Pittsburgh Musical Theater 2019 Season - Pittsburgh EPA
Pittsburgh Musical Theater
AUDITION DATES
Mon, Nov 12, 2018
1:00 pm - 9:00 pm (EDT)
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Tue, Nov 13, 2018
1:00 pm - 9:00 pm (EDT)
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Thu, Nov 15, 2018
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm (EDT)
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APPOINTMENTS
AEA members contact. Gemma Leigh Williamson gemma@pittsburghmusicals.com Monday -Friday 10:00am-4:00pm AEA members without appointments seen as time permits
CONTRACT
LOA contract/salary pending
SEEKING
Equity actor/singers for various roles in the upcoming 2019 season. Local Pittsburgh area actors strongly encouraged to attend.
PREPARATION
Two 16 bar cuts of contrasting songs
One minute (or less) Contemporary Monologue. Bring picture and resume.
LOCATION
Pittsburgh Musical Theater
327 S Main St
Pittsburgh, PA 15220-5511
2nd floor
PERSONNEL
Executive Artistic Director: Colleen Doyno
Production & Logistics Manager: Gemma Leigh
OTHER DATES
see breakdown for show dates.
OTHER
There are currently no stage management positions available, but we are happy to accept resumes for future openings. SM's may submit to: GEMMA@PITTSBURGHMUSICALS.COM or mail to:
PITTSBURGH MUSICAL THEATER C/O GEMMA WILLIAMSON
327 SOUTH MAIN STREET
PITTSBURGH PA 15220
Note: Actors do NOT submit.
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
2019 Season
IN THE HEIGHTS:
Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Mirands
Book by Quiara Alegria Hudes
Concieved by Lin-Manuel Miranda
Theater Information: The Gargaro Theater at Pittsburgh Musical Theater / 327 South Main Street, Pittsnurgh PA 15220
Direcor: TBD
Choreographer: TBD
Music Director: Dr. Brent Alexander
First Rehearsal: January 7, 2019.
Opening: January 24, 2019.
Closing: February 3, 2019.
Seeking:
USNAVI DE LA VEGA, owner of De La Vega Bodega, Latino
NINA ROSARIO, a freshman at Stanford University, Latina
KEVIN ROSARIO, Nina'?s father, owner of Rosario'?s Car Service, Latino
CAMILA ROSARIO, Nina'?s mother, co-owner of Rosario'?s, Latina
BENNY, employee of Rosario'?s, African-American
VANESSA, works at the salon, Latina
SONNY, Usnavi'?s cousin, Latino
ABUELA CLAUDIA, raised Usnavi, though not his blood grandmother, Latina
DANIELA, owner of Daniela'?s Salon, Latina
CARLA, works at the salon, Latina
GRAFFITI PETE, an artist
PIRAGÜERO (PIRAGUA GUY), scrapes piraguas from his block of ice, Latino
ENSEMBLE, 5 Women, 6 Men
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NUNSENSE THE MEGA MUSICAL
By Dan Goggin
Theater Information: The Gargaro Theater at Pittsburgh Musical Theater / 327 South Main Street, Pittsburgh PA 15220
Director: Nick Mitchell
Choreographer: TBD
Musical Director: Robert Neumeyer
First Rehearsal: March 3, 2019.
Opening: March 21, 2019.
Closing: March 31, 2019.
