VIRAL Equity Principal Auditions - Homeland Projects, Inc. Auditions

Posted April 16, 2019
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VIRAL - Homeland Projects, Inc.

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Homeland Projects, Inc


AUDITION DATE

Wed, Apr 24, 2019

10:00 am - 6:00 pm (PDT)

Lunch: 1:00PM - 2:00PM

APPOINTMENTS

EPA procedures in effect. In-person sign-up begins at 9:00AM on 4/24/19.

CONTRACT

SPT Minimum - $381/wk. Increases to $392/wk as of 6/3/19.

SEEKING

See breakdown.

PREPARATION

Be ready to sing a short version of a song from either contemporary musical theatre or pop rock. You MUST have sheet music in the key in which you intend to sing. MUST bring a picture and resume.

LOCATION

Madilyn Clark Studios

10852 Burbank Blvd

North Hollywood, CA 91601-2508

PERSONNEL

PLEDirector/Creator: Marcus Johns
General Manager: Lily Alia
Music Director: Ryan Raines
Casting Director: Michael Donovan, CSA
Casting Associate: Richie Ferris, CSA

OTHER DATES

Callbacks: May 1
Rehearsals begin: May 28
Show opens: June 17
Runs through: June 21

OTHER

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

KYLE – CAST: Marcus Johns

WHITNEY – Female, 18 and up to play 18, Caucasian. Kyle’s hometown best friend and his biggest supporter when it comes to him chasing his dreams. She’s been there for him for years, and for now, they are just friends, but there was always something that felt like more. Whitney watches Kyle’s personality change from afar in Ohio, and grows to be genuinely concerned… VOCAL RANGE: Mezzo-Soprano.

AUSTIN – Male, 18 and up to play 18, Caucasian. Kyle’s hometown best friend and funny companion. While he is typically the jokester, his weight seems to be the butt of other people’s jokes towards him. A loyal friend who just wants Kyle to be happy, but is honest with him when he needs it… VOCAL RANGE: Baritone.

MADDIE – Female, 20s, all ethnicities. Kyle’s fake girlfriend. Curvy and convincing. A total social climber and looking for the next most popular guy to go public with and be “relationship goals” and gain followers. She could care less for Kyle or his feels and is on a constant mission to put Kyle in one-way street situations for her to benefit… Also plays TOWNSPERSON 2 – Townsperson in Kyle’s hometown. Gossips with Townsperson 1… VOCAL RANGE: Mezzo-Soprano.

ERIK – Male, 30s, all ethnicities. Second member of Eric, Erik, and Erica. One of Kyle’s three agents at The Agency. All three are the same. They get their jollies by preying on new talent to sign. All about the money, and do not want to work with managers who are not their friend… Also plays SHOW MANAGER – Show Manager for the Webbies. Asks everyone to take their seats at the show… Also plays BUS DRIVER – Bus driver of the bus Kyle takes when he first lands in Los Angeles. Wishes Kyle good luck… VOCAL RANGE: Tenor.

ERICA – Female, 20s – 30s, Caucasian. Third member of Eric, Erik, and Erica. One of Kyle’s three agents at The Agency. All three are the same. They get their jollies by preying on new talent to sign. All about the money, and do not want to work with managers who are not their friend… Also plays RANDALL’S MOM – Slightly naïve to the fact that her son is a bully. Loving mother, nonetheless… Also plays BAKES – Social media star and baking extraordinaire. Proud of what she does, and you can tell… VOCAL RANGE: Alto or Mezzo-soprano.

SAMUEL THE GREAT – Male, 20s, all ethnicities. The first and best social media star. Tall, handsome, and cocky. Gives off a vibe that he is “too cool”, but is excited to meet Kyle, the newest viral sensation. Runs the social media clique in Los Angeles, but maybe his time as the frontrunner is coming to an end… VOCAL RANGE: Tenor.

AIDEN MITCHELL – Male, 20s, all ethnicities. Twin to Jacob Mitchell. They rose to fame through their hilarious banter and dance skills. Your definition of a socialite. Always wants to take pictures with the coolest and hottest people so that they tag him and grow his own following. Flamboyant and extroverted… VOCAL RANGE: Tenor.

JACOB MITCHELL – Male, 20s, all ethnicities. Twin to Aiden Mitchell. They rose to fame through their hilarious banter and dance skills. While he is a socialite, he is slyer than his brother, pretending to have other people’s best interests at heart when really all he wants is a tag to gain followers. Flashy and fun… VOCAL RANGE: Tenor.

CHARLES – Male, 30s, African American. Large, commanding presence. Kyle’s new manager after his old one mysteriously disappears. Has an infectious smile and a hearty laugh. Promises to make Kyle lots of money alongside his new agents… Also plays COACH HORTEN – male, 30s, African American. Kyle’s high school basketball coach. Thinks Kyle sucked at basketball… Also plays SECURITY GUARD – Security guard at the Webbies. Tries to wrangle the social media crew when they are goofing around back stage… VOCAL RANGE: Baritone.

