Equity Actors for Future Replacements in "Maybe Happy Ending"
Equity actors for future replacements in the Broadway production of "Maybe Happy Ending". See breakdown below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: Seoul, Korea, 2064. Oliver and Claire are Helperbots, high-end robots that are nearly identical to humans, designed to alleviate the social isolation of their wealthy owners. Already obsolete, Oliver and Claire now live across the hall from each other in an apartment complex for discarded Helperbots. When a broken charger unexpectedly brings them together, they embark on a journey that challenges what they believe is possible for themselves, relationships, and love. Rate: Production (League) $2638 weekly minimum Additional info: Audition break: 1:30PM - 2:30PM PREPARATION: Please prepare a brief contemporary musical theatre song that shows your style and vocal range. Please bring a headshot and resume stapled together. Currently running. 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. If you are interested, please apply.
4 roles
Character is male (cis, transgender, or non-binary). Boyish and innocent appearance. A robot, specifically an obsolete Helperbot 3. Baritenor who can sing with clarity and simplicity from A2 up to a strong F#4, and extend to G#4 using mix or belt. Facility with straight tone is welcomed, as well as comfort with light mix. Remaining close to written notes and rhythms is highly valued. Great physical control and movement, as well as comic ability.
Character is female (cis, transgender, or non-binary). Girlish & innocent appearance. A robot, specifically a Helperbot 5. As a model 5, she is capable of slightly more nuanced emotional shadings than the 3. A voice with clarity down to Ab3 & a clean belt or strong mix to Eb5. Control of mix/head voice up through D5 is essential, & facility with straight tone is welcomed. Remaining close to written notes & rhythms is highly valued. Great physical control & movement, as well as comic ability.
Character is male (cis, transgender, or non-binary). A popular American big band leader from the mid 20th century, now remembered by a select few. Gil Brentley was James’ favorite jazz musician, and therefore is Oliver’s as well. Everything Oliver knows about human relationships he learned from Gil’s songs. Sings/croons in the style of a singer of the 1940s—50s (like Frank Sinatra or Nat King Cole). A2 to F#4.
Character is male (cis, transgender, or nonbinary), Korean. James is Oliver’s former owner. James was in his late 30s when Oliver began working for him, & in his 40s when Oliver last saw him. Oliver probably remembers him on the younger side. Throughout the show, the actor playing James also plays the various humans that Oliver & Claire encounter in the world. He also plays James’s estranged adult son, Junseo. Bari-tenor who can sing with clarity & simplicity from B2-F4. Piano skills are a plus.
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