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| Created Date | September 21, 2022 | |
| Expiration Date | October 21, 2022 | |
| Posted by | Administrator | |
| Country | United States | |
| State | Illinois | |
| City | Chicago | |
| Location | Chicago | |
| Project Type | Non-Equity Audition | |
| Project Title | A Christmas Carol | |
Description:
A Christmas Carol, adapted by Krista Scott and musically arranged by George Maurer, will be directed by Robin M. Hughes (she/her), assistant directed by Michelle Tibble (she/her), music directed by Ken McMullen (he/him), and choreographed by Emily Brookes (she/her). Seeking fully vaccinated/boosted adult and youth non-Equity actors/singers who move well.
Pay:
Rehearsals - $500 Flat rate (Scrooge); $400 Flat rate (Adult & Youth - Supporting roles); $200 Flat rate (Youth Ensemble)
Shows - $50 Per show (Scrooge); $40 Per show (Adult & Youth - Supporting roles); $25 Per show (Youth Ensemble)
23 shows total
Additional pay for internal understudies
Travel stipend applications available
Mon 10/24: 1st rehearsal
Wed 11/16: Tech starts
Thu 12/1: Opening
Sat 12/24: Closing
Weekly rehearsals could include: 6-10pm Mondays-Fridays, 1-6pm Saturdays, and/or 1-6 or 6-10pm Sundays. Actors will not be needed for every rehearsal. Youth rehearse less hours per week and are released by 9pm and released by 10pm during tech. There will be at least one day off per week. Understudy rehearsal is TBD. During Tech, rehearsal times will change (see link to full notice for schedule).
Please prepare for auditions 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song and a 1-2 minute monologue. If you have one prepared in a British dialect, that would be welcome. Bring a hard copy of your headshot/resume to your audition.
Please let us know if we can assist with any accessibility accommodations or questions to facilitate the casting process.
Contact Info:
To sign up, please go to calendly.com/metropolis-casting/christmas-carol-auditions to choose an audition time.
Then submit an email to casting@metropolisarts.com with CHRISTMAS CAROL in the header. Include the following:
-Any conflicts with the rehearsal schedule (no pre-arranged tech or show conflicts will be allowed)
-A headshot & resume
-A description of any dance or movement training/experience (styles, years of training, etc.)
-Additional links to any of your work are also welcome, but not required
Website: thtr-chi.com/caleaud
