2015 THE LEX - Audition Info - The Lexington Theatre Company

2015
AUDITION INFORMATION/GUIDELINES
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REHEARSAL/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
How To Be Seen at our Audition
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Equity and Non-Equity Performers may be seen at any call on our tour. Please note that we
have a limited number of Equity contracts available.
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Auditions are open to anyone. But, in order to receive an audition slot (for EITHER Dancer OR
Actor/Singer calls), please submit the online registration form (on our website) AND email a
head shot and resume to [email protected]. (Subject Line: AUDITION
CITY – Name; Example OKLAHOMA CITY – Lyndy Smith).
Audition Schedule
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Auditions will be held in Lexington, KY (March 6-8); Cincinnati, OH (March 28-29);
Oklahoma City (April 3-4), Bowling Green, KY (April 10-11).
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We will also have a one-day local “make-up” audition on Saturday, March 14. This day is
exclusively for those who may have a conflict with the Lexington Auditions (March 6-8). It is
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you attend the March 6-8 auditions, if at all possible.
While we will give consideration to anyone who auditions, this day will be a shorter process
with less time for us to get to know you.
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For the LEXINGTON Auditions, you may choose to SING first on Friday, by appointment, 2:0010:00pm. (You may be called back to dance on Saturday.) You may also choose to DANCE
first on Saturday, in either the 10:00am or 2:00pm group. (You may be asked to stay and sing
on Saturday.) EVERYONE should be available for CALLBACKS on Sunday, 1:00-9:00pm.
(Specific callback times will be assigned throughout the auditions on Friday and Saturday.)
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For CINCINNATI, OKLAHOMA CITY AND BOWLING GREEN, EVERYONE will SING first, by
appointment on the first day and then may be asked to dance/sing/read on the second day.
(See city information for more details on schedule).
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PERFORMING APPRENTICES will ONLY be seen at the LEXINGTON, KY Audition. (See
Schedule for Details)
Audition Locations
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LEXINGTON AUDITIONS – March 6-8
Location:
University of Kentucky – Guignol Theatre (Fine Arts Building)
465 Rose Street – For Directions: UK Map/Directions
Schedule: Friday, March 6
2:00-10:00pm – Actors who sing, by appointment
Saturday, March 7
10:00am-1:00pm – Dancers who sing (Group 1)
2:00pm-5:00pm – Dancers who sing (Group 2)
6:00pm-9:00pm – Apprentices (see Apprentice section)
Sunday, March 8
1:00pm-9:00pm – Callbacks (Everyone should hold this time.
Specific schedules will be determined that weekend.)
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CINCINNATI AUDITIONS – March 28-29
Location:
University of Cincinnati – College Conservatory of Music
Dieterle Vocal Arts Center, Room 300 (DVAC300)
CCM Boulevard - For Directions: CCM Map/Directions
Parking is available under the Theatre Complex
Schedule: Saturday, March 28 10:00am-5:00pm – Actors and Dancers who sing, by
appointment
Sunday, March 29
10:00am-1:00pm – Dance Callback (All dancers should
sing first, on Saturday)
2:00pm-5:00pm – Callbacks (Everyone should hold this
time. Specific schedules will be determined that
weekend.)
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OKLAHOMA CITY AUDITIONS – April 3-4
Location:
Oklahoma City University – Edith Kinney Gaylord Center
Tucker Hall (Ann Lacy School of American Dance & AMGT)
2501 North Blackwelder – For Directions: OCU Map/Directions
Schedule: Friday, April 3
12:00pm-8:00pm – Actors and Dancers who sing, by
appointment
Saturday, April 4
10:00am-1:00pm – Dance Callback (All dancers should
sing first, on Saturday)
2:00pm-5:00pm – Callbacks (Everyone should hold this
time. Specific schedules will be determined that
weekend.)
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BOWLING GREEN AUDITIONS – April 10-11
Location:
Western Kentucky University
Gordon Wilson Hall - Room 307
Hilltop Drive – For Directions: WKU Map/Directions
Schedule: Friday, April 10
1:30pm-9:00pm – Actors and Dancers who sing, by
appointment
Saturday, April 11
10:00am-1:00pm – Dance Callback (All dancers should
sing first, on Saturday)
2:00pm-5:00pm – Callbacks (Everyone should hold this
time. Specific schedules will be determined that
weekend.)
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LEXINGTON “MAKE-UP” AUDITIONS – March 14
Saturday, March 14
10:00am to DANCE; 2:00-6:00pm to SING
(Town & Village School of Dance - 4239 Lexington Rd, Paris, KY 40361)
What to Bring/Prepare
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Current head shot and resume. (Head shots and resumes should be 8x10 inches. Resumes
should be stapled to the back of the head shot on all four corners.)
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For appointments, please prepare a short song (1-2 minutes) in the style of the show. Please
bring any additional rep, in case we’d like to hear a second selection. (DANCERS and
APPRENTICES attending the SATURDAY auditions in LEXINGTON may prepare 16-32 bars.)
Accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music.
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For dance calls and callbacks, please wear form-fitting dance attire. Ladies should bring
character heels and high-heel tap shoes. Gentlemen should bring jazz or character shoes and
tap shoes.
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If you are called back, you may be asked to prepare material from the show. All sides and
musical selections requested will be available on our website in early March. We will let you
know what to prepare at your initial appointment.
Casting/Contract Offers
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Final casting decisions and contract offers will not be made until the end of our Audition Tour
(mid-April). After each audition weekend, we will post a list (PDF), on our website, of those
performers who we are strongly considering for the show. (See Casting Breakdown for
information on available roles.)
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Salary information will be given upon contract offer. The Lex does not provide Actor housing,
with the exception of our Equity contracts. For out-of-town Actors without local housing, a
travel/housing stipend will be provided and we will assist you with finding accommodations.
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All rehearsals and performances are mandatory. (See Performance/Rehearsal Dates for more
details.)
Rehearsal/Performance Dates
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Ensemble (Dancers) Rehearsals begin July 8-11. The full Cast (including Equity Principals)
rehearses July 13-22. Performances are July 23-26.
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Our typical rehearsal day will be 2:00pm-10:00pm. For local Actors with day jobs – if your role
permits - we will try to keep your rehearsals in the 6:00-10:00pm hours. However, the full Cast
should expect to be called for the entire rehearsal day on Friday, July 17; Saturday, July 18;
Wednesday, July 22 and Thursday, July 23. Also, the full cast will be called for Tech
rehearsals from 12:00pm-12:00am on Monday, July 20 and Tuesday, July 21.
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Any conflicts must be submitted on your audition form and approved prior to signing your
contract. (Conflicts may or may not be approved by management and may affect casting. All
rehearsals and performances are mandatory.)
Apprentices
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Performing Apprentices may audition in LEXINGTON ONLY. You may audition on Saturday,
March 7, at 6:00pm (preferred) or on Saturday, March 14 at 10:00am (for those with conflicts
on the 7th.)
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Apprentices may be entering high school Freshmen (Fall 2015) through graduating Seniors
(Class of 2015).
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ALL Apprentices will DANCE first, and should prepare 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the
show, in case you are asked to sing. Please refer to (What to Bring/Prepare), as you will need
all of the items listed there.
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Apprentices may not be called to every rehearsal, but should take a look at the
Rehearsal/Performance Dates section for an idea of what your schedule might be like.
Apprentices will likely be called when the Ensemble and/or Full Cast is called.
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Some Apprentices may be cast in only a few scenes/numbers in the show and then may work
backstage (likely as running crew or dressers) for the remainder of the show. Some
Apprentices may be cast in the entire show.
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Apprentices are NOT paid positions.
Video Submissions
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We have received some questions regarding video submissions for those who are unable to
attend an audition in person. It is our preference that Actors audition in person, so that we can
explore the full range of your talent. However, if you are unable to attend and would like to be
considered, you may submit a video.
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Videos should be emailed to [email protected], with the subject line:
VIDEO SUBMISSION – Your Name.
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Video submissions should contain a slate of your name, where you live and the name of your
song selection. Please sing a 1-2 minute selection in the style of the show. If you dance,
please demonstrate the following:
o Jazz or ballet phrase containing a battement, pirouette, chaine turns, and a leap.
o Tap: time steps, pick-ups, rolling shuffles, shuffle graboffs
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Please also attach your current resume and headshot to the email with the video submission.
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You do not need to fill out the online form. We will contact you if we need additional
information.
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Video Submissions are DUE NO LATER than APRIL 1. We will not consider videos received
after April 1.
42nd Street Casting Breakdown:
Julian Marsh – famous Broadway Director, no-nonsense and authoritative; Must sing and move well;
Bari-tenor; (Offer Pending, may be seeking Understudy)
Dorothy Brock – established Broadway Star who likes things her way; Must sing and move well;
Alto-Mezzo with strong belt; (Offer Pending, may be seeking Understudy)
Billy Lawlor – the “juvenile” tenor for show-within-the-show Pretty Lady, talented and charismatic
showman; Must sing and dance well – very strong tapper; High Tenor; (Offer Pending, may be
seeking Understudy)
Peggy Sawyer – fresh-faced and fiercely talented (though she doesn’t fully realize it) young hopeful
just arriving on the scene in New York City; Must sing and dance well – very strong tapper; AltoMezzo with belt and easy mix
Maggie Jones – one of the writers of Pretty Lady, comedienne and sometimes motherly figure to the
girls in the show; Must sing and move well; Alto with strong belt
Bert Barry – one of the writers of Pretty Lady, comedian; Must sing and move well; Tenor
Pat Denning – former Vaudeville partner of Dorothy’s (and her secret romantic interest); Strong Actor
– singing a plus; Baritone
Abner Dillon – Pretty Lady’s financier and Dorothy’s “sugar daddy;” from Texas; Strong Actor –
singing a plus; Baritone
Andy Lee – Dance Director for Pretty Lady; Julian’s “right-hand” man; Must dance well – strong
tapper; singing a plus
Ann Reilly (“Anytime Annie”) – chorus girl with a featured role in Pretty Lady; Comedienne who
sings and dances well – strong tapper; Alto-Mezzo with strong belt
Mac/Doc/Thug – Actor who triples as Mac, the Stage Manager of Pretty Lady; Doctor who treats
Peggy after a fainting spell in rehearsal and one of the Thugs who warn Pat Denning to stay away
from Dorothy Brock; Strong Actor – singing a plus
Oscar – Rehearsal Pianist for Pretty Lady; does not have to actually play piano; singing a plus.
Phyllis Dale – Chorus girl who befriends Peggy; Strong tapper who sings very well; Alto-Mezzo with
strong belt
Lorraine Fleming - Chorus girl who befriends Peggy; Strong tapper who sings very well; Alto-Mezzo
with strong belt
Ensemble – Strong dancers who must sing very well; Must be strong tappers; Various other small
speaking parts and features will be cast within the ensemble; seeking various types and voice types
Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend our auditions.