New Jewish Theatre
Saint Louis, MO

DESCRIPTION

CALL TYPE
EPA

CONTRACT
SPT
$361 weekly minimum (SPT 2)

AUDITION DATE
Monday, April 29, 2024
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (C)

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (C)

APPOINTMENTS
Contact Hannah Ryan at [email protected] OR by calling 314-442-3283 between 10am and 2pm M-F.

LOCATION
Jewish Community Center
2 Millstone Campus Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63146

Wool Studio Theatre inside the J's Arts and Education Building.

PERSONNEL
Music and Lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner, Book by Alan Zachary
Directed by Lee Anne Matthews
Musical Director Larry D. Pry

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Lee Ann Matthews, Director
Larry D. Pry, Music Director
Rebekah Scallet, Artistic Director

OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: Monday, October 28th
Opening: Thursday November 21st
Closing: Sunday December 8th

OTHER
www.newjewishtheatre.org

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.

SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in FIRST DATE (see breakdown).

Performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities and ages are encouraged to audition.

PREPARATION
A brief cut of an upbeat, contemporary song. Please also be prepared with a comic or character song if requested. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

BREAKDOWN

FIRST DATE

SEEKING:
Casey - Mezzo-Soprano, Late 20s-30s She is daring, bold, and sure of herself, at least outwardly.

Aaron - Tenor, Late 20s-30s Jewish investment banker on his first blind date..Struggles to feel comfortable with himself and his surroundings. .

Man #1 - Baritone, (Jewish Chorus, Gabe, Edgy British Guy) 20s - 40s; GABE is Aaron's overconfident best friend. Edgy British Guy is a bad boy from Casey's past

Woman #1 - Mezzo-Soprano, (Grandma Ida, Lauren, Aaron’s Mother) 20s-40s, LAUREN is Casey's (somewhat) happily married sister, GRANDMA IDA is Aaron's deceased Jewish grandmother

Man #2 - Tenor, (Reggie, Aaron’s Future Son, Edgy Rocker Guy) 20s - 30s, REGGIE is Casey's best friend. EDGY ROCKER is a bad boy from Casey's past. Aaron and Casey’s FUTURE SON is a premonition of the future. Raps.

Woman #2- Mezzo Soprano, (Allison, Jewish Chorus, Others) Late 20s-30s, ALLISON: Aaron’s ex- fiancé.

Man #3 - Baritone, (Waiter, Casey’s Father, Friendly Therapist) 30s-50s.

SALARY

SPT $361 weekly minimum (SPT 2)

UNION

AEA