LOCAL AUDITIONS FOR SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
Playhouse on Park is seeking performers for their summer production of Singin’ in the Rain, Screenplay by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, Songs by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Free and Based on the classic Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film. Playhouse on Park’s production is being directed by Evan Hoffman, Choreographed by Robert Mintz, and Music Directed by Melanie Guerin. Rate of Pay: AEA- $683/wk NON-AEA: $525/wk. The role of Cosmo has been cast. We work under AEA Guest Artist Contract. 2 AEA contracts per show. Rehearsals begin June 24. Production ends August 17.
If you would like to be considered for an audition, please read over the Information about the production and roles and submit your headshot and resume to Sean Harris at Sharris@playhousetheatregroup.org by Feb 19 and state which role you would like to be considered for.
About the Production
A wildly inventive re-imagining set at a screening of the iconic film that goes horribly wrong, until super fans swoop in and save the day! This conceptualized ensemble-driven production features a diverse cast of only 8 actors with everyone playing a named character as well as featuring in the chorus, and so we are seeking true triple-threat performers. Everyone must be strong musical theatre style jazz dancers and everyone is required to tap dance at an advanced beginner/intermediate level (certain roles require advanced tap skills). In addition, instrumental skills are a plus but not required esp. violin/fiddle, trumpet, reeds (flute, clarinet and/or saxophone), bass, drums, piano.
Character Breakdown:
Don Lockwood/Ensemble - Male identifying, mid20s-late 30s, any ethnicity. An extremely strong tap dancer with strong ballet/jazz technique. Partnering experience a plus. Charming, charismatic leading man energy. Bari/Tenor G2-Ab4. AEA or NON AEA
Kathy Selden/Ensemble - Female identifying, 20s-early 30s, any ethnicity. An extremely strong tap dancer with outstanding ballet technique as well. Strong-willed ingenue, with an honest heart and a quick wit. Mezzo with mixed belt G3-F5: AEA or NON AEA
Lina Lamont/Ensemble - Female identifying, mid20s-late 30s, any ethnicity. Strong jazz/ballet technique and must be able to tap dance. Ensemble singing, plus the character singing in Lina’s infamously annoying voice. Clueless leading lady with great romantic and professional determination. C4-Eb5. AEA or NON AEA
Zelda Zanders/Ensemble - Female identifying characters, 20s-30s, any ethnicity. Strong jazz/ballet technique and ensemble singing. Must be able to tap dance and play different comical characters. Potential Kathy Selden or Lina Lamont understudy. If covering Kathy, must be a strong tapper. NON AEA
R.F. Simpson/Ensemble - Male identifying characters, mid 30s-50s, any ethnicity. Strong theatre jazz technique and ensemble singing. Must be able to tap dance and play different comical characters. Potential Cosmo Brown understudy. If covering Cosmo, must be a strong tapper. AEA or NON AEA
Dora Bailey/Ensemble - Female identifying characters, 20s-30s, any ethnicity. Strong jazz/ballet technique and ensemble singing. Must be able to tap dance and play different comical characters. Potential Kathy Selden or Lina Lamont understudy. If covering Kathy, must be a strong tapper. NON AEA
‘Beautiful Girl’ Tenor/Ensemble - Male identifying characters, 20s-30s, any ethnicity. Strong theatre jazz technique and featured (tenor) singing. Must be able to tap dance and play different comical characters. Likely to understudy Don Lockwood or Cosmo Brown. If covering Don/Cosmo, must be a strong tapper. NON AEA
Male Character Swing - Male identifying characters, 20s-30s, any ethnicity. Strong theatre jazz technique and ensemble singing. Must be able to tap dance and play different comical characters. Likely to cover 2-4 tracks, including the Beautiful Girl Tenor. If covering Don/Cosmo, must be a strong tapper. NON AEA
Female Character Swing - Female identifying characters, 20s-30s, any ethnicity. Strong jazz/ballet technique and ensemble singing. Must be able to tap dance and play different comical characters. Likely to cover 2-4 tracks. If covering Kathy, must be a strong tapper. NON AEA