Where: New York, NY
This casting notice was posted on auditionsfree.com
Type: Theater
Produced by The Merchants Hall STAGE Series and Goodsight-Patorti Productions www.merchantshall.com
To be performed at The Angel Orensanz Foundation, NYC July 5th and 19th
Take a look at this spectacular performance space. www.orensanzevents.com
Rehearsals begin the third week of May and continue through performances
ALL AUDITIONS LOCATED AT: Ripley-Grier Studios 939 8th Ave (btwn W55th and W56thst) NY, NY
Searching for Performers of ALL AGES (6 and up)
The cast of over 150 performers is to be radically diverse-in terms of race, age, class, style, body type.
All creative, explorative performers welcome to audition.
Speaking Roles and Solo Singers
Wednesday May 8th6:00-9:00pm or Thursday May 9th 10:00am-1:00pm
-Searching for imaginative performers ages 13-100 to be cast in numerous speaking
and or solo singing roles. Please choose one or both to audition for us.
-Speaking, Please prepare a one minute monologue, of any genre-from any source,
that you feel fits our project.
-Solo’s, Please prepare a one minute song that best shows “your personal style”, a
capella or with accompaniment. Actors that accompany themselves are welcome
and encouraged to share all gifts.
Actor Movement Based Ensemble and Dance Ensemble/Soloists
Wednesday May 8th 9:30am-12:30pm and Saturday May 11th 2:00-5:00pm
-Searching for imaginative performers ages 13-100 to be cast in either our “viewpoints” based actor movement ensemble and or our Dance Ensemble (numerous styles incorporated) and Solo Dancers.
These auditions will be group calls starting at the top of each half-hour (9:30, 10:00, 10:30…) in our blocked audition times listed above. Please arrive warmed up or with time to warm yourselves
Children’s Vocal Ensemble
Thursday May 9th 6:00-9:00pm or Saturday May 11th 2:00-5:00pm
-Searching for imaginative young performers ages 6-12 to be involved in actor movement, ensemble singing, and possible solo performance.-Please prepare a one minute solo, that best shows “your personal style”, a capella or with accompaniment. Children that play instruments are welcome to accompany themselves.
Performers are encouraged to read the piece before auditioning. Performing material from the piece at the audition is not required but welcomed. FULL TEXT AVAILABLE AT http://www.charlesmee.org/four-seasons.shtml
HOW: Email info@merchantshall.com (Subject, The Four Seasons) including your name, what day/time/ categorie(s) you would like to audition for, and contact information to set up a scheduled audition or arrive 15 minutes before the blocked audition time to sign up on the list.
Please bring a printed headshot and resume to the audition
Payment: Due to the size of this piece there will be no pay for any performers so we are
looking for artists interested in making Mr. Mee’s piece come to life, performing in
such a magnificent venue, being seen by a number of NYC critics, journalists… at our
invited dress, as well as persons able to make themselves open for rehearsals, tech,
performances.
REHEARSALS:
Speaking Roles and Soloists: rehearsals will be between your availability and the directorial staff.
Ensemble Roles/Children: rehearsals will be held on weeknights between the hours of 5:30pm-10:00pm (8:00pm for children), as well as some weekends between the hours of
11:00am-2:30pm, and 4:30pm-9:00pm.
REQUIRED Full Cast Wednesday July 3rd 3:00-9:00pm, Friday July 5th 11:30am-10:00pm,
Thursday July 18th 1:30pm-10:00pm, and Friday July 19th 1:30pm-10:00pm
Detailed rehearsal schedule to be viewed at the auditions.
Payment: Non Paid
City or Location of call: New York, NY
Please submit to: info@merchantshall.com