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SUBMIT YOUR CALLS FOR CAST AND CREW: Visit backstage.com/findtalent and click on “Post a Notice.” Include all relevant project requirements, including any pay, fees, dues, costs, required ticket sales or nudity. • Pays $476/wk. Equity LOA ref. LORT
Casting picks of the week
Contract.
‘Penelope’
• Seeking Equity actors for roles in
“Penelope.”
• Company: York Theatre Company. Staff:
Musicals ‘A Bronx Tale,’ Principals
• Seeking video submissions from Equity
actors for principal roles in “A Bronx Tale.”
• Company: Harborside Productions LLC.
Staff: Richard Dolce, prod. artistic dir.; Vic DiMonda, assoc. prod. dir.; Chazz Palmintari, book; Alan Menken, music; Glenn Slater, lyrics; Paul Stancato, dir.choreo.; Benjamin Stayner, musical dir.; Wojcik Casting Team, Scott Wojcik, Holly Buczek, Courtney Hammond, and/or Nick Ferrao (viewing auditions), casting. • Rehearsals begin Mar. 7; runs Mar.
24-May 8 in Northport, NY.
• Seeking—Equity Actors: 18+. • Seeking submissions from NY. • For consideration, submit a headshot
and résumé as an attachment labeled with your name to engemanepa@gmail. com. Submissions deadline is Jan. 24. • Preparation instructions: Prepare the
track the best suits your voice, or a song of your choosing in the style of show. Link to provided EPA material soprano - https://www.dropbox.com/ sh/lxbu4zsjmduc6md/ AACOaoKI7e2rfB9hqlsQoDSda?dl=0 ; link to provided EPA material - alto https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ypmliqu0ukzjcbw/ AADv2ocrHsl2snqZIjdnLRXRa?dl=0 link to provided EPA material - tenor https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ s5ytssv7de0dnav/ AABySPvqEjxASw6E5PERXgw6a?dl=0 ; link to provided EPA material - baritone - https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ g6ac45y079ewgpm/ AABI4QP3HQEJ3jupXOG0F-JKa?dl=0 • For more info, visit https://wojcasting.
com/engeman-epa-ecc-abronx-tale/
• Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimina-
tion. 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 submit.
BACKSTAGE 01.20.22
BY LISA HAMIL
James Morgan, prod. artistic dir.; Evans Haile, managing dir.; Marla Mindelle, dir.; Peter Kellogg, book and lyrics; Stephen Weiner, music; David Hancock Turner, music dir.; Connor Gallagher, choreo.; Joseph Hayward, assoc. dir.; Michael Cassara (CSA), casting dir.
musicals
‘The Land Of Oz’ Journey to the Emerald City via Cleveland Heights, OH
• Rehearsals begin Mar. 1; runs Mar.
23-Apr. 24 at Theater at St. Jean’s, New York, NY (on Manhattan’s Upper East Side).
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‘Chespirito’ Biographical Series Create a universe of fun in Mexico
• Seeking—Equity Actors: 18+. • Seeking submissions from NY. • For consideration, submit all videos
through https://form.jotform. com/220098000287146 . Production states: “Once you have submitted your materials, we will not follow up with you unless we need anything further. Submissions deadline is Jan. 26 (6 p.m. / US Eastern).
musical
‘Rock and Roll Man’ Dive into the recent musical history of America in NYC
• Preparation instructions: Prepare a
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brief story-driven or comedic singing selection in a contemporary musical theatre style, ideally about a minute long. - existing footage (reels, etc.) are fine, but we do ask for them to be as current as possible. Don’t submit anything over a year old. Equity Required Accompaniment Tracks: In the event that a performer does not have access to audition accompaniment tracks of their own, we have provided audition accompaniment cuts of Irving Berlin’s “Always,” now in the public domain, which you are welcome to use as a general singing audition. Per Equity rules, it has been provided in four separate keys (Soprano/Alto/Tenor/Bass) and tracks/sheet music can be obtained from: https://www.dropbox.com/ sh/1a4ff2936tn2wcf/ AAALsljpkIdBCzETdyi6ulVna?dl=0 do not feel obligated to use these tracks, they are here solely to satisfy Equity’s requirement that tracks be provided - we are most interested in hearing you perform whatever suits you best. You are welcome to use any material of your choosing, but we do strongly prefer that you sing with accompaniment or an accompaniment track. Additionally, feel free to submit supplementary footage (reels, dance footage, etc.) that you think may be of use.
‘Gem Of The Ocean’ Explore the twentieth century African-American experience in Redwood City, CA
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‘In The Heights’ Celebrate the Heights in Chesterfield, MO
• Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimina-
tion. 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 submit. • Pays $750/wk. plus health/pension.
Equity Off Broadway Contract.
‘Rock and Roll Man’
• Seeking video submissions from
Equity actors for roles in “Rock and Roll Man.” Note: There are no stage management positions available at this time.
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• Company: Freed Rocks Times Square
LLC. Staff: Rose and Luigi Caiola (Caiola Productions), prods.; Randal Myler and Warren Adams, dirs.; Warren Adams, choreo.; Gary Kupper, original musiclyrics; Gary Kupper, Larry Marshak & Rose Caiola, book; David Keyes, music dir.; Ryan Conway (Architect Theatrical), general management; Michael Cassara, CSA, casting dir. • Rehearsals begin on/about Feb. 7; runs
through Mar. 4 in Manhattan.
• Seeking—Little Richard: male, 30-39,
Black / African Descent, the iconic performer and songwriter known as the “architect of rock and roll”. Piano skills a plus, but not required - excellent singer and all-around performer. Screamin’ Jay Hawkins: male, 20-29, Black / African Descent, icon at the height of his fame. Has an extremely versatile voice and good movement abilities. Chuck Berry: male, 20-29, Black / African Descent, icon at the height of his fame. Has an extremely versatile voice and good movement abilities. Frankie Lymon: male, 18+, Black / African Descent, of “Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers” at the height of their fame - had a huge hit with “Why Do Fools Fall In Love” - has an extremely versatile and youthful sound, as well as good movement abilities. Quartet Members: male, 20-69, Black / African Descent, strong and versatile performers, with expert harmony and stylistic abilities - doo-wop and group singing experience a major plus, as has a strong movement background. Betty/Jackie/ Inga/Alan’s Mother/Ensemble: female, 30-49, White / European Descent, Alan Freed’s wives: Betty, Alan’s first wife; Jackie, Alan’s second wife, strongwilled, intelligent, driven and confident. Has a great sense of humor have great dance and vocal skills; Inga, Alan’s third wife, and Alan’s mother, judgmental and narrow-minded. Judge/Bob (Radio Station Manager)/Southern Preacher/ Murphy/Ensemble: male, 40-59, White / European Descent, good character singer. Alana/Cathy/Ensemble: female, 20-29, White / European Descent, extremely strong dancer who is also a strong classic pop singer. Alto with belt. Alan Freed (Cast): male, 30-59, White / European Descent, rock and roll promoter and DJ - charismatic, compelling, a flawed visionary and a man with a mission. A great contemporary pop singer. Note: Seeking potential understudies/ emergency replacements only at this time. Morris Levy/Leo (Cast): male, 50-69, White / European Descent, sings backstage.com
