Theater Latte Da 2023-24 Season - Minneapolis EPA Revised Theater Latte Da | Minneapolis, MN
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
REVISED
See updated FALSETTOS breakdown.
Monday, April 24, 2023
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C)
Break: 12:00 - 1:00pm
Appointment sign ups will be sent to those who fill out this form:
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$549 weekly minimum (Tier 6)
Equity actors for roles in Theater Latte Da 2023-24 Season (see breakdown).
Theater Latte Da is seeking people of all ethnicities and gender identities to fill the roles for each production. Applicants must be available for all technical rehearsals and performances as well as rehearsals prior to tech.
Please prepare a brief cut of a contemporary musical theatre song, not a cappella, that shows your vocal range, and a contemporary monologue no longer than 3 minutes. An accompanist will be provided.
Theater Latte Da
345 13th Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Ritz Theater. Rehearsal Studio.
Expected to attend:
Associate Artistic Director, Elissa Adams Casting Director, Sheena Janson Kelley
See production specific personnel in breakdown.
See production dates in breakdown.
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.
Theater Latte Da
345 13th Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Expected to attend:
Associate Artistic Director, Elissa Adams Casting Director, Sheena Janson Kelley
See production specific personnel in breakdown.
See production dates in breakdown.
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.
Equity encourages everyone participating in the auditions to wear a two-ply cloth face mask, surgical mask, singer’s mask or respirator (N95, KN95 or KF94). Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not recommended. Singer’s masks can be found at www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask.
Equity encourages members to prepare for their audition prior to arriving at the audition venue, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms.
Holding/Audition room information:
The audition room can accommodate no more than 50 individuals at a time.
The holding room can accommodate no more than 15 individuals at a time.
Director: Meredith McDonough
Dates:
First Rehearsal - August 21, 2023
Tech Rehearsals Begin - Sept 12, 2023
Opening - September 23, 2023
Closing - November 5, 2023
Seeking:
MARVIN: 30s – Jewish, any ethnicity. A devoted husband and father, smart, funny and charming. Struggles to reconcile his desire for a happy traditional family with his love for WHIZZER. High baritone.
WHIZZER: 20s-30s – any ethnicity. Charismatic and confident. HIV positive. Has a tempestuous relationship with MARVIN. Tenor.
TRINA: 30s – Jewish, any ethnicity. Wife to Marvin, Mother to Jason. Charmingly neurotic in her effort to understand the conflicting feelings she has in the aftermath of her divorce. She consults Mendel, her husband’s psychiatrist and eventually marries him. Soprano/Belt.
MENDEL: 30s-40s – Jewish, any ethnicity. Marvin’s psychiatrist – who marries Trina and enters into the tumultuous world of her life with her son, her ex and her ex’s lover while struggling with his own feelings. High baritone.
CHARLOTTE: 30s – any ethnicity. One of the ‘lesbians from next door’ – Charlotte is a dedicated doctor alarmed by the mysterious illness that is killing her gay male patients. Tough, but extremely nurturing and very much in love with her partner, Cordelia. Alto/Mezzo.
CORDELIA: 30s – any ethnicity. The other ‘lesbian from next door’ – Cordelia is Dr. Charlotte’s partner – she runs her own kosher catering business, is very keen on making a nice home– but also wants to be useful and valued for her contribution to the world. High belt voice.
Director: Tyler Michaels King
Dates:
First Rehearsal - December 26, 2023
Tech Rehearsals Begin - Jan 16, 2024
Opening - January 27, 2024
Closing - February 25, 2024
Seeking:
JAKE QUINN: 30s - One of a number of extras hired in the filming of a Hollywood movie being shot in rural Ireland, Charlie is the former owner of a failed video store. He has a movie script in his back pocket that he hopes will win some consideration from the movie people. He is relegated to a faceless background role, and his script is never even considered by anyone.
CHARLIE CONLON: 30s - One of a number of extras hired in the filming of a Hollywood movie being shot in rural Ireland, Jake has recently returned from a short and very unsuccessful stay in New York. Jake has the notion that he might become a film star. Instead, as an extra, he is relegated to digging turf as a “background bog man.” His attempts at winning the favors of the film’s female star by pretending to be a poet don’t go much better. He is a cousin of the tragic Sean Harkin.
