Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago, IL
US

DESCRIPTION

AUDITION DATE

Monday, November 25, 2024

11:00 AM (C)

BREAK: 1:00PM - 2:00PM

2:00 PM (C)

CONTRACT

CAT

$1089.50 weekly minimum (CAT 6)

SEEKING

Equity chorus Dancers for roles in 42 BALLOONS (see breakdown).

PREPARATION

Please come prepared to dance. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Chicago Shakespeare

800 E Grand Ave

Chicago, IL 60611-5436

PERSONNEL

Director: Ellie Coote

Music, Lyrics, and Book by Jack Godfrey

Musical Director: Joe Beighton

Choreographer: Alexzabdra Sarmiento

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Casting Director: Bob Mason

Casting Associate: Alexis Taylor

OTHER DATES

Contract begins: 04/16/2025

First preview: 05/24/2025

Opens:06/11/2025

Closes:06/29/2025

OTHER

www.chicagoshakes.com

ECC Procedures are in effect for this audition.

An Equity Monitor will be provided.

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.

BREAKDOWN

42 BALLOONS

SEEKING:

NOTE: Non-Binary performers are encouraged to audition.

RON RICHLAND: Character is male (cis, trans or non-binary), late 30s to late 40s. Any ethnicity. Larry’s friend. A driver for a production company, and movie nerd. Ron once dreamed of becoming a Hollywood filmmaker and cameraman but gave up on his dream as a teenager. Warm, supportive, nerdy and laidback. Strong Baritone voice and be is able to rap.

MARGARET VAN DEUSEN (CAROL’S MOM): Character is female (cis, trans or non-binary). 50s-60s. Any ethnicity. A single parent who wants what is best for her daughter. Strong, wise, protective, cautious, disapproving, conscientious and sensible. Pop Mezzo with a mature, soulful tone - G4 to strong E6 belt.

LARRY WALTERS: CAST seeking STANDBY: Character is male (cis, trans or non-binary), late 20s to late 30s. Any ethnicity. A driver for a TV company, and Vietnam veteran. Larry has always considered himself an outsider, but he is also proud, stubborn and fiercely determined. He is an amateur inventor, nerdy and awkward, yet also hopeful and intense. A dreamer who wears his heart on his sleeve. Has an excellent rocktenor voice.

CAROL VAN DEUSEN: CAST seeking STANDBY: Character is female (cis, trans or non-binary). Late 20s to late 30s. Any ethnicity. A secretary at a TV studio and lover of cats. Carol is a shy and cautious outsider who becomes more assertive and impulsive as she helps to make Larry’s flight a reality. She is protective, grounded, practical and kind and extremely organized. Must be an excellent Pop/Rock Mezzo with a strong belt.

DAVID LETTERMAN/ENSEMBLE: Character is male (cis, trans or non-binary), 30s. Any ethnicity. A late-night talk show host on NBC. A big TV personality and a showman. Charismatic, confident, funny, sometimes at the expense of the guests on his show. Has an excellent rock/pop tenor voice and is confident with rap. An excellent dancer with proficiency in contemporary, jazz and hip-hop styles.

JERRY FLECK (THE KID)/ENSEMBLE: Character can be male, female, or non-binary. To play ages 8 to 20s-40s. Any ethnicity. A young kid who witnesses Larry’s flight. An outsider. Energetic, enthusiastic and naive. Haa strong Rock/Pop vocals (G3 to strong Dflat5 belt) and is an excellent dancer with proficiency in contemporary, jazz and hip-hop styles. NOTE: May understudy principal role(s).

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER/ENSEMBLE: Character can be male or non-binary, 20s-40s. Any ethnicity. Has strong Rock/Pop Tenor vocals and is an excellent dancer with proficiency in contemporary, jazz and hip-hop styles. NOTE: May understudy the role of LARRY WALTERS.

MALE-IDENTIFYING FEATURED ENSEMBLE/SWINGS: Males (cis, trans or non-binary), 20s-40s. All ethnicities. Seeking strong triple threat performers - must have unique, interesting vocal styles and
be confident with rock and pop. Must also have strong dance ability with proficiency in contemporary,
jazz and hip-hop styles. Seeking characterful and quirky individuals of varying ages, vocal ranges, and
appearances. NOTE: May understudy principal or featured ensemble roles.

FEMALE-IDENTIFYING FEATURED ENSEMBLE/SWINGS: Females (cis, trans or non-binary), 20s-
40s. All ethnicities. Seeking strong triple threat performers - must have unique, interesting vocal styles
and be confident with rock and pop. Must also have strong dance ability with proficiency in contemporary, jazz and hip-hop styles. Seeking characterful and quirky individuals of varying ages, vocal ranges, and appearances. NOTE: May understudy principal or featured ensemble roles.

SALARY

CAT $1089.50 weekly minimum (CAT 6)

UNION

AEA