Instruments, singing, tumbling, dance, circus skills and any unique silly tricksexpiredA CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS – NATIONAL TOUR 2021
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Description:Auditions: Self-tape initialCallbacks: September 23rd & 24th as needed A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS is the classic Christmas Cartoon TV special reimagined live on stage. This production will maintain the nostalgic, childlike feeling of the original cartoon but accurately represent the playground of today in its diversity and charm. We are especially seeking a diverse and inclusive cast of comedic actors, singer/movers and musicians with engaging personalities and fun special skills that are on a professional level. Special skills featured in this show could include instruments, singing, tumbling, dance, circus skills and any unique silly tricks. We are excited to build a showcase for the individual talents of our cast. Though we are seeking strong dynamic singers for some roles, this is not a traditional book musical. Note: Some tracks in this cast will make up a jazz trio that will play the timeless music of Vince Guaraldi live during the show. If you are an advanced jazz musician playing piano, double-bass or drums, please submit as a possible Schroeder/MD, Frieda/Musician, Violet/Patty- Musician, Pig Pen/Musician or Franklin/Musician. These characters have limited lines and may become the musician tracks for this show. Evan Bernadin Productions and Gershwin Entertainment in partnership with W/S Casting is committed to creating an atmosphere that engages and promotes diversity and inclusion in all areas. We strongly encourage performers of all ethnicities, races, gender identities, ages, body types and abilities to submit for this project. We are actively seeking a cast which is inclusive and strive to promote a process and production that expresses the multidimensional society in which we live. STRICT COVID PROTOCOLS AND GUIDELINES WILL BE FOLLOWED FOR AUDITION/ REHEARSAL PROCESS AND TOURING. EVAN BERNARDIN PRODUCTIONS IS PROMOTING A FULLY VACCINATED ENVIRONMENT FOR THE CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM OF THIS TOUR. WE WILL BE ACCEPTING TAPED SUBMISSIONS FOR OUR INITIAL APPOINTMENTS. CALLBACKS MAY BE LIVE IN A SOCIALLY DISTANCED ENVIRONMENT OR VIA ZOOM AS NEEDED. SEEKING ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS FOR ALL ROLES. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: To be considered for a self-tape request, please e-mail a headshot and resume, along with any relevant demo clips that show us your special skills or musical instrument abilities to [email protected] SEEKING MEN AND WOMEN 18-30 ALL ETHNICITES, GENDER IDENTITIES AND ABILITIES FOR THE FOLLOWING ROLES: [CHARLIE BROWN] (Height 5'4 – 6'0, All Ethnicities – Vocal Characterization must evoke, resemble the iconic cartoon. Must be willing to cut hair short to resemble Charlie Brown. Charlie Brown is gentle, insecure and lovable. He possesses significant determination and hope, but frequently fails because of his insecurities, outside interference or plain bad luck. Melancholic, sweet and determined. Strong Singing –Baritone or Tenor, Strong Mover. [LINUS} Height 5'4 – 6'0, All Ethnicities – Vocal Characterization must evoke, resemble the iconic cartoon. Must be willing to cut hair for character. Linus is Charlie Brown's best friend. He is wise. He always means well and tries to smooth over any storms that arise amongst the gang. Actor must have a strong sense of honesty and vulnerability. Strong Singing - Baritone or Tenor, Strong Mover [SNOOPY – DANCER/PHYSICAL COMEDIAN] Height 5'0 – 5'6 – All Gender Identities, All Ethnicities. Seeking a strong dancer with comedic instinct. Physical Comedian who can adapt to comedic physical routines. Snoopy is bittersweet. He is an independent character. He can win, lose, be a disaster, a hero or anything and yet it all works out. Actor should be an inventive free spirit with a repertoire of skills, Especially seeking a performer with special skills - Gymnastics, acrobatic, juggling, balancing etc... Strong Dancer. Non-singing track. [LUCY] Height – 5'4 – 6'0, All Ethnicities –Lucy is the older sister of Linus. She is bossy, crabby but with her Psychiatrist booth comes up with solutions. She pushes other characters to listen to her. Strong Singing - Soprano, Mezzo Soprano, Mover [SALLY] Height 5'0 – 5'6 , All Ethnicities– Sally is Charlie Brown's little sister. She is sweet but obsessed with getting presents. She is materialistic and doesn't see why that’s a problem. She is sweetly in love with Linus. Vocal ability to sing in a character voice like Sally, Strong Soprano Singer, Mover. [FRIEDA - DANCER] Height 5'4 – 6'0, Singing a plus. Frieda is vain and girly and talks about her Naturally Curly Red hair. Has Naturally Curly Red Hair. Strong dancer. Instrument a plus, Singing is a plus, but not required. [VIOLET/PATTY - DANCER] Height 5'4 – 6'0, All Ethnicities. Dark Hair, Violet is not very nice. She thinks Charlie Brown is a walking disaster. Sings a solo in the concert. (Not Peppermint) Patty is Violet's best friend who talks about how much they don't like Charlie Brown. Dark Hair, Strong Dancer. Singing is a plus, but not required. [PIG PEN - DANCER] Height 5'4 – 6'0, All Ethnicities. Dancer with Personality. Pig Pen is known for being constantly dirty, insulted constantly by everybody. He is very cool and accepts himself regardless. Singing is a plus, but not required. [FRANKLIN / SHERMY - DANCER] Height 5'4 – 6'0 – Black – Dancer with personality. Singing is a plus, but not required. [FEMALE PRESENTING SWING] All Ethnicities. Must be a versatile Musician & Actress. Would cover all the female roles. Soprano, Mezzo. Character voices to portray the various Characters [MALE PRESENTING SWING] All Ethnicities. Must be a Versatile Musician and Comedic Actor with physical comedy chops. Would cover all male roles. Baritone, Tenor, Character voices to portray the various Characters POTENTIAL MUSICIAN TRACKS: [PIG PEN - MUSICIAN] Height 5'4 – 6'0, All Ethnicities. Pig Pen is known for being constantly dirty, insulted constantly by everybody. He is very cool and accepts himself regardless. This is a musician track - MUST play either advanced Double bass or drums in a jazz style. Singing is a plus, but not required. [FRANKLIN / SHERMY/ MUSICIAN] Height 5'4 – 6'0 – Black - Musician, This is a musician track - MUST play either advanced Double bass or drums in a jazz style. Singing is a plus, but not required. [VIOLET/PATTY – MUSICIAN] Height 5'4 – 6'0, All Ethnicities. Dark Hair, Violet is not very nice. She thinks Charlie Brown is a walking disaster. Sings a solo in the concert. (Not Peppermint) Patty is Violet's best friend who talks about how much they don't like Charlie Brown. Dark Hair, This track could be a member of the jazz trio playing advanced drums or double bass. Singing is a plus, but not required. [SCHROEDER/TOURING MD] Height 5'4 – 6'0, All Ethnicities. Touring MD, Must play advanced jazz piano in the style of the TV special and classical at level to play Fur Elise. Sings with group. No solo singing required. Respects Charlie Brown who is a friend. Must play piano in a jazz style – specifically the score of the TV special by Vince Guaraldi. Singing is a plus, but not required, as advanced piano skills and acting are more important to this track. [FRIEDA - MUSICIAN] Height 5'4 – 6'0, Singing a plus. Frieda is vain and girly and talks about her Naturally Curly Red hair. Has Naturally Curly Red Hair. This track could be part of the jazz trio playing advanced drums or double bass. Singing is a plus, but not required. UNION Non-Union SALARY Rehearsal Salary: $525/week Performance Salary: $625/week + $35/day per diem
Application Deadline:
Sept. 20, 2021
Job Duration:
1 month
Job Category:
Performing
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