MAMMA MIA **Rescheduled** Equity Principal Auditions - North Carolina Theatre Auditions

Posted September 12, 2018
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MAMMA MIA **Rescheduled** - North Carolina Theatre

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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