NEWSIES and RAGTIME - Chesterfield, MO ECC Dancers (Male characters)
STAGES St. Louis | Chesterfield, MO
Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC
STAGES St. Louis Kent Center for Theatre Arts
1023 Chesterfield Parkway East
Chesterfield, MO 63017
NEWSIES:
Choreographer: Jenn Rias
Music Director: David Nehls
Music By: Alan Menken
Lyrics By: Jack Feldman
Book By: Harvey Fierstein
RAGTIME:
Choreographer: Michelle Potterf
Music Director: Erika R. Gamez
Book By: Terrence McNally
Music By: Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics By: Lynn Ahrens
Expected to attend:
Gayle Seay – Artistic Director
Andrew Kuhlman – Executive Producer
Steve Bebout – NEWSIES Director
Deidre Goodwin – RAGTIME Director
Lexi Baldachino - Assistant Choreographer
Saturday, January 27, 2024
1:30 PM (C)
2 groups - 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM
To set up an audition appointment please go to:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F44ACA92AA2F4C70-46685802-newsies . The sign-up page will go live on January 8th at 10am CT. They are not accepting video submissions at this time. For any audition related questions, please email
auditions@stagesstlouis.org.
LOA
$641 weekly minimum (Ref. to COST) - 2023 rates, negotiations pending
Equity dancers (Male characters) for NEWSIES and RAGTIME (See breakdown).
STAGES St. Louis strives to cultivate an inclusive environment which welcomes differences of ethnicity, religion, sexuality, income, or any other divisions with generosity and openness among its artists, audiences, leaders, and community. Through support and understanding of our differences, we are able to recognize our commonalities.
STAGES encourages performers of all ethnicities, races, gender identities, ages, body types, and abilities to audition.
Please come warmed up and ready to dance. Dancing will be geared towards NEWSIES, which will be very athletic and include tap. Dancers may be asked to sing. Prepare 16 - 32 bars of music in the style of the show. See our website for further information,
stagesstlouis.org/auditions . Additional material may be found at:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/qjl12st651eeh6bojecys/h?rlkey=ke1edmjsgt45qp42zqcli0qnt&dl=0 .
NEWSIES and RAGTIME - Chesterfield, MO ECC Dancers (Male characters)
Callbacks: January 28th, 2024
NEWSIES:
1st Rehearsal: July 2, 2024
Opening: July 26, 2024
Closing: August 25, 2024
Performance Schedule:
stagesstlouis.org/newsies
RAGTIME:
1st Rehearsal: August 27, 2024
Opening: September 20, 2024
Closing: October 20, 2024
Performance Schedule:
stagesstlouis.org/ragtime
Rehearsals: Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00am – 6:00pm
OTHER
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.
MALE-PRESENTING ENSEMBLE: (Male-Presenting, 20s-50s.) Strong Singer/Actors to play various roles including Bunsen, Stage Manager, Mayor, Governor, Wiesel and various citizens of NYC. Singer/Movers
WILLIE CONKLIN/ENSEMBLE: (He/Him, 30-40s, Caucasian) New Rochelle’s fire chief. Obnoxious, racist and cruel. Tenor.
ADMIRAL PEARY/ENSEMBLE: (He/Him, 40s-60s, Caucasian) An explorer. Baritone.
HENRY FORD/ENSEMBLE: (He/Him, 30-40s, Caucasian) Founder of the Ford Motor Company. Baritone.
J.P. MORGAN/ENSEMBLE: (He/Him, Late 50-60s, Caucasian) Banking mogul. Baritone. HARRY K THAU/ENSEMBLE: (He/Him, mid 30s, Caucasian) Strong Singer/Mover. STANFORD WHITE/ENSEMBLE: (He/Him, Late 40s, Caucasian) Strong Singer/Mover.
Ensemble Dancers: (All races, 20s-60s and genders): Baseball Fans, Coalhouse Supporters, Firemen, Immigrants, Citizens Of New Rochelle, Reporters, Vacationers, Citizens Of Harlem, And Many More.
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