Equity Actors for Replacements in "Mamma Mia!" Tour
Seeking Equity actors for future replacements in the touring production of "Mamma Mia!" See breakdown below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: The songs of the pop group Abba provide the score for this romantic comedy that contrasts the dreams and desires of a young woman about to become a bride with those of her mother, a free spirit of the 70s who never married. Mamma Mia! takes place at a Taverna on a Greek island. Rate: Touring Agreement $996 weekly minimum (tier 5) Additional info: Audition break: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Currently touring. 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. Directors are committed to inclusive and equitable casting for all roles in MAMMA MIA! and are actively seeking people of all races, cultural backgrounds, abilities, and gender identities to audition. The breakdown refers to the characters as they are written in the MAMMA MIA! script and are not meant to limit the actors they are looking to cast in the roles. PREPARATION Prepare a brief contemporary pop song. Please no musical theatre. Bring a hardcopy headshot and resume, and sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. If you are interested, please apply.
8 roles
The mother of a 20-year-old daughter. 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. Strong rock belt with a great low range and terrific high belt to C#.
A former singer in the “Dynamos.” Rich, sophisticated, acerbic, funny, and witty.
A former singer in the “Dynamos” who now writes for and runs a feminist press. She’s confident, strong, and funny on the outside but shy underneath. Kooky and fun, good comic actor, bit of a clown.
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.
May be Sophie’s father. Left Donna 20 years ago because he was engaged to another woman. Charming, successful architect. High rock baritone to ab.
May be Sophie’s father. British financier, wealthy, buttoned-up, and conservative, but trying to reconnect with his freer, youthful self. Must be able to do a very convincing English accent. High baritone.
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. Sings well.
Sophie’s fiancé. Athletic. He has given up his life as a successful young businessman in order to make over Donna’s Taverna and marry Sophie. Tenor to Ab.
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