Equity Actors Wanted For 2024 Season Shows
Equity actors for roles in Theatres' 2024 seasons. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See breakdown below. About the project: "THE KING'S WIFE": A new pop musical by Grammy-nominated Nashville songwriter Jamie Floyd and playwright Melisa Annis. This lush musical drama imagines the secret history of the first wives of Henry VIII. A concert presentation of a work-in-progress. "DIAL M FOR MURDER": A fresh new twist on the classic noir that inspired a famous Alfred Hitchcock film. Margot’s posh London life hides a secret: her affair with an American mystery writer. Rate: Dinner Theatre/SPT Adirondack Theatre Festival - $550 weekly minimum Lake George Dinner Theatre - $600 weekly minimum Additional info: An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this 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. PREPARATION Please prepare EITHER 16 bars of an uptempo song plus a short comedic monologue, OR a 1-2 minute monologue only (comedic or dramatic). If singing, please bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. Please also bring TWO copies of your headshot & resume, with each one stapled together. For Lake George Dinner Theatre: "I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT NOW CHANGE" First Rehearsal: June 17th Opening Night: July 12th Closing Night: Aug 31st I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT NOW CHANGE is a fast-moving musical revue where four actors play multiple roles. All actors must have great comedic timing and strong vocal ability. Songs feature lots of close harmonies and some a cappella singing. The show will be performed with piano only. All actors appear in their underwear at one point in the show. This Theatre is a small space and actors will not be wearing mics. LGDT performs 7-8 shows/wk. "OLD LOVE" First rehearsal: Aug 26th Opening: Sept 13th Closing: Oct 12th OLD LOVE is a two-hander in which both actors play multiple roles. The main love story is between Bud and Molly. However both actors will play each other's former spouses in flashbacks as well as various other characters coming in and out of their lives. This play requires two actors with great verbal and physical dexterity. For Adirondack Theatre Festival: "THE KING'S WIFE" First Rehearsal: July 12 Opening Night: July 19 Closing Night: July 21 "DIAL M FOR MURDER" First Rehearsal: July 16 Opening Night: August 2 Closing Night: August 7 For an appointment slot, please apply and put "Combined EPA" in the subject line.
20 roles
Female presenting. Soprano (low A3 to high Bb5) "I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT NOW CHANGE"
Female Presenting. Alto (low F#3 to middle high Db5) "I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT NOW CHANGE"
Male Presenting. Baritenor (low A2 to high G#) "I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT NOW CHANGE"
Male Presenting. Baritenor (low A2 to high G#) "I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT NOW CHANGE"
Male presenting. Has been in love with Molly for the past 25 years. He is earnest, sincere and always trying to do the right thing (though he often falls short). His other main character is ARTHUR GRAHAM - Molly's husband (in flashbacks) who is an abrupt, forceful cut- throat businessman. "OLD LOVE"
Female presenting. No-nonsense, acerbic, tells it like it is. Her quick wit and sarcastic manner hides a deep sadness and regret which eventually becomes clear. Her other main character is KITTY MITCHELL - Bud's wife (in flashbacks) who is ambitious, assertive and pushes Bud to act in ways he resists. "OLD LOVE"
Female presenting. Queen of England and first wife of Henry VIII. She's the brains of the operation. A strategic politician and determined about her daughter's future. A wicked sense of humor, but not a woman to be trifled with. She's a loyal wife that loves her husband. Single minded in her duties, she puts the crown above all else. She does not run from a fight. Mezzo-alto, strong Belt. Range: Top D to Low A. "THE KING'S WIFE"
Female presenting. Brought to court to be one of Katherine's maids of honor, Anne becomes Queen of England and second wife of Henry VIII. Naive at first because of her youth but not foolish. Her wit and education is evident and attractive, she knows what she wants, and is willing to take risks to get it. Mezzo-soprano. "THE KING'S WIFE"
Female presenting. Catherine's best friend and close confidant. If Katherine is the head, Salinas is Catherine’s soft side, reminding her of her heart. A loyal friend and trusted advisor the the Queen. She is always by the Queen’s side. Mezzo-soprano, powerhouse Belt at a D. "THE KING'S WIFE"
Male presenting. King. He's a romantic, an athlete, a poet and finally, a tyrant. He oozes charisma and swaggers around the court as the life of the party. A narcissist who always gets what he wants, when he wants it. Tenor or Bari-tenor. "THE KING'S WIFE"
Female presenting. A lady of the court, she is close to the Queen in proximity but not in favor. She's the King's new favorite. She's ambitious and ultimately has ambitions for the crown. Mezzo-alto rock/pop belt. "THE KING'S WIFE"
Male presenting. A clever bully. Bullish at times, but clever with his tactics, he is less politician and more judge, jury, and executioner. Arrogant and dangerous. Likes the sound of his own voice. Bari-tenor or Baritone. "THE KING'S WIFE"
Female presenting, 18+ to play teenager. She is the offspring of Henry and Katherine. Begins the play as a pattering teenager with sulks and swings of joy. As the story unfolds we see the damage her father's will has inflicted upon her. By the end, her angry and bitterness threatens to consume her. Mezzo-soprano. "THE KING'S WIFE"
Male presenting. He represents the Church and tries to defend the status quo as much as he can. Strong sense of rhythm and harmony. "THE KING'S WIFE"
Female presenting. Plays various roles. Strong sense of rhythm and harmony. "THE KING'S WIFE"
Female presenting. English upper-class woman who attempts to repair her marriage to Tony after her affair with Maxine. "DIAL M FOR MURDER"
Female presenting. Successful American mystery writer and former lover of Margot. Smart, witty, and loyal. "DIAL M FOR MURDER"
Male presenting. English publicist secretly seeking revenge for his wife’s affair. "DIAL M FOR MURDER"
Male presenting. English former schoolmate of Tony who has fallen into a life of dishonesty. "DIAL M FOR MURDER"
Male presenting. English detective who is sharper than he initially appears. "DIAL M FOR MURDER"
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