New York, NY
US

DESCRIPTION

CONTRACT

Production (League)

$2537 weekly minimum

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in the Broadway production of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB (See breakdown).

All Equity stage managerial positions have been filled.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a song of your own in the style of the show (Latin jazz or pop song in English or Spanish) or you may sing “Dos Gardenias” (here is the link to the sheet music and the tracks:

https://tinyurl.com/BVSCBwayEPAMaterial )

Here is a link to the official audio recording for reference:

https://youtu.be/fugRvM6s5fc .

For the non-singing roles of JUAN , RUBEN, and YOUNG RUBEN please prepare the Acting Side which can be found at:

https://tinyurl.com/BVSCBwayEPAMaterial .

If you play guitar or piano and would like to include a clip of you playing your instruments, you are welcome to do so – although, not required! The Equity video submission deadline is May 6th, 2024 at 6:00pm ET. Any videos submitted after the deadline will not be viewed.

LOCATION

Via Submission

New York, NY 10036

PERSONNEL

Producer: Orin Wolf Productions

Director & Developer: Saheem Ali

Associate Director: Moses Garcia

Book: Marco Ramirez

Choreography: Justin Peck, Patricia Lucia Delgado

Associate Choreographer: Carlos Gonzalez

Creative Consultant: David Yazbeck

Music Supervisor: Dean Sharenow

Music Director: Marco Paguia

Casting Director: Tara Rubin Casting / Tara Rubin, CSA; Xavier Rubiano, CSA

Casting Associate: Frankie Ramirez, CSA

Viewing submissions:

Xavier Rubiano (Casting Director)

OTHER DATES

Rehearsal/1st Performance: Fall 2024

Personnel Continued:

Music: Guillermina Aramburu, Eusebio Delfin, Victor Lay, Rafael Hernandez Marin, Miguel Matamoros, Beny More, Faustino Oramas, Arsenio Rodriguez, Compay Segundo, Sergio Siaba, MariaTeresa Vera, et al

OTHER

As part of a concession to the Production agreement the employer will accept 252 video submissions from Equity members. Members will sign up online for one of the 252 slots. Only members who get one of the 252 slots will receive a confirmation e-mail with the preparation and submission information. After members' submissions have been viewed, the employer will notify each member who viewed their audition.

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

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

BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB (Broadway)

Note for all roles: Previous knowledge of the Spanish language is not required.

SEEKING:

[OMARA] OFFER OUT. 50+. Female-presenting. Strong vocalist. Mixed/Afro-Cuban. A graceful diva with a sharp wit. Deeply wounded. Hides it well.

[IBRAHIM] OFFER OUT. 50+. Male-presenting. Strong vocalist. Black. A man with a sweet voice, but a deeply spiritual presence.

[COMPAY] OFFER OUT. 50+. Male-presenting. Strong vocalist. Mixed/Afro-Cuban. A troubadour. A flirtatious charmer, but deep down, he's a soft, vulnerable artist. Guitar skills are helpful, but not required.

[RUBEN] OFFER OUT. 50+. Male-presenting. Non-Speaking role. Mixed or Black/Afro-Cuban. A man lost in his own mind. Some piano helpful but not required.

[YOUNG OMARA] 20s. Female-presenting. Strong vocalist. Mixed/Afro-Cuban. A dreamer. A bohemian free spirit who - over the course of our story - faces difficult decisions.

[YOUNG HAYDÉE] 20s. Female-presenting. Strong vocalist. Mixed/Afro-Cuban. A realist. Not one for romanticism, daydreaming, or nostalgia.

[YOUNG IBRAHIM] 20s. Male-presenting. Strong vocalist. Black. New to the big city, but you wouldn't call him "bright-eyed" - because he's not had an easy life.

[YOUNG COMPAY] 20s. Male-presenting. Strong vocalist. Mixed/Afro-Cuban. A charmer. Opinionated about music. Protective of the club because it's the only place he's ever felt at home. Guitar skills are helpful, but not required.

[YOUNG RUBEN] OFFER OUT. 20s. Male-presenting. Musician (Piano). Mixed/Afro-Cuban. A fast-talking piano player with dreams of playing world stages.

[JUAN] 20s/30s. Male-presenting. Non-singer. Black or Mixed/Afro-Cuban. Driven and entrepreneurial. Smart and pragmatic.

[ELIADES] OFFER OUT. 20s-40s. Male-presenting. Musician (Guitar). A next-generation troubadour with vintage flair. A good friend to Juan. A bit "country" and he knows it.

SALARY

Production (League) $2537 weekly minimum

UNION

AEA