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Equity Performers Required for 2025 Season Shows

New York, NY, United States
ID: 272943Exp: 11/20/2024
$660/week
Description:

Equity actors for roles in 2025 Season. See breakdown below. Rate: LOA $660.50 weekly minimum (Ref. COST) - 2024 rates Additional info: Audition Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM All gender identities and ethnicities are encouraged to audition. PREPARATION Prepare a short song in the style of, or from, the shows you are interested in auditioning for. If you are auditioning for Murder for Two, please be prepared to accompany yourself. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together. 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. "MURDER FOR TWO" Rehearsal: May 13th, 2025 First performance: May 30th, 2025 Closes: June 29th, 2025 "AUSTEN’S PRIDE" Rehearsal: July 1st, 2025 First performance: July 25th, 2025 Closes: August 24th, 2025 "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL" Rehearsal: August 28th, 2024 First performance: September 19th, 2025 Closes: October 19th, 2025 If you are interested, please apply.

21 roles

MARCUSBoth genders25-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Singer/skilled pianist, any gender identity to play male. Adept at physical comedy. A young, eager aspiring detective on a murder case, he’s a sweet, by-the- book rule follower who’s nursing a broken heart. Advanced piano playing is a MUST. "MURDER FOR TWO"

THE SUSPECTSBoth genders25-45 y.o.All ethnicities

Singer/skilled pianist, any gender identity. Adept at physical comedy. A chameleon, great at switching quickly between hilarious characters on a dime. Plays all the suspects in this murder mystery, including a faded southern belle, a bickering middle- aged couple (yes both of them!), a mysterious ballerina, a lonely psychiatrist, three different boys from the wrong side of the tracks, and our female love interest. Advanced piano playing is a MUST. "MURDER FOR TWO"

JANE AUSTENFemale34-38 y.o.All ethnicities

36. As a recently published female author in Regency-era England, she is ahead of her time. Witty, clever and thoughtful with a touch of snarkiness. Will double as the role of MRS. REYNOLDS (Darcy’s housekeeper). A3 to F#5. "AUSTEN’S PRIDE"

CASSANDRA AUSTENFemale37-41 y.o.All ethnicities

39, Jane Austen’s sister. Austen’s most trusted confidante. A3 to E5. Will double as the roles of: CHARLOTTE LUCAS – Elizabeth Bennet’s best friend. Modest, sensible, and intelligent. MARY BENNET: 19 (she/her) As the middle child, Mary is the most overlooked and ignored of the Bennet sisters. A great reader and philosophizer. She enjoys playing the piano but is technical without musicality. Must move well. (NOTE: Actor is NOT required to play, keyboard in pit will double.) "AUSTEN’S PRIDE"

MR. BENNETMale46-54 y.o.All ethnicities

A country gentleman with an odd mixture of quick parts, sarcastic humour, reserve and caprice. His principal enjoyments arise from the countryside and books. Overwhelmed by living in a house full of women. A2 to F#3. "AUSTEN’S PRIDE"

MRS. BENNETFemale45-49 y.o.All ethnicities

A high-strung mother of five daughters. A fading beauty who loves to gossip. A2 to F#3. Will double as the role of Lady Catherine. "AUSTEN’S PRIDE"

BOURGHFemale46-54 y.o.All ethnicities

Darcy’s aunt and Mr. Collins’s patroness. Authoritative and self-important with striking features. "AUSTEN’S PRIDE"

JANE BENNETFemale20-24 y.o.All ethnicities

22. The Bennet’s eldest daughter, extremely beautiful both inside and out. A kind and gentle soul. Must move well. A3 to E5. "AUSTEN’S PRIDE"

ELIZABETH BENNETFemale18-22 y.o.All ethnicities

20. Jane Austen’s most famous heroine. Good-humored with a quick wit. She loves books and the outdoors. A non-traditional beauty. She plays the pianoforte with feeling, but not with particular skill. (NOTE: Actor is NOT required to play, keyboard in pit will double.) Must move well. A3 to G5. "AUSTEN’S PRIDE"

FITZWILLIAM DARCYMale26-30 y.o.All ethnicities

28. Jane Austen’s most famous hero. An extremely wealthy bachelor, which makes him particularly attractive. He is snobby and shy but is also kind and generous to those he is responsible for. A2 to G#4. "AUSTEN’S PRIDE"

CHARLES BINGLEYMale20-24 y.o.All ethnicities

22. A wealthy bachelor; easy going and friendly. Darcy’s best friend. E- flat3 to A4. "AUSTEN’S PRIDE"

CAROLINE BINGLEYFemale23-27 y.o.All ethnicities

Mid-20s. Bingley’s sister. Fashionable, conceited, and proud. She has her sights set on marrying Darcy. An accomplished pianist. (NOTE: Actor is NOT required to play, keyboard in pit will double.) Must move well. A3 to G5. Will double as the role of Mrs. Gardiner. MRS. "AUSTEN’S PRIDE"

GARDINERFemale43-47 y.o.All ethnicities

Mid-40s. Mr. Gardiner’s elegant and amiable wife who “has a particular regard for Elizabeth.” "AUSTEN’S PRIDE"

GEORGE WICKHAMMale26-30 y.o.All ethnicities

28. Grew up with Darcy, though now estranged. A handsome and personable soldier which causes women to be easily attracted to him. He has a striking resemblance to Tom Lefroy. Strong dance skills A2 to G4. Will double as the role of Tom Lefroy. TOM LEFROY: 28 (he/him) A charismatic Irishman. Law student. 20-year-old Jane Austen’s beau, a love that ended in heartbreak. (Appears in a flashback ca. 1795.) "AUSTEN’S PRIDE"

MR. COLLINSMale23-27 y.o.All ethnicities

25. A conceited clergyman intent on marrying one of the Bennet girls. Will double as the role of Mr. Gardiner. MR. GARDINER: Mid 50s (he/him) Mrs. Bennet’s friendly brother who “lives by trade in London.” Ensemble singing only. "AUSTEN’S PRIDE"

CAROLE KINGBoth genders18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Female identifying. An aspiring singer/songwriter. A unique, appealing, funny and vulnerable girl from a Jewish family in Brooklyn. Talented, good natured, unassuming, and often the peace maker in difficult situations. A reluctant star with no pretense and a passion for music. Piano playing ability strongly preferred. (Vocal range: Eb3 to Eb5) "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

GERRY GOFFINBoth genders18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Male identifying. Carole’s boyfriend, songwriting partner and eventual husband. Innately sympathetic, wounded and tortured. An ambitious artist always striving for more. (Vocal range: D3 to A4) "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

BARRY MANNBoth genders18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Male identifying. A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Cynthia. He is good natured, appealing & neurotic. Ambitious, but likeable. (Vocal range: C3 to A4) "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

CYNTHIA WEILLBoth genders18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Female identifying. A songwriter who becomes romantically involved with Barry. Carole’s best friend. She is sophisticated, smart & chic with a quick wit. Although self-confident and sarcastic, she is also extremely likeable. (Vocal range: G3 to E5) "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

DON KIRSCHNERBoth genders40-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Male identifying. An influential music publisher and producer. He is a fast talking, energetic force of nature. Powerful, direct & sometimes intimidating, but he has a real affinity for his writers and artists. A hit maker.(Vocal range: A2 to C#4) "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"

GENIE KLEINBoth genders40-50 y.o.All ethnicities

Female identifying. Carole King’s mother. Once an aspiring playwright, she has been broken down by life & her husband’s infidelity. Protective of Carole and unforgiving of her husband’s mistakes. "BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL"