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| Created Date | October 18, 2023 | |
| Expiration Date | November 17, 2023 | |
| Posted by | Administrator | |
| Country | United States | |
| State | Illinois | |
| City | Chicago | |
| Location | Chicago | |
| Project Type | Non-Equity Audition | |
| Project Title | Chess in Concert | |
Description:
BrightSide Theatre is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion while promoting cultural awareness and sensitivity. We encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender and sexual identities, ages, body types, and abilities, to submit/attend every audition.
Seeking strong singing adult actors that are 18-65+ years. Local hires only (no housing or travel provided). We encourage Trans and Gender Non-Conforming performers to submit as genders listed as those of the character, not the performer. All actors must have been up to date on your Covid vaccinations before Sunday 10/29/23 for consideration.
Adults Ages 18-65+ In Person Auditions will be on Monday, October 30th, 2023, 6pm-9pm. Auditions will be at BrightSide Theatre's Rehearsal Studio, 1989 University Lane, Unit D, Lisle, IL 60532. Sign up for a time at https://signup.com/go/nCnJqNB Prepare a 32-bar cut of a song that shows off your acting strengths as well as vocal range in the style of this show. An accompanist will be provided. Bring Headshot/Resume.
Callbacks will be Person at our Rehearsal Space in Lisle in the evening of Monday, Nov 6.
Pay: $150 Stipend
WHERE:
Auditions and Rehearsals: BrightSide Theatre Rehearsal Studio, 1989 University Lane, Unit D, Lisle, IL 60532
Tech/Performances: Madden Theatre, 171 E. Chicago, Naperville, IL 60540
CAST BREAKDOWN:
Florence: (identifies female) This role has been precast.
Freddie: (identifies male) Rock tenor to C. An American chess champion. Arrogant and temperamental, but a genius; his chess playing is revolutionary. Has a sense of artistry along with obsessiveness.
Anatoly: (identifies male) Baritone to G#. A Russian chess champion. Unexpectedly charming. He doesn't seem the romantic hero at first but becomes one through his personality. An intelligent, feeling, and passionate man.
Molokov: (identifies male) Bass down to F#. Not a fake, comic, Russian. Intellectually formidable. Seemingly a father figure to Florence. Anatoly's chess "second".
Svetlana: (identifies female) Strong Belt. Anatoly's wife. Domestic, wholesome, homey. A Dramatic contrast to Florence - not a contemporary cosmopolitan woman.
Walter: (identifies male) Bass-baritone down to G#. A marketing agent. Seemingly respectful, substantial, trustworthy.
Arbiter: (identifies male) Rock high baritone up to A. International businessman. Smooth, but with a quick temper.
Ensemble: (identifies male or female) Need to be able to develop multiple distinct characters. In addition to singing as an ensemble there are many ensemble parts with lines and musical solo lines.
Rehearsals will start middle to late January and take place a combination of weeknights/weekends. Not all cast is called to each rehearsal. Final Dress Feb 8, 2024. No rehearsal conflicts will be accepted for final dress or any performances.
Performances: All performances will be at the Madden Theatre on the Campus of North Central College, 171 Chicago Ave. in Naperville. Opening 2/9/24; Closing 2/18/24 (Fri/Sat evenings at 8pm and Sat & Sun matinees at 2pm - 7 performances total)
