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Call Type
Non-Required Principal
Time(s)
Monday, March 9, 2015
6:00 PM Dance Call
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Contract
Guest Artist
Guest Artist Tier 2 minimum - $400/wk
Location
San Diego Musical Theatre
4652 Mercury Street
San Diego, CA 92111
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Seeking
Will consider AEA contracts for the following roles only: Don Lockwood, Cosmo Brown, Kathy Seldon and Lina Lamont.
Preparation
See breakdown
Other Dates
Callbacks: Wednesday, March 11, 2015
First non-union rehearsal: Tuesday, April 28, 2015
First EQUITY Rehearsal: Tuesday, May 5, 2015
First Performance: Friday, May 22, 2015
Closes: Sunday, June 7, 2015
Other
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Personnel
Director: Todd Nielsen
Choreographer: Janet Renslow
Musical Director: Don LeMaster
· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Appointments
Email Jill at
jill@sdmt.org to schedule an audition. Specify what role you will be auditioning for and if you are Equity or non-union.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
SEEKING:
Union and Non-Union Singers, Dancers and Character actors for the stage version of the classic 1952 MGM movie musical, SINGIN IN THE RAIN, a valentine to the 1920's when talking pictures replaced silent films. All those auditioning must be 18 years of age or older except for the roles of Young Don and Young Cosmo who should be 8-12 years old. Will consider AEA contracts for the following roles only: Don Lockwood, Cosmo Brown, Kathy Seldon and Lina Lamont.
Please note: You must attend one of the calls in San Diego to be considered. No video or out of state submissions accepted at this time.
Screenplay and Adaptation by Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Songs by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed
PREPARATION:
Singer Call - Seeking character men and women. Late 20's to 50's. Prepare a BRIEF song in the style of the show from traditional musical theatre or 1920's -30's repertoire that shows story and vocal range. Have a second contrasting
piece available. You may sing songs from the show. Please bring sheet music in your key. Accompanist provided. Singer Call is for the roles of Lina Lamont, Miss Dinsmore, R.F. Simpson, Rod, Roscoe Dexter, Young Don, Young Cosmo and assorted speaking roles to be cast from the Ensemble. The roles listed above do not need to attend the Dance Call.
Dance Call - Strong in jazz, tap and the Hollywood dance style of the Golden Age of movie musicals. Bring jazz and tap shoes also sheet music in your key. See above Singer instructions for song selection. Those kept from the dance call will be asked to sing later that same evening. The roles of Cosmo Brown, Don Lockwood, Kathy Seldon, Production Singer, Zelda Zanders, Olga Mara, The Girl In The Green Dress and dance ensemble must attend the dance call. The roles listed above do not need to attend the Singer Call.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
COSMO BROWN - A wacky and playful on-set pianist for silent films. Don's best friend and former dance partner. Excellent with physical comedy and gymnastics. Must attend the dance call. Male, 30's-40's. Range: C3 - Ab4
DON LOCKWOOD - A triple threat powerhouse charismatic performer. Hollywood leading man. Cosmo's best friend and Lina's regular co-star. Must attend the dance call. Male, 30's-40's. Range: G2 - Ab4
KATHY SELDON - An earnest, talented actress with wit and charm. She falls in love with Don and performs as Lina's speaking and singing voice. Must attend the dance call. Female, 20's-early 30's. Range: G3 - F5
LINA LAMONT - A beautiful but slow-witted silent film diva with a big personality and a harshly unpleasant voice. She is Don's regular co-star. Female, 30's. Range: C4 - Eb5
MISS DINSMORE - Lina's vocal coach. She is the mother hen type with caring affection for the younger performers. Also, plays Hollywood gossip columnist and radio personality, DORA BAILEY. Character Female, 40's-50's
PRODUCTION SINGER - The lead tenor in Monumental Pictures' first movie musical. Must attend the dance call. Male, 20's-40's. Range: Db3 - Ab4
R.F. SIMPSON - A successful, magnanimous, film producer. He leads the other characters in creating a new movie musical. At times easily swayed by others in his decisions. Male, 50's-60's
ROD - An excitable film agent bordering on manic. He works for Simpson. Male, 30's-40's
ROSCOE DEXTER - A famous film director with theatrical mannerisms and tendencies. Frequently frazzled and works with Lina and Don. Male, 30's-50's
ZELDA ZANDERS - A flapper socialite and actress on her ninth marriage, she is Lina's friend and informant. Must attend the dance call. Female, 30's
OLGA MARA & GIRL IN THE GREEN DRESS - Exotic movie star in seductive spider gown. Excellent dancer reminiscent of Cyd Charisse for the classic pas de deux with Don Lockwood in the Broadway Ballet. Must attend the dance call. Late 20's-mid 30's
ENSEMBLE OF SINGERS AND DANCERS - To play studio workers, movie stars, fans, party guests and a variety of speaking roles.
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