Casting Equity Performers for "American Eclipse" Show
Equity actors for roles in "American Eclipse". See breakdown below. Rate: LOA-NYC $800 weekly minimum Additional info: Audition break: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM First rehearsal on 9/23 Performances on 10/17 and 10/18 4-week NYC developmental production, with presentations on 10/17 and 10/18 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. The indigenous characters in American Eclipse are members of the Ute tribe, and there are some moments that feature Shoshone language. Performers from all Indigenous/Native American backgrounds are encouraged to audition. No roles will be understudied. PREPARATION Please prepare a brief musical theatre singing selection, about 1 minute in length. Material (traditional or contemporary MT) that shows range and lyricism is most helpful here. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together. Please see the attachment. If you are interested, please apply.
18 roles
Tenor, sings to high G/A. Visionary inventor and patent draftsman. Distinguished, intelligent, charismatic. Our tour guide through the story.
High baritone, contemporary, sings to high A. The prolific inventor and innovative business leader as a younger man. Cocky, self-assured. A real showman.
Powerful high mix, not a belt. A renowned astronomer, educator, and crusader for Women's rights. Brilliant, tough, driven, no-nonsense. A fighter.
Soprano. Must be classic legit soprano to high C. Maria’s younger sister, conservative. Shocked to find herself out of her hometown for the first time in her life.
Powerful mezzo-mix. The fiercely protective matriarch of the Butter family. Able to sustain D above middle C. Maternal, strong. A force.
CHLOE BUTTER - African American, early 20s, Naomi’s daughter. Mezzo-mix to D above middle C. Doubles as SELENE (Naomi's granddaughter, in her 40s) in later years. Warm and inviting.
Mid-20s, lyric baritone, NAOMI's son and husband of Annie. Strong-willed, stubborn, but protective and loving of his family.
Soprano, legit, to high A or B. Will's wife. The soon-to-be mother of her family's next generation.
Baritone to high-baritone. Strong, dignified, thoughtful. A leader.
High baritone-tenor, contemporary. Colorow's Son. Passionate and impulsive. A warrior.
Soprano to high G/A, legit foundation, contemporary straight tone also a major plus. Colorow’s wife. A warrior. Assertive, proud.
Mezzo-mix, contemporary straight tone also a major plus. Colorow’s wife, measured, intelligent.
Mezzo-mix, covers alto range, contemporary straight tone a major plus. Colorow’s wife. The youngest, a peacekeeper.
Chinese, Tenor to high C - capable of both legit and contemporary sound. A passionate astrologer and interpreter of the sheng xiao. Hardworking, optimistic, enthusiastic.
Chinese, Mezzo/Mix, Tuck's wife. Grounded, a realist. NOTE: Character has some dialogue/singing in Mandarin.
A strictly classical baritone. Noted Astronomer and discoverer of planets. Arrogant, hotheaded, overbearing.
Mid 40s, Mezzo/Mix, James's wife. Kind, patient, loving, brilliant.
U.S. agent for White River Indian Agency.
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