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Seeking
A.E.A. and non-A.E.A. Talent for all roles. 3 A.E.A. Guest Artist contracts available, to be cast from among these roles: Usnavi, Nina, Kevin, Camilla, Abuela Claudia, Daniela.
Preparation
Please come prepared to dance. NOTE: Actors auditioning for the following roles should attend only a dance call: “Graffiti Pete, Ensemble Dancers”. All other roles should audition at a singing appointment.
Other Dates
First Rehearsal: Non-AEA: February 17, 2014; AEA: March 3, 2014
Performance Dates: March 28 – April 6, 2014 (9/10 performances)
www.cabrillomusictheatre.com
Other
Although we encourage all ethnicities to attend, be advised we are looking for actors to play Latino. The look is specific for this show and will be a consideration in casting
Personnel
Choreographer: Morgan Marcell
Musical Director: Darryl Archibald
Artistic Director: Lewis Wilkenfeld
Artistic Staff will be in attendance at all auditions.
· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Appointments
By appointment only. Please call
805-497-8614 ext 3.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
IN THE HEIGHTS – CABRILLO MUSIC THEATRE
Director: Morgan Marcell
Choreographer: Morgan Marcell, based on the original Broadway choreography of Andy Blankenbuehler.
Musical Director: Darryl Archibald
Artistic Director: Lewis Wilkenfeld
Artistic Staff will be in attendance at all auditions.
Character Descriptions 10/14/13
IN THE HEIGHTS tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood – a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It’s a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind.
Cabrillo’s production will feature the original Tony Award-winning choreography of Andy Blankenbuehler, recreated by the show’s dance captain, Morgan Marcell who will direct Cabrillo’s production.
Although we encourage all ethnicities to attend the auditions, please be advised we are looking for actors who can play Latino. The look is specific for this show, and will be a consideration during casting.
PRINCIPALS:
Usnavi: (to play early-mid 20s) Latino, Our hip-hop narrator. Young, energetic bodega owner who dreams of making enough to go back home to the Dominican Republic. Puts a brave face on his genuine financial trouble. Great actor, and MUST be able to rap well.
Nina: (to play 18-25) Latina, Intelligent, book-smart. Starry-eyed, naïve; ready to conquer the world, but still trying to find her way. Great high belt voice with strong mix.
Vanessa: (to play 18-25) Latina, Great sense of humor, lively, vivacious personality, bright. Can be moody, easily frustrated; buries a lot of stress. Great high belt voice.
Benny: (to play early-mid 20s) African American, Taxi stand employee/aspiring businessman. Looking to rise from his station in life. He is at home on any street in NY. Funny and full of personality. Great singer with a feel for pop/hip-hop style.
Sonny: (to play mid – late teens) Latino, Completely streetwise. Part political genius, part goofball. Wants to play video games. Makes everyone laugh; you just want to pinch his cheek. Good singer, tenor.
Kevin: (to play 38 - late 50s) Latino, Upstanding businessman; total wheeler-dealer in the most personable kind of way. A lion slowed down by time and injury and over-working. Traditional in his beliefs. Very hardworking and proud; wants desperately to remain the leader of his family. Must sing well.
Camilla: (to play 40s) Latina, Strong, beautiful, wise. Helps everyone, asks for nothing and loves being active in the community. Traditionalist. Good singer.
Abuela Claudia: (to play 60s-70s) Latina, Ancient, beautiful, proud, tired. From another era, emigrated with her parents. Working-class; scrubbed floors all her life. In the twilight of her life. Must have a great belt voice.
Daniela: (to play 30s) Latina, Salon owner, straight-ahead businesswoman. Gossip queen. Funny. Great belt voice.
Carla: (to play 20s) Latina, Loves to dance and get her hair done. Sweet and likable. Good sense of comedy. Good singer; must be comfortable with some dance.
Graffiti Pete: (to play late teens-early 20s) Man, any ethnicity, Streetwise. Excellent hip-hop dancer; break-dancing skills preferred.
Piragua: (to play 30s) Latino, Sells shaved ice in the neighborhood. Good sense of humor. Great sense of pride. Tenor.
ENSEMBLE:
Ensemble Singers: (to play 20s-30s) Latino, Multi-Ethnic, African-American. Constantly participating in the community. Looking for real individuals on stage. Some movement required.
Ensemble Dancers: (to play 20s-30s) Latino. Multi-Ethnic, African-American. These roles are specific to dance ability and style. Actors first; please bring your personality and passion. Knowledge of salsa a plus. Partnering required. Hip-hop skills preferred. Able to adapt to styling quickly, technically trained.
Non-union please limit song to 1 minute. ALL ROLES OPEN TO NON-EQUITY. There is pay for all roles for ages 18 and up. All roles are available.
Performances to take place at the Kavli Theatre, Bank of America Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Thousand Oaks, CA.
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