Lythgoe Family Panto
AUDITION DATE
Mon, Jul 29, 2019
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (PDT)
Lunch: 1:00PM - 2:00PM
APPOINTMENTS
EPA rules in effect. In-person sign-ups begin at 9:00AM on 7/29/2019
CONTRACT
Special Agreement Minimum - $579/wk + health & pension
SEEKING
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PREPARATION
Please prepare 32-bars of a contemporary musical theatre song and or pop song that shows off your voice and range, appropriate to the role you are auditioning for in the show. If asked, please also have ready an additional 16-bars of a different song. If auditioning for a role that doesn’t require singing please still speak-sing a song. Musicality for our shows is still important. Bring sheet music, accompanist will be provided. Please bring a hardcopy headshot/ resume
LOCATION
Garry Marshall Theatre
4252 W Riverside Dr
Burbank, CA 91505-4145
PERSONNEL
Executive Producer: Becky Lythgoe Executive Producer/ Writer: Kris Lythgoe Executive Producer/ Director: Bonnie Lythgoe Casting Director/Producer: Andrew Lynford CSA Musical Supervisor: Michael Orland Associate Producer: Alex Day
OTHER DATES
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OTHER
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EPA Procedures are in effect for audition.
An Equity monitor will be provided.
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
A Snow White Christmas
NC Theatre (Raleigh, NC) and The Pasadena Civic (Pasadena, CA) :
Director: Bonnie Lythgoe
Musical Director/Arranger: Michael Orland
Choreographer(s): Tabitha and Napoleon D’umo (Nabbytabs)
First Rehearsal (Rehearsals begin in Los Angeles): November 11, 2019 Opening Night: November 30 The Pasadena Civic (Pasadena, CA) Opening Night December 13 Closing Night: December 22, 2019
[HERMAN THE HUNTSMAN] Age 25-40 Height 5’10, strong man, big muscles. American Gladiator style. Great actor. Protective of Snow White. Singing a bonus.
[THE PRINCE] Age 25-35; Height 5'9-6'2 very handsome and sturdy, strong acting ability. Powerful singing voice, dancing an advantage, strong comedic abilities (think James Marsden in ENCHANTED). Song example “Power of Love”)
[SNOW WHITE] Age between 16-24 Feisty, beautiful, vibrant, spirited. Good acting ability. Must have a strong singing voice and able to dance. Musical theatre background is helpful. (song example, Katy Perry “Firework”)
[MUDDLES] (Offer Pending) Age 24-40; Strong actor with comedy flair, warm friendly, audience must love him, drives the show, able to interact with audience, in love with Snow White, singing an advantage, must have previous comedy/improv experience.
[WICKED QUEEN] (Offer Pending) Age 40-60, strong overbearing and in love with herself. Must be a strong actress, dynamic on stage and able to control the audience with her. Singing a plus
Peter Pan and Tinker Bell, A Pirates Christmas
Laguna Playhouse (Laguna Beach, CA)
Artistic Director Ann E. Wareham
First Rehearsal: November 18, 2019 Opening Night: December 5, 2019 Closing Night: December 29, 2019
[PETER PAN] MALE, Age 18-25, height 5'10 or under (to play stage age of 14-18) Clever, adventurous, and confident leader of The Lost Boys. Self-Centered yet caring and joyous. Desires to stay a child forever however his relationship with Wendy forces him to face new emotions. Captain Hook is his arch nemesis. Actor must be able to convey the complexity of the character and command the stage Excellent singer and actor, agile mover and unafraid to fly. Pop Vocal sensibility
[WENDY] Age 18-25 (to play stage age of 13-18) On the verge of adolescence. Pleasant and charming girl who takes the role of ''Mother'' to The Lost Boys. Meeting Peter awakens romantic and adventurous feelings in her. Must be a strong pop/country singer and actress.
[TINKER BELL] (Offer Pending) Age between 18-30, height 5'6 and under. Petite, feisty, beautiful, vibrant, spirited fairy. She is Peter Pans sidekick and is deeply in love with Peter and extremely jealous of Wendy. Must have a strong pop singing voice (belt) and strong acting abilities. Dance and the ability to roller-skate are a huge plus.
[CAPTAIN HOOK/MR. DARLING] (This role is CAST) Age 40-50 Captain Hook is a classic villain with a comedic flair. Peter Pan's nemesis, he is jealous of Peter's confidence and charisma. Outwardly strong and tries to be menacing, however underneath is a weak and vulnerable coward. Strong actor with great comedic timing, audience must love to hate him, drives the show, able to interact with audience, must have good singing voice. Must have good agility for stage combat. Mr. Darling is the stern but loving father of Wendy, Michael and John.
[SMEE] Age 30-50's, Captain Hook's bumbling right hand man. He is a jovial, simple and lovable sidekick. Must be extremely comfortable with improv and interacting with the audience. Strong comedic character. Direct contrast to Hook in appearance and physical stature. Must be able to move. Excellent comedic and acting abilities. Singing a plus but not necessary for role.
[TIGER LILY] Age 18-30, The beautiful princess of the Kikiwaka’s. Tiger Lily is brave, flirtatious, coy, tough and self confident in contrast to Wendy's demure demeanor. Must be an excellent dancer. Singing a plus.
Aladdin and His Winter Wish
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) (Nashville TN)
Director: Ernie Nolan Musical Director: Keith Harrison
First Rehearsal (Rehearsals begin in Los Angeles): November 25, 2019 Opening Night: December 12, 2019 Closing Night: December 23, 2019
[ALADDIN] Age 20-30 Vibrant and spirited, must be good actor and great voice. (song style Bruno Mars songs) [WIDOW TWANKEY] Age 30-50 played by a man with comedic flair and strong voice. Think Harvey Fierstein from Hairspray
[THE PRINCESS] Age between 18-30 Feisty, beautiful, vibrant, spirited. Good acting ability. Must have a strong singing voice and able to dance. (song example “Call Me Maybe”)
[WISHEE WASHEE] (This role is CAST) Age 24-40 Strong actor with comedy flair, warm friendly, audience must love him, drives the show, able to interact with audience, must have good voice and must have previous comedy experience.
[SULTAN] Age 40-60, overprotective of his daughter, and a bit bumbling. Must be a strong actor and be good with comedy, dynamic on stage.
[EVIL ABANAZAR] (This role is CAST) Age 40-60, strong, overbearing and extremely evil. Must be a strong actor, dynamic on stage and able to control and interact with the audience. Must have a good singing voice and experience in Magic is a plus. (Song style: Coldplay)
[GENIE] Male OR Female 30-60. Over the top full of life, must have a strong singing voice, comedy, and great movement. (sings “Fantasy” by Earth, Wind and Fire)
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 audition.
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