seeking:
REVEREND MOTHER MARY REGINA - Mother Superior
SISTER MARY HUBERT - Mistress of Novices
SISTER ROBERT ANNE - Streetwise nun from Brooklyn
SISTER MARY AMNESIA - Nun who lost her memory
SISTER MARY LEO - Novice who wants to be a ballerina
SISTER JULIA, CHILD OF GOD - Convent Cook
SISTER MARY BRENDAN - Novice
SISTER MARY LUKE - Novice
SISTER MARY WILHELM - Convent Nurse
FATHER (SISTER MARY) VIRGIL - Sr. Leo's Brother/Sister
CHORUS - Nuns, Brothers, Priests, and Students
FATHER (SISTER MARY) PATRICK - Musical Director/Conductor
SISTERS AND/OR PRIESTS AND BROTHERS - Musicians
SISTER MARY (BROTHER) SEBASTIAN - Stage Manager
SISTER MARY (BROTHER) TIMOTHY - Assistant Stage Manager
SISTER MARY (Brother) MYOPIA - Spotlight Opera
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NEWSIES
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Jack Feldman
Book by Harvey Fierstein
Theater Information: Byham Theater / 101 Sixth Street, Pittsburgh PA 15222
Director: TBD
Choreographer: TBD
Musical Director: Dr. Francesca Tortorello
First Reharsal: April 15, 2019
Opening: May 2, 2019
Closing: May 12, 2019
Cast Size: Large 21 And Up
Dance Requirements: Heavy
Jack Kelly
The charismatic leader of the Manhattan newsies, is an orphaned dreamer and artist who yearns to get out of the crowded streets of New York and make a better life for himself out West. Fiercely protective of his best friend, Crutchie, and strongly loyal, Jack isn’t afraid to use his voice to attain better conditions for the working kids of New York City. Though living on the streets has given him a tough-guy exterior, Jack has a big heart and can demonstrate a sweet vulnerability – especially when it comes to bantering with a certain female reporter. Must have a great pop tenor voice and sense of physicality.
Gender: Male
Age: 16 to 20
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Crutchie
A dedicated newsie with a bum leg that’s painful, but helps sell more papers. Though he walks with the assistance of a crutch, Crutchie doesn’t let it define him; when in a jam, Jack Kelly’s best friend relies on a goofy- sweet sense of humor and optimistic resilience. Crutchie is the heart of the resistance. Though his movement will suggest his bum leg, Crutchie should still be included in the dance numbers.
Gender: Male/Female
Age: 13 to 17
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Davey
Les’s straight-laced, bright big brother starts selling newspapers to help his family earn a living, but becomes swept up in the fervor of the strike. A leader in his own right who is learning to use his voice to uplift others, Davey is the brains of the resistance.
Gender: Male
Age: 15 to 20
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D3
Les
Davey’s cheeky younger brother, is inspired by the freedom of the newsies and loves their independent lifestyle. A precocious and natural newsie, Les is an intuitive salesboy and a pint-sized charmer. He should present as younger than the other newsies.
Gender: Male
Age: 10 to 15
Vocal range top: Bb3
Vocal range bottom: Db3
Newsies
Including Albert, Buttons, Elmer, Finch, Henry, Ike, Jo Jo, Mike, Mush, Race, Romeo, Specs, Splasher, and Tommy Boy, are some of the hard-working kids of New York City that go on strike for a livable wage.
Gender: Male
Age: 13 to 20
Scabs
Three newsies who are hesitant to join the strike.
Gender: Male/Female
Age: 10 to 20
Spot Conlon
The proud leader of the Brooklyn newsies, boasts an intimidating reputation and a short singing solo in “Brooklyn’s Here.”
Gender: Male/Female
Age: 17 to 20
Katherine Plumber
An ambitious young reporter, works hard to make a name for herself as a legitimate journalist in a time when women aren’t taken seriously. Quick, funny, and resourceful, she boldly captures the voice of a new generation rising in her coverage of the newsies’ strike. While she generally has no time for cocky, streetwise young men, she makes an exception for Jack Kelly. Though she only has a brief dance solo in “King of New York,” Katherine should have a great contemporary pop voice with a high belt – diction is key.
Gender: Female
Age: 17 to 20
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Darcy
The upper-class kid of a publisher who sides with the newsies. Can double as a newsie.
Gender: Male/Female
Age: 15 to 20
Bill
The son of William Randolph Hearst who joins the newsies' cause. Can double as a newsie.
