ELF - NYC EPA
Fireside Theatre
AUDITION DATE
Tue, Jun 05, 2018
9:00 am - 5:00 pm (EDT)
Lunch 12 to 1
CONTRACT
Dinner Theatre $665/week minimum.
SEEKING
Equity actor/singers for various roles. See breakdown.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a short song in the style of the show. Singing from the show is fine.
Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together.
LOCATION
Pearl Studios NYC (500)
500 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6504
12th floor
PERSONNEL
Book: Bob Martin & Thomas Meehan
Music: Matthew Sklar
Lyrics: Chad Beguelin
Director: Ed Flesch
Musical Director: Mary Ehlinger
Choreographer: Buddy Reeder
OTHER DATES
1st rehearsal: October 15, 2018 in Wisconsin. Runs November 1, 2018 – December 23, 2018
OTHER
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.
BREAKDOWN
BUDDY
Male, late 20’s – early 30’s. Funny and warm with an infectious personality. He has been raised as one of Santa’s elves and has the innocence of a child. He has outrageous enthusiasm for everything he sees and does but it is very genuine. Good comic actor with great timing and a strong singing voice up to a G. A strong mover with a great sense of physical comedy.
JOVIE
Female, 20’s -early 30’s Good comic ability, appealing, and relatable. A New Yorker who doesn’t have much Christmas spirit until she meets Buddy. A strong singing voice with a belt up to a D flat.
WALTER
Male, 40’s – 50’s. Upscale businessman who has become cold and distant with his family until Buddy comes along. A workaholic with little time left for enjoying life. A strong singer.
EMILY
Female, 30’s – 40’s, Walter’s wife. She is at first overwhelmed by Buddy but soon embraces him as part of the family. Warm with a strong singing voice with a belt up to a C
DEB
Female, 20’s -40’s, Funny secretary at Walter’s office, full of character and sharp wit. Strong character singer with an excellent belt. Strong mover.
MR. GREENWAY
Male – 40’s -50’s, Shrewd business man, must have great comic timing and sing well
SANTA
Male 40’s -60’s, Jolly, warm, funny with a good singing voice. Down to earth. A beer and pizza kind of Santa
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 audition.
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