AUDITIONS

2020 SEASON AUDITIONS
AUDITION DATES | BREAKDOWNS | SIDES

TBTS LOCAL AUDITIONS

Saturday, January 25, 2020
Sunday, January 26, 2020

URI – Fine Arts Building
105 Upper College Rd
Kingston, RI 02881

Parking available behind building.

EACH DAY
9am: Sign-in begins
10am – 3pm: Open Call
3pm – 6pm: Dance callbacks

Please prepare 16-32 bars of an up-tempo and ballad. Bring sheet music in correct key. An accompanist will be provided – acapella is not encouraged. You may sing from the show you are interested in.

Dance callbacks are each afternoon. If called back to dance, please bring appropriate shoes and attire, including tap shoes.

*** Please note: We are especially seeking mature, character actors for featured roles throughout our season ***

Beginning January 21, 2020, AEA actors may schedule appointments by calling 978-232-7200, Ext 7280.

We will not be scheduling appointments for non-union actors – you must attend the open call.

Please email Matthew Chappell, Casting Director, with any questions: mchappell@nsmt.org

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM*
* TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE 2020 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM YOU MUST ATTEND THE OPEN CALL - NO EMAILS PLEASE!
Seeking excellent singer/dancers for our 2020 season internship program.
Interns are provided:
-Free housing on campus…a very short walk to the beach!
-The opportunity to work in (and learn about) many different departments in and around the theatre
-Guaranteed to be in 1-2 shows during our 2020 season
-EMC points available for rehearsal and performance weeks, when in a mainstage production
-$250 weekly stipend

2020 NYC AUDITIONS

THE GROWING STUDIOS - 344 W 38TH ST - 4TH FLOOR - NEW YORK, NY 10018

THURSDAY, FEB 6 - EPA
10am – 6pm   (LUNCH 1-2pm)

FRIDAY, FEB 7 - ECC
9:30am – 11:30am | Male Singers who dance
11:30am – 1:30pm | Female Singers who dance
LUNCH
2:30pm – 4:30pm | Female Dancers who sing
4:30pm – 6:30pm | Male Dancers who sing

MONDAY, FEB 10 - APPOINTMENTS
10am – 1pm | Million Dollar Quartet
LUNCH
2pm – 6pm | Funny Girl

TUESDAY, FEB 11 - APPOINTMENTS
10am – 1:30pm | Footloose
LUNCH
2:30pm – 6pm | Kinky Boots

WEDNESDAY, FEB 12 - OPEN CALL – NON-UNION FEMALE  SINGERS AND DANCERS
10am – 6pm (LUNCH 1-2pm)
Sign in begins at 7am

THURSDAY, FEB 13 - OPEN CALL – NON-UNION MALE  SINGERS AND DANCERS
10am – 6pm (LUNCH 1-2pm)
Sign in begins at 7am

FRIDAY, FEB 14 - ENSEMBLE CALLBACKS
10am – 6pm    (LUNCH 1-2pm)

MONDAY, FEB 17 - MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET CALLBACKS
10am – 1pm

TUESDAY, FEB 18 - FUNNY GIRL CALLBACKS
10am – 4pm

WEDNESDAY, FEB 19 - FOOTLOOSE CALLBACKS
10am – 4pm

THURSDAY, FEB 20 - KINKY BOOTS CALLBACKS
10am – 4pm

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM*
* TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE 2020 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM YOU MUST ATTEND THE OPEN CALL - NO EMAILS PLEASE!
Seeking excellent singer/dancers for our 2020 season internship program.
Interns are provided:
-Free housing on campus…a very short walk to the beach!
-The opportunity to work in (and learn about) many different departments in and around the theatre
-Guaranteed to be in 1-2 shows during our 2020 season
-EMC points available for rehearsal and performance weeks, when in a mainstage production
-$250 weekly stipend

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
DONNA (early 40s – the mother of a 20 year old girl) Attractive and free-spirited. A former lead singer in a group called “Donna and the Dynamos” who now owns and runs a hotel/casino on a Greek island. A strong feminist who also has a zany and vulnerable side. Principal role.

SOPHIE (20) Born and Raised on the island. A very special young woman who is determined to find the romance and happiness she feels eluded her mother. Has a wild, zany spirit even though she pursues a conventional marriage. Pop soprano. Principal role.