Gender: Male
Age: 15 to 25
Wiesel
Or “Weasel,” runs the distribution window for the World and knows most of the newsies by name. Assisted by the intimidating Delancey brothers, who keep order by any means necessary, Wiesel is Pulitzer’s disgruntled paper- pusher.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 50
Oscar and Morris Delancey
Tough brothers who work at the distribution window for the World, take the side of the publishers in the strike and are known to use their fists to make a point.
Gender: Male
Age: 15 to 20
Goons
Assist the Delanceys in roughing up the newsies at the end of Act One.
Gender: Male
Age: 15 to 20
Joseph Pulitzer
A pompous businessman through and through, owns the World and is concerned solely with the bottom line. Katherine’s no-nonsense father, Pulitzer doesn’t sympathize with the strikers, but he does eventually – and grudgingly – respect Jack.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 50
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Seitz
Editor, advises Pulitzer, but ultimately admires the kids’ newspaper.
Gender: Male/Female
Bunsen
Pulitzer’s bookkeeper, comes up with the ideas to raise the newsies’ price per paper.
Gender: Male/Female
Age: 35 to 50
Hannah
Pulitzer’s practical and insightful secretary.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 40
Nunzio
Pulitzer’s barber.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 50
Guard
The Guard removes the newsies from Pulitzer’s building.
Gender: Male/Female
Age: 20 to 60
Snyder
The crooked and sinister warden of The Refuge, a filthy and horrible orphanage, is concerned only with catching enough kids to keep his government checks coming.
Gender: Male/Female
Age: 45 to 65
Medda Larkin
Inspired by vaudeville performer Aida Overton Walker, this big-voiced saloon singer and star of the Bowery offers her theater as a safe haven for the newsies. An astute entertainer with great comic delivery, she’s a good friend to Jack and stands firmly behind the newsies in their fight for justice.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 45
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: F3
The Bowery Beauties
Female performers at Medda’s Theater.
Gender: Female
Age: 18 to 30
Stage Manager
Introduces Medda's act.
Gender: Male/Female
Age: 25 to 55
Nuns
The three nuns offer breakfast to the hungry newsies. Feel free to cast additional nuns.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 60
Photographer
Takes the triumphant photo of the newsies at the end of “Seize the Day.”
Gender: Male/Female
Age: 15 to 25
Woman
A newspaper customer.
Gender: Male/Female
Age: 15 to 45
Mr. Jacobi
Allows the newsies to congregate in his restaurant to plan their strike – when he doesn’t have any paying customers, that is.
Gender: Male/Female
Age: 35 to 55
Policemen
Assist Snyder and turn against the newsies in the fight that concludes Act One.
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 60
Mayor
The Mayor of New York City rebuffs Pulitzer’s attempts to shut down the newsies’ strike.
Gender: Male
Age: 45 to 60
Governor Teddy Roosevelt
A well-respected lifelong public servant, inspires Jack to stand up to Pulitzer.
Gender: Male
Age: 50 to 65
Ensemble
In the original Broadway production, the adult (non-newsie) ensemble comprised eight actors who doubled and understudied as indicated below. All other featured roles and understudies were cast from the ensemble of newsies. Feel free to follow these tracks or expand as your resources allow.
FEMALE ENSEMBLE 1 - Nun / Hannah / Bowery Beauty / Katherine understudy
FEMALE ENSEMBLE 2 - Nun / Woman / Bowery Beauty / Medda understudy
FEMALE ENSEMBLE 3 - Nun / Medda Larkin
MALE ENSEMBLE 1 - Wiesel / Stage Manager / Mr. Jacobi / Mayor / Pulitzer understudy
MALE ENSEMBLE 2 - Seitz / Roosevelt understudy
MALE ENSEMBLE 3 - Bunsen / Male Ensemble 1 understudy
MALE ENSEMBLE 4 - Nunzio / Guard / Policeman / Roosevelt
MALE ENSEMBLE 5 - Snyder / Pulitzer understudy
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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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