GAME ON - Pittsburgh EPA
Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera
AUDITION DATE
Sun, Sep 23, 2018
11:00 am - 7:00 pm (EDT)
Break 3 to 4. Callbacks: Monday, September 24, 2018
APPOINTMENTS
Requests for an audition appointment should be e-mailed to CabaretAuditions@pittsburghclo.org. Please include: • Your full name • Your preferred phone number • The role(s) for which you are interested in being considered • Your requested audition time (please provide availability in at least 30-minute increments).
CONTRACT
SPT SPT Cat 9; $690/week
SEEKING
A company of five Equity actors for Pittsburgh CLO’s world premiere production of GAME ON, an interactive game show musical. Please note that we are looking for actors to be themselves in the audition, rather than playing to a character “type.” With that in mind, please choose material that showcases who you are as a person and an artist. See breakdown for additional info. Actors of all ethnicities are encouraged to submit for all roles.
PREPARATION
See breakdown for detailed preparation instructions.
LOCATION
Pittsburgh CLO Academy
130 CLO Academy Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15122
PERSONNEL
Authors: Marcus Stevens (Book & Lyrics) & David Dabbon (Music & Concept)
All personnel listed below will be present at the EPA:
Director: Jen Wineman
Composer: David Dabbon
Music Director: Adam Wachter
Assistant Music Director: Robert Neumeyer
Producing Director (CLO): Mark Fleischer
Manager of New Work Development (CLO): Olivia O’Connor
OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: Monday, October 15, 2018
Rehearsal Schedule: October 15 – 31 9am – 5pm, November 1 – 8 Hours TBD
First Preview: Friday, November 9, 2018
Press Opening: Thursday, November 15, 2018
Closing: Sunday, January 27, 2019
Performance Schedule: Wed – Fri, 7:30pm; Sat, 2pm & 8pm; Sun. 2pm
2pm Friday matinee November 23
1pm Thursday matinees November 29, December 13, and January 24
OTHER
Equity members without appointments will be seen throughout the audition day as time permits.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this 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
Monty Price*
Role CAST. Male, 30’s-50’s. Any ethnicity. Game On’s charismatic, clever and empathetic host. The motor behind the proceedings. If the unseen “Executive” is God, Monty is Gabriel. Actor must have strong improvisational skills. Attractive by genuine charm. Not a singing role, however, does sing in the final moment of the show. People coming in for this role will be asked for a cut of a song.
Gillian Van Ness/Deborah
Female, 20’s-30’s. Any ethnicity. A comedic actress who plays a winning contestant named Deborah - a college student from Alabama who longs to travel abroad. Also plays Gillian Van Ness, Monty’s Vanna White-like assistant. Loves being a part of this world famous game show, but wants to be more than just the pretty face. Must have strong improvisational skills. An impressive Broadway and youthful soprano pop belter.
Grace*
Role CAST. Female, 50’s+. Any ethnicity. Contestant on the show. A retired receptionist looking for a new lease on life. Thoughtful with a wry sense of humor. Honest and a good listener. Comes to see Game On, never realizing that she could actually be chosen for the show herself, and is unprepared when it happens. The heart of the show. Mezzo. Has a strong mix up to E, a full and delightful vocal vibe.
Felix
Male, 30’s. Any ethnicity. Contestant on the show. Reserved, rigid, a bit nerdy. A guy who rarely takes a risk for fear of making wrong choices. Felix comes into his own and becomes more confident as the show goes on. Was once in a relationship with Natalie - a major source of conflict. A vocal style that is comedic and quirky. A rock tenor.
Natalie
Female, 30’s. Any ethnicity. Contestant on the show. Natalie is intuitive. A risk-taker who loves to fly by the seat of her pants. Natalie was once in a relationship with Felix. She must work through her unfinished business with him as she attempts to win big on her favorite show. An incredible vocalist with a unique quality in her tone and energy. Proudly walks to the beat of her own drum. High Belt or Mix up to D.
*Please note that this role has been cast. Actors interested in MONTY and GRACE will be considered for understudy/swing positions.
For Appointment:
E-mail:
CabaretAuditions@pittsburghclo.org
Applications can be downloaded at
https://bit.ly/2MNkjCe
- Actors’ Equity Association has granted Pittsburgh CLO a reference recording agreement for the final callbacks of GAME ON. Please note that portions of callbacks will be taped (with actor consent) for review by Pittsburgh CLO’s Executive Producer and GAME ON’s bookwriter/lyricist.
Preparation Instructions:
Please bring:
- A resume and headshot
- A completed Audition Application
- Audition Applications are available at
https://bit.ly/2MNkjCe. Paper copies will also be available on the day of auditions.
Please prepare:
- 16-32 bars of a pop-rock or contemporary musical theater song. The song should show range and depth of story while bringing your own sense of style.
- Please bring sheet music for your audition song selection
- Please bring your audition book (you may be asked for a second song)
- You may be asked to read sides. Sides will be provided at the 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.d
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