KINKY BOOTS Theatre Non-Equity National Tour

Producer: Troika Entertainment Book: Harvey Fierstein Music and Lyrics: Cyndi Lauper Original Direction and Choreography: Jerry Mitchell Direction Re-Created by: D.B. Bonds Choreography Re-Created by: Rusty Mowery Music Supervisor: Roberto Sinha Casting: Joy Dewing Casting

First rehearsal: August 22, 2017 Opening: September 18, 2017 Contracted through: May 13, 2018

Performance Salary: $450/week minimum + per diem, housing, travel, and health insurance.

OPEN CALL FOR DANCERS Monday, August 7, 2017 2:00pm Screenland Studios 10501 Burbank Blvd North Hollywood, CA 91601

*Please Note: You may be asked to stay that afternoon to sing.  Further callbacks will be held Tuesday, 8/8 and Wednesday, 8/9.  You MUST be available for callbacks in order to audition.

PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A TIME SLOT HERE. NO UNOFFICIAL LISTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.  You must arrive at least 15 minutes before your time slot to check-in.  If all slots are filled, please arrive at 9am on the day of the audition and sign up on the provided alternate list. ALTERNATES WILL BE SEEN as long as time permits.

PREPARATION: Please arrive warmed-up, stretched, and ready to dance in form-fitting dance attire that tastefully shows off your body.  Bring both heels and flats you can dance in.  Please do not dress in drag for this dance call.   In case you are asked to sing, prepare the ANGEL packet, which can be found on our website here.  Also bring a pop/rock/R&B song that is NOT WRITTEN FOR A MUSICAL and that shows the upper part of your range. Please also ABSOLUTELY NO MUSICAL THEATRE. Please have sheet music in the correct key. Bring your book and an up-to-date headshot and resume.

SEEKING THE FOLLOWING ROLES ONLY:

[LOLA/SIMON] Male, early 30’s, African-American. An emotionally and physically challenging role requires the body of a boxer, with the soul of a Diva to play this scene-stealing drag performer. Must have a killer voice with power blues and gospel chops. Lola dances in very high heels and so has to move well.  This role calls for a STAR. This is the Tony Award Winning role originated by actor Billy Porter.

[ANGELS] Males, 20s – 30s, any ethnicity. These are the six drag performers who populate THE BLUE ANGEL NIGHTCLUB. They need to be versatile, but also terrific dancers, singers and actors. This ain’t a job for no wall-flowers. Tumbling, acro and tricks a plus.  Will be required to dance in heels. May cover principal roles.

[MALE SWINGS] Males, 20s – early 30s, any ethnicity. To cover the onstage ensemble factory workers, the featured ensemble roles of the ANGELS, and possibly principal roles.  Must be terrific dancers, singers and actors. These are offstage tracks.

If you have a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations, please let us know prior to the auditions.

*Please note: There will NOT be a female dance call for KINKY BOOTS.

KINKY BOOTS Theatre Non-Equity National Tour

Producer: Troika Entertainment Book: Harvey Fierstein Music and Lyrics: Cyndi Lauper Original Direction and Choreography: Jerry Mitchell Direction Re-Created by: D.B. Bonds Choreography Re-Created by: Rusty Mowery Music Supervisor: Roberto Sinha Casting: Joy Dewing Casting

First rehearsal: August 22, 2017 Opening: September 18, 2017 Contracted through: May 13, 2018

Performance Salary: $450/week minimum + per diem, housing, travel, and health insurance.

OPEN CALL FOR SINGERS

Monday, August 7, 2017 10:00am Screenland Studios 10501 Burbank Blvd North Hollywood, CA 91601 *Please Note: Callbacks will be held Tuesday, 8/8 and Wednesday, 8/9.  You MUST be available for callbacks in order to audition.

PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A TIME SLOT HERE. NO UNOFFICIAL LISTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.  You must arrive at least 15 minutes before your time slot to check-in.  If all slots are filled, please arrive at 9am on the day of the audition and sign up on the provided alternate list. ALTERNATES WILL BE SEEN as long as time permits.

PREPARATION: Please prepare a pop/rock/R&B song that is NOT WRITTEN FOR A MUSICAL and that shows the upper part of your range. You can find the cast recording on Spotify, Apple Music, etc. Please familiarize yourself with it and sing something in the style of the show. ABSOLUTELY NO MUSICAL THEATRE. Please have sheet music in the correct key. Bring your book and an up-to-date headshot and resume.  Callback material can be found at: http://joydewingcastingsides.tumblr.com/

SEEKING THE FOLLOWING ROLES ONLY:

[CHARLIE PRICE] Male, late 20s - early 30s, Caucasian. Just out of university, a really nice guy who has no clue what to do with the rest of his life. He’s handsome, lovable, but there’s a temper right under the skin. Henpecked by his girlfriend and a little lost.  Must have a great rock belt.

[LOLA/SIMON]  Male, early 30’s, African-American. An emotionally and physically challenging role requires the body of a boxer, with the soul of a Diva to play this scene-stealing drag performer. Must have a killer voice with power blues and gospel chops. Lola dances in very high heels and so has to move well.  This role calls for a STAR. This is the Tony Award Winning role originated by actor Billy Porter.

[DON] Male, 30s – 40s, Caucasian. Lola’s nemesis.  Burly hyper-masculine bear of a factory worker.

[TRISH] Female, 40s, any ethnicity. Factory worker with a husband and kids to worry over.

[ANGELS] Males, 20s – 30s, any ethnicity. These are the six drag performers who populate THE BLUE ANGEL NIGHTCLUB. They need to be versatile, but also terrific dancers, singers and actors. This ain’t a job for no wall-flowers. Tumbling, acro and tricks a plus.  Will be required to dance in heels. May cover principal roles.

[MALE SWINGS] Males, 20s – early 30s, any ethnicity. To cover the onstage ensemble factory workers, the featured ensemble roles of the ANGELS, and possibly principal roles.  Must be terrific dancers, singers and actors. These are offstage tracks.

Please note: If you have a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations, please let us know prior to the auditions.

KINKY BOOTS Theatre Non-Equity National Tour

Producer: Troika Entertainment Book: Harvey Fierstein Music and Lyrics: Cyndi Lauper Original Direction and Choreography: Jerry Mitchell Direction Re-Created by: D.B. Bonds Choreography Re-Created by: Rusty Mowery Music Supervisor: Roberto Sinha Casting: Joy Dewing Casting

First rehearsal: August 22, 2017 Opening: September 18, 2017 Contracted through: May 13, 2018

Performance Salary: $450/week minimum + per diem, housing, travel, and health insurance.

OPEN CALL FOR DANCERS Monday, August 14, 2017 10:00am Pearl Studios 500 8th Avenue, 12th Floor New York, NY 10018 *Please Note: Callbacks will be held Tuesday, 8/15 and Wednesday, 8/16.  You MUST be available for callbacks in order to audition.

PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A TIME SLOT HERE. NO UNOFFICIAL LISTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.  You must arrive at least 15 minutes before your time slot to check-in.  If all slots are filled, please arrive at 9am on the day of the audition and sign up on the provided alternate list. ALTERNATES WILL BE SEEN as long as time permits.

PREPARATION: Please arrive warmed-up, stretched, and ready to dance in form-fitting dance attire that tastefully shows off your body.  Bring both heels and flats you can dance in.  Please do not dress in drag for this dance call.   In case you are asked to sing, prepare the ANGEL packet, which can be found on our website here.  Also bring a pop/rock/R&B song that is NOT WRITTEN FOR A MUSICAL and that shows the upper part of your range. Please also ABSOLUTELY NO MUSICAL THEATRE. Please have sheet music in the correct key. Bring your book and an up-to-date headshot and resume.

SEEKING THE FOLLOWING ROLES ONLY:

[LOLA/SIMON] Male, early 30’s, African-American. An emotionally and physically challenging role requires the body of a boxer, with the soul of a Diva to play this scene-stealing drag performer. Must have a killer voice with power blues and gospel chops. Lola dances in very high heels and so has to move well.  This role calls for a STAR. This is the Tony Award Winning role originated by actor Billy Porter.

[ANGELS] Males, 20s – 30s, any ethnicity. These are the six drag performers who populate THE BLUE ANGEL NIGHTCLUB. They need to be versatile, but also terrific dancers, singers and actors. This ain’t a job for no wall-flowers. Tumbling, acro and tricks a plus.  Will be required to dance in heels. May cover principal roles.

[MALE SWINGS] Males, 20s – early 30s, any ethnicity. To cover the onstage ensemble factory workers, the featured ensemble roles of the ANGELS, and possibly principal roles.  Must be terrific dancers, singers and actors. These are offstage tracks.

If you have a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations, please let us know prior to the auditions.

*Please note: There will NOT be a female dance call for KINKY BOOTS.

RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA Theatre Non-Equity National Tour

Producer/General Manager: Work Light Productions, LLC Score: Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II Book: Douglas Carter Beane Director: Mark Brokaw Tour Director: Gina Rattan Choreographer: Josh Rhodes Tour Choreographer: Lee Wilkins Music Supervisor: Greg Anthony Rassen Casting: Joy Dewing Casting

Compensation: $650/wk minimum for Principals.  $550/wk minimum for Ensemble.  Per diem, housing and transportation provided for all.

Rehearsals start on or about September 18, 2017 Opening on or about October 24, 2017 Contracted through June 2018

OPEN CALL FOR FEMALE DANCERS WHO SING: Monday, August 7th, 2017 10:00am Pearl Studios 500 8th Ave, 4th Floor New York, NY 10018 LADIES CAN SIGN UP FOR A TIME SLOT HERE.

OPEN CALL FOR MALE DANCERS WHO SING: Tuesday, August 8th, 2017 10:00am Pearl Studios 519 8th Ave, 12th Floor New York, NY 10018 MEN CAN SIGN UP FOR A TIME SLOT HERE.

PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A TIME SLOT USING ONE OF THE LINKS ABOVE. The sign-up will open on Thursday, July 20th at 10:00am. NO UNOFFICIAL LIST WILL BE ACCEPTED.  Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your time slot to check-in.  If all slots are filled, please arrive at 9am on the day of the audition and sign-up on the alternate list. ALTERNATES WILL BE SEEN as long as time permits.

Douglas Carter Beane's new book re-invents the classic tale of a maid-turned-princess with fresh comedy, wit and satire: with pumpkin, glass slippers, Fairy Godmother and other story elements intact, it is now Cinderella's turn to rescue the Prince, reminding us once again that in a cruel world the act that matters most is kindness.

CASTING DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT: We are seeking all ethnicities, types, and genders for all roles. Where gender-specific pronouns are used, they are used to describe the gender identity/presentation of the characters and not the gender of the actors playing those characters. We welcome and encourage actors to audition and/or submit without regard to ethnicity, type, ability, or gender.

SEEKING:

TUMBLERS (FOX & RACCOON): To play characters 20s-30s, including the Fox footman and Raccoon carriage driver. ANY ETHNICITY. Must be fantastic dancers with strong ballet technique for extensive partnering and lifts. Must tumble well: back handsprings, back tucks, aerials, etc. Strong singers for multiple voice parts, especially seeking tenors. Potential to cover as well.

DANCERS: 20s-30s, all genders, ANY ETHNICITY. Must be elegant dancers with solid ballet technique for extensive partnering and lifts.  Strong singers who can handle multiple vocal parts.  May also understudy the following principal roles:

ELLA: (Seeking Understudy Only) 20's. ANY ETHNICITY. Beautiful and expressive traditional musical theatre soprano mix. An elegant dancer, she must have strong dance and partnering skills and great comedic timing. Though no one notices her beneath her rags and quiet demeanor, she is opinionated, charismatic, passionate, funny, and effortlessly beautiful. Idealistic and hopeful, she courageously challenges the prince to change the policies in his kingdom – and helps him discover who he truly is. Always her late father’s daughter, she is determined to see the good in everyone despite her hardships and suffering. We see her blossom into a confident woman.

GABRIELLE: (Seeking Understudy Only) 20’s. ANY ETHNICITY. Must have great comic timing. Strong and expressive traditional musical theatre voice. Ella’s stepsister and daughter of Madame. Encouraged by her mother and sister to value material wealth and social status, she unenthusiastically joins them in their abrasive behavior. She has always followed rules but her awkward exterior hides a fiery revolutionary spirit. Passionate, empathetic, and witty, she is drawn to Ella and Jean-Michel. Ironically aware that she doesn’t fit in with her family.

LORD PINKLETON: (Seeking Understudy Only) Plays 30’s to 40’s. ANY ETHNICITY. The Lord Chancellor’s right-hand man. Announces royal balls, banquets, and even the weather to the villagers. Must have great comic timing. Powerful operatic tenor to an A.

PREPARATION: Please be prepared to dance in form-fitting dance attire.  Ladies, bring heels and ballet flats.  Men, bring jazz shoes or character shoes.  Prepare 16 bars of a LEGIT TRADITIONAL MUSICAL THEATRE song that shows your range in case you are asked to sing. ABSOLUTELY NO POP/ROCK OR CONTEMPORARY MUSICAL THEATRE.  Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key; an accompanist will be provided.  Bring your book and an up-to-date headshot and resume.

Please note: If you have a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations, please let us know prior to the auditions.

Magic Mike Live Las Vegas Salary: $1500/week The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, NV

Director: Channing Tatum Co-Director and Choreographer: Alison Faulk Associate Director and Choreographer: Teresa Espinosa Choreographer: Luke Broadlick Executive Producer: Vincent Marini/BASE Entertainment General Manager: BASE Entertainment Casting: Joy Dewing Casting

Open-ended run

Auditions in Los Angeles, CA by Appointment: Monday July 10, 2017

SUBMISSIONS: Please email a current photo and resume to [email protected] with “MAGIC MIKE LIVE” in the subject line. Please include dance reel if you have one. Submissions must be received by Friday June 23.

This is a resident production in Las Vegas; relocation is necessary.

SYNOPSIS: MAGIC MIKE LIVE LAS VEGAS is an empowering, sexy entertainment experience based on the hit films “Magic Mike” and “Magic Mike XXL”. Conceived & Directed by Channing Tatum and co-directed by Tatum and film franchise choreographer Alison Faulk, the show features sexy and daring themed dance routines punctuated by one of a kind acts from a diverse cast of performers, led by a Female MC who empowers and inspires the audience to redefine what “Male Entertainment” can be. MAGIC MIKE LIVE LAS VEGAS is a sizzling 360-degree dance and acrobatic strip tease spectacular guaranteed to bring on the heat.

SEEKING male dancers who are sexy, athletic, and handsome. All must be strong hip-hop dancers. Magic Mike Live has something for everyone – all shades, ethnicities, nationalities, age ranges, and types. NOTE: All roles will strip to briefs in certain portions of the show and will have contact with members of the audience. All should be comfortable interacting with women.

[MALE DANCERS] – 18+. All Ethnicities & ages, handsome, sexy, athletic men who are comfortable with various styles of dance, including hip hop and partnering. The following special skills are a plus: acrobatics, singing, drumming, piano, guitar, and aerial. During portions of the show all roles will strip to briefs.

KINKY BOOTS Theatre Non-Equity National Tour

Producer: Troika Entertainment Book: Harvey Fierstein Music and Lyrics: Cyndi Lauper Original Direction and Choreography: Jerry Mitchell Direction Recreated by: D.B. Bonds Choreography Recreated by: Rusty Mowery Music Supervisor: TBA Casting: Joy Dewing Casting

First rehearsal: August 22, 2017 Opening: September 18, 2017 Contracted through: May 13, 2018

Performance Salary: $450/week minimum + per diem, housing, travel, and health insurance.

OPEN CALL FOR MALE DANCERS*

Tuesday, June 27, 2017 10:00am Ripley-Grier Studios 520 8th Avenue 16th Floor New York, NY 10018

PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A TIME SLOT HERE.  Sign-ups will open on Thursday, June 8th at 12:00pm. NO UNOFFICIAL LISTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.  You must arrive at least 15 minutes before your time slot to check-in.  If all slots are filled, please arrive at 9am on the day of the audition and sign up on the provided alternate list. ALTERNATES WILL BE SEEN as time permits.

PREPARATION: Please arrive warmed-up, stretched, and ready to dance in form-fitting dance attire that tastefully shows off your body.  Bring both heels and flats you can dance in.  Please do not dress in drag for this dance call.  Bring an up-to-date headshot and resume.

In case you are asked to sing, prepare 16-bars of a joyful pop/rock/R&B song that is NOT WRITTEN FOR A MUSICAL. You can find the cast recording on Spotify, Apple Music, etc. Please familiarize yourself with it and sing something in the style of the show. ABSOLUTELY NO MUSICAL THEATRE. Please have sheet music in the correct key. Bring your book.

SEEKING:

[LOLA/SIMON] Male, early 30’s, African-American. An emotionally and physically challenging role requires the body of a boxer, with the soul of a Diva to play this scene-stealing drag performer. Must have a killer voice with power blues and gospel chops. Lola dances in very high heels and so has to move well.  This role calls for a STAR. This is the Tony Award Winning role originated by actor Billy Porter.

[ANGELS] Males, 20s – 30s, any ethnicity. These are the six drag performers who populate THE BLUE ANGEL NIGHTCLUB. They need to be versatile, but also terrific dancers, singers and actors. This ain’t a job for no wall-flowers. Tumbling, acro and tricks a plus.  Will be required to dance in heels. May cover principal roles.

[MALE SWINGS] Males, 20s – early 30s, any ethnicity. To cover the onstage ensemble factory workers, the featured ensemble roles of the ANGELS, and possibly principal roles.  Must be terrific dancers, singers and actors. These are offstage tracks.

If you have a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations, please let us know prior to the auditions.

*Please note: There will NOT be a female dance call for KINKY BOOTS.  Any women who were not able to be seen at our recent open call for singers may submit their headshot and resume, as well as any relevant video or audio clips to [email protected].

RENT Theatre Non-Equity National Tour

Producer: Work Light Productions LLC Composer/Lyricist: Jonathan Larson Book: Jonathan Larson Director: Evan Ensign Based on Original Direction by Michael Greif Choreographer: Marlies Yearby Music Supervisor: Tim Weil Associate Choreographer: MiRi Park Casting: Joy Dewing Casting

First Rehearsal o/a August 14th, 2017 Opening o/a September 19th, 2017 Contracted through June 2018

Salary: Minimum $550/ensemble and $650/principals + per diem, housing and travel for all.

RENT is a rock opera set in New York’s Lower East Side “amid poverty, homelessness, spunky gay life, drag queens and punk” in the shadow of AIDS in the late 80s/early 90s. Seeking raw, quirky, interesting rock singers who can channel both punk rock rage and open-hearted Bohemian love.

OPEN CALL FOR DANCERS Monday, June 19, 2017 10:00am

Ripley-Grier Studios 520 8th Avenue 17th Floor New York, NY 10018

PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A TIME SLOT HERE. Sign-ups will open on Friday, June 2nd at 12:00pm.  NO UNOFFICIAL LISTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of your time slot to check in.  If all slots are filled, please arrive by 9AM on the day of the audition and sign up on the official alternate list.

PREPARATION: Be prepared to dance in danceable street clothes, workout gear, or dancewear that is loose and comfortable to move in. Sneakers or flat non-slip shoes are fine, as are bare feet. No ballet slippers. Be sure to bring a shirt with sleeves with you for one of the combinations.   If you are asked to stay and sing, please prepare 16 bars of a pop/rock, soul, or R&B/gospel song that reflects the style of the show and the style in which that character sings. (Example: Roger—90s grunge rock;  Mark – 90s alt-pop; Mimi – Rock or R&B; Collins—gospel ballad; Maureen—Blue-eyed Soul). Absolutely NO MUSICAL THEATRE (i.e., songs written for a musical). Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key—an accompanist will be provided.  Bring a headshot and resume stapled together.

Callback material can be found here.  Please start to familiarize with the role you feel most suited for in case you are called back to sing from the show.

BEFORE AUDITIONING, READ OUR TIPS ON HOW TO CRAFT A SUCCESSFUL RENT AUDITION HERE: http://joydewingcasting.com/blog.php

CASTING DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT: We are seeking all ethnicities, types, and genders for all roles. Where gender-specific pronouns are used, they are used to describe the gender identity/presentation of the characters and not the gender of the actors playing those characters. We welcome and encourage actors to audition and/or submit without regard to ethnicity, type, ability, or gender.

SEEKING SINGERS/ACTORS TO PLAY THE FOLLOWING ROLES ONLY AND ENSEMBLE MEMBERS TO COVER THE FOLLOWING ROLES ONLY:

[ANGEL] Any ethnicity, non-Caucasian, non-binary, late teens to early 30s. High tenor with falsetto. A fun-loving drag queen with lots of style. Extremely warm, loveable and nurturing. Playing drums a plus. Interested in seeing trans* actors.

[BENNY] Any ethnicity, male, 20s to early 30s. Baritone/second tenor, can handle pop ballads. A striver, up from the projects to the Ivy League, wants to be the next Quincy Jones. Slick and cocky, a smooth operator.

[SWINGS] All ethnicities, all genders, 20s to 30s. Must be great pop/rock singers and actors to play various characters throughout the show, including homeless people on the Lower East Side and parents of Mark, Roger, Mimi, Joanne, etc. Must move well. Seeking quirky, offbeat, interesting people of all types to cover the following principal roles:

COLLINS: African-American, male, mid 20s to mid 30s. Low baritone, bluesy, gravelly voice. Philosopher, teacher, anarchist, AIDS activist. Sing a HUGE emotional gospel style ballad.

BENNY: Any ethnicity, male, 20s to early 30s. Baritone/second tenor, can handle pop ballads. A striver, up from the projects to the Ivy League, wants to be the next Quincy Jones. Slick and cocky, a smooth operator.

ANGEL: Any ethnicity, non-Caucasian, non-binary, late teens to early 30s. High tenor with falsetto. A fun-loving drag queen with lots of style. Extremely warm, loveable and nurturing. Playing drums a plus. Interested in seeing trans* actors.

Please note: If you have a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations, please let us know prior to the auditions.

KINKY BOOTS Theatre Non-Equity National Tour

Producer: Troika Entertainment Book: Harvey Fierstein Music and Lyrics: Cyndi Lauper Original Direction and Choreography:Jerry Mitchell Direction Recreated by: D.B. Bonds Choreography Recreated by: Rusty Mowery Music Supervisor: TBA Casting: Joy Dewing Casting

First rehearsal: August 22, 2017 Opening: September 18, 2017 Contracted through: May 13, 2018

Performance Salary: $450/week minimum + per diem, housing, travel, and health insurance.

OPEN CALL FOR SINGERS

Wednesday, May 31, 2017 and Thursday, June 1, 2017 10:00am Ripley-Grier Studios 520 8th Avenue 16th Floor New York, NY 10018

PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A TIME SLOT HERE.  Sign-ups will open on Thursday, May 18 at 12:00pm. NO UNOFFICIAL LISTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.  You must arrive at least 15 minutes before your time slot to check-in.  If all slots are filled, please arrive at 9am on the day of the audition and sign up on the provided alternate list. ALTERNATES WILL BE SEEN as long as time permits.

PREPARATION: Please prepare a pop/rock/R&B song that is NOT WRITTEN FOR A MUSICAL. You can find the cast recording on Spotify, Apple Music, etc. Please familiarize yourself with it and sing something in the style of the show. ABSOLUTELY NO MUSICAL THEATRE. Please have sheet music in the correct key. Bring your book and an up-to-date headshot and resume.

SEEKING:

[CHARLIE PRICE] Male, late 20s - early 30s, Caucasian. Just out of university, a really nice guy who has no clue what to do with the rest of his life. He’s handsome, lovable, but there’s a temper right under the skin. Henpecked by his girlfriend and a little lost.  Must have a great rock belt.

[LOLA/SIMON]  Male, early 30’s, African-American. An emotionally and physically challenging role requires the body of a boxer, with the soul of a Diva to play this scene-stealing drag performer. Must have a killer voice with power blues and gospel chops. Lola dances in very high heels and so has to move well.  This role calls for a STAR. This is the Tony Award Winning role originated by actor Billy Porter.

[LAUREN] Female, 20s, Caucasian. Beautiful working class girl, who is funny, smart, practical and focused, but has had bad luck with men. Must have a pop voice with belt and comedic chops.

[NICOLA] Female, 20s, Caucasian. Charlie's girlfriend since school. Steel willed, she is driven and uncompromising. She knows what she wants and goes for it. Must have a great pop voice.

[DON] Male, 30s – 40s, Caucasian. Lola’s nemesis.  Burly hyper-masculine bear of a factory worker.

[GEORGE] Male, 40s-50s, Caucasian. Factory manager keeping up traditions.  Reserved.

[PAT] Female, 30s, any ethnicity. Officious office manager who will let loose her wild side when allowed. Lola’s love interest.

[TRISH] Female, 40s, any ethnicity. Factory worker with a husband and kids to worry over.

[ANGELS] Males, 20s – 30s, any ethnicity. These are the six drag performers who populate THE BLUE ANGEL NIGHTCLUB. They need to be versatile, but also terrific dancers, singers and actors. This ain’t a job for no wall-flowers. Tumbling, acro and tricks a plus.  Will be required to dance in heels. May cover principal roles.

[MALE ENSEMBLE] Males, 20s – 40s, any ethnicity. All must at least move well and have great pop voices. To appear in the ensemble and play various roles, including:

[HARRY] Male, 20s – 30s, any ethnicity. A contemporary of Charlie’s but his opposite. Harry is successful, self aware and confident. Also plays a delivery man, factory worker, photographer, etc. Must have a good voice. May understudy CHARLIE.

[MISTER PRICE] Male, 50s, Caucasian. Charlie’s father and owner of the shoe factory in the opening and closing sequences. Also plays a pub patron, factory worker, etc for the rest of the show. Must have a good voice.

[RICHARD BAILEY] Male, 30s-40s, any ethnicity. Nicola’s boss. An overtly attractive and successful man. A real threat to Charlie. One of the hooligans, factory workers, etc.  Must have a good voice.  May cover principal roles. May understudy CHARLIE.

[SIMON SR] Male to play 40s-50s, African-American. Lola’s father. An unforgiving tower of anger. He works in the opening, and two scenes in act two. Otherwise he will play the homeless man, a factory worker, etc. Must have a good voice.  May cover principal roles.

[FEMALE ENSEMBLE] Females, 20s – 40s, any ethnicity. To appear in the ensemble and play various roles (factory workers, photographers, etc.) Will cover principal and featured ensemble roles. All must at least move well and have great pop voices. Must have a great pop voice with a strong pop soprano belt up to F#.

[MALE SWINGS] Males, 20s – early 30s, any ethnicity. To cover the onstage ensemble factory workers, the featured ensemble roles of the ANGELS, and possibly principal roles.  Must be terrific dancers, singers and actors. These are offstage tracks.

[FEMALE SWINGS] Females, 20s-40s, any ethnicity. To cover the onstage ensemble and principal roles. Must move well with a strong pop voice and soprano belt up to F#.

Please note: If you have a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations, please let us know prior to the auditions.

*NEW ROLE ADDED.  NOW SEEKING BENNY IN ADDITION TO PREVIOUSLY RELEASED ROLES*

RENT Theatre Non-Equity National Tour

Producer: Work Light Productions LLC Composer/Lyricist: Jonathan Larson Book: Jonathan Larson Director: Evan Ensign Based on Original Direction by Michael Greif Choreographer: Marlies Yearby Music Supervisor: Tim Weil Associate Choreographer: MiRi Park Casting: Joy Dewing Casting

First Rehearsal o/a August 14th, 2017 Opening o/a September 19th, 2017 Contracted through June 2018

Salary: Minimum $550/ensemble and $650/principals + per diem, housing and travel for all.

RENT is a rock opera set in New York’s Lower East Side “amid poverty, homelessness, spunky gay life, drag queens and punk” in the shadow of AIDS in the late 80s/early 90s. Seeking raw, quirky, interesting rock singers who can channel both punk rock rage and open-hearted Bohemian love.

OPEN CALL FOR SINGERS Monday, June 5, 2017 10:00am

Ripley-Grier Studios 520 8th Avenue 16th Floor New York, NY 10018

PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A TIME SLOT HERE. Sign-ups will open on Wednesday, May 17th at 12:00pm.  NO UNOFFICIAL LISTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of your time slot to check in.  If all slots are filled, please arrive by 9AM on the day of the audition and sign up on the official alternate list.

PREPARATION: Please prepare 16 bars of a pop/rock, soul, or R&B/gospel song that reflects the style of the show and the style in which that character sings. (Example: Roger—90s grunge rock;  Mark – 90s alt-pop; Mimi – Rock or R&B; Collins—gospel ballad; Maureen—Blue-eyed Soul). Absolutely NO MUSICAL THEATRE (i.e., songs written for a musical). Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key—an accompanist will be provided.  Bring a headshot and resume stapled together.

BEFORE AUDITIONING, READ OUR TIPS ON HOW TO CRAFT A SUCCESSFUL RENT AUDITION HERE: http://joydewingcasting.com/blog.php

CASTING DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT: We are seeking all ethnicities, types, and genders for all roles. Where gender-specific pronouns are used, they are used to describe the gender identity/presentation of the characters and not the gender of the actors playing those characters. We welcome and encourage actors to audition and/or submit without regard to ethnicity, type, ability, or gender.

SEEKING SINGERS/ACTORS TO PLAY THE FOLLOWING ROLES ONLY AND ENSEMBLE MEMBERS TO COVER THE FOLLOWING ROLES ONLY:

[ANGEL] Any ethnicity, non-Caucasian, non-binary, late teens to early 30s. High tenor with falsetto. A fun-loving drag queen with lots of style. Extremely warm, loveable and nurturing. Playing drums a plus. Interested in seeing trans* actors. [BENNY] Any ethnicity, male, 20s to early 30s. Baritone/second tenor, can handle pop ballads. A striver, up from the projects to the Ivy League, wants to be the next Quincy Jones. Slick and cocky, a smooth operator.

[MAUREEN] Caucasian, female, 20s to early 30s. Huge, versatile rock & roll sound. Sexy, funny, attractive and wild; a tacky Jersey girl turned East Village performance artist.

[SWINGS] All ethnicities, all genders, 20s to 30s. Must be great pop/rock singers and actors to play various characters throughout the show, including homeless people on the Lower East Side and parents of Mark, Roger, Mimi, Joanne, etc. Must move well. Seeking quirky, offbeat, interesting people of all types to cover the following principal roles:

COLLINS: African-American, male, mid 20s to mid 30s. Low baritone, bluesy, gravelly voice. Philosopher, teacher, anarchist, AIDS activist. Sing a HUGE emotional gospel style ballad.

BENNY: Any ethnicity, male, 20s to early 30s. Baritone/second tenor, can handle pop ballads. A striver, up from the projects to the Ivy League, wants to be the next Quincy Jones. Slick and cocky, a smooth operator.

ANGEL: Any ethnicity, non-Caucasian, non-binary, late teens to early 30s. High tenor with falsetto. A fun-loving drag queen with lots of style. Extremely warm, loveable and nurturing. Playing drums a plus. Interested in seeing trans* actors.

Please note: If you have a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations, please let us know prior to the auditions.

AMAZING GRACE Theatre Washington D.C. Premiere

NON-EQUITY Salary: $450/week min. Travel, housing, and per diem provided for out-of-town actors.

Producers: Troika Entertainment & CRC Productions Book: Christopher Smith & Arthur Giron Music and Lyrics: Christopher Smith Director: Gabriel Barre Choreographer: Christopher Gattelli Music Director: TBA Casting: Brad Watkins, Theatre Work New York Casting: Joy Dewing Casting

First Rehearsal: October 16, 2017 Performances Begin: November 14, 2017 Closing: January 7, 2018

A Note About the D.C. Premiere: Amazing Grace will play the new Museum of the Bible in downtown Washington D.C. The museum, opening in November 2017, will be the most technologically advanced museum in the world, providing guests with an immersive and personalized experience as they explore the history, narrative and impact of the Bible. The performance schedule is Tuesday-Sunday with matinees on Wednesdays and Saturdays, excepting holidays.

OPEN CALL FOR SINGERS Friday, May 19, 2017 10:00am Pearl Studios 500 8th Avenue, 4th Floor New York, NY 10018

PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A TIME SLOT HERE.  NO UNOFFICIAL LISTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.  You must arrive at least 15 minutes before your time slot to check-in.  If all slots are filled, please arrive at 9am on the day of the audition and sign up on the provided alternate list. ALTERNATES WILL BE SEEN as long as time permits.

PREPARATION: Please prepare 16-bars of a contemporary musical theatre or gospel song that shows range and power.  Bring your book and an up-to-date headshot and resume.

SEEKING ACTORS FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES ONLY:

[JOHN NEWTON] Tenor, Caucasian, 20’s. British Dialect (RP). A rebel, who is roguishly attractive. Starts the show arrogant, defiant, and resentful after the early loss of his mother. He turns his back on his musical gifts, and dreams of adventure and profit on the high seas in the slave trade. He is smitten with his childhood friend Mary and longs for a relationship with his aloof and severe father. Through his many trials and tribulations he transforms into a passionate, selfless man who pens the lyrics to the title song and devotes the rest of his life to abolishing slavery. LEAD.

[MARY CATLETT] Mezzo-Soprano/Soprano, Caucasian, 20’s. British Dialect (RP). Chatham, England’s own songbird who longs for a career as a concert vocalist, possessing a noble spirit and elegant beauty. Her inquisitive nature and courage lead her to a life of intrigue in the anti-slavery movement. She loves John as a man and as a friend and she never stops seeing the good in him. LEAD.

[THOMAS (PAKUTEH)] Bari-tenor, African/African American, 20 – 50. African Dialect. Resourceful and protective, Thomas has been the house slave of the Newton family since John’s boyhood, effectively raising him after his mother’s death. He possesses a quiet inner strength and patience, which helps him deal with John’s unpredictable and volatile behavior, as well as and his own enslavement. LEAD.

[ROBERT HAWEIS] Bari-tenor, Caucasian, 20’s. British Dialect (RP). John’s sharp- witted and loyal friend who attended boarding school with him. He now works for Captain Newton on the slave ship, Greyhound.  Will also understudy the role of John Newton.

[SOPHIE] Caucasian, 20’s. British Dialect (RP). Mary’s slightly ditzy and fast-talking, eager friend. Enamored with John. Comedienne. Will also understudy the role of Mary Catlett.

RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA Theatre Non-Equity National Tour

Producer/General Manager: Work Light Productions, LLC Score: Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II Book: Douglas Carter Beane Director: Mark Brokaw Tour Director: Gina Rattan Choreographer: Josh Rhodes Tour Choreographer: Lee Wilkins Music Supervisor: Greg Anthony Rassen Casting: Joy Dewing Casting

Compensation: $650/wk minimum for Principals.  $550/wk minimum for Ensemble.  Per diem, housing and transportation provided for all.

Rehearsals start on or about September 18, 2017 Opening on or about October 24, 2017 Contracted through June 2018

Douglas Carter Beane's new book re-invents the classic tale of a maid-turned-princess with fresh comedy, wit and satire: with pumpkin, glass slippers, Fairy Godmother and other story elements intact, it is now Cinderella's turn to rescue the Prince, reminding us once again that in a cruel world the act that matters most is kindness.

CASTING DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT: We are seeking all ethnicities, types, and genders for all roles. Where gender-specific pronouns are used, they are used to describe the gender identity/presentation of the characters and not the gender of the actors playing those characters. We welcome and encourage actors to audition and/or submit without regard to ethnicity, type, ability, or gender.

SEEKING SUBMISSIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLE ONLY:

MADAME: Plays 40's to 60's. ANY ETHNICITY. Ella’s selfish stepmother.  The epitome of vanity and fashion. A ravenous social climber who values wealth, status, and material possessions above all else. Unapologetically dismissive and sometimes cruel, Madame schemes her way up the social ladder. Must have incredible comic timing. Traditional musical theatre character voice.

TO SUBMIT: Please e-mail your headshot, resume, and any relevant clips or reels to [email protected].  Subject Line: Madame Submission.  All submissions MUST be received by Friday, April 21st.

Please note: If you have a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations, please let us know prior to the auditions.

RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA Theatre Non-Equity National Tour

Producer/General Manager: Work Light Productions, LLC Score: Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II Book: Douglas Carter Beane Director: Mark Brokaw Tour Director: Gina Rattan Choreographer: Josh Rhodes Tour Choreographer: Lee Wilkins Music Supervisor: Greg Anthony Rassen Casting: Joy Dewing Casting

Compensation: $650/wk minimum for Principals.  $550/wk minimum for Ensemble.  Per diem, housing and transportation provided for all.

Rehearsals start on or about September 18, 2017 Opening on or about October 24, 2017 Contracted through June 2018

OPEN CALL FOR MALE DANCERS WHO SING: Thursday, April 20th, 2017 10:00am Pearl Studios 500 8th Ave, 4th Floor New York, NY 10018 MEN CAN SIGN UP FOR A TIME SLOT HERE.

OPEN CALL FOR FEMALE DANCERS WHO SING: Friday, April 21st, 2017 10:00am Pearl Studios 500 8th Ave, 12th Floor New York, NY 10018 LADIES CAN SIGN UP FOR A TIME SLOT HERE.

PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A TIME SLOT USING ONE OF THE LINKS ABOVE. The sign-up will open on Thursday, April 6th at 10:00am. NO UNOFFICIAL LIST WILL BE ACCEPTED.  Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your time slot to check-in.  If all slots are filled, please arrive at 9am on the day of the audition and sign-up on the alternate list. ALTERNATES WILL BE SEEN as long as time permits.

Douglas Carter Beane's new book re-invents the classic tale of a maid-turned-princess with fresh comedy, wit and satire: with pumpkin, glass slippers, Fairy Godmother and other story elements intact, it is now Cinderella's turn to rescue the Prince, reminding us once again that in a cruel world the act that matters most is kindness.

CASTING DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT: We are seeking all ethnicities, types, and genders for all roles. Where gender-specific pronouns are used, they are used to describe the gender identity/presentation of the characters and not the gender of the actors playing those characters. We welcome and encourage actors to audition and/or submit without regard to ethnicity, type, ability, or gender.

SEEKING:

ELLA (Seeking understudy only): Female, 20's. ANY ETHNICITY. Beautiful and expressive traditional musical theatre soprano mix. An elegant dancer, she must have strong dance and partnering skills and great comedic timing. Though no one notices her beneath her rags and quiet demeanor, she is opinionated, charismatic, passionate, funny, and effortlessly beautiful. Idealistic and hopeful, she courageously challenges the prince to change the policies in his kingdom – and helps him discover who he truly is. Always her late father’s daughter, she is determined to see the good in everyone despite her hardships and suffering. We see her blossom into a confident woman.

TOPHER: Male, 20's. ANY ETHNICITY. Soaring, rich musical theatre baritone to a G. Must have strong dance and partnering skills and great comedic timing. A misguided and lost prince who longs to do something important with his life.  Though brave and heroic, he feels lonely and unfulfilled. Charming but NOT a stereotypical ladies’ man, he is thoughtful, appealing, and innocent – with an unforced goofy streak. Moral, genuine, and kindhearted, he is at a crossroads and must take control of his kingdom and his future. (Also seeking understudy).


TUMBLERS (FOX & RACCOON): To play characters 20s-30s, including the Fox footman and Raccoon carriage driver. ANY ETHNICITY. 5’10” or smaller. Must be fantastic dancers with strong ballet technique for extensive partnering and lifts. Must tumble well: back handsprings, back tucks, aerials, etc. Strong singers for multiple voice parts. Potential to cover as well.

DANCERS: 20s-30s, all genders, ANY ETHNICITY. Must be elegant dancers with solid ballet technique for extensive partnering and lifts.  Strong singers who can handle multiple vocal parts.  Also seeking principal covers and swings.

PREPARATION: Please be prepared to dance in form-fitting dance attire.  Ladies, bring heels and ballet flats.  Men, bring jazz shoes or character shoes.  Prepare 16 bars of a LEGIT TRADITIONAL MUSICAL THEATRE song that shows your range in case you are asked to sing. ABSOLUTELY NO POP/ROCK OR CONTEMPORARY MUSICAL THEATRE.  Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key; an accompanist will be provided.  Bring your book and an up-to-date headshot and resume.

Please note: If you have a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations, please let us know prior to the auditions.

PEACH STATE SUMMER THEATRE Valdosta, GA AUDITIONS FOR 2017 THEATRE SEASON

NON-EQUITY $300/week minimum

Peach State Summer Theatre is proud to announce auditions for its 2017 summer season. PSST's Mission is to provide quality theatre to the city of Valdosta, the state of Georgia, the region and beyond. Peach State Summer Theatre is committed to helping make Valdosta and South Georgia a tourist destination, and to promoting the importance of education to people of all ages. PSST serves as the professional extension of the Valdosta State University Theatre program.

Peach State Summer Theatre presents three musicals in rotating repertory.  For performance schedule, please visit valdosta.edu/psst.  

Rehearsals and performances on the Campus of Valdosta State University in Valdosta, GA. The performance venue is an intimate proscenium theatre. Housing is provided in apartment style dormitories on campus (private bedrooms) with cooking facilities.  Additional duties include final strikes and may include PR events and a fund raiser event. Vehicle not required but many find a vehicle helpful.

Seeking non-equity performers of all ethnicities, ability levels, and gender identities. 18+.

Artistic Director: Jacque Wheeler Managing Director: H. Duke Guthrie Casting: Joy Dewing Casting

SEEKING VIDEO SUBMISSIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES ONLY.  ONE ACTOR WILL PLAY ALL THREE ROLES.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Please submit a self-tape that includes the following: 1) The entire sides packet (scenes and songs) for both Farquaad AND Francis, which can be found on our website here. You must use a pianist or accompaniment track.  No acapella singing please. 2) Two contrasting 16-bars, one should be contemporary musical theatre and the other should be traditional legit musical theatre.

This submission should be uploaded to YouTube (unlisted), Vimeo, DropBox, etc. Please send a link to the tape. Do NOT send a video attachment in the body of the email. If password protected, please include that in your submission. Please email all self-tape submissions to [email protected]. Attach an up-to-date copy of your headshot and resume along with the link to your self-tape.  ALL VIDEO SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 12:00NOON ON TUESDAY, APRIL 4TH.  VIDEOS RECEIVED AFTER DEADLINE WILL NOT BE VIEWED.

SHREK THE MUSICAL

Book and Lyrics: David Lindsay-Abaire Music: Jeanine Tesori Director: Jacque Wheeler Choreographer: David Rossetti Music Director: David Springfield Rehearsal: May 15th, 2017 Opens: June 2nd, 2017 Closes: July 15th, 2017

SEEKING THE FOLLOWING ROLE ONLY:

[FARQUAAD] Male, 30 to 45. Any ethnicity. Strong baritone with strong comedic ability. The comically short, ruthless ruler of Duloc. He is in search of a princess to marry so that he can become king. Has an intensely unfair bias against fairytale creatures that stems from a resentment of his father. Self-absorbed, lonely, and cruel. B2 to D5. May also be contracted as FRANCIS in Forever Plaid and ENSEMBLE in My Fair Lady (see below for descriptions).

FOREVER PLAID Peach State Summer Theatre Valdosta, GA

Written By: Stuart Ross Original Direction and Choreography: Stuart Ross Music: Various Lyrics: Various Musical Continuity Supervision and Arrangements: James Raitt Director: Duke Guthrie Choreographer: TBA Music Director: David Springfield Rehearsal: May 30th, 2017 Opens: June 16th, 2017 Closes: July 15th, 2017

SEEKING THE FOLLOWING ROLE ONLY:

[FRANCIS] Male, 20 to 35. Any ethnicity. Second tenor-Lyric Baritone with strong barbershop quartet harmony skills.  The leader and caretaker of the group. Confident. Asthmatic. He has a great deal of compassion for the music and the group. Romantic crooner and spiritual singer. Vocal range F3 to B5. May also be contracted as FARQUAAD in Shrek and ENSEMBLE in My Fair Lady (see descriptions).

MY FAIR LADY Peach State Summer Theatre Valdosta, GA

Book and Lyrics: Alan Jay Lerner Music: Frederick Loewe Director: Dr. Randy Wheeler Choreographer: TBA Music Director: David Springfield Rehearsal: June 3rd, 2017 Opens: June 23rd, 2017 Closes: July 16th, 2017

SEEKING THE FOLLOWING ROLE ONLY:

RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA Theatre Non-Equity National Tour

Producer/General Manager: Work Light Productions, LLC Score: Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II Book: Douglas Carter Beane Director: Mark Brokaw Tour Director: Gina Rattan Choreographer: Josh Rhodes Tour Choreographer: Lee Wilkins Music Supervisor: Greg Anthony Rassen Casting: Joy Dewing Casting

Compensation: $650/wk minimum for Principals.  $550/wk minimum for Ensemble.  Per diem, housing and transportation provided for all.

Rehearsals start on or about September 18, 2017 Opening on or about October 24, 2017 Contracted through June 2018

Douglas Carter Beane's new book re-invents the classic tale of a maid-turned-princess with fresh comedy, wit and satire: with pumpkin, glass slippers, Fairy Godmother and other story elements intact, it is now Cinderella's turn to rescue the Prince, reminding us once again that in a cruel world the act that matters most is kindness.

OPEN CALL FOR SINGERS Friday, April 7th 10am Ripley-Grier Studios 520 8th Ave, 17th Floor New York, NY 10018 PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A TIME SLOT HERE. NO UNOFFICIAL LISTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.  You must arrive at least 15 minutes before your time slot to check-in.  If all slots are filled, please arrive at 9am on the day of the audition and sign up on the provided alternate list. ALTERNATES WILL BE SEEN as long as time permits.



PREPARATION: Please prepare "Do I Love You" which can be found here.  Also prepare 16 bars of a LEGIT TRADITIONAL MUSICAL THEATRE SONG. Absolutely no contemporary musical theatre or pop/rock. Bring sheet music in the correct key with cuts clearly marked. Accompanist will be provided. Please bring a headshot & resume, stapled together.

CASTING DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT: We are seeking all ethnicities, types, and genders for all roles. Where gender-specific pronouns are used, they are used to describe the gender identity/presentation of the characters and not the gender of the actors playing those characters. We welcome and encourage actors to audition and/or submit without regard to ethnicity, type, ability, or gender.

SEEKING THE FOLLOWING ROLE ONLY AT THIS CALL:

TOPHER: 20's. ANY ETHNICITY. Soaring, rich musical theatre baritone to a G. Must have strong dance and partnering skills and great comedic timing. A misguided and lost prince who longs to do something important with his life.  Though brave and heroic, he feels lonely and unfulfilled. Charming but NOT a stereotypical ladies’ man, he is thoughtful, appealing, and innocent – with an unforced goofy streak. Moral, genuine, and kindhearted, he is at a crossroads and must take control of his kingdom and his future. (Also seeking understudy).

Please note: If you have a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations, please let us know prior to the auditions.

RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA Theatre Non-Equity National Tour

Producer/General Manager: Work Light Productions, LLC Score: Richard Rodgers & Oscar Hammerstein II Book: Douglas Carter Beane Director: Mark Brokaw Tour Director: Gina Rattan Choreographer: Josh Rhodes Tour Choreographer: Lee Wilkins Music Supervisor: Greg Anthony Rassen Casting: Joy Dewing Casting

Compensation: $650/wk minimum for Principals.  $550/wk minimum for Ensemble.  Per diem, housing and transportation provided for all.

Rehearsals start on or about September 18, 2017 Opening on or about October 24, 2017 Contracted through June 2018

Douglas Carter Beane's new book re-invents the classic tale of a maid-turned-princess with fresh comedy, wit and satire: with pumpkin, glass slippers, Fairy Godmother and other story elements intact, it is now Cinderella's turn to rescue the Prince, reminding us once again that in a cruel world the act that matters most is kindness.

OPEN CALL FOR MALE AND FEMALE SINGERS

Monday, April 3rd, 2017 10:00am Pearl Studios 500 8th Avenue, 4th Floor New York, NY 10018

PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A TIME SLOT HERE. The Sign-Up will open on Wednesday, March 22nd at 1:00pm.  NO UNOFFICIAL LISTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.  You must arrive at least 15 minutes before your time slot to check-in.  If all slots are filled, please arrive at 9am on the day of the audition and sign up on the provided alternate list. ALTERNATES WILL BE SEEN as long as time permits.

PREPARATION: Please prepare 16 bars of a LEGIT TRADITIONAL MUSICAL THEATRE SONG. Absolutely no contemporary musical theatre or pop/rock. Bring sheet music in the correct key with cuts clearly marked. Accompanist will be provided. Please bring a headshot & resume, stapled together.

CASTING DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT: We are seeking all ethnicities, types, and genders for all roles. Where gender-specific pronouns are used, they are used to describe the gender identity/presentation of the characters and not the gender of the actors playing those characters. We welcome and encourage actors to audition and/or submit without regard to ethnicity, type, ability, or gender.

SEEKING THE FOLLOWING ROLES ONLY:

ELLA (Seeking understudy only): 20's. ANY ETHNICITY. Beautiful and expressive traditional musical theatre soprano mix. An elegant dancer, she must have strong dance and partnering skills and great comedic timing. Though no one notices her beneath her rags and quiet demeanor, she is opinionated, charismatic, passionate, funny, and effortlessly beautiful. Idealistic and hopeful, she courageously challenges the prince to change the policies in his kingdom – and helps him discover who he truly is. Always her late father’s daughter, she is determined to see the good in everyone despite her hardships and suffering. We see her blossom into a confident woman.

TOPHER (Seeking understudy only): 20's. ANY ETHNICITY. Soaring, rich musical theatre baritone to a G. Must have strong dance and partnering skills and great comedic timing. A misguided and lost prince who longs to do something important with his life.  Though brave and heroic, he feels lonely and unfulfilled. Charming but NOT a stereotypical ladies man, he is thoughtful, appealing, and innocent – with an unforced goofy streak. Moral, genuine, and kindhearted, he is at a crossroads and must take control of his kingdom and his future.

MADAME: Plays 40's to 60's. ANY ETHNICITY. Ella’s selfish stepmother.  The epitome of vanity and fashion. A ravenous social climber who values wealth, status, and material possessions above all else. Unapologetically dismissive and sometimes cruel, Madame schemes her way up the social ladder. Must have incredible comic timing. Traditional musical theatre character voice.

GABRIELLE: 20’s. ANY ETHNICITY. Must be funny and offbeat and have great comic timing. Strong and expressive traditional musical theatre voice. Ella’s stepsister and daughter of Madame. Encouraged by her mother and sister to value material wealth and social status, she unenthusiastically joins them in their abrasive behavior. She has always followed rules but her awkward exterior hides a fiery revolutionary spirit. Passionate, empathetic, and witty, she is drawn to Ella and Jean-Michel. Ironically aware that she doesn’t fit in with her family. DANCERS WHO SING WELL: 20s-30s, ALL ETHNICITIES, all genders. Must be elegant dancers with solid ballet technique for extensive partnering and lifts. Strong singers who can handle multiple vocal parts.  Also seeking principal covers and swings.

Please note: If you have a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations, please let us know prior to the auditions.

Joy Dewing Casting is seeking bright, enthusiastic team members for our Summer Internship (May - August). Duties include, but are not limited to: contact with agents and actors, scheduling and monitoring auditions, brainstorming, research, and audition prep; as well as typical intern duties such as filing, errands, answering phones, and general clerical work. Working with JDC requires excellent communication skills, computer proficiency (Word, Excel, social media, etc.), a positive demeanor, and a robust work ethic. Knowledge of Macs is very helpful. This internship is an opportunity to learn about the casting process through hands-on training and experience in a supportive yet challenging environment.  

Ideal candidate is someone with a theatrical background, and has a college degree or is a current college student, who is interested in exploring casting as a career. Full-Time (5 days per week) internships are available. Start and end dates are somewhat flexible. 



For more information about the company please visit www.joydewingcasting.com. 

Must be able to start in May. In person interviews in New York are ideal, but Skype or FaceTime interviews are an option. No phone interviews. 



RENT 
Theatre
 Non-Equity National Tour 

Producer: Work Light Productions LLC
 Composer/Lyricist: Jonathan Larson
 Book: Jonathan Larson
 Director: Evan Ensign
 Based on Original Direction by Michael Greif 
Choreographer: Marlies Yearby
 Music Supervisor: Tim Weil 
Associate Choreographer: MiRi Park 
Casting: Joy Dewing Casting 

First Rehearsal o/a August 14th, 2017
 Opening o/a September 19th, 2017 
Contracted through June 2018 

Salary: Minimum $550/ensemble and $650/principals + per diem, housing and travel for all.

Open Calls for Singers: Monday, March 6th 10am Pearl Studios 519 8th Avenue, 12th Floor New York, NY 10018

Tuesday, March 7th 10am Pearl Studios 500 8th Avenue, 4th Floor New York, NY 10018

PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A TIME SLOT HERE. NO UNOFFICIAL LISTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. If all slots are filled, please arrive by 9AM on the day of the audition and sign up on the official alternate list.

 NOTE: RENT is a rock opera set in New York’s Lower East Side “amid poverty, homelessness, spunky gay life, drag queens and punk” in the shadow of AIDS in the late 80s/early 90s. We are seeking raw, quirky, interesting rock singers who can channel both punk rock rage and open-hearted Bohemian love. 

 SEEKING SINGERS/ACTORS TO PLAY THE FOLLOWING ROLES AND ENSEMBLE MEMBERS TO COVER THE FOLLOWING ROLES: 

[ROGER] Any ethnicity, male, 20s to early 30s. Rock & Roll grunge voice, like Eddie Vedder or Kurt Cobain. Leader of a rock band. He is able to project raw pain with charisma. Playing guitar a plus. Strong tenor. 

[MARK] Caucasian, male, 20s to early 30s. Baritone/second tenor. Underfunded, underground filmmaker, he has turned his back on his affluent upbringing. Likable, if occasionally high-strung, he is almost the narrator of the show. 

[COLLINS] African-American, male, mid 20s to mid 30s. Low baritone, bluesy, gravelly voice. Philosopher, teacher, anarchist, AIDS activist. Sings a HUGE emotional gospel style ballad. 

[BENNY] Any ethnicity, male, 20s to early 30s. Baritone/second tenor, can handle pop ballads. A striver, up from the projects to the Ivy League, wants to be the next Quincy Jones. Slick and cocky, a smooth operator.

 [ANGEL] Any ethnicity, non-Caucasian, male presenting, late teens to early 30s. High tenor with falsetto. Actor must be willing to play drag. A fun guy with lots of style. Extremely warm, loveable and nurturing. Playing drums a plus. Interested in seeing transgender actors

. [MIMI] Latina, female, to play 19. Raw Rock & Roll voice with a high belt, Shakira with a touch of Ciara. Sexy and of the streets, with some dark secrets. Must convey innocence and vulnerability while being VERY savvy at the same time. Fragile drug addict.

 [MAUREEN] Caucasian, female, 20s to early 30s. Huge, versatile rock & roll sound. Sexy, funny, attractive and wild; a tacky Jersey girl turned East Village performance artist. 

[JOANNE] African-American female, 20s to early 30s, great pop belt. Wry humor and sardonic wit, politically connected, a Harvard Graduate.

 [ENSEMBLE & SWINGS] All ethnicities, all genders, 20s to 30s. Must be great pop/rock singers and actors to play various characters throughout the show, including homeless people on the Lower East Side and parents of Mark, Roger, Mimi, Joanne, etc. Must move well. Seeking quirky, offbeat, interesting people of all types. Most will cover principal roles.
 PREPARATION: Please prepare 16 bars of a pop/rock, soul, or R&B/gospel song that reflects the style of the show and the style in which that character sings. (Example: Roger—90s grunge rock;  Mark – 90s alt-pop; Mimi – Rock or R&B; Collins—gospel ballad; Maureen—Blue-eyed Soul). Absolutely NO MUSICAL THEATRE (i.e., songs written for a musical). Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key—an accompanist will be provided.  Bring a headshot and resume stapled together.  
 BEFORE AUDITIONING, READ OUR TIPS ON HOW TO CRAFT A SUCCESSFUL RENT AUDITION HERE: http://joydewingcasting.com/blog.php

Please note: If you have a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodations, please let us know prior to the auditions.