WONDER - Equity video submissions Jill Furman Productions c/o Bespoke Theatricals | New York, NY
Notice: Submission
CONTRACT
Development Agreement
$575 weekly minimum (Tier 1 two-week reading)
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in WONDER, a new musical based on the novel by R.J. Palacio, and the Lionsgate film (see breakdown).
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Please prepare the audition song in the key that best suits your voice at DROPBOX:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7261a2ikh53hy9f /AAAqoHUH8bnG1GhyQRdX7IRXa?dl=0 OR you may audition with a song of your choosing for which you will provide your own accompaniment. Send your video audition in a streaming format, along with your headshot and resume. If you'd like to include a slate with your name and location please do so as well. As a subject line, please use WONDER EPA - First and Last Name - Role.
Deadline: 10/27/2022
SUBMIT TO
c12castingnyc@gmail.com
PERSONNEL
Director: Taibi Magar
Music & Lyrics: A Great Big World
Writer: Bess Wohl
Producer: Jill Furman
Casting: C12 Casting
General Management: Bespoke Theatricals
Viewing auditions
Stephen Kopel, Casting Director
Carrie Gardner, Casting Director
Jillian Cimini, Casting Director
Neal Buckley, Casting Associate
OTHER DATES
Monday, January 16 – Sunday, January 29, 2023 in New York.
OTHER
For all casting inquiries, please email c12castingnyc@gmail.com.
In order to protect the health, safety, and peace of mind of everyone in our reading, COVID-19 vaccinations will be mandated for everyone working on the production, and members of the audiences. “Vaccination” means fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as defined by the CDC: more than 14 days having passed following receipt of a final dose of FDA or WHO authorized or approved vaccine.
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 submit.
BREAKDOWN
SEEKING:
AUGGIE - Has a craniofacial difference. 7-13 years old, any gender identity and ethnicity. An incoming student at Beecher Prep who loves outer space, Xbox, and science.
VIA - 15 years old, any ethnicity, female. Auggie's sister, an incoming high schooler. Feels invisible in her family and struggling to find her friend group at school. She is a deeply compassionate person. A strong singer.
MIRANDA - 15 years old, any ethnicity, female. Shut out her longtime childhood friend, Via, in order to fit in with the popular crowd. A strong singer.
JUSTIN - 15 years old, any ethnicity, male. President of the drama club. Kind and charming. Has a crush on Via and tries to get her to join the school chorus. A strong singer.
JACK WILL - 8 to 11 years old, any ethnicity, male. Auggie's classmate and friend. The first to show kindness and take a genuine interest in getting to know Auggie. A strong singer.
JULIAN - 8 to 11 years old, any ethnicity, male. Auggie's classmate and enemy. Picks on Auggie and tries to get the other kids to join in. A strong singer.
CHARLOTTE - 8 to 11 years old, any ethnicity, female. Auggie's classmate at Beecher Prep. Bright energy, always trying to be noticed, looking to break into show business. A strong singer.
SUMMER - 8 to 11 years old, any ethnicity, female. Auggie's classmate at Beecher Prep. A kind, gentle, and funny soul. A strong singer.
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