Director: Kelli Foster Warder
Music Director: Sanford Moore
Dates:
First Rehearsal - February 12, 2024
Tech Rehearsals Begin - March 12, 2024
Opening - March 23, 2024
Closing - May 5, 2024
Seeking:
CELIE: African-American, 20s-early 30s - Drives the story. Vulnerable, spirited, introverted, mischievous, seemingly passive but really not, has a deep, hard soul, believes that she is ugly, has a sense of humor which is sometimes wicked. She is an observer. Has a great belt singing voice with lots of soul, Mezzo-Soprano.
SHUG: African-American, 30s-40s - A popular singer, we meet her at death’s door. Confident, dynamic, powerful, irresistible, but has a frailty, like a wounded animal. Her vulnerability is shocking later on. She is loved by both Celie and Mister. Needs a knockout, Bessie Smith-style, bluesy singing voice. Alto.
MISTER: African-American, 30s-40s. Also known as ALBERT - Like Celie, a deep well. Masculine, strong presence, dominating, capable of brutal behavior but also a victim in his own way. Gets his power for free. Married to Celie, he abuses her. He is in love with Shug. He transforms into a kind man by the end of the story. Has a great singing voice. Baritone/Bass.
SOFIA: African-American, 30s - Powerful warrior woman. Great sense of humor, touching, vulnerable. Married to Harpo, she does not let anyone mistreat her. Has comic chops and a great belt singing voice. Alto.
HARPO: African-American, 20s - Mister’s vulnerable, confused, good-hearted son. Represents the new generation. He marries the independent Sofia. He spends much time trying to get Sofia to obey him the way Celie obeys his father, but he is unsuccessful, as Sofia is considerably stronger than he is. Harpo eventually establishes a juke joint in his first house and becomes Squeak’s lover. Later, he and Sofia reconcile. Through his love of Sofia, he learns how to love a woman. Has a great tenor singing voice. Tenor.
NETTIE: African-American, 20s - Celie’s younger sister. Adventuresome, feisty spirit, maternal, more educated and knowledgeable than Celie. She has a powerful bond with Celie. Forced by Mister to leave Celie, she starts a new life in Africa. Has a great belt singing voice with African influence. Alto.
SQUEAK: African-American, 20s - Harpo’s lover after Sofia leaves him. Although she is mistreated, she eventually undergoes a transformation, demanding to be called by her actual name, Mary Agnes, and starting a new life. She is of mixed ancestry. Attractive, sassy, fiery, strong-willed, unafraid to take anybody on, has a caring heart. Has comic chops and a great singing voice with belt and soprano capability.
ADULT SINGERS: Males and females, 20s – 50s, African-American. All types and singing ranges. All have fantastic singing voices and dynamic personalities. Various roles in the ensemble. The ensemble includes a trio known as Church Ladies, busybody types who are featured throughout the show.
Writers: Bradley Greenwald and Steve Epp
Directors: Bradley Greenwald and Steve Epp
Music Director: Sonja Thompson
Dates:
First Rehearsal - April 29, 2024
Tech Rehearsals Begin - May 21, 2024
Opening - June 1, 2024
Closing - July 14, 2024
Seeking:
Laurie Skeeky: Johnny’s granddaughter. Soprano/Mezzo-Soprano.
Ricky Donaudy: Bobo’s grandson/Verna & Waldo’s son/Buffy & Fresca’s brother. Tenor. Verna Donaudy: Bobo’s daughter/Waldo’s wife/Ricky, Buffy & Fresca’s mother. Mezzo.
Waldo Donaudy, né Magillicuddy: Bobo’s son-in-law/Verna’s husband/Ricky, Buffy & Fresca’s father. Bass.
Buffy Donaudy: Bobo’s granddaughter/Verna & Waldo’s daughter/Ricky & Fresca’s sister/Gary’s wife. Soprano.
Fresca Donaudy: Bobo’s granddaughter/Verna & Waldo’s daughter/Ricky & Buffy’s sister. Mezzo. Gary Donaudy, né Kadiddlehopper: Buffy’s husband. Tenor.
Dennis: Family relative/Relationship unknown/Age unguessable/Who is he? Baritone/Tenor.
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