The Gateway 2017 Season - Bellport NY EPA
The Gateway
AUDITION DATE
Feb 17, 2017
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EST)
Lunch 2 to 3
APPOINTMENTS
EPA by Appointment- please e-mail Gateway Casting for an appointment time at rcolson@thegateway.org or call 631-286-0555 ext 131. AEA members without appointments seen as time permits.
CONTRACT
LOA ref. to COST; $492/week
SEEKING
Equity actor/singers for all principal roles for the productions in the 2017 Season: RENT, MAMMA MIA, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, A CHRISTMAS STORY, and two productions TBA
PREPARATION
Principals may prepare a song or selection in the style of or from one of the productions from our season that best shows range, personality and skill. Bring sheet music; accompanist provided. Bring picture and resume.
LOCATION
Gateway Playhouse
215 S Country Rd
Bellport, NY 11713-2532
Please enter through the lobby of the theatre.
PERSONNEL
Producer: Paul Allan
Casting Director: Michael Baker
Directors, Musical Directors and Choreographer; TBA
Rachel Colson: Casting Assistant
OTHER
www.gatewayplayhouse.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
RENT
Book and Lyrics: Jonathan Larson
Director: TBD
Choreographer: TBD
Dates: Reh: May 2- May 17th. Perf: May 17th -June 3rd
MARK COHEN:
Mid-to-late 20s, any ethnicity. A filmmaker. Left behind his Jewish community and affluent upbringing to pursue his craft. Would rather tell the story than be the story. Hides behind his camera. Range: Baritone/Second Tenor.
ROGER DAVIS:
Mid-to-late 20s, any ethnicity. Former front man for a fledgling rock band. Lives a life of a tortured artist and is a recovering drug addict who is HIV positive. Searches for meaning through his songwriting and guitar. Playing guitar a plus. Rock Tenor.
TOM COLLINS:
late 20s to early 30s, any ethnicity. Philosopher, professor, activist. Former roommate of Mark, Roger, and Benny. Angel’s lover. The patriarch. Strong, yet warm presence. Range: Baritone.
BENNY:
late 20s to mid 30s, any ethnicity. Went to college with Mark. Lived with Roger, Collins, Maureen and Mark. Married into a wealthy family. Hopes to fulfill dream of building an arts studio for his friends, while making money for his father-in-law. Range: Baritone/second tenor.
ANGEL:
early to mid-20s, any ethnicity. Living with AIDS. Warm, lovable, nurturing, and honest. The mother hen. Must be able to dance in heels. Range: High tenor with great falsetto.
MIMI MARQUEZ:
early to mid 20s, any ethnicity. Sexy and street smart. She works in a strip club and struggles with her addiction to heroin, which has resulted in her contraction of HIV. She falls in love with Roger, who is unable to commit to a relationship with her. Raw voice with high belt. Range: Mezzo Soprano.
MAUREEN JOHNSON:
(mid-to-late 20s, any ethnicity. A performance artist. Not as good as she leads on. Lover of Joanne. Selfish. Big vocal range. Range: Mezzo Soprano.
JOANNE JEFFERSON:
(late-20s to 30s, any ethnicity. Harvard grad, lawyer. Affluent upbringing. Comfortable with her artistic liberal way of life and conservative upbringing. Insecure in her relationship with Maureen. Dry wit. Range: Mezzo Soprano- with pop belt .
ENSEMBLE WOMEN: (20s-30s) Great actors/singers who move well to portray various characters including: Alexi Darling, Mark’s Mom, Roger’s Mom, Joanne’s Mom, Seasons of Love Soloist, and more.
ENSEMBLE MEN: (20s-30s) Great actors/singers who move well to play various characters including: Joanne’s Dad, Life Support Group, Squeegee Man, Seasons of Love Soloist, and more.
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Production TBA- Reh: May 24th - June 7th. Perf: June 7th - June 24th .
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Production TBA- Reh: June 14th - June 28th. Perf:June 28th - July 15th .
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MAMMA MIA!
Music and Lyrics: Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus
Book: Catherine Johnson
Director: TBD
Choreographer: TBD
Dates: Reh: July 5th- July 19th . Perf: July 19th - August 5th
Info: 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 tavern on a Greek island. The cast should be quirky and offbeat; we are not seeking obvious musical theater performers. ACTORS who sing and move work best in this show. ALL ARTISTS SHOULD HAVE A ROCK SOUND AND BE ABLE TO MOVE WELL. We are seeking performers of all races and ethnicities for these roles.
