"A Little Night Music" Musical Seeking Equity Performers
Seeking Equity actors for roles in 2023 -24 Season show "A Little Night Music". Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Winner of seven Tony Awards, A Little Night Music has inspired decades of theatre-lovers with its masterful music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim (Company, West Side Story), an unforgettable book by Hugh Wheeler (Candide, Sweeney Todd), and its iconic number, “Send in the Clowns.” Love makes fools of us all. Lean into the comedy of it with A Little Night Music, which traces the plotting, flirting, and foibles of three affluent couples in circa-1900 Sweden. In the perpetual twilight of the Nordic summer, lovers waltz in and out of each other's lives and arms during a weekend romp in the country. Join the Theatre Company for a lighthearted, airy production of one of Sondheim’s most beloved musicals! Rate: LORT Non-Rep. $1008 weekly minimum (LORT B). 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. "A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC" LORT B Contract FIRST REHEARSAL: July 28th, 2023 FIRST TECH: August 24th, 2023 FIRST PREVIEW: September 1st, 2023 OPENING: September 8th, 2023 CLOSING: October 8th, 2023 **This production will be understudied**
15 roles
Male-identifying. A successful, widowed middle-aged lawyer, Fredrik has an easy sense of command, but can get stuck in his head. He has an understated sex appeal. After the death of his first wife, he married a much younger woman (and it’s not going so well). He has one son from his previous marriage, Henrik. The play brings him back into the orbit of Desiree, the great love of his life. Baritone (A2-E4)
Female-identifying. Excited to be married to such a successful and established man (Fredrik), Anne is also trying to understand what exactly isn’t working about her relationship. Attractive, funny, and energetic. Legit Soprano (G#3-A5)
Male-identifying. Henrik is studying to be a minister in the Lutheran church: he has a natural pull toward the deeper meaning in life and can sometimes miss out on the fun. He struggles. His libido, however, is not cooperating. Stepson to Anne, he is torn between his physical desires for her and his attempted encounters with Petra. Legit Tenor (G3-B4) Actors who plays cello are encouraged to audition - not required.
Female-identifying. Anne’s maid and closest confidante, Petra has an instinctive connection to the earth, and a natural sensuality. Not much impressed with the fancy people around her. She has relations with Henrik. Mezzo (F#3-F5)
Female-identifying. Once one of the most celebrated actresses in the country, Desiree now finds herself touring the countryside in what is clearly not the “glamorous life”. She is sexy, funny, and absolutely in charge of her own destiny. The play brings her back into the orbit of Fredrik, who was the great love of her life some fourteen years ago. Mezzo (F#3-Ab4)
Female-identifying. Desiree’s deliciously honest mother, Madame Armfeldt holds the highest social position in the play’s world. In her youth, she had romantic relationships with some of the most powerful men in Europe. A bit grand. Alto (C3-F#5)
Male-identifying. A vain and forceful military officer who is Desiree’s latest lover. He has a vigorous libido and is hugely possessive when it comes to both his wife and mistress. Operatic Baritone (G2-F#4)
Female-identifying. Witty, sardonic, and strategic, Charlotte daily navigates the challenges of living with a man (Carl-Magnus) who is openly unfaithful. While she’s made a kind of quiet truce with her situation, she longs to be valued and to have an authentic connection with her husband. Mezzo (G3-F5)
A member of the Quintet who acts as a Greek chorus, a classically trained legit singer, good with harmonies, and has a great sense of elegance, sensuality, and wit. This role will cover principal role(s), TBD. (G2-G#4)
Mr. Erlanson is a member of the Quintet who acts as a Greek chorus, a classically trained legit singer, good with harmonies, and has a great sense of elegance, sensuality, and wit. Frid is Madame Armfeldt’s servant and has a tryst with Petra. This role will cover principal role(s), TBD. Tenor (G#2-A#4)
A member of the Quintet who acts as a Greek chorus, a classically trained legit singer, good with harmonies, and has a great sense of elegance, sensuality, and wit. Malla is Desiree’s servant who is with her constantly. This role will cover principal role(s), TBD. Soprano (G#3-E6)
A member of the Quintet who acts as a Greek chorus, a classically trained legit singer, good with harmonies, and has a great sense of elegance, sensuality, and wit. This role will cover principal role(s), TBD. Soprano (G#3-A#5)
A member of the Quintet who acts as a Greek chorus, a classically trained legit singer, good with harmonies, and has a great sense of elegance, sensuality and fun. This role will cover principal role(s), TBD. Mezzo-Soprano (G#3-G#5)
Covers Mr. Erlanson, Mr. Lindquist, & Henrik.
Covers Mrs. Nordstrom, Mrs. Anderssen, Mrs. Segstrom, & Count Charlotte Malcolm.
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