TANYA (late 30s-early 40s) A former singer in the “Dynamos”. Rich, sophisticated, acerbic, funny, and witty. Supporting Principal role.

ROSIE (late 30s-early 40s) Also a former singer in the “Dynamos” She’s confident, strong, and funny on the outside but shy underneath. Kooky and fun, good comic actress, bit of a clown. Actress who sings. Supporting Principal role.

LISA (21) Sophie’s friend. Very energetic and kooky. Should sing and dance well. Featured Ensemble role.

ALI (20) Sophie’s friend. Impulsive and fun. Featured Ensemble role.

SAM (40s) May be Sophie’s father. Left Donna 20 years ago because he was engaged to another woman. Charming. Actor who sings. Baritone. Supporting Principal role.

HARRY (40s) May be Sophie’s father. British financier, weathy, buttoned-up, and conservative but trying to reconnect with his freer, youthful self. Also an actor who sings. High baritone, tenor. Supporting Principal role.

BILL (40s) May be Sophie’s father. A travel writer with no possessions or strings. Good-natured, always ready for adventure. Funny, preferably a big or imposing man. Supporting Principal role.

SKY (20s) Sophie’s fiance. Athletic, attractive. Featured Ensemble role.

PEPPER (20s) Sky’s friend. Barman at Taverna. Charming, loves women, always flirting. Must be a good mover/dancer. Acrobatic skills a plus. Baritone/tenor. Featured Ensemble role.

EDDIE (20s) Another friend of Sky and helps with water sports at the Taverna. Laid-back, easygoing. Also a mover/dancer role. Baritone/tenor. Featured Ensemble role.

Father Alexandrios – The local priest – Ensemble role

Chorus
Men and woman of the island, who work at Donna’s Taverna and appear as wedding guests.

SIDES: N/A

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
JERRY LEE LEWIS
Rock ‘n’ Roll’s legendary piano prodigy and celebrated Last Standing Man.
Male; mid 20’s
Vocal Range: D4 – C6

ELVIS PRESLEY
Guitar, the first and still undisputed King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Male; early 20’s
Vocal Range: A3 – C6

CARL PERKINS
Lead guitar player, the first poet of Rock ‘n’ Roll
Male; mid 20’s
Vocal Range: D3 – C6

JOHNNY CASH
Guitar Player, a giant of American music at that dawn of his epic career.
Male; mid-20’s
Vocal Range: D3 – G#5

SAM PHILLIPS
The Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll and founder of Sun Records; discovered Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, and many others, including Roy Orbison, and B.B. King. A towering and charismatic figure in American music.
Male; mid 30’s

BROTHER JAY
Bass Player, brother of Carl Perkins
Male; mid 20’s

FLUKE
Drummer
Male; mid 20’s

DYANNE
An aspiring singer, Elvis’s girlfriend
Female; mid 20’s
Vocal Range: A3 – D5

SIDES: N/A

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

FANNY BRICE - Female, 18-young 20’s
Jewish comedienne, lower east side roots. A vocal powerhouse and a good mover. Quirky, brash, determined, comedic finesse, plays from an impassioned teen to major star, wife and mother. Requires remarkable actor/singer.

NICK ARNSTEIN - Male, 30-40
Extremely handsome, charming, sophisticated, suave and honest. A self-possessed gambler and the love of Fanny’s life. Must have a strong middle range voice. Baritone.

MRS. BRICE - Female, 40-50
Fanny’s Mama. Jewish, practical, dry, funny, wise in the ways of the world. Little sophistication. Must sing.

EDDIE RYAN - Male, 25-35
A resilient Irish kid, 2nd generation. Good comic timing, bright, energetic, sincere; must be a strong singer/dancer who taps extremely well.

FLORENZ ZIEGFELD, JR. - Male, 50’s
Famed Broadway producer of the Ziegfeld Follies. Elegant and distinguished, imposing, tough, resonant, distinguished. This is a non-singing, non–dancing role.

MRS. STRAKOSH - Female, 40-50
Mrs. Brice’s poker playing crony. A Yenta with charm. Strong, shrill yet funny.

MRS. MEEKER - Female, 40-50
Another of Mrs. Brice's cohorts, a comedienne.

