MAMMA MIA - Ridgefield CT EPA/ECC **Updated Breakdown**
ACT of Connecticut
AUDITION DATE
Wed, Feb 28, 2018
9:00 am (EST)
no scheduled lunch break
APPOINTMENTS
To request an audition appointment time, please email actconnecticutcasting@gmail.com. AEA members without appointments seen as time permits.
CONTRACT
SPT Tier 5 Min. $382 per week + h/p, *AEA Actors will receive 7 weeks of h/p contributions
SEEKING
Equity actor/singers for various roles and ensemble.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a brief cut of a pop/rock or contemporary musical theatre song in the style of the character you are auditioning for. Please also bring your book and be prepared to sing a second brief cut, if asked. An accompanist will be provided. Bring hardcopy headshot/resume.
LOCATION
Ridgefield Playhouse
80 East Ridgefield Rd
Ridgefield, CT 06877
PERSONNEL
Director: Daniel C. Levine
Choreographer: Jason Wise
Musical Director: Evan Zavada
Executive Producer: Katie Diamond
Music Supervisor: Bryan Perri
Book: Catherine Johnson
Music And Lyrics: Bjorn Ulvaeous & Benny Andersson
Casting: Binder Casting/Chad Eric Murnane, CSA & Justin Bohon
Expected in attendance:
Artistic Director: Daniel C. Levine
Executive Producer: Katie Diamond
Music Supervisor: Bryan Perri
OTHER DATES
Callback: March 9
First Rehearsal: May 7
Preview: June 7 & 8
Open: June 9
Closing: June 24
*Performances are only Thursday-Sunday
OTHER
NOTE: ACT of Connecticut is committed to inclusive and diverse casting and are open to all races and ethnicities. This new professional theatre is bringing Broadway caliber theatre to the Connecticut area. This a great opportunity for actors to work on shows with Broadway creatives, at an exciting new theatre, with a short performance week (Thursday through Sunday) and a great way to get those 7-weeks of Equity health insurance!
For more information, check out the theatre’s website:
https://www.actofct.org.
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
SYNOPSIS: The songs of the pop group ABBA provide the score for this romantic comedy that contrasts the dreams and desires of a young woman about to become a bride with those of her mother, a free spirit of the 70s who never married. “Mamma Mia!” takes place at a taverna on a Greek island.
The role of DONNA is cast.
SEEKING
[DONNA UNDERSTUDY] Female, Caucasian, late 30s-mid 40s, the mother of a 20-year-old girl. Attractive and free-spirited. A former lead singer in a group called Donna and the Dynamos who now owns and runs a hotel/casino on a Greek island. A strong feminist who also has a zany and vulnerable side. Mezzo belt with a full sound and pop sensibility. Lead.
[TANYA] Female, Any Ethnicity, late 30s-mid 40s, a former singer in the Dynamos. Rich, sophisticated, acerbic, funny, and witty. Actor who sings. Mezzo belt. Lead.
[ROSIE] Female, Any Ethnicity, late 30s-mid 40s, also a former singer in the Dynamos who now writes for and runs a feminist press. She’s confident, strong, and funny on the outside but shy underneath. Kooky and fun, good comic actress, bit of a clown. Actress who sings – Alto/Mezzo. Lead.
[SOPHIE] Female, Caucasian,18-20, a very special young woman who is determined to find the romance and happiness she feels eluded her mother. Has a wild, zany spirit even though she pursues a conventional marriage. Strong pop belt with upper mix. Lead.
[SAM] Male, Caucasian, 40-45, may be Sophie’s father. Left Donna 20 years ago because he was engaged to another woman. Charming, successful architect. Actor who sings. Bari/tenor. Supporting.
[HARRY] Male, Caucasian, 40-45, may be Sophie’s father. British financier, wealthy, buttoned-up, and conservative but trying to reconnect with his freer, youthful self. Actor who sings. Baritenor. MUST DO AN ENGLISH ACCENT. Lead.
[BILL] Male, Caucasian, 40-45, may be Sophie’s father. A travel writer with no possessions or strings. Good-natured, always ready for adventure. Funny, preferably a big or imposing man. Should be a very good actor who sings well. Bari/tenor. Lead.
[SKY] Male, Any Ethnicity, mid-late 20s, Sophie’s fiancé. Athletic, very attractive – has given up his life as a successful young businessman in order to make over Donna’s taverna and marry Sophie. Strong singer. Tenor. Lead.
Chorus Parts:
[ALI] Female, Any Ethnicity, 18-25, Sophie's friend. Impulsive and fun. Should contrast to Lisa and Sophie. Should sing and dance well. Featured ensemble role.
[LISA] Female, Any Ethnicity, 18-25, Sophie's friend who arrives to be a bridesmaid. Very energetic and kooky. Should sing and dance well. Featured ensemble role.
[PEPPER] Male, Any Ethnicity, early to mid 20s, Sky's friend. Helps run the hotel. Charming, handsome and a womanizer. Must be a good mover/dancer. Preferably with Russian toe touches. Acrobatic skills a plus. Bari/Tenor. Featured ensemble role.
[EDDIE] Male, Any Ethnicity, early to mid-20s, another friend of Sky's and a hotel worker. Laid-back, easygoing. Must be a mover/dancer role. Bari/tenor. Featured ensemble role.
[MALE ENSEMBLE] 20s, Any Ethnicity. Excellent singers with great pop/rock voices. Very good dancers (acrobatics and partnering skills a plus). Looking for dynamic, diverse and interesting types/personalities.
[FEMALE ENSEMBLE] 20s, Any Ethnicity. Excellent singers with great pop/rock voices. Very good dancers (acrobatics and partnering skills a plus). Looking for dynamic, diverse and interesting types/personalities.
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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