MAMMA MIA - NYC EPA
North Carolina Theatre
AUDITION DATE
Mon, Nov 12, 2018
9:30 am - 5:30 pm (EDT)
Lunch 1 to 2
CONTRACT
LOA (2019 weekly minimum pending. Current minimum is $769.00.)
SEEKING
Equity actor/singers for various roles. See breakdown
Note: Theatre states that no non-Equity actors will be seen at this call.
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.
LOCATION
The Growing Studio
344 W. 38th St, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10018
Studios 2 and 4
PERSONNEL
Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus and some songs with Stig Anderson.
Book by Catherine Johnson. Originally conceived by Judy Craymer
Artistic Director/Director: Eric Woodall Producer: Carolee Baxter Music Director: Edward G. Robinson
Choreographer: Monica Kapoor Associate Choreographer: Albert Guerzon
OTHER DATES
1st full company rehearsal: Monday, January 28, 2019. Show run is February 12 through 17, 2019 in Raleigh, NC at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts.
OTHER
All Stage Managerial positions have been filled. SMs may submit resumes for future consideration to: Carolee Baxter, Producer, North Carolina Theatre, 1 E. South Street,
Raleigh, NC 27601. Note: Actors do NOT submit. This is only for SM submissions.
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
SEEKING
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; actors auditioning will be seen as emergency replacements.
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; actors auditioning will be seen as emergency replacements.
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; actors auditioning will be seen as emergency replacements.
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
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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