Goodspeed 2024 Season Equity Principal Actors - Goodspeed Opera House Auditions

Posted November 7, 2023
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Goodspeed 2024 Season - Goodspeed Opera House

Goodspeed 2024 Season - East Haddam, CT EPA
Goodspeed Opera House | East Haddam, CT

AUDITION DATE

Saturday, December 2, 2023
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM (E)
BREAK: 1:00PM - 1:30PM

APPOINTMENTS

To schedule an appointment please call (860) 873-8664, ext. 721, Tuesday through Friday, 9 am - 5 p.m.

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep
$1058 weekly minimum (LORT B)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in Goodspeed's 2024 season (see breakdown).

All stage managerial positions are currently filled.

All roles at Goodspeed are understudied by cast members plus the 2 offstage Swing positions.

Goodspeed Musicals is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace environment, and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Toward that end, Goodspeed affirms its commitment to non-discrimination and a flexible, imaginative casting policy.

Goodspeed strongly encourages the casting of women, non-gender binary/trans individuals, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and people with disabilities in roles where these are not germane to the role.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a brief cut of an up-tempo and ballad. Please bring sheet music in your key, no lead sheets. Bring one headshot and resume.

LOCATION

Natalie Rehearsal Studio
21 Norwich Rd
East Haddam, CT 06423
Doors open at 9:50AM

PERSONNEL

Donna Lynn Hilton: Artistic Director.
David B. Byrd: Executive Director.
Stephen Agosto: Line Producer.
Adam Souza: Music Director.
Paul Hardt: Casting Director.
See breakdown for production-specific personnel.

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Stephen Agosto: Line Producer
Adam Souza: Resident Music Director

OTHER DATES

THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD:
First Rehearsal: March 5, 2024
First Performance: April 5, 2024
Closing: June 2, 2024

SOUTH PACIFIC:
First Rehearsal: May 14, 2024
First Performance: June 14, 2024
Closing: August 11, 2024

MAGGIE:
First Rehearsal: July 23, 2024
First Performance: August 23, 2024
Closes: October 20, 2024

A CHRISTMAS STORY:
First Rehearsal: October 1, 2024
First Performance: November 1, 2024
Closes: December 29, 2024

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.

BREAKDOWN

GOODSPEED 2024 SEASON

THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD

Book, Music and Lyrics: Rupert Holmes
Director: Rob Ruggiero
Choreographer: TBD
Musical Director: Adam Souza
Venue: The Goodspeed, East Haddam, CT

SEEKING:

EDWIN DROOD
PRINCESS PUFFER
ROSA BUD
JOHN JASPER
HELENA LANDLESS
NEVILLE LANDLESS
DURDLES
CHAIRMAN
BAZZARD
DEPUTY
REV. CRISPARKLE

SOUTH PACIFIC

Book: Oscar Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan
Music: Richard Rodgers
Lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II
Based on the novel TALES OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC by James A. Michener
Director: Chay Yew
Choreographer: Parker Esse
Casting Director: Tara Rubin Casting
Venue: The Goodspeed, East Haddam, CT

SEEKING:

EMILE DE BECQUE
NELLIE FORBUSH
BLOODY MARY
JOSEPH CABLE
LIAT
LUTHER BILLIS
GEORGE BRACKETT
WILLIAM HARBISON

MAGGIE

Book & Lyrics: Johnny Reid and Matt Murray
Music: Johnny Reid, Matt Murray and Bob Foster
Director: Mary Francis Moore
Choreographer: TBD
Musical Director: Adam Souza
Venue: The Goodspeed, East Haddam, CT

MAGGIE - Early-20s - mid-40s: Strong and independent to a fault, Maggie is a single mother of three boys: Shug, Tommy and Wee Jimmy. After being widowed while pregnant with her youngest son, she cleans schools to make ends meet and relies on her determination, sense of humor and resilience to push on through. Contemporary Mezzo Soprano. Strong belt to D

SHUG- Late teens - late-20s: The oldest, Shug has had to step up to help support his family. Though a talented musician, his dreams of becoming a rock star in America become less and less of a reality with each passing day. With a propensity for violence and substance abuse, Shug is good at heart but deeply complicated. Rock/Pop Tenor. Strong youthful belt to A

TOMMY - Late teens - late-20s - The golden (middle) child, Tommy is beloved by all who meet him. He’s a star football player (soccer), on the verge of being signed by the Rangers Football Club. Athletic and charming, he’s the family’s hopeful ticket out of poverty and Lanarkshire. Rock/Pop Tenor. Strong youthful belt to A

WEE JIMMY - Mid-teens - mid-20s: The youngest, Wee Jimmy is constantly being knocked around by his older brothers. Smart as they come, he dreams of becoming an engineer. Kind, patient and loyal, Wee Jimmy is the strong and silent type and the kind of boy you want to bring home to your family. Tenor. Strong belt or Mix to G

BETTY - Late-20s - late-40s: Deeply political, Betty is a natural-born activist and a no BS taker. She has no filter and is always trying to get people to face what is really happening in the world around them. Contemporary Mezzo Soprano, strong belt/solid mix to E

SADIE - Late-20s - late-40s: Sadie is always up for a laugh and a party. Though kind-hearted, she sure loves a good piece of juicy gossip and a dirty joke. Contemporary Mezzo Soprano. Strong belt/solid mix to D (Optional flip mix to G)

JEAN - Mid-20s - mid-40s: A gentle soul, Jean tries to see the good in everyone and everything. Though life at home is challenging, she always tries to rise above it and look on the bright side. Contemporary Mezzo Soprano. Strong belt to C

UNCLE CHARLES - Late-20s - late-40s: Maggie’s brother-in-law, Charles is as out and proud as one could be in Scotland in the 1960’s and will take the piss out of anyone, even if it results in a fat lip. A department store window dresser by trade, he is always good for a laugh, despite the hardships he faces daily. Character Tenor/Baritenor

TAM - 30s - 50s: Jean’s husband, he is quick-tempered and carries a deep prejudice towards anyone who is different from him or anyone he sees as a threat to his livelihood. Baritone with rough quality

GEORDIE PARVEN - Late-20s - late-40s: Often the butt of a joke, Geordie’s as good-hearted as they come and fancies two things: Maggie and wearing nothing but a Speedo whenever the sun comes out. Tenor/Baritenor (NOTE: Performer must be comfortable wearing a Speedo)

TESSA - Early-20s - mid-20s: Wee Jimmy’s love interest, she is lovely and tough as nails. Teresa is tired of the sectarian violence that plagues her country and dreams of a better life. Contemporary Mezzo with a strong, youthful head mix. Strong belt/Solid Mix to D

A CHRISTMAS STORY

Book: Joseph Robinette
Music & Lyrics: Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
Director: TBD
Choreographer: TBD
Musical Director: Adam Souza
Venue: The Goodspeed, East Haddam, CT

SEEKING:

JEAN SHEPHERD
RANDY
MOTHER
THE OLD MAN
RALPHIE
MISS SHIELDS

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