I SPY A SPY - NYC EPA
Eric Krebs Theatrical Management
AUDITION DATE
Tue, Feb 19, 2019
9:30 am - 5:30 pm (EST)
Lunch 1 to 2
CONTRACT
Off Broadway Off Broadway Developmental Lab Level 2; $550/wk + benefits
SEEKING
Equity actors/singers. See breakdown.
All stage management positions have been filled.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a brief musical theatre selection (funny is optimal!) in the style of the score. Demos, etc. can be found at http://www.ISpyASpyTheMusical.com. Bring picture and resume.
LOCATION
Actors' Equity New York Audition Center
165 W 46th St
16th Fl
New York, NY 10036
PERSONNEL
Producers: Eric Krebs, in association with Harriet Spalding & Michael Planit
Director: Bill Castellino
Book & Lyrics: Jamie Jackson
Book & Music: SoHee Youn
Music Director: Doug Oberhamer
Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA (in attendance at the EPA)
OTHER DATES
First rehearsal: 3/4
Final presentation: 3/22
(3 week developmental lab - will potentially work around existing show schedules. This lab is NOT impacted by any of the current AEA strike actions.)
OTHER
If unable to attend EPA, you may submit materials via e-mail to submissions@michaelcassara.net
EPA Procedures are in effect for 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:
[JOSE RODRIGUEZ] male, Latino, 20s, pop tenor. Ideally no taller than 5’7” or thereabouts. An enterprising, undocumented Mexican immigrant (Dreamer). He’s not the biggest guy on the block, but he has the biggest dream. Ambitious, street-smart, charming. Should have facility with Mexican accent, as well as great comedic ability.
[ALINA ORLOVA] female, Russian, 20s, soprano with belt. Ideally taller than 5’6”. All business, this charismatic Russian spy is bent on undermining the West. On the surface, she’s a cool, sexy operator, but there’s a warmth underneath. Should have facility with Russian accent, as well as great comedic ability.
[SUNNY PARK] female, Korean, 40s-50s, mezzo/alto. A proud Korean owner of Hell’s Kitchen’s best corner deli. Business oriented, but deep down, yearning for love. Should have facility with Korean accent, as well as great comedic ability.
[ABDUL MAKHDOOM] male, Pakistani, 40s-50s, baritone. A passionate Pakistani pizzeria proprietor with dreams of a Michelin Star and a wife. Romantic and a bit vague. Should have facility with Pakistani accent, as well as great comedic ability.
[COLD BORSCHT] male, Russian, 40s-50s, baritone. One of Russia’s most awarded spies and Alina’s father. Imposing, demanding, superior. Should have facility with Russian accent, as well as great comedic ability.
[PRISCILIANA ESPINOZA] female, Latina, 40s-50s, mezzo. A Mexican mafiosa with a corrupt flair for deal-making. She’s raunchy, devious and a powerhouse of dominatrix energy. Must have convincing Mexican accent and comedic ability.
[THE AMERICAN/ENSEMBLE] female, African-American, 20s, mezzo soprano/strong belt. An MBA grad from NYU. She has laser focus and burning ambition. Must have comedic ability.
[CAROL/ENSEMBLE] female, Caucasian, 30s, alto. Prisciliana’s imposing henchwoman. A Southerner with a colorful past and sadistic tendencies. Must have Southern accent and comedic ability.
[BEEF STROGANOFF/ENSEMBLE] male, Russian, 18+ to play teen. A pale-skinned, conceited denizen of the dark web. Speaks hacker jargon with a slight Russian accent. Must have comedic chops and ability to play a variety of characters.
[MRS. BROWN/ENSEMBLE] female, any ethnicity, 30s, soprano. A hard-nosed US government agent. Must have good comedic chops and ability to play a variety of characters.
[MR. GRAY/ENSEMBLE] male, any ethnicity, 30s, bass. A hard-nosed US government agent. Must have good comedic chops and ability to play a variety of characters.
[GRACE/ENSEMBLE] female, Asian-American, 20s, soprano. Sunny’s daughter, Harvard grad. Also plays a variety of ensemble roles. Must have comedic ability.
[LENNY/ENSEMBLE] male, any ethnicity, 30s, baritone. A smarmy casting director. Must have comedic ability and ability to play multiple roles with various accents.
[DIGNITARY/ENSEMBLE] male, any ethnicity, 20s, tenor. An eager, young Designer. Must have good comedic chops and ability to play a variety of characters.
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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