DONNA:
(late 30s-early 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. Range: Alto/Mezzo
SOPHIE:
(18-25) 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. Range: Pop soprano.
TANYA:
(late 30s-early 40s) A former singer in the “Dynamos.” Rich, sophisticated, acerbic, funny, and witty. Range: Alto/Mezzo
ROSIE:
(late 30s-early 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. Range: Alto/Mezzo
SAM:
(35-45) May be Sophie’s father. Left Donna 20 years ago because he was engaged to another woman. Charming, successful architect. Actor who sings. Baritone.
HARRY:
(35-45) May be Sophie’s father. British financier, wealthy, buttoned-up, and conservative but trying to reconnect with his freer, youthful self. Must be able to do a very convincing English accent. Also an actor who sings. Range: High baritone, tenor.
BILL:
(35-45) 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. Range: High Baritone
SKY:
(mid-late 20s) Sophie’s fiance. Athletic, attractive – has given up his life as a successful young businessman in order to make over Donna’s tavern and marry Sophie. Range: Tenor
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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Book and Lyrics: Howard Ashman
Director: TBD
Choreographer: TBD
Dates: Reh: August 8th- August 23rd. Perf: August 23rd - September 9th
SEYMOUR KRELBORN:
(25-35) An insecure, put-upon florist's clerk and eventual hero. He is a genuine, well-meaning man who is taken for granted because of his clumsy ways and poor social skills. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: A2
AUDREY:
(25-35) Bleached-blond, Billie-Dawn-like, secret love of Seymour's life. She has poor self-worth and education, but incredibly good looks and a sweet and vulnerable demeanor. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: seeking a very strong musical theater voice with solid mix/belt and access to a strong rock quality as needed.
MR. MUSHNIK:
(55-65) The seasoned owner of the failing East Side flower shop and Seymour's nosy boss. His accent is middle class New York. He seldom smiles but often sweats; and he is not above making a quick buck, when the opportunity presents itself. He is profit-driven, greedy, and manipulative. Seeking a strong character actor who can sing and move well; looking for a bari tenor who can hold harmony Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: G2
ORIN SCRIVELLO:
(30-40) An egotistical dentist with a passion for leather and sadistic tendencies. Audrey's abusive boyfriend, who is targeted by Seymour. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: G2
AUDREY II/ VOICE OF THE PLANT/PUPPETIER:
(any age) An actor/vocalist located offstage. The voice is that of a conniving, street-smart 'villain.' A funky Rhythm and Blues voice is best. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: G2
CRYSTAL, RONNETTE AND CHIFFON:
(20-35, African-American) are street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3
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A CHRISTMAS STORY
Director: TBD
Choreographer: TBD
Book: Joseph Robinette
Score: Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Reh: November 29th - December 14th . Perf: December 14th- Dec 29th
JEAN SHEPHERD:
50-60s, the narrator (Ralphie is him as a boy) plays several roles in and out of the story as well. Midwestern, charming, warm, excellent story teller. Non-singing/dancing role.
RALPHIE:
(Must look around 9/10 years old), no taller than 5 feet. Great actor and singer. Must dance some. Warm and funny. Ralphie is on stage the entire show. A young man who can be focused and have a professional attitude.
THE OLD MAN:
30s-40s. Genius comic actor who sings and dances. Untight, fuss-budget, flawed. Humorously terrifying dad with a heart somewhere. Range is high baritone.
THE MOTHER:
30s-40s. Pretty, warm, funny, wonderful expressive singer, contemporary mid-range mix-belt, with some soprano. Must be a truly great actress as well as a great singer. Subtle real, genuine and truthful sense of humor, a bit on the quirky side.
RANDY
(Ralphie's younger brother): Must look 6-7 years old. Must be shorter than Ralphie. Must sing and dance (tap).
MISS SHIELDS:
aged 40-50 school teacher; not a stick-in-the-mud, she's sassy. Funny musical comedy belter who taps. Must tap dance.
SCUT FARKUS
(child): Must be taller than Ralphie. Tough, older (9-12), must dance (tap).
GROVER DILL
(child): Scut's sidekick. Must be small and look 6-8 years old. Comic actor, must dance (tap).
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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