A CHRISTMAS CAROL - Austin. TX EPA Zachary Scott Theatre Center | Austin, TX
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
4:00 PM - 7:30 PM (C)
To schedule an audition appointment please email: auditions@zachtheatre.org . If you are unavailable for either of these in-person audition days you may submit a video audition. See breakdown for Video submission instructions.
LOA
$740 weekly minimum (Ref. LORT)
Equity actors for roles in A CHRISTMAS CAROL (See breakdown).
Please prepare a short cut of a pop/R&B song (ala Whitney Houston, Beyonce, etc.) that shows off your vocal range and have prepared a contrasting song of your choice in case you are asked. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Zachary Scott Theatre ZPACC Studio 1426 Toomey Road
Austin, TX 78704
Based on the story by Charles Dickens Conceived and adapted by Dave Steakley Directed by Dave Steakley
Musical Direction by Allen Robertson
Expected to attend:
Producing Artistic Director - Dave Steakley Associate Artistic Director- Monique Midgette Music Director - Allen Robertson
Casting Associate- Marilyn Wechsler
EPA also on 8/10
A dance callback will be scheduled for a later date.
1st Rehearsal: October 20th, 2023. 1st Performance: November 17th, 2023 Closing: December 31st, 2023
6 to 7 shows per week: Tuesdays through Sundays at 7:30pm and some Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30pm.
OTHER
ZACH is intending to operate as a fully vaccinated workplace.
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.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
VIDEO AUDITION
If you are unable to attend the in-person auditions, you may submit a video audition.
Please film your audition, beginning with a slate, followed by 2 contrasting 16-32 bar cuts of a pop/R&B song (ala Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, etc.) that shows off your vocal range and a contrasting song of your choosing.
Please film your audition in front of a clean background, with no backlighting. As much as possible, limit ambient noise including air conditioners and other electronics.
Please submit your video, headshot, and resume via the following
link: https://airtable.com/app4wQsSvP7EPuAY2/shrN30KppKlOpuS7m
The Video Audition Submission Deadline: August 10th 7:30pm CT.
Viewing Submissions:
Producing Artistic Director - Dave Steakley
Associate Artistic Director- Monique Midgette
Music Director - Allen Robertson
Casting Associate- Marilyn Wechsler
SYNOPSIS: For the 9th year, Austin’s most rockin’ holiday tradition returns to make merry with new music and surprises to get the party started. ZACH’s inspired adaptation of the Dickens’ classic is a musical sleigh ride, infusing the traditional Victorian story with a score that spans all genres and eras. This family-friendly spectacular creates an infectious spirit that has everyone dancing in the aisles and waving their glowsticks. Celebrate the season with the loving Cratchit family and three soulful ghosts as they take Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey to rediscover his heart and ignite a love for mankind.
Ebenezer Scrooge: Scrooge has wasted a lifetime, after a heartbreaking break-up and family loss, hardening his heart, eliminating any social life, focusing only on his work and making money, running from a childhood riddled with debt.
Bob Cratchit: Bob is a good-natured, hard-working man, doing his best to stay positive while supporting a large foster family and working for a difficult boss.
Marley / Fezziwig / Ghost of Christmas Future / Ensemble: The ghost of Jacob Marley returns to show Scrooge the tragic end of a miserable life. Marley is sorrowful for his life wasted on profiting off of the debts of people, wishing he had a second chance to get it right. / Mr. Fezziwig is a huge bubbly personality who is loved by all and who wants nothing more than to joyously share his success with everyone around him.
Mrs. Fezziwig / Mrs. Cratchit / Ensemble: Mrs. Fezziwig is a big personality who turns everything she touches into a celebration. / Mrs. Cratchit is Bob Cratchit’s supportive wife and mother to their large brood keeps the family together as the heartbeat, and she breaks our hearts through song.
Ghost of Christmas Present / Mrs. Gilchrist: The Ghost of Christmas Present is the joy of Christmas personified, caring and truthful, mixing their good nature with a serious understanding of the shortness of time. / Funny and irreverent, Mrs. Gilchrist tells it like it is and brings the house down with a gospel church celebration.
Ghost of Christmas Past / Ensemble: The Ghost of Christmas Past is flamboyant, flirty and empathic - they are the light in every room and are attempting to lead Scrooge to the best in his nature. Old school crooner who is just as comfortable lighting up the dancefloor with a fan.
Fred: Fred is upbeat and optimistic, revels in family and Christmas, and knows that service to others is the best way to happiness. They celebrate each day, and while not materially rich, they are wealthy in their heart.
Apprentice Scrooge / Ensemble: Ebenezer Scrooge as a young adult is serious at work, driven with a purpose to never be in debt. He can relax and enjoy life with encouragement from Mr. Fezziwig and his daughter Belle, who offers the promise of a life very different from how he grew up.
Gwendolyn: Gwendolyn is Fred’s partner, confident and strong, life of the party and not afraid to let their voice be heard.
Belle / Ensemble: Belle is the daughter of the Fezziwigs and has the ability to lighten Ebenezer’s mood and find a way into his heart unique to her. She is strong and independent enough to make her own choices when Scrooge begins obsessively pursuing wealth.
Martha Cratchit / Ensemble: The Cratchit’s oldest child who is apprenticed to a factory where she sleeps. She makes it home for Christmas, reuniting the Cratchit family.
Topper / Richard Wilkins / Ensemble: Fred’s rowdy and materialistic, yet entertaining best friend. / Young Ebenezer’s best friend, an outgoing, kind and confident young man.
Ensemble: We are looking for multiple ensemble roles to fill various characters throughout the story which includes but is not limited to Toy Salesman, Party Guest, Shopkeeper Stiltz, Ghost Dancers, Fezziwig party Dancers, Etc.
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