Newsies - La Mirada EPA/ECC Singers
McCoy Rigby
AUDITION DATE
Mon, Feb 05, 2018
11:00 am - 7:00 pm (PST)
Lunch: 2:00PM - 3:00PM
APPOINTMENTS
EPA rules in effect. In person sign-up begins at 10:00AM on 2/5/17.
CONTRACT
COST Minimum - $835/wk
SEEKING
See breakdown.
PREPARATION
Please prepare an up tempo, musical theatre piece a la Alan Menken. Character driven. Must bring sheet music. You can also sing from the show.
LOCATION
La Mirada Theatre Rehearsal Space
15519 Phoebe Ave
La Mirada, CA 90638
This address is not the La Mirada Theatre.
PERSONNEL
Music Director/Accompanist: Brent Crayon
Casting Director: Julia Flores
Other members of the Creative Team may stop by, but are not scheduled for the duration.
OTHER DATES
1st Rehearsal: 5/15 Open: 6/1 Close: 6/24
OTHER
PRODUCERS: Tom McCoy and Cathy Rigby
Director/Choreographer: Richard Hinds
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
JACK KELLY: Male, An adult to play 17 – 25 ears old, Caucasian. Handsome, passionate and charismatic leader of the Newsies. A street-smart kid with a dark artistic soul right beneath the bluster. Not a blowhard. This kid's the real thing. Must have a great pop tenor voice. Dancer.
KATHERINE PLUMBER: An adult to play 17 - 25 years old, Caucasian. The strong-willed daughter of Pulitzer. This young lady drips smarts, opinions and confidence. A young Katherine Hepburn or Ellen Page. This damsel needs no prince to save her. Must have a great pop/contemporary musical theater voice with a high belt. Dancer. Tap.
DAVEY: An adult to play 16 - 21 years old, Caucasian. A thinker. Raised in a home as opposed to the other Newsies, Davie is the book-smart counterpoint to the other boys. The voice of reason. A nice Jewish boy. Must have a great contemporary tenor voice.Dancer.
JOSEPH PULITZER: 40s, Caucasian. The boisterous forefather of Wm. F. Buckley Jr, Glenn Beck and Rupert Murdoch. An on point, know it all, politician. Impolite and impatient with the world. Must sing well.
CRUTCHIE: Male, An adult to play 17-22 years old, any ethnicity. A slight, sickly boy with a huge heart. He walks with the aid of a crutch due to a bad leg, but that doesn't hold him back from being right in the middle of any mischief. A real charmer.
MEDDA: Female, 40s – 60s, any ethnicity. A vaudeville star of the Bowery variety. Risqué, tough, with a big voice and GREAT comic delivery.
LES: Male, 10 -12 years old, Caucasian. The fearless kid brother of Davey. Excited by everything the world has to offer and eager to join in the adventure. Fun is this kid's middle name. Must sing really well. Dancer.
ADULT MALE ENSEMBLE: 40’s, any ethnicity. Must be a versatile character actor who can portray several characters throughout. Strong singer. All physical types.
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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