Saugatuck Center for the Arts

DESCRIPTION

AUDITION DATE

Thursday, January 9, 2025

9:00 AM (C)

CONTRACT

SPT

$859 weekly minimum (SPT 9)

SEEKING

Equity Chorus Singers (Female Characters) for Saugatuck Center for the Art's 2025 Season.

All ethnicities are encouraged to submit for both shows. Please note that some characters are of a specific ethnicity.

PREPARATION

Please prepare two short songs in the style of the shows. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center

557 W Randolph St

1st Fl

Chicago, IL 60661

PERSONNEL

COME FROM AWAY

Producer: Maribeth Van Hecke

Musical Director: Tom Vendafreddo

Book, Music and Lyrics: David Hein & Irene Sankoff

Casting Director: Lara Hayhurst

WAITRESS

Producer: Maribeth Van Hecke

Music Director: Josh Keller

Book: Jessie Nelson

Music and Lyrics: Sarah Bareilles

Casting Director: Lara Hayhurst

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Artistic Director | Director of both shows: Kurt Stamm

Accompanist/ Musical Director: Josh Keller

Producer: Maribeth Van Hecke

Assistant Producer: Brandon Ruiter

OTHER DATES

CALLBACKS: January 9th - 2:00PM

COME FROM AWAY:

First Rehearsal: June 2, 2025

Opening: June 20, 2025

Closing: July 13, 2025

6 Total Weeks - 21 Total Performances

WAITRESS:

First Rehearsal: July 21, 2025

Opening: August 8, 2025

Closing: August 31, 2025

6 Total Weeks - 21 Total Performances

OTHER

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

SAUGATUCK CENTER FOR THE ARTS 2025 SEASON

COME FROM AWAY

SEEKING:

BEVERLEY & others: 40s-50s. Any ethnicity. Character is female (cis, trans, or non-binary). The first female airline pilot to fly for American Airlines. A strong, assertive woman who has worked her way up through the ranks but who’s world suddenly changes. Beverley is from Texas and has a southern accent. Doubles as Anette, a local teacher at the Gander Academy and mother to a lot of children. Strong mezzo with a high belt up to a C#.

BONNIE & others: 30-40s. Any ethnicity. Character is female (cis, trans, or non-binary). A no-nonsense mother of 3, Bonnie is the head of the Gander area SPCA. When she discovers animals are trapped on the planes, she stops at nothing to ensure their safety. But in frustration, she often lashes out at those around her. Doubles as Martha. Mezzo with a belt up to a B.

BEULAH & others: 40-60s. Any ethnicity. Character is female (cis, trans, or non-binary). The head of the Gander Legion, with a firefighter son, who walks Hannah to her church and prays with her, while overcoming her suspicions of Ali. Quick-witted and open-hearted, Beulah loves to share a joke. Doubles as Delores. Mezzo with a belt up to a B.

DIANE & others: 40-50s. Any ethnicity. Character is female (cis, trans, or non-binary). A traditional divorcee from Texas who is terrified that her son may have been flying at the time of the attacks. When she finds out that he's safe, she's given a new lease on life and discovers a wilder, more carefree side of herself. Doubles as Crystal and Brenda. Warm soprano with a strong mix to a D.

HANNAH & others: 40-50s. Black, Indigenous, Asian, Latinx/Hispanic, MENASA. Character is female (cis, trans, or non-binary). The mother of a firefighter in Manhattan, Hannah waits for news about her son and is comforted by Beulah. Doubles as Margie and Mickey. Contemporary soprano with strong pop belt to an E.

JANICE & others: 20-30s. Any ethnicity. Character is female (cis, trans or non-binary): An eager new local TV reporter, Janice is thrown into the deep end on her first day. Initially naïve about the world, Janice must face the pain and confusion around her. Doubles as Britney and Flight Attendant. Contemporary Soprano with strong pop belt and mix up to an E.

BOB & others: 30-40s. Black. Character is male (cis, trans, or non-binary). A hardened New Yorker, Bob is suspicious of where he's landed, fearing that it's World War 3, that someone going to take advantage of him - but instead, he ends up losing his New York jadedness. Doubles as Muhumuza and Captain Bristol. Baritone.

CLAUDE: 40-60's. Any ethnicity. Character is male (cis, trans, or non-binary). The gregarious and well-liked Mayor of Gander, Newfoundland, Claude loves his work, the townspeople and his daily traditions, but he's never had to deal with a crisis of this magnitude before. Doubles as Derm, Brenda’s Brother, and Eddie. Gruff, natural sounding Baritone with a strong high G.

KEVIN T, GARTH, & others: 30-50s. Any ethnicity. Character is male (cis, trans, or non-binary). The head of an environmental energy company in Los Angeles, Kevin was on vacation with his boyfriend (and secretary, also named Kevin), when they are stranded in Gander. Inspired by the town’s generosity, Kevin searches for greater meaning and ways to give back. Doubles as GARTH, head of the local union representing the bus drivers, and President Bush. Strong contemporary Baritentor or Tenor up to a G.

KEVIN J & others: 30-50s. MENASA. Character is male (cis, trans, or non-binary). Kevin T's boyfriend and secretary. Sarcastic and unhappy, he wants to leave Gander as soon as possible. Doubles as Dwight and Ali. Excellent rich tenor/baritenor.

NICK, DOUG, & others: 50’s. Any ethnicity. Character is male (cis, trans, on non-binary). Nick is an English oil engineer who is focused on his work. Nick's life is turned upside down when he falls for Diane. Also plays Doug, a Gander Air Traffic Controller, married to Bonnie, who tries to help his wife and the animals, Officer Stephenson and Male Townsperson. Must do a very believable British accent. Any ethnicity. Warm pop Baritone up to an E.

OZ & others: 30-50s. Any ethnicity. Character is male (cis, trans, or non-binary). The quirky constable in the twoperson Gander police force. When the town's population suddenly doubles, Oz helps out in unexpected ways. Doubles as Joey, a rambunctious passenger on one of the planes who enjoys a good drink, Customs Officer, Mr. Michaels, Terry, Maty, Rabbi, and Head Cardiologist. Strong contemporary tenor to a G.

WAITRESS

SEEKING:

JENNA: 25-35. Any ethnicity. Character is female. A woman stuck in her life as an unhappily married waitress in a small town. Finds some happiness and expression through her meticulous baking of pies and her friendships with her coworkers, Dawn and Becky. Lives her live paycheck-to-paycheck, day by day, and wants nothing more than to get away and start fresh, unbeknownst to her destructive husband, Earl. Has a fantastic pop/rock voice with great range.

DAWN: 20-40. Any ethnicity. Character is female. She is the youngest in spirit but not necessarily in age. Thick glasses, hair parted 14 centimeters to the left — eccentric, unusual, and aggressively meticulous. She sets the tables painstakingly ensuring each salt and pepper shaker is equidistant from the napkin holder. Has an excellent pop/rock/folk voice.

BECKY: 35-50. Any ethnicity. Character is female. The oldest of the three waitresses. Irreverent, irascible, been there, made it back, and somehow kept her forward and sometimes wicked sense of humor with excellent comedic timing. Has a soulful pop voice with an excellent pop belt.

DR. POMATTER: 30-40. Any ethnicity. Character is male. Handsome, endearing, and neurotic. Has a