Goodspeed 2024 Season Equity Principal Actors - Goodspeed Opera House Auditions

Posted October 19, 2023
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Goodspeed 2024 Season - NYC EPA Goodspeed Opera House | East Haddam, CT

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Thursday, November 2, 2023

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)

BREAK: 1:00PM - 2:00PM

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep

$1100 weekly minimum (LORT B)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Goodspeed's 2024 season (see breakdown).

All stage managerial positions are currently filled.

All roles at Goodspeed are understudied by cast members plus the 2 offstage Swing positions.

Goodspeed Musicals is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace environment, and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Toward that end, Goodspeed affirms its commitment to non-discrimination and a flexible, imaginative casting policy.

Goodspeed strongly encourages the casting of women, non-gender binary/trans individuals, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and people with disabilities in roles where these are not germane to the role.

PREPARATION

Please sing a short song in the style of the show/role you are auditioning for (All shows including the new musical MAGGIE have cast recordings on Spotify and other online music platforms). Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Pearl Studios (500)

500 8th Ave

New York, NY 10018-6504

Holding room: Studio 314 Audition room: Studio 315

PERSONNEL

Donna Lynn Hilton: Artistic Director. David B. Byrd: Executive Director.

Stephen Agosto: Line Producer.

Adam Souza: Music Director.

Paul Hardt: Casting Director.

See breakdown for production-specific personnel.

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Executive Director: Stephen Agosto Casting Director: Paul Hardt

OTHER DATES

THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD: First Rehearsal: March 5, 2024

First Performance: April 5, 2024

Closing: June 2, 2024

SOUTH PACIFIC:

First Rehearsal: May 14, 2024

First Performance: June 14, 2024

Closing: August 11, 2024

MAGGIE:

First Rehearsal: July 23, 2024

First Performance: August 23, 2024 Closes: October 20, 2024

A CHRISTMAS STORY:

First Rehearsal: October 1, 2024

First Performance: November 1, 2024 Closes: December 29, 2024

OTHER

EPA Procedures are in effect for this 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

GOODSPEED 2024 SEASON

THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD

Book, Music and Lyrics: Rupert Holmes

Director: Rob Ruggiero

Choreographer: TBD

Musical Director: Adam Souza

Venue: The Goodspeed, East Haddam, CT

SEEKING:

EDWIN DROOD

PRINCESS PUFFER

ROSA BUD

JOHN JASPER

HELENA LANDLESS

NEVILLE LANDLESS

DURDLES

CHAIRMAN

BAZZARD

DEPUTY

REV. CRISPARKLE

SOUTH PACIFIC

Book: Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan

Music: Richard Rodgers

Lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II

Based on the novel TALES OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC by James A. Michener

Director: Chay Yew

Choreographer: Parker Esse

Casting Director: Tara Rubin Casting

Venue: The Goodspeed, East Haddam, CT

SEEKING:

EMILE DE BECQUE

NELLIE FORBUSH

BLOODY MARY

JOSEPH CABLE

LIAT

LUTHER BILLIS

GEORGE BRACKETT

WILLIAM HARBISON

MAGGIE

Book & Lyrics: Johnny Reid and Matt Murray

Music: Johnny Reid, Matt Murray and Bob Foster

Director: Mary Francis Moore

Choreographer: TBD

Musical Director: Adam Souza

Venue: The Goodspeed, East Haddam, CT

MAGGIE - Early-20s - mid-40s: Strong and independent to a fault, Maggie is a single mother of three boys: Shug, Tommy and Wee Jimmy. After being widowed while pregnant with her youngest son, she cleans schools to make ends meet and relies on her determination, sense of humor and resilience to push on through. Contemporary Mezzo Soprano. Strong belt to D

SHUG- Late teens - late-20s: The oldest, Shug has had to step up to help support his family. Though a talented musician, his dreams of becoming a rock star in America become less and less of a reality with each passing day. With a propensity for violence and substance abuse, Shug is good at heart but deeply complicated. Rock/Pop Tenor. Strong youthful belt to A

TOMMY - Late teens - late-20s - The golden (middle) child, Tommy is beloved by all who meet him. He’s a star football player (soccer), on the verge of being signed by the Rangers Football Club. Athletic and charming, he’s the family’s hopeful ticket out of poverty and Lanarkshire. Rock/Pop Tenor. Strong youthful belt to A

WEE JIMMY - Mid-teens - mid-20s: The youngest, Wee Jimmy is constantly being knocked around by his older brothers. Smart as they come, he dreams of becoming an engineer. Kind, patient and loyal, Wee Jimmy is the strong and silent type and the kind of boy you want to bring home to your family. Tenor. Strong belt or Mix to G

BETTY - Late-20s - late-40s: Deeply political, Betty is a natural-born activist and a no BS taker. She has no filter and is always trying to get people to face what is really happening in the world around them. Contemporary Mezzo Soprano, strong belt/solid mix to E

SADIE - Late-20s - late-40s: Sadie is always up for a laugh and a party. Though kind-hearted, she sure loves a good piece of juicy gossip and a dirty joke. Contemporary Mezzo Soprano. Strong belt/solid mix to D (Optional flip mix to G)

JEAN - Mid-20s - mid-40s: A gentle soul, Jean tries to see the good in everyone and everything. Though life at home is challenging, she always tries to rise above it and look on the bright side. Contemporary Mezzo Soprano. Strong belt to C

UNCLE CHARLES - Late-20s - late-40s: Maggie’s brother-in-law, Charles is as out and proud as one could be in Scotland in the 1960’s and will take the piss out of anyone, even if it results in a fat lip. A department store window dresser by trade, he is always good for a laugh, despite the hardships he faces daily. Character Tenor/Baritenor

TAM - 30s - 50s: Jean’s husband, he is quick-tempered and carries a deep prejudice towards anyone who is different from him or anyone he sees as a threat to his livelihood. Baritone with rough quality

GEORDIE PARVEN - Late-20s - late-40s: Often the butt of a joke, Geordie’s as good-hearted as they come and fancies two things: Maggie and wearing nothing but a Speedo whenever the sun comes out. Tenor/Baritenor (NOTE: Performer must be comfortable wearing a Speedo)

TESSA - Early-20s - mid-20s: Wee Jimmy’s love interest, she is lovely and tough as nails. Teresa is tired of the sectarian violence that plagues her country and dreams of a better life. Contemporary Mezzo with a strong, youthful head mix. Strong belt/Solid Mix to D

A CHRISTMAS STORY

Book: Joseph Robinette

Music & Lyrics: Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

Director: TBD

Choreographer: TBD

Musical Director: Adam Souza

Venue: The Goodspeed, East Haddam, CT

SEEKING:

JEAN SHEPHERD

RANDY

MOTHER

THE OLD MAN

RALPHIE

MISS SHIELDS

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