WOODY GUTHRIE'S AMERICAN SONG Equity Principal Auditions - Chenango River Theatre Auditions

Call Type
Equity Principal

Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions by APPOINTMENT
Sunday, April 19, 2015
9 AM to 1 PM

Contract
SPT
$269/wk AEA actor minimum

Location
Chenango River Theatre
991 State Highway 12
Greene, NY 13778

Seeking
Equity actors. 2 women and 3 men to play 20s – 50s. All five play a variety of roles, sing both solo and group numbers, and must play one or more typical folk musical instruments

see breakdown.

Preparation
Bring headshot/resume

All must play an instrument, so prepare a folk song of choice played on an instrument of choice.

Other Dates
The show rehearses June 15 – July 1 at Chenango River Theatre, and runs July 2 - 26.

Other
www.chenangorivertheatre.org

Non-Equity performers may also attend and be seen as time permits throughout the day when no AEA member is waiting.

Personnel
Artistic and Managing Director: Bill Leblach

· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Appointments
AEA members call (607) 656-8778 or email info@chenangorivertheatre.org. AEA members welcome to show up with or without an appointment.

Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.

Breakdown

WOODY GUTHRIE'S AMERICAN SONG, a celebration of the life and songs of folk legend Woody Guthrie.

Needed are:
2 women and 3 men to play 20s – 50s. All five play a variety of roles, sing both solo and group numbers, and must play one or more typical folk musical instruments. All of the men handle spoken words of Woody Guthrie but do not need to look like him. All actors must have an authentic folk music style and sound, and a genuine affinity for the music of Woody Guthrie.


Equity actors receive $269/wk. Non-Equity actors receive $150 - $200/wk, depending on role. Housing is provided.

For those interested in pursuing a career in theatre, CRT offers Equity Membership Candidacy (EMC) to prospective professional actors.


CRT is the only theatre company in the greater Binghamton area under annual contract with Actors’ Equity Association, the union for professional actors and stage managers.