ONCE - Providence, RI EPA The Wilbury Theatre Group | Providence, RI
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Sunday, January 7, 2024
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (E)
BREAK: 12:00PM - 12:30PM
For an appointment, please email auditions@thewilburygroup.org. In your email, please offer a time block of 2 hours between 8am-4pm on Sunday, January 7. No phone calls please. Please indicate in the email subject heading your Equity status. For example: SUBJECT: AEA audition - ONCE
SPT
$322 weekly minimum (SPT 1)
Equity actors for roles in ONCE (see breakdown).
Each performer will be allotted a maximum of 5 minutes for their audition. Please prepare a song of your choice. You may choose to read from a script. The Wilbury Theatre Group will provide sides and a reader. Those who wish
to read a side are encouraged to prepare their own and either bring a copy for the reader or let us know the scene/page numbers upon check–in so we may be prepared to assist you. Please bring a copy of your headshot and resume stapled together.
ONCE
WaterFire Arts Center
475 Valley Street
Providence, RI 02909
Enda Walsh, Book
Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova, Music-Lyrics
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Artistic Director, Josh Short
Music Director, Milly Massey
Callbacks for all roles will be scheduled at a later date.
Rehearsals begin April 22
performances May 23 – June 16
(possible extension to June 23) in Providence, RI.
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.
Guy - Age 25-35. Vocal range: G2 to C#5. Any ethnicity. Irish-born. A struggling musician who works with his father in a vacuum repair shop. He is brooding but charismatic with extreme appeal. Bari-tenor with a rock/folk voice. Speaks with an Irish accent. Plays guitar. Disclaimer: Character engages in costume change in view of audience.
Girl - Age 25-35. Vocal range: C4 to G3. Any ethnicity. Czech-born. Direct, intelligent, and witty with a no-nonsense attitude. Doesn't want sympathy from others. Mezzo-soprano with a rock/folk voice. Speaks with a Czech accent. Plays the piano.
Reza - Age 25-35. Vocal range: C4 to A5. Any ethnicity. Czech-born. Seductive, funny, and smart with a larger than life attitude. Soprano with a rock/folk voice. Speaks with a Czech accent. NOTE: Violin/fiddle a plus.
Eamon - Age 20-49. Vocal range: G2 to G#4. Any ethnicity. Irish-born. Music manager at the studio where Guy and Girl record their album. A tough nut to crack. Baritone with rock/folk voice. Speaks with an Irish accent. NOTE: Guitar, piano, melodica, cajon, and castanets a plus.
Da - Age 50-69. Vocal Range: Baritone. Any ethnicity. Irish-born. Guy's father, who runs a vacuum repair shop. A man of few words but caring and warm. Baritone with rock/folk voice. Speaks with an Irish accent. NOTE: Mandolin a plus.
Baruska - Age 50-69. Vocal range: G3 to C5. Any ethnicity. Czech. Girl’s mother. A caring woman with few inhibitions. Alto with rock/folk voice. Speaks with a Czech accent. NOTE: Accordion and concertina a plus.
Bank Manager - Age 35-45. Vocal range: G3 to B4. Any ethnicity. Irish-born. Prim and proper bank businessman with a secret passion for music. Tenor with a rock/folk voice. Speaks with an Irish (Cork) accent. Plays guitar or cello or both.
Andrej - Age 20-35. Vocal range: C2 to G#4. Any ethnicity. Czech-born. An employee at a fast food chain with big dreams. Earnest and kind with a gangly, slight stature. Baritone with a rock/folk voice. Speaks dialogue with a Czech accent. Plays electric bass. NOTE: Ukulele and guitar a plus.
Svec - Age 25-39. Vocal range: B2 to G#4. Any ethnicity. Czech-born. An eccentric guy who spends most of his time watching television and drinking coffee. Baritone with a rock/folk voice. Speaks with a Czech accent. Plays drums. NOTE: Banjo, mandolin, and guitar a plus. Disclaimer: Character removes trousers on stage.
Ex-Girlfriend - Age 25-35. Vocal range: Mezzo-soprano. Any ethnicity. Irish-born. Guy's ex-girlfriend who now lives in New York. Sensual and charismatic. Mezzo-soprano with a rock folk voice. Speaks with an Irish accent. NOTE: Violin and cajon a plus.
Emcee - Age 30-49. Vocal range: G2 to G#4. Any ethnicity Irish-born. A good-natured ball buster who works at the local bar. Baritone with a rock/folk voice. Speaks with an Irish accent. NOTE: Guitar a plus.
Billy - Age 30-49. Vocal range: G2 to G#4. Any ethnicity. Irish-born and has one parent from Spain. Owner of the music store where Girl plays piano. Large, loud, and funny but also protective. Baritone with a rock/folk voice. Speaks with an Irish accent. Plays guitar. NOTE: Cajon, ukulele, and cymbals a plus.
Ivanka - 6-10 years old. Any ethnicity. Czech-born. Girl’s daughter. Has a sweet-natured temperament. Comfortable performing on stage. NOTE: Singing or playing instrument a plus, but not required.
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