DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Equity Principal Auditions - Arts Center of Coastal Carolina Auditions

Call Type
Equity Principal

Time(s)
Equity Auditions (Principal and Chorus) by APPOINTMENT
Sunday, February 7, 2016
10 AM to 5 PM
callbacks at 5pm
no scheduled lunch break

Contract
SPT
Tier 7; $476/week

Location
Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
14 Shelter Cove Lane
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Black Box Theater

Seeking
All roles are open. Actors must be able to have great acting, vocal and movement abilities. Ensemble actors will understudy lead roles.

see breakdown

Preparation
Prepare a 32 bars of a song either from the show or in the style of the show. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together. Accompanist provided. Dance Callbacks are after the call. For the callbacks, wear clothing that shows off your body. Women, please have character shoes shoes.

Other Dates
1st Rehearsal - April 12, Preview - May 4, Opening - May 6, Closing - May 29

Other
www.artshhi.com

AEA members without appointments seen as time permits

Personnel
Director/choreographer - Casey Colgan, General Manager - Richard Feldman, Book by Jeffrey Lane, Music & Lyrics by David Yazbek

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

Appointments
AEA members contact Gail Ragland, 843-686-3945 ext. 202, gragland@artshhi.com. M - F 9AM - 1PM

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

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.

Breakdown

Seeking

LAWRENCE JAMESON
(45-55) Bari-Tenor. An older and experienced yet sophisticated con artist. Can be quick-witted and still debonair. Distinguished and cultured. Must be strong actor/singer and solid mover. Must be able to affect various European dialects in dialogue and songs.

FREDDIE BENSON
(25-35) Bari-Tenor. A young and inexperienced con man. Quick on his feet but not very bright. Can be crass and inappropriate with little style or grace. Very strong character actor with the ability to play multiple caricatures in a broad style. Physically active with high energy and perfect sense of comic timing.

CHRISTINE COLGATE
(25-35) Mezzo-Soprano. Younger American Heiress vacationing on the French Riviera. Beautiful with a sweet innocence in style and appearance that underlies all she does and is. Somewhat klutzy and Brooklyn Accent as well as standard American.

ANDRE THIBAULT
(35-50) Bari-Tenor. Distinguished with a strong sense of business and experience. Dry and sardonic but very smart, knows the ropes and how to bend the rules to his advantage. French Accent with clarity.

MURIEL EUBANKS
(35-50) Alto. Wealthy socialite. Definite distinguished wealthy “old money” air. Glamorous in style and manner with a dry wit. Love interest of Andre.

JOLENE OAKES
(25-35) Alto. Stereotypical American oil heiress from Oklahoma. “New money” with a loud brash personality. Strong and unapologetic. Thick OK accent. Solid dancer.

FEMALE ENSEMBLE
Strong singers and dancers (5' 6 and above) to play multiple roles including Lenore, Sophia, Renee, Ushertett, high-society women, sexy French maids, dancing cowgirls, tourists on the French Riviera and understudy principal roles. Strong acting abilities in character choices and ability to create unique styles in all character parts.

MALE ENSEMBLE MENGERARD, CROUPIER, HOTEL MANAGER, SAILORS, & ENSEMBLE MEN:
Strong Singers and dancers (5' 10 and above). Some tracks may not have as much dancing; some will have featured acting parts. Will play Mengerard, Croupier, Hotel Manager, Sailors, Coductor, other wealthy socialites and understudy principal roles. Strong acting abilities in character choices and ability to create unique styles in all character parts.