MRS. O'MALLEY - Female, 40-50
The 4th in Mrs. Brice's quartet of friends; Irish accent.

TOM KEENEY - Male, 40’s
A tough Vaudeville producer. Cigar chomping wise guy, Will double with Ziegfeld Tenor and Mr. Rinaldi.

EMMA - Female, 20+
Fanny’s dresser and confidante, wise and supportive; part of the ensemble

MR. RENALDI - Male, 40’s
A theatrical agent, Smooth, urbane; strong acting skills. Will double with Ziegfeld Tenor and Mr. Keeney.

ZIEGFELD TENOR - Male
Sings the lead into “His Love Makes Me Beautiful," high production style tenor.

ENSEMBLE
Strong singer/dancer/actors to play various roles and to understudy Principals.

SIDES: N/A

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
REN McCORMACK (Lead): Male, 18-25.
Tenor. Energetic, emotional, rebellious, likeable; emotes his pain through quirky sarcasm and dance; strong dancer.

REVEREND SHAW MOORE (Lead): Male, 35-55. Baritone.
The powerful, traditional local church leader; strict, stern, and solemn, still struggling with the death of his son.

ARIEL MOORE (Lead): Female, 18-25. Mezzo-Pop.
Smart, a bit of the bad girl with an edge, sweet, the rebellious minister’s daughter; role requires strong belt, must be a strong singer/dancer.

VI MOORE (Supporting): Female, 30-50.
Soprano. Reverend Moore’s loving, supportive, resilient wife.

RUSTY (Supporting): Female, 18-25.
Great soprano/pop voice. Ariel’s friend; a bit scatterbrained, sweet, fun, knows everything about everything; role requires strong belt, strong comedic timing and dance.

WILLARD HEWITT (Supporting): Male, 18-25.
Tenor. A simple country bumpkin with a warm heart and a big smile; comedic timing and dance a must.

ETHEL McCORMACK (Supporting): Female, 35-45. Soprano.
Ren’s mother; had a tough go, just trying to make it…would do anything for her son.

CHUCK CRANSTON (Supporting): Male, 18-25. Tenor.
The local bad boy and Ariel’s boyfriend.

URLEEN (Supporting): Female, 18+. Mezzo/Alto.
Ariel’s friend; the smart one of the group; role requires strong belt, comedic timing, and dance.

WENDY JO (Supporting): Female, 18-25.
Mezzo. Ariel’s friend; strong belt, comedic timing, and dance required. Ensemble

CHORUS / ENSEMBLE: Males & Females, 18-70.
Townspeople, students; need strong character people (all age ranges) for many roles (listed below); teenage through adults; chorus singing, dancing parts; all teens dance, all adults dance at the prom.

SIDES: N/A

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

CHARLIE PRICE - Male, 25 to 35
A bit confused, a bit unfocused, a hero hiding under a victim's mantle.

LOLA/SIMON - Male, 30 to 35
A prize fighter's physique draped in satin. A talented drag queen with a killer voice and winning ways.

NICOLA – Female, 20 to 30
Charlie's long-term girlfriend. Driven, uncompromising.

LAUREN - Female, 20 to 30
Beautiful and strong working-class girl. Comedic actor with strong voice.

DON – Male, 20 to 40
Lola's nemesis. Burly hypermasculine bear of a factory worker

PAT – Female, 20 to 40
Officious office manager who will let loose her wild side when allowed. Lola's love interest.

TRISH - Female, 20 to 40
Factory worker with a husband and kids to worry over.

GEORGE – Male, 30 to 50
Factory manager keeping up traditions. Reserved.

THE ANGELS - Male, 20 to 30
The drag performers who populate The Blue Angel Nightclub. This ain't a job for no wall-flowers. Must be FIERCE dancer comfortable in heels.

MR. PRICE - Male, 50 to 80
Charlie's father.

SIMON SR. – Male, 30 to 50
Lola's father. An unforgiving tower of anger.

HARRY – Male, 25 to 40
A contemporary of Charlie's but his opposite. Successful, self aware and confident.

RICHARD BAILEY – Male, 30 to 50
Nicola's boss. An overtly attractive and successful man.

ENSEMBLE
Hooligans, Factory Workers, Pub Patrons, Photographers, Club Patrons

SIDES: N/A