2018-19 Season - Wilmette, IL EPA Day
Music Theater Works
AUDITION DATES
Thu, Feb 15, 2018
6:30 pm - 10:30 pm (CST)
Fri, Feb 16, 2018
1:00 pm - 9:00 pm (CST)
break from 5-6pm.
Sat, Feb 17, 2018
1:00 pm - 9:00 pm (CST)
Break 5-6pm.
APPOINTMENTS
Email Katie Beeks, kbeeks@musictheaterworks.org or 847- 920-5360
CONTRACT
LOA LOA to LORT; $344/week minimum
SEEKING
Actors for the 2018-19 Season.
PREPARATION
Two song selections under 2min each in contrasting styles. At least one should be in the style-of or from the interested show/role. Please bring your rep book for additional selections. Actor may be asked to do a cold reading. Audition sides will be provided at audition.
LOCATION
Music Theater Works Rehearsal Studio
516 4th Street
Wilmette, IL 60091
1/2 block from CTA purple Linden stop and there is a small parking lot.
PERSONNEL
Rudy Hogenmiller, Artistic Director.
Roger Bingaman, Music Director for Anything Goes and Into the Woods.
Clayton Cross, Choreographer for Anything Goes.
Linda Madonia, Music Director for Pirates of Penzance.
OTHER DATES
PIRATES OF PENZANCE: First Rehearsal May 7, Performances June 8-17.
ANYTHING GOES: First Rehearsal: July 9 or 16, Performances Aug 17-26.
INTO THE WOODS: First Rehearsal November 12, Performances Dec 21-31.
OTHER
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
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
INTO THE WOODS
Roles Available:
The Witch: Ugly-then-gorgeous, obsessive protector of Rapunzel. Sarcastic, straightforward and aggressive. Gender: female. Age: 45-55. Vocal range: Mezzo-Soprano, F3 – G5
The Baker: A harried and insecure baker who is simple and loving, yet protective of his family. Gender: male. Age: 25-40. Vocal range: Baritone, Ab2 – G4
The Baker’s Wife: Determined and bright woman who wishes to be a mother. She leads a simple, yet satisfying life and is proactive in her endeavors. Gender: female. Age: 25-40. Vocal range: Mezzo-Soprano, F3 – G5
ANYTHING GOES
Roles Available:
Reno Sweeny: A sexy evangelist turned nightclub singer. Paired with Lord Oakleigh. Gender: female. Age: 25-40. Vocal range: Mezzo-Soprano, G3-Eb5. Dance level: tap, jazz
Billy Crocker: Whitney’s young quick-witted business assistant. Handsome leading man quality, paired with Hope Harcourt. Gender: male. Age: 23-35 Vocal range: (Baritone) Tenor, B3-G4. Dance level: dancer, tap prefered
Moonface Martin: A hapless New York gangster. Character man. Gender: male. Age: 45-65. Vocal range: Baritone, A#3 – F#4. Dance level: light to moderate
PIRATES OF PENZANCE
Roles Available:
Major-General Stanley: A one-star general in the British Army, protector of many young female wards. Gender: male. Age 45+. Vocal range: high Baritone, A#2 – E4
The Pirate King: soft-hearted and thus unsuccessful commander of the pirates. Gender: male. Age:35+. Vocal range: Baritone, A2 – F4
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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