Various Producers
AUDITION DATES
Mon, May 23, 2022
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm (CST)
Wed, May 25, 2022
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm (CST)
Thu, May 26, 2022
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm (CST)
APPOINTMENTS
Appointments are required. No walk-ins permitted. Appointments will be available on a first come first served basis through The Coterie's website starting May 3, 2022: https://thecoterie.org/auditions
CONTRACT
LOA $512 weekly minimum (LOA ref TYA)
SEEKING
Equity actors 18+ for roles in 2022-23 season (see breakdown).
PREPARATION
Actors should prepare 2 contrasting contemporary monologues (no classical, no Shakespeare), no longer than two minutes per piece. No musical material for this call. Actors must also submit a current headshot and resume.
LOCATION
Unicorn Theatre
3828 Main St
Kansas City, MO 64111-1915
Report to lobby for check-in
PERSONNEL
Akeelah and the Bee
Co-Directors: Teresa Leggard, Jeff Church
A Charlie Brown Christmas [musical]
Director: William Christie.
Music Direction: Gary Adams.
Choreography: Marc Wayne.
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (The Musical) [musical]
Director: Shanara Gabrielle.
Music Direction: Anthony Edwards.
Chroeography: Marc Wayne.
Doctor Dolittle [musical]
Director: Jeff Church.
Music Direction: Antony Edwards.
Choreography: Marc Edwards.
OTHER DATES
Akeelah and the Bee
1st Rehearsal 08/30/2022;
Performs 09/20/2022-10/16/2022.
A Charlie Brown Christmas [musical]
1st Rehearsal 11/01/2022;
Performs 11/15/2022-12/31/2022.
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (The Musical) [musical]
1st Rehearsal 03/14/2023;
Performs 04/04/2023-05/21/2023.
Doctor Dolittle [musical]
1st Rehearsal 06/06/2023;
Performs 06/27/2023-08/06/2023.
OTHER
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of 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
CASTING POLICIES: The Coterie is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of diversity and the elimination of discrimination in theatre. We will provide full and fair consideration to Actors of all ethnicities (including but not limited to African-American, Asian/Asian-Pacific American, Hispanic-American, Native American, multi-cultural), sex, gender identity and/or expression, women, seniors, and Actors with disabilities.
Unless otherwise textually indicated, all parts/roles shall be open to all Actors without prejudice. In furtherance of the commitment to equal employment opportunity in the Theatre for Young Audiences industry, we accept the obligation to ensure opportunities for hiring ethnic minorities, women, seniors and performers with disabilities. With awareness of the special role youth-oriented theatre must play in shaping attitudes by reflecting a multi-ethnic/multi-cultural society, we aim for increased non-traditional casting opportunities in our productions. Mission/Values/EDI&J Commitments: https://thecoterie.org/mission-values
AKEELAH AND THE BEE
Gail – a hospital worker/mother, widowed, raising two teen youth on her own. Black female in her 30s/early 40s.
Dr. Larabee – retired scholar, serves as a mentor, very private after the loss of his daughter. Black male in his 50s or 60s.
Principal Welch/also 4th Pronouncer – any ethnicity or gender.
Batty Ruth/also District Judge – neighbor to Gail’s family, older Black female.
Mr. Chiu/also 3rd Pronouncer – Competitive father to spelling bee participant Dylan. Asian male in his 30s/40s.
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS [musical]
Charlie Brown – forlorn but resilient. Any ethnicity.
Lucy – ambitious, in private has some compassion for Charlie Brown. Any ethnicity.
Linus – blanket-carrying philosophical, and a good best friend to Charlie Brown. Any ethnicity.
Snoopy – creative, silent anarchist. Must be able to move. Any ethnicity.
Sally – Determined, also harboring a crush on Linus. Sister to Charlie Brown. Any ethnicity.
Schroeder – devoted to playing Beethoven. Any ethnicity.
Violet – Lucy’s best friend, blunt. Any ethnicity.
Pigpen – happy, dust covered, wants a good role in the pageant this year. Any ethnicity.
DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! (THE MUSICAL) [musical]
Track 1: THE PIGEON (PUPPETEER). The snappy, sassy, and demanding bird who never gets what he wants, but that doesn’t mean he’ll ever stop trying. Any ethnicity, male. Vocal range top: G4. Vocal range bottom: C3
Track 2: A. THE BUS DRIVER: A professional who loves her work and, eventually, The Pigeon. Prides herself on ALWAYS being on time. B. BACKUP DUCKLING 4 (Puppeteer): Any ethnicity, female. Vocal range top: D5. Vocal range bottom: F3
Track 3: A. HOT DOG VENDOR: A guy that just loves sharing hot dogs. But not with Pigeons. B. PASSENGER: BUSINESS MAN. A no-nonsense man in a suit off to his new job. Hope he’s not late.com! C. BACKUP DUCKLING. D. AIRPLANE ENGINE: Personification of the sound effect of an airplane. Any ethnicity, male. Vocal range top: E4. Vocal range bottom: D3
Track 4: A. THE DUCKLING (Puppeteer): An adorable Duckling who gets a hot dog by just asking politely (operated Avenue Q-style). B. BUS Puppet (Puppeteer): A vision of the bus that dances in a fantasy sequence. C. BUS DRIVER’S MOM: Bus Driver’s have moms too, you know. D. PUPPY (Puppeteer): An adorable, woofy puppy-teer (operated Avenue Q-style). E. THE BUS ENGINE: Personification of the sound effects of an engine working. Also can do an engine not working! Any ethnicity, female. Vocal range top: C5. Vocal range bottom: D4
Actor 5: A. CITY WORKER: Grunty guy just doing his job putting up signs around town. B. PASSENGER: TEENAGER. A kid who can’t wait to go see the latest superhero movie that’s opening RIGHT NOW! C. BACKUP DUCKLING 2 (Puppeteer). Any ethnicity, male. Vocal range top: C5. Vocal range bottom: D3
Actor 6: A. 2nd PIGEON (Puppeteer): Twin to The Pigeon, it pokes it’s head out in opening scene (operated Avenue Q-style). B. PASSENGER: LITTLE OLD LADY. Very excited to go see her newborn grandchild at the hospital. C. BACKUP DUCKLING 3 (Puppeteer). Any ethnicity, female. Vocal range top: D5. Vocal range bottom: C4
DOCTOR DOLITTLE [musical]
Doctor Dolittle – eccentric veterinarian, obsessed with the study of animals. Any ethnicity, male. Vocal range top: Ab4. Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Polynesia – full of advice, the doctor’s 200 year old parrot. Any ethnicity. Any ethnicity, female. Vocal range top: E5. Vocal range bottom: C4
Madelyn Mugg – wise, animal-loving pushcart owner who goes on journey with the doctor. Any ethnicity, older female. Vocal range top: E5. Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Emma Fairfax – gets mixed up with the doctor when he flees the country from her uncle, the magistrate. Any ethnicity, female. Vocal range top: Db5. Vocal range bottom: Ab3
General Bellows/Albert Blossom – Bellows is a magistrate with a grudge against Dolittle; Blossom is a pompous Yorkshire owner of a dilapidated circus. Any ethnicity, older male. Vocal range top: Eb5. Vocal range bottom: C4
Gertie/Straight Arrow – Gertie is the wife of the circus owner. Vocal range top: A4. Vocal range bottom: E4. Straight Arrow is a former ladies school Brit who self-exiled to a remote island to create an animal sanctuary. Vocal range top: E5. Vocal range bottom: C5. Any ethnicity, female.
Requirement for Proof of Vaccination/Negative Test.
Everyone entering the audition venue will be required to undergo a symptom check and provide one of the following prior to entry into the venue:
-Proof of full vaccination. Fully vaccinated, as defined by the CDC, is more than 14 calendar days following receipt of a final does of a FDA or World Health Organization authorized or approved vaccine.
OR
-Proof of a negative PCR test result taken no earlier than 48 hours prior to entry into the audition venue.
OR
-Proof of two negative antigen test results (e.g., the first taken the night before and the second taken no less than 2 hours) prior to entry into the venue.
Two-ply cloth face masks, surgical masks, singer's masks, and respirators (N95, KN95, or KF94) will be allowed for face coverings. Single-ply face masks, gaiters, and bandanas are not acceptable face coverings. Everyone in the holding room and audition room will always wear a face covering as described above, except for the actor when they are actively auditioning. Face coverings must be worn correctly (covering the nose and mouth).
If the risk level for Kansas City MO is trending upwards and may rise to High (Red) we will contact members with appointments at least 24 hours before the first audition appointment time to let them know there is a chance that the auditions may need to be postponed or cancelled. All members with appointments will be notified if auditions must be postponed or cancelled.
We encourage members to prepare for their audition at home, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms.
A maximum number of individuals will be allowed in each audition area at one time. Lobby maximum (1,236 sq ft) – 34 people. Theater maximum (1537 sq ft) – 15 people.
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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