PIPPIN Auditions 2019 Summer Season
April 15: Casting in Connecticut: (Equity EPA & Open Call)
April 16, 17: Casting New York City: Call backs April 18
Equity & Non-Equity actors by appointment only via email submissions only
info & breafdown below
Rehearsals begin on or about June 14
Performances usually Thu-Sat 8pm Sun 4pm.
July 5 - 28
PIPPIN Auditions In Connecticut: Equity EPA& Open Call
Summer Theatre of New Canaan | New Canaan, CT
Notice: Audition Call Type: Equity Performer Audition
AUDITION DATE.
Monday, April 15, 2019
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Lunch 2 to 3
APPOINTMENTS This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. or 203-966-4634
Mon-Fri 11am-7pm
Appointments taken beginning March 15,
email preferred
Walk-ins accepted if time available.
CONTRACT
LOA ref. to LORT; $448/week
SEEKING
Equity actor/singers for various roles and ensemble. Local area actors residing within 50 miles of New Canaan are strongly encouraged to audition.
PREPARATION
Prepare two contrasting song cuts (16 bars preferred) in the style of the musical PIPPIN. Be prepared to read, sides provided at audition. Bring picture and resume. Actors chosen for call backs or asked to dance will be notified following their Audition.
STAGE MANAGERS
Stage Manager and Assistant Stage Manager positions are currently filled.
However we are accepting submissions for future shows. Please email your resume and information to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Or mail to: Attention Chris, Summer Theatre of New Canaan 70 Pine St. New Canaan CT 06840
LOCATION
Summer Theatre of New Canaan
70 Pine St
New Canaan, CT 06840
PERSONNEL
Director: Allegra Libonati, Christian Libonati
Choreog: Doug Shankman
Music Director: Kenneth Gartman
OTHER
Rehearses in New Canaan CT.
Commute from NYC 65 minutes+/- by Metro North.
NYC transportation/commute stipends provided for cast & staff.
Performances under an open-air state of the art tent theatre with 200+ seats and 60' stage.
Contract for 8 weeks (3.5 weeks rehearsal & 4.5 weeks of performances Thursday - Sunday.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
The Director, Artistic Director and music director will be attending the auditions.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a
positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Casting Location CT:
Summer Theatre of New Canaan studios at
Performing Arts Conservatory of New Canaan)
70 Pine Street, New Canaan CT 06840
(1 block from Train Station)
Auditions In New York City - April 16,17, Call Backs 18.
Call Type: By Appointment Only – Email Submissions only
*Please email headshot and resume as well as links to any videos or website to be considered for an appointment.
Audition Dates:
Tuesday April 16, 10-6:00pm – Singers
Tuesday April 16, 10-1:00pm – Male Dancers
Wednesday April 17, 10-6:00pm – Singers
Wednesday April 17, 1-6:00pm – Female Dancers
Thursday April 18, 10-6:00pm Callbacks
Contract Type:
AEA LOA LORT D - Special Agreement
Contract Dates:
June 14-July 28, 2019
Key Dates:
First Rehearsal on/about June 14
First Preview July 5
Opens July 6
Closing July 28
Performances Typically Thursday – Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 4pm
Personnel:
Directors: Allegra Libonati and Christian Libonati
Choreographer: Doug Shankman
Music Director: Kenneth Gartman
Seeking:
AEA and non-union actors for various roles.
Note: Housing and Travel: The Summer Theatre of New Canaan does not provide housing for its actors. Equity actors must reside within 50 miles from our theatre. For NYC area actors,the Summer Theatre will provide train tickets via Metro North for travel between NYC and New Canaan. If commuting by car greater then 25 miles, the theatre will allocate an adjusted allowance toward auto travel expenses to be determined on an individual basis. Car pooling may be available.
Note: ACTING INTERNSHIPS
Our college summer internship program is available for 7 actors. These actors are cast in our TYA show and may understudy roles in both PIPPIN and other TYA shows. (EMC credits are available). If interested you may apply online prior, if being considered will receive an audition.
Note: Technical Theatre Artist INTERNSHIPS
3 technical, two costume, 2 stagemanagment and 3 administration interns positions are to be filled for the season.
click here for more info about the internship program
CASTING BREAKDOWN
PIPPIN: Male-identifying or gender expansive. The fool. On a journey to find meaning in life. Tap a plus.
LEADING PLAYER: Seeking any gender expression. Actor of color. The Magician. Spiritual energy poured into physical form. Magic skills a plus. Tap a plus.
CHARLEMAGNE: Seeking any gender expression to portray a Male-identified character. The Emperor.
FASTRADA: Seeking any gender expression to portray a Female-identified character. The Empress. Ability to dance in heels. Fan work a plus.
LEWIS: Seeking any gender expression to portray a Male-identified chapter. Toxic masculinity. Tap.
BERTHA: Female identified or gender expansive. Love for life. She is a star.
CATHERINE: Female identified or gender expansive. Improv skills / Clowning Experience. Comedic experience.
Ensemble:Must Tap. Must be well versed dancers (ballet, modern, tap, hip hop). Other special skills including, Guitar / instruments, Break dance, Puppetry, Dance in heels, fan work, Clowning , Magic, Circus based skills
