MAMMA MIA - Raleigh NC EPA
North Carolina Theatre
**Due to the impending storm, the 9/16 EPA has been rescheduled for 11/11/18. All other information remains the same. The theatre will contact members who already have appointments regarding auditioning on 11/11**
AUDITION DATE
Sun, Nov 11, 2018
9:00 am - 4:00 pm (EDT)
APPOINTMENTS
For an appointment, please call Carolee Baxter at 919/831-6941 ext 6945 weekdays from 10am – 4pm.
CONTRACT
LOA 2019 LOA salary weekly minimum pending, current minimum is $769.00
SEEKING
Equity actor/singers for various principal roles and ensemble. See breakdown.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a brief contemporary musical theater song from the show or in the style of the show. Bring sheet music, in the correct key, as an accompanist will be provided. Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together and your Equity card.
LOCATION
North Carolina Theatre Conservatory
3043 Barrow Drive
Raleigh, NC 27616
PERSONNEL
Artistic Director: Casey Hushion
Producer: Carolee Baxter
Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus and some songs with Stig Anderson. Book by Catherine Johnson. Originally conceived by Judy Craymer.
Director: Eric Woodall
Music Director: Edward G. Robinson
Choreographer: Monica Kapoor
OTHER DATES
1st full company rehearsal: Monday, January 28, 2019. Show run is February 12 through 17, 2019.
OTHER
Non Equity and EMC performers may be seen at these auditions on a first come basis (no appointments) as space and time allow with priority given to AEA members.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this 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
PRINCIPALS:
DONNA (40’s) Attractive and free-spirited. A former lead singer in a group called “Donna and the Dynamos” who now owns and runs a hotel/casino on a Greek island. A strong feminist who also has a zany and vulnerable side. Principal role. ROLE IS CAST
TANYA (40’sA former singer in the “Dynamos”. Rich, sophisticated, acerbic, funny, and witty. Actress who sings. Principal role. ACTORS OF ALL ETHNICITIES STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO AUDITION.
ROSIE (40’s) Also a former singer in the “Dynamos” who now writes for and runs a feminist press. She’s confident, strong, and funny on the outside but shy underneath. Good comic actress, bit of a clown. Actress who sings. Principal role. ACTORS OF ALL ETHNICITIES STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO AUDITION
SOPHIE (early 20’s) A very special young woman who is determined to find the romance and happiness she feels eluded her mother. Has a wild, independent spirit even though she pursues a conventional marriage. Principal role.
SAM (40’s) May be Sophie’s father. Left Donna 20 years ago because he was engaged to another woman. Charming, successful architect. Actor who sings. Baritone. Principal role. ROLE IS CAST
HARRY (40’s) May be Sophie’s father. British financier, wealthy, buttoned-up, and conservative but trying to reconnect with his freer, youthful self. Must be able to do a very convincing English accent. An actor who sings. High baritone, tenor. Principal role. ROLE IS CAST.
BILL (40’s) May be Sophie’s father. Australian travel writer with no possessions or strings. Good-natured, always ready for adventure. Must be able to do a convincing Australian accent. Funny, preferably a big or imposing man. Should be a very good actor who sings fairly well. Principal role.
SKY (20s) Sophie’s fiance. Athletic, attractive – has given up his life as a successful young businessman in order to make over Donna’s taverna and marry Sophie. Principal role. ACTORS OF ALL ETHNICITIES STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO AUDITION
ENSEMBLE:
ALI (20’s) Sophie’s friend who arrives to be a bridesmaid. Impulsive and fun. Should sing and dance well. Featured ensemble role. ACTORS OF ALL ETHNICITIES STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO AUDITION
LISA (20’s) Sophie’s friend who arrives to be a bridesmaid. Very energetic and playful. Should sing and dance well. Featured ensemble role. ACTORS OF ALL ETHNICITIES STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO AUDITION
FEMALE ENSEMBLE (20’s) Strong female singer/dancers with great pop voices. ACTORS OF ALL ETHNICITIES STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO AUDITION.
PEPPER (20s) Sky’s friend. Helps run the hotel. Charming, loves women, always flirting. Should sing and dance well. Featured ensemble role. ACTORS OF ALL ETHNICITIES STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO AUDITION.
EDDIE (20s) Another friend of Sky’s and hotel worker. Laid-back, easygoing. Should sing and dance well. Featured ensemble role. ACTORS OF ALL ETHNICITIES STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO AUDITION.
MALE ENSEMBLE (20’s) Strong male singer/dancers with great pop voices. ACTORS OF ALL ETHNICITIES STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO 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 audition.
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