Non-Equity
AUDITIONS
SINGERS & DANCERS
IN THE MOOD
20th Anniversary Tour
Creator, Producer, Artistic Director: Bud Forrest
Music of
The Swingtime Era
Staged and Choreographed by
Alex Sanchez
Monday May 13, 2013
10AM sharp: Male Dancers who Sing
1:30PM sharp: Female Dancers who Sing
Please be warmed up and ready to dance at the start time. (Female dancers should bring both flats and heels to dance.) Some may be asked to stay and sing -- please prepare a ballad or up-tempo song (no more than 32 bars in length) in the style of the American SongBook (Porter/ Gershwin/ Kern/ Berlin/ Rodgers, etc.) (Please have a second song prepared, as well, in case you are asked for it). Bring sheet music; accompanist will be provided. Please bring picture & resume, stapled together Bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. Some may be asked to return for a partnering call later in the day or within the next two days. Please bring a current picture and resume, stapled together.
Tuesday May 14, 2013
10AM sharp: Male Singers who Move Well
1:30PM sharp: Female Singers who Move Well
Please prepare a ballad or up-tempo song (no more than 32 bars in length) in the style of the American SongBook (Porter/ Gershwin/ Kern/ Berlin/ Rodgers, etc.) (Please have a second song prepared, as well, in case you are asked for it). Bring sheet music; accompanist will be provided. Some may be asked to stay for a movement call later in the day or return the next day. (Female singers bring heels to move in.) Please bring picture & resume, stapled together.
AT: Ripley Grier Studios, 520 Eighth Avenue, 16th Floor
SEEKING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
TOMMY: (Male; Plays late 20’s – early 30’s) Ideally, 5’8” – 6’2” All American Look; May be Any Race; Baritone or Tenor. Strong singer/ Must be able to Read Music, Sing Solos and Harmonies; Must Move Well.
BETTY: (Female; Plays late 20’s – early 30’s) Ideally, 5’7” – 5’9&1/2” (Dress size 4, 6, 8 or 10) Alto or Mezzo with a Low Sultry Sound. Strong singer/ Must be able to Read Music, Sing Solos and Harmonies; Must Move Well.
HARRY: (Male; Plays late 20’s – early 30’s) Ideally, 5’8” – 6’2” May be Any Race; Baritone or Tenor. Strong singer/ Must be able to Read Music, Sing Solos and Harmonies; Must Move Well; Would be Great if performer could swing dance & partner, but not required.
HELEN: (Female; Plays late 20’s – early 30’s) Ideally, 5’7” – 5’9&1/2” without heels (Dress size 4, 6, 8 or 10) Alto or Mezzo with a Low Sultry Sound. Strong singer/ Must be able to Read Music, Sing Solos and Harmonies; Must Move Well; Would be Great if performer could swing dance & partner, but not required.
JIMMY: (Male; Plays late 20’s – early 30’s) Ideally, 5’8” – 6’2” without heels Swing Dancer; Capable of Partnering; Baritone or Tenor. Must be able to Read Music, Sing Solos and Harmonies.
KITTY: (Female; Plays late 20’s – early 30’s) Ideally, 5’1” – 5’5” without heels (Dress size 2, 4 or 6) Swing Dancer; Capable of Partnering; Alto or Mezzo with a Low Sultry Sound. Must be able to Read Music, Sing Solos and Harmonies.
Actors Must have or be able to obtain passports that are valid until May 2014
This NON-AEA Tour will begin rehearsals in August, 2013 in Folsom, California, and will begin performances September 26th. Touring Australia and New Zealand through the Fall and the Spring Seasons. Salary: $600-$700 per week.
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