Timber Lake Playhouse
AUDITION DATE
Fri, Mar 27, 2020
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (CST)
Break From 1pm- 2pm
Sat, Mar 28, 2020
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (CST)
Break From 1pm - 2pm
APPOINTMENTS
Members May sign up through the Member Portal on 3/20/2020
CONTRACT
SPT SPT 8 $619 Per week minimum
SEEKING
Single show contracts for our 2020 Season. The shows are:
PREPARATION
Please prepare a song in the style of the show you're auditioning for along with a comedic monologue. For non-singers, prepare a comedic monologue. Singers- if auditioning for more than one show, bring your book with contrasting musical styles.
LOCATION
Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center
557 W Randolph St
1st Fl
Chicago, IL 60661
Dial 011 for entry
PERSONNEL
Artistic Director- Paul Stancato
Executive Director- Dan Danielowski
Music Director- Michael McBride
OTHER DATES
See Breakdown
OTHER
EPA Procedures are in effect for 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
Jesus Christ Superstar-
Seeking:
Jesus-rock tenor; 20s- 30s; chest voice B2-Ab4, powerful falsetto/scream up to G5; this role demands a well-rounded baritone voice that also has a super extended upper register, virtuosity coupled with sensitive musicianship a must; a true “rock star”, comfortable addressing a group of 12 or an arena of 12,000; this role does not dance but must be comfortable moving. Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Judas- rock/soul tenor; 20s-30s. (E3-D4 (+); this role requires an agile and sensitive voice with access to extremely high registers across a full dynamic range; stylistically drawing a great deal from soul music, useful reference points would be Stevie Wonder/Murray Head; he is the antagonist of the show, concerned that fame is getting in the way of the message of social justice; someone who can tell a story through a melody, with exquisite diction and intonation; this role does not dance but must be comfortable moving. Ethnicity: All Ethnicites
Pilate- baritone 30s – 40s; a strong baritone with extended high register; a diverse musical journey through both acts requires a singer of great stillness, yet with the ability to tear the roof off in the final bars. Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Lend Me A Tenor
Seeking:
Henry Saunders – The Cleveland Grand Opera's general manager. Father to Maggie. A blowhard who often loses his temper at the slightest mishap.
Julia – Chairwoman of the Cleveland Opera Guild, who considers herself a grande dame. She wears a silver dress which, Saunders says, makes her look like the Chrysler Building.
Legally Blonde
Seeking:
Professor Callahan - 40's-50's, (A2-F#4 Baritone) - Callahan is a pompous and manipulative law professor at Harvard. Callahan should be charismatic but able to turn instantly into a conniving shark at the turn of a hat.
Annie
Seeking:
Oliver Warbucks- 40's-50's Warbucks is a famous billionaire who is used toi getting what he wants. Authoritative and intimadating until he meets his match in Annie. The stay which is one week turns to love. Annie asks him to search for her parents unaware that they're dead. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Miss Hannigan, 40's, mean old drunken principal of Orphanage: mezzo (A-A flat) Rooster Hannigan, Miss Hannigan's no-good brother, baritone (B-high G) Lily, Rooster's floozy girlfriend: soprano (D- high G)
Ain't Misbehavin'
Seeking:
Nell-Female 30-45. Confident and charming. A knowledgeable woman of the world.Vocal range top: F5- bottom: F3 Ken-Male 30-45. Jovial, cheerful, and loud. Larger than life. Vocal range top: C6- bottom: D3
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story
Seeking:
Actor/ Musicians for ALL roles. This will be a paired down cast, so seeking versatile actors who can double and play instruments. Please bring guitar or bass if you play.
Jesus Christ Superstar- 1st Rehearsal- May 22nd, Opening- June 3rd, Closing- June 14th
Lend Me A Tenor- 1st Rehearsal- June 5th, Opening- June 18th, Closing- June 28th
What A Wonderful World (World Premier Musical)- 1st Rehearsal- June 19th, Opening- July 2nd, Closing- July 12th
Legally Blonde- 1st Rehearsal- July 3rd, Opening- July 16th, Closing- August 2nd
Annie- 1st Rehearsal- July 24th, Opening- August 6th, Closing-August 16th
Ain't Misbehavin'- 1st Rehearsal- August 7th, Opening-August 20th, Closing- August 30th
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story- 1st Rehearsal August 21st, Opening- September 10th, Closing- September 27th
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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