THE GERSHWINS' REAL MAGIC - NYC EPA
Midtown Management Group Inc
AUDITION DATE
Tue, Nov 27, 2018
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EST)
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
CONTRACT
TYA $535.25/week
SEEKING
Energetic, multi-cultural performers, 18+ for a new 45-minute, TYA book musical using the songs of George and Ira Gershwin that celebrates the diversity of New York City and musical theater. Real Magic is created in conjunction with the Gershwin Estate has a book by Rodrigo Nogueira and musical arrangements by Jaime Lozano.
All must be strong movers. Seeking big, warm personalities. All Ethnicities are strongly encouraged to attend. Must be comfortable singing in various styles and have facility communicating with young audiences early in the morning.
The Stage Manager position has been filled. Actors will be signed on as Actor/ASMs.
PREPARATION
A Gershwin song or something from the American Songbook. Bring picture and resume. Callbacks will be the next day
LOCATION
Ripley-Grier Studios (305)
305 W 38th St
New York, NY 10018-2902
Room # 203
PERSONNEL
Rodrigo Nogueira, Writer & Director; Jaime Lozano, Musical Direction & Arrangements; Tommy Bracco, Choreographer; Carl Tallent, Set Designer; Brendn O'Brien, Production Stage Manager; Nick Sala, Associate Producer/Company Manager; Michael Presser, Producer;
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals: January 14 - January 25
Performances start: January, 28
Tour Ends: April 18 (possibility to extend)
Layoff Weeks: February 18 - 24 & April 1 - 7
OTHER
This production is performed in the mornings. All performancesare at public elementary and middle schools in the five boroughs. There is a 10-15 minute Q&A session with the students directly after the performances. The morning call time is at the Inside Broadway office located in Mid-town Manhattan. Transportation is provided to the schools.
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity monitor will be provided.
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
Hope
Hope is in her early 20’s, strong personality, has a great heart. She came from a small town in middle America to spend the summer in New York and audition for musicals on Broadway. She knows what she wants, but she is willing to give up her personal dreams to be a part of something bigger.
George
Gerorge is a Latino Immigrant in his early 20’s. He’s romantic and witty. George loves the theatre and is the local drama teacher in his community. He is very opinionated and stands for what he believes, but sometimes ends up making assumptions about people because of his difficult past.
Lourdes
George’s Aunt. a Latina in her mid 20's - early 30's. She has a big Personality. Lourdes lives with he nephew and is always in a good mood. She tends to speak really fast when she is nervous or excited.
Zayr
Is the local bodega owner. He is of Middle Eastern decent. Zayr also owns the building that houses the local theater and is Lourdes's landlord. He is secretly in love with Lourdes. Zayr is in his mid 20’s - early 30’s. Zayr also acts as the narrator.
Joanne
A Broadway producer. She is African American. Joanne is in her mid-20' s- early 30's. She is quick and has a very dry sense of humor. This performer may also double and play minor roles. She does much of the comedy.
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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