*** THIS IS A CALL FOR UNDERSTUDIES -- IF YOU ARE INTERESTED AND HAVE AN AUDITION PACKAGE READY TO GO, THE DEADLINE TO RESERVE A SPACE IS TODAY, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24 / AUDITIONS ARE TOMORROW, JANUARY 25 ***
TRINITY REP CASTING INFORMATION: • We are looking to cast five (5) non-union adult actors who are local to Providence, RI as understudies in our upcoming production of La Cage aux Folles.
ABOUT LA CAGE AUX FOLLES: • La Cage aux Folles, music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, book by Harvey Fierstein, adapted from La Cage aux Folles by Jean Poiret, directed and choregraphed by Taavon Gamble.
SYNOPSIS: • This Best Musical Tony-winner follows Georges, the proprietor of a drag club, and his husband, Albin, the star attraction. When Georges’ son announces his engagement to the daughter of a homophobic politician, Georges plans to closet himself for a family dinner. But Albin, knowing the importance of staying true to yourself, has other ideas … and hijinks ensue. La Cage aux Folles is funny, genuine, and full of show-stopping numbers. It is sure to lead to “The Best of Times!”
AUDITION MATERIAL AND PREPERATION: • Please select an understudy track that you would like to audition for and find the corresponding music cuts and scene sides in this Dropbox folder. o Only if interested in u/s Albin/Francis, please prepare the material for Albin, the Francis song cut and a monologue of your choice. • Sides do not have to be memorized although overall familiarity is helpful. • Please do not copy or distribute sides.
LA CAGE UNDERSTUDY CASTING BREAKDOWN:
• Track #1: u/s Albin/Francis; mature, energetic, powerhouse voice, fine comedic actor and can move well. (Albin, Baritone G2-F4;). Early to late 30s and 50s.
• Track #2: u/s Dindon/Renaud/Georges; mature, energetic, powerhouse voice, fine comedic actor and can move well. (George, Baritone A#2-G4). Early to late 40s and 50s.
• Track #3: u/s Jean-Michel/Jacob; lyric baritone, brilliant comedian and can act, sing, and move well. (Range: Jean-Michel, A#2-G4, Jacob, Bb2-Ab4). Mid to late 20s and 30s.
• Track #4: u/s Marie Dindon/M. Renaud; must sing and move well and be a fine comedian. (Range: F4-A5). Early to late 40s and 50s.
• Track #5: u/s Anne/Jacqueline; spunky; a superb dancer who acts well, charming; very theatrical. (Range: B3-F5). 20s-50s.
AUDITION INFORMATION AND SIGN-UP:
• Auditions will take on Thursday, January 25 between 12:00-3:00 pm. Please sign-up no later than Wednesday, January 24.
o Auditions are by sign-up only. No walk-in appointments.
o Audition Sign-Up Form
• We will video record auditions for our out-of-town Music Director, Andrew Smithson. Eli Bigelow will provide piano accompaniment for our auditions.
• On the day-of, please provide a copy of your resume and headshot. Please provide any conflicts you may have with the rehearsal and performance calendar.
CONTRACT DATES:
• First rehearsal: April 23, 2024
• Onstage rehearsal: May 23 and May 24, 2024
• Tech: May 25 - May 29, 2024
• Previews: May 30 – June 4, 2024
• Opening/Press Night: June 5, 2024
• Closing: June 30; possible extension to July 7, 2024
• We rehearse Tuesday through Saturday, and our typical span of day is eight hours, starting anywhere from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
• When we move onstage the week of May 20, our schedule changes to Tuesday through Sunday with the span of day being eight out of ten hours.
• After opening on June 5, it will be our performance schedule as listed on our website.
NON-UNION SALARY: • $500.00/week • Housing and transportation not provided.
UNDERSTUDY RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS: • Understudies are expected to be at all rehearsals from April 23-May 22, 2024. • Understudies are expected to attend spacing and tech rehearsals from 12:00-10:00 pm (with two-hour meal break) May 23-26 and May 28-29. • Understudies are expected to attend tech rehearsals during the day and preview performances from May 30-June 2, and June 4 at 7:30 pm. Tickets will be provided. • Understudies are on call for all previews and performances from May 30-July 7. • Once performances begin, understudies are required to attend weekly understudy rehearsals set by the Stage Manager and watch at least one show per week.
Tickets will be provided.
• Understudies will need to participate in a put-in rehearsal if they're going to perform and will be scheduled to do measurements and costume fittings with the costume department.
ABOUT TRINITY REP: Trinity Repertory Company is located in Providence, Rhode Island. Trinity Rep’s mission is to reinvent the public square with dramatic art that stimulates, educates, and engages our diverse community in a continuing dialogue. We do this through nationally recognized stage productions, a professional artistic and resident company, graduate training programs offered in partnership with Brown University, lifelong learning opportunities, and arts education programs for students in grades K-12.
COVID PRECAUTIONS: Trinity Rep's casting offers are contingent upon proof of full vaccination, including Bivalent booster, against COVID-19. Medical and religious exemptions to vaccination requirements will be granted and reasonable accommodations provided under applicable law.
Questions: • Please contact Gia Yarn (she/her, artistic producer) at gyarn@trinityrep.com or (401) 521-1100 x257.
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