carpenter
Music: Tom Kitt
Lyrics: Brian Yorkey
Director: Mia Walker (In Attendance)
Choreographer: Abbey O'Brien
Music Supervisor: Bryan Perri
Music Director: Justin Cowan
Casting: Binder Casting / Sarah Cooney
OTHER DATES
First rehearsal: April 20, 2020
Tech: May 8 - 13, 2020
First Preview: May 14, 2020
Opening: May 16, 2020
Closing: June 14, 2020
Possible extension: through June 21, 2020
OTHER
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of audition.
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
PRINCIPALS:
[KATHERINE BLAKE] This role is cast.
[ELLIE BLAKE] Actor 18+ to play 16. Female, Any Ethnicity. Funny, smart, our story’s disorganized, rumpled hero. A misunderstood “everygirl” navigating the minefield of high school. Passionate about her school's underground scavenger hunt, but sees herself as easily forgotten - unlike her perfect mom. Must also portray Katherine Blake in Ellie's body - poised, professional, mature, organized to a fault, no-nonsense, over-protective - the antithesis to Ellie’s chaos. Strong belter. (F3-E5)
[FLETCHER BLAKE] Male, Any Ethnicity, 8-11. Ellie’s younger brother and Katherine’s mildly eccentric son. A magic lover and an avid puppeteer. Constantly annoying his sister, he secretly looks up to her. The baby of the family, sensitive, a good kid, he absorbs more than he’s given credit for. (F3-Bb4)
[MIKE RILEY] Male, Any Ethnicity, 40’s - 50’s. Katherine’s fiancé. A warm, easygoing, relatable guy - he balances Katherine’s over the top organiz
[ADAM] Male, Any Ethnicity. Actor 18+ to play teens. Ellie’s not-so-secret crush, the feeling is mutual. Popular, adorable, cool, everyone can’t help but love him. The List Master of the school's epic annual underground scavenger hunt. Tenor. (F4-C3)
[TORREY] Female, Any Ethnicity, Late 20’s - 30’s. Katherine’s high strung, perfectionist assistant. A workaholic who takes an unhealthy amount of pride in what she does and constantly craves validation. She idolizes Katherine and the business she’s managed to build, and is distraught when she sees Katherine falter from her usually perfect self. Mezzo.
[SAVANNAH] Female. Any Ethnicity. Actor 18+ to play teens. A winner. Popular, biting, brilliant, and scary. Ellie’s adversary, the mean girl in school, she’s used to getting exactly what she wants, and won’t stand for anyone getting in her way. Contemporary belt (D4-Db5)
ENSEMBLE:
THE TEENS:
[HANNAH / FEMALE TEEN ENSEMBLE] Actor 18+ to play teens. Female, Any Ethnicity. One of Ellie’s best friends. A nerd, computer geek. Athletic hip-hop dancer, contemporary singer.
[GRETCHEN / FEMALE TEEN ENSEMBLE] Actor 18+ to play teens. Female, Any Ethnicity. One of Ellie’s best friends. Intense, emotional, lacks confidence. Not a leader. Athletic hip-hop dancer, contemporary singer.
[LAUREL / FEMALE TEEN ENSEMBLE] Actor 18+ to play teens. Female, Any Ethnicity. Athletic hip-hop dancer, contemporary singer.
[MALE TEEN ENSEMBLE (3)] Actor 18+ to play teens. Male, Any Ethnicity. Athletic hip-hop dancers, great singer. Features that will come from the Male Teen ensemble include PARKER, WELLS, and LEWIS.
THE ADULTS:
[MS. MEYERS (gym teacher) / DANIELLE (reporter) / OFFICER SITZ] Female, Any Ethnicity, 40’s. Must move and sing well, and be a solid comedic performer.
[GRANDMA / MRS. LUCKENBILL (English teacher) / MRS. TIME (clock shop owner)] Female, Any Ethnicity late 50’s - 60’s. A character performer who can change hats quickly. Must move and sing well.
[DR. EHRIN (counselor) / OFFICER KOWALSKI / PASTOR BRUNO] Male, Any Ethnicity, 40’s. Must move and sing well.
[GRANDPA / SENOR O’BRIEN (Spanish teacher) / MR. BLUMEN (biology teacher)] Male, Any Ethnicity, late 50’s - 60’s. A character performer who can change hats quickly. Must move and sing well.
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.
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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