New Repertory Theatre Inc.
AUDITION DATE
Tue, Jul 02, 2019
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm (EDT)
APPOINTMENTS
Please contact Elena Morris, Artistic Associate at elenamorris@newrep.org, or (617) 923-7060 for an appointment. Please indicate an hour between 4-8 that you would prefer to be scheduled in. Non-equity performers will be seen as time allows. All appointments are scheduled in five-minute intervals, with each performer having three minutes to perform.
CONTRACT
NEAT CATEGORY 6 (MINIMUM WEEKLY SALARY: $473.)
SEEKING
Actor/singers for various roles in Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical. See breakdown.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a brief song in the style of HAIR or pop-rock.
LOCATION
Mosesian Center for the Arts
321 Arsenal St
Watertown, MA 02472-5710
3rd Floor Rehearsal Hall
PERSONNEL
Book & Lyrics by Gerome Ragni and James Rado
Music by Galt MacDermot
Director: Rachel Bertone
Artistic Director: Michael J. Bobbitt
In Attendance:
Rachel Bertone, Director
Elena Morris, Artistic Associate
OTHER DATES
Jan 25- Feb 16/2020
OTHER
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of audition.
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
A Note
We are seeking extremely versatile, dynamic, and playful performers who will come together to create the tribe. All must sing and move extremely well. Playing instruments is a plus and we encourage you to play at your initial audition if you can. Partial nudity may be asked of all actors. However, it will NOT be required and the amount of nudity for each individual involved will be fully discussed and agreed upon between director and actor.
Actors of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, and abilities are strongly encouraged to audition.
Berger
White male, 20-29
Rock baritone/tenor
A free-spirited, unrestrained activist recently expelled from school. He leads the tribe with his lively, captivating presence and unwavering conviction to his beliefs.
Claude
Male of any ethnicity, 20-29
Rock tenor
A charismatic tribe leader and Berger’s best friend. Drafted to the Vietnam War, he struggles to choose between his commitment to the tribe’s beliefs and his perceived sense of duty.
Sheila
Female of any ethnicity, 19-25
Mezzo with high belt
HEADGONNAROLE
An NYU student who lives with Berger and Claude. Passionate about political activism, peaceful protest, and spreading love.
Woof
White male, 20-29
Folky tenor
A peaceful, gentle soul.
Hud
Black male, 20-29
Bass/Baritone
A smart, opinionated, energetic member of the tribe.
Jeanie
Female of any ethnicity, 20-29
Mezzo
A nonjudgemental, eccentric member of the tribe who is also pregnant.
Dionne
Black female, 20-29
Mezzo with high belt
A vivacious and strong member of the tribe, a loyal friend.
Crissy
Female of any ethnicity, 20-29
Light folk soprano
The youngest member of the tribe, grieving a lost love.
Tribe Members (4)
20-29
Male/female/Non-Binary
All vocal ranges
Several featured roles will come from the ensemble.
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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