Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago, IL
US

DESCRIPTION

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C)

BREAK: 12:00PM - 1:00PM

CONTRACT

CAT

$1089.50 weekly minimum (CAT 6)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in 42 BALLOONS (see breakdown).

PREPARATION

Please prepare a brief cut, not to exceed one minute, that shows us your vocal range/acting. Bring sheet music in your key.

An accompanist will be provided.

Pop/Rock Songs from 60s/70s. Please also prepare one 90-sec monologue. Contemporary is most helpful. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Chicago Shakespeare

800 E Grand Ave

Chicago, IL 60611-5436

Fourth Floor Rehearsal Hall.

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:06/08/2025

Closes:06/29/2025

OTHER

www.chicagoshakes.com

EPA 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:

LARRY WALTERS: (CAST - seeking cover) Rock Tenor. Playing age: 20-44 A truck driver 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. Rock tenor.

WALKING COVER CAROL VAN DEUSEN: (CAST - seeking cover) Rock/Pop Mezzo with a strong belt. Playing age: 20-52 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.

RON RICHLAND: M. Baritone/Strong Rapper. Playing age: 33-54. Larry’s friend. A truck driver 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.

MARGARET VAN DEUSEN (CAROL’S MOM): F. Pop Mezzo with a more mature, soulful tone - G4 to strong E6 belt. Playing age: 50-71 Carol’s mom. A single parent who wants what is best for her daughter. Strong, wise, protective, cautious, disapproving, conscientious and sensible.

DAVID LETTERMAN: M. Pop Tenor/Confident Rapper. Playing age: 35. 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.

JERRY FLECK (THE KID): Any gender. Strong Rock vocal. Playing age: 8-29 A young kid who witnesses Larry’s flight. An outsider. Energetic, enthusiastic and naive. Strong rock vocal.

E1: AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER: M. or GNC. Rock/Pop Tenor.

E2 PILOT: M. or GNC. Rock/Pop Baritone.

E3 BANK WORKER: M. or GNC. Rock/Pop Baritone.

E4 RADIO OPERATOR: F. or GNC.Rock/Pop Soprano/Alto.

E5 NEWS REPORTER: F. or GNC. Rock/Pop Soprano/Alto.

E6 POLICE OFFICER: F. or GNC. Rock/Pop Soprano/Alto.

SALARY

CAT $1089.50 weekly minimum (CAT 6)

UNION

AEA