Casting Call For "Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812"
Seeking Equity actors for roles in 2023 -24 Season show "Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812". Please see the breakdown below. Rate: LORT Non-Rep. $739 weekly minimum (LORT D). Additional info: Audition break: 1:00-2:00 pm. EPA Procedures are in effect for this 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. PREPARATION: Bring a headshot and resume stapled together and trimmed to size. For MUSICALS - Please prepare a song in the style of the show or from the show/role you are interested in and bring your own music for the accompanist. For PLAYS - Please prepare two contrasting monologues. Equity encourages everyone participating in the auditions to wear a two-ply cloth face mask, surgical mask, singer’s mask or respirator (N95, KN95 or KF94). Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not recommended. Equity encourages members to prepare for their audition prior to arriving at the audition venue, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms. Holding/Audition room information: The audition room can accommodate no more than 28 individuals at a time. The holding room can accommodate no more than 80 individuals at a time. All roles will be understudied. "NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812" LORT D Contract Black Box Theatre FIRST REHEARSAL: January 16th, 2024 OPENING: February 16th, 2024 CLOSING: March 31st, 2024
10 roles
Female Identifying. Innocent, wide-eyed, ingenue who is dangerously romantic; range, soprano, G3-F5 (Belt to C5).
Male identifying. A melancholy outsider despite being very wealthy. Gruff yet at times warm; range, bari-tenor, Ab2-Ab4. Required Skills: Plays accordion and piano/keyboards.
Male identifying. Aristocrat and hedonistic, ambisexual, high operatic Tenor. Ability to play violin a bonus; range, tenor, B2-C#5; C#5 belted, access to E6 for riffing preferred.
Female identifying. Natasha's dear friend and confidante, passionate, selfless, loyal, and devoted to her friend; range, mezzo-soprano, B3-C5; Belt to A4.
Female identifying. Aristocrat, the queen of society. Deceptive and amoral. Highly sexualized with a good sense of humor; range, alto, G3-F5; belty alto.
Male identifying. An enigmatic officer, hedonistic and a bit of a sociopath, remorseless and regretful. Should play guitar if possible; range, baritone, E3-F4.
Male identifying. A conservative, old-fashioned aristocrat whose dementia has causes him to be alternately nasty and incapacitated. Lives with his still unmarried daughter, Mary. Helpful if plays guitar. NOTE: May double with Andrey; range, baritone, Ab3-F4.
Male identifying. Prince Andrey, is the finest catch in all of Russia. incredibly handsome and a noble officer, very serious. Old before his time and carrying a weight on his heart and mind. NOTE: may double with Bolkonsky; range baritone, F2-Eb3.
Female identifying. Lonely, plain, spinster daughter of a wealthy price. She is resigned to her father’s cruelty. Mezzo-Soprano, G3-B4. Has command of extended vocal techniques (e.g. glottal yodeling, ululation).
Male identifying. A Russian troika driver, a larger-than-life fantasy-like character. Has supernatural abilities with his troika and can drink incredible amounts. Lower class and bold; range, baritone, A2-E4.
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