WICKED (Broadway/Tour #2) - NYC EPA Various Producers | ,
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)
Lunch 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Production (League) / Touring Agreement $2537 weekly minimum - Production
$2403 weekly minimum - Tour
Equity actors for future replacements for principal roles in the Broadway production and the National Touring (#2) production of WICKED (See breakdown).
Venue: Gershwin Theatre - Broadway
There are no Equity stage managerial positions available in either production.
Please sing a brief contemporary musical theater song showing range. Sopranos may sing a brief traditional legit musical theater song showing range. Please bring sheet music for the piano accompanist provided. Please bring a headshot and resume stapled together.
Ripley-Grier Studios (520)
520 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6507
Holding room - Studio 17N
Producers: Marc Platt, Universal Pictures, The Araca Group, Jon B. Platt, and David Stone Director: Joe Mantello
Choreographer: Wayne Cilento
Music & Lyrics: Stephen Schwartz
Book: Winnie Holzman
Music Supervisor: Stephen Oremus Associate Director: Lisa Leguillou
Associate Choreographer: Corinne McFadden Herrera
General Manager: 321 Theatrical Management Casting: The Telsey Office
Expected to attend:
Casting Directors: Craig Burns; Rashad Naylor
Currently running
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Pursuant to the terms of a concession made to this employer's agreement, the employer has agreed that any Equity member who attends this audition will have an opportunity to be seen.
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.
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WICKED (Broadway/Tour #2)
[ELPHABA] Character is female (cis, transgender, or nonbinary), 20s, any ethnicity. The “wicked” witch. Born with emerald-green skin, she has had a rough childhood and is an outcast from the beginning. Smart, fiery, sensitive, passionate, misunderstood, sincere, has potent inner beauty, rallies for the underdog, has great talent for sorcery. Has a thrilling, powerhouse, contemporary high-belt singing voice. A lead capable of carrying a big show.
[GLINDA] Character is female (cis, transgender, or nonbinary), 20s, any ethnicity. The “good” witch. Charming, entrancing, ambitious, perky, vain, very popular, a social climber, but also vulnerable and sympathetic. Her friendship with Elphaba reveals more depth in her character. Has excellent comic chops and a glorious singing voice with high soprano and belt capability. A lead capable of carrying a big show.
[FIYERO] Character is male (cis, transgender, or nonbinary), 20s, any ethnicity, height of 5’11” or taller. A striking prince with a philosophy of “Dancing Through Life.” A wealthy, dangerous party boy who at first is attracted to Glinda. Initially he is shallow and self-absorbed; however, his growing relationship with Elphaba prompts him to reexamine his way of thinking. Has a strong tenor pop/rock singing voice and movement ability.
[THE WIZARD OF OZ] Character is male (cis, transgender, or nonbinary), 50s – 70s, any ethnicity. A carnival huckster who blew into Oz in a hot air balloon and became a false-faced leader. Has a strong, distinctive, engaging, sweet character with a character singing voice.
[MADAME MORRIBLE] Character is female (cis, transgender, or nonbinary), 50s – 70s, any ethnicity. A sorceress and Headmistress of Shiz University. Dignified, powerful, haughty, has a dark side. Takes Elphaba under her wing, training her in sorcery. Is a strong, comical character with a formidable presence. Sings a little; should be able to carry a tune.
[NESSAROSE] Character is female (cis, transgender, or nonbinary), 20s, any ethnicity. Elphaba’s striking, lonely, compassionate younger sister, she was favored by their father. Has spent her life in a wheelchair. Becomes obsessively attached to Boq and becomes the Wicked Witch of the East. Commanding with a strong belt singing voice.
[BOQ] Character is male (cis, transgender, or nonbinary), 20s, any ethnicity, height of 5’7” or shorter. A helpless, quirky munchkin. Enamored with Glinda, who pays him no mind. Reluctantly, he becomes involved with Nessarose. Comical with a strong tenor singing voice.
[DOCTOR DILLAMOND] Character is male (cis, transgender, or nonbinary), late 50s – 70s, any ethnicity. A distinguished and well-liked professor at Shiz University. He is a goat and the sole animal on the faculty. He becomes a victim to the animal discrimination occurring in Oz. Has stature and a sense of gravity, authority, and comic skill. Sings a little; should be able to carry a tune.
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