RANDALL – Male, 18 and up to play 18, Caucasian. The band bully at Kyle’s high school. Plays the quads in their high school band but isn’t very good. Your quintessential punk… Also plays PHOTOGRAPHER – Over the top. Takes photos of Kyle and Maddie after they announce that they are together on social media… Also plays PHOTOGRAPHER 2 – male, 20s – 30s, all ethnicities. Press photographer. Tries to grab the attention of the stars on the red carpet for the Webbies… VOCAL RANGE: Tenor.

LUPE – Male, 20s, Latino. Gorgeous - would be great if he were long-haired, but it is not a deal-breaker. Commands attention when he walks into a room, but not because he is vain, simply because no one can look away. Is Los Angeles’ newest social media sensation, and quickly becomes Kyle’s arch nemesis (even though he thinks he and Kyle are friends). Super nice and likable guy, maybe too likable… Also plays FAN –Kyle’s first fan that stops him on the street. Incredibly eager and excited to meet Kyle, asks for a selfie… Also plays TOWNSPERSON 4 –Townsperson in Kyle’s hometown. Tells the local news they knew Kyle before he was famous… Also plays PILOT –Pilot of Kyle’s plane to Los Angeles… VOCAL RANGE: Baritone.

MRS. PHILLIPS – Female, 40s – 50s, Caucasian. Kyle’s mother. She is loving and warm, classic Midwestern mother. She worries about Kyle moving so far away, but she is proud of him for chasing his dreams… Also plays SARAH –Kyle’s new lawyer. Professional and straightforward. Cuts around the BS… VOCAL RANGE: Open.

MR. PHILLIPS – Male, 40s – 50s, Caucasian. Kyle’s loving father and Mrs. Phillips’ loving husband. He is a good father and a good husband. Classic Midwestern dad. Huge heart, but tries to keep his emotions to himself… Also plays FUNK BOY – All about the funk. Amazing lip-syncer. Is always seen with a phone in front of his face, making cringe-worthy musical.ly’s… VOCAL RANGE: Baritone or Tenor.

ELI PRANKS – Male, mid 20s, all ethnicities. The biggest prankster of the social media world. Is constantly playing pranks on his crew and those around him. Sly like a fox, and is always looking to top his last prank… Also plays PASSENGER 2 – Second half to Passenger 1. Sitting next to Kyle on his flight to Los Angeles. He and Passenger 1 partake in witty, rhythmic banter with each other while giving Kyle advice on moving to a big city… VOCAL RANGE: Tenor.

MAGIC MAX – Male, 20s, all ethnicities. Another part of the social media crew. Known for his crazy video editing style that makes things look like magic. You can tell that he is happy his once-lame love for magic is finally paying off… Also plays PASSENGER 1 –First half to Passenger 2. Sitting next to Kyle on his flight to Los Angeles. He and Passenger 2 partake in witty, rhythmic banter with each other while giving Kyle advice on moving to a big city… VOCAL RANGE: Tenor or Baritone.

WHISPY – Female, 20s, all ethnicities. Whispers in ASMR at random points throughout the show… Also plays BAND KID – female, 15 – 18, all ethnicities. Member of the high school band in Ohio. Tell Austin rehearsal is starting…Also plays TOWNSPERSON 3 – female, 15 – 30s, all ethnicities. Townsperson in Kyle’s hometown. Tells the local news that Kyle is awesome… VOCAL RANGE: Open.

JAYNE – Female, 30s, all ethnicities. Professional and put together. Wears small glasses. Kyle’s business manager and accountant. Brings Kyle back to reality after he has his hopes set on a house that is out of his budget… Also plays FAN GIRL –One singing line. Shouts “We can’t believe what he did!” during the song “Viral”… Also plays MAKEUP ARTIST –Makeup artist for Kyle’s Super Bowl commercial. No lines, but is seen touching up Kyle during a break… Also plays PHOTOGRAPHER 1 –Press photographer. Tries to grab the attention of the stars on the red carpet for the Webbies… VOCAL RANGE: Mezzo-Soprano or Soprano.

BAILEY – Female, 30s, Caucasian. Kyle’s publicist. Pretty, slightly pretentious. Believes she really knows what is best for Kyle’s “brand” and is constantly trying to craft his image into exactly what she wants. Doesn’t really have his best interests at heart… Also plays TOWNSPERSON 1 –Townsperson in Kyle’s hometown. Gossips with Townsperson 2… Also plays PRODUCTION ASSISTANT –Production Assistant on the set of Kyle’s Super Bowl commercial. Tells Kyle that he is needed back on set… VOCAL RANGE: Open.


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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