Chorus Singers for Possible Replacements in "Hell's Kitchen"
Equity chorus singers for possible future replacements in the Broadway and Touring productions of "Hell's Kitchen". See breakdown below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: In the mid 90’s, in an apartment high above the energy and grit of Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood, 17-year-old Ali looks toward the horizon until she can just see the Hudson River. Despite the warnings of her over-protective mother, the symphony of the street calls to her—promising freedom, excitement, and the possibility of love. When an inspiring piano teacher facing her own mortality recognizes Ali’s musical talent, she helps Ali to find her voice and how she can make the city her own. Rate: Production (League) / Touring Agreement $2717 weekly minimum (Production) $1077 weekly minimum (Level 5 - Pre-recoup) Additional info: Auditions: FEMALE CHARACTERS: 10:00 AM (E) MALE CHARACTERS: 2:00 PM (E) Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PREPARATION: Please prepare 16-bars of an Alicia Keys song, or a pop/R&B song in the style of Alicia Keys. Please bring sheet music. NO a cappella singing. Please bring picture and resume stapled together. Currently running. No closing date set. ECC 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.
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BIPOC. A s strong singer/dancer who is comfortable with R&B/pop/jazz vocals and harmonizing. A friend of Ali’s from her Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood. A New Yorker through and through. Street smart, funny, silly and flirty.
A strong singer/dancer who is comfortable with rap/spoken word, R&B/pop/jazz vocals and harmonizing. A friend of Ali’s from her Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood. A New Yorker through and through. Street smart with a sense of humor. Cool, and more levelheaded than Ali & Jessica.
Tenor. An extremely strong soul/R&B singer who is skilled in and comfortable with improv and ad lib. Think the vocal harmonies of 1980’s groups like Boyz II Men, Jodeci, New Edition etc. Will understudy the role of KNUCK: A young man who has grown up holding his own in Ali’s gritty Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood, who Ali falls in love with. NOTE: Experience with drumming and/or percussion is a big plus (please note on submission).
BIPOC. Baritone. A strong singer/mover who is comfortable with R&B/pop/jazz vocals. A friend of Knuck’s, who grew up in Hell’s Kitchen and can hold his own in the neighborhood. Earnest and straightforward, at times a bit goofy. Enjoys playing the bucket drums with Knuck and Riq, and flirting with Tiny. NOTE: Experience with drumming and/or percussion is a big plus (please note on submission).
An exceptionally strong, powerfully-voiced singer who is comfortable with R&B/pop/jazz vocals and harmonizing. Ali’s neighbor who has known Ali for her entire life. Warm, with a witty sense of humor. Will understudy MISS LIZA JANE: A longtime resident of Ali’s building who becomes Ali’s piano teacher. Outwardly stern and taciturn, with incredible gravitas and presence. Puts tremendous value on discipline and focus, but despite her imposing presence, approaches Ali with patience and empathy.
An extraordinary & powerfully-voiced singer with a brassy sound and lots of vocal flexibility. Possesses a strong, high belt and is able to mix. Comfortable with improvisation, R&B/pop/jazz vocals, and harmonies. Comfortable speaking in Spanish. Will understudy JERSEY: Ali’s mother, raising her as a single mom. Tough, outspoken, not afraid of a fight. What she says, goes. NOTE: Because of the improvisational nature of the music, there is no limit on high belt range.
Tenor. An exceptional singer who is comfortable with R&B/pop/jazz vocals. Ali’s doorman. A large, physically imposing presence, but a kind heart. He looks out for Ali and all the residents of Manhattan Plaza. Will understudy DAVIS: Ali’s father. A traveling musician, who has been absent for her entire life. Charming and likable. A true artist. His true love is music, and although he also loves his family, it’s difficult–maybe impossible–for him to make space for both.
A group of exceptional, highly skilled, athletic dancers who can learn quickly, & energies that feel authentic to NYC in the 1990's. Must be able to tell a story through movement, possess a high degree of personal artistry, and bring their own individuality, personality, and point of view to the choreography. Styles of dance: HIP HOP, RHYTHMIC, AND CONTEMPORARY DANCE. A strong knowledge of and ability to move between all dance styles, as well as a strong sense of rhythmic ability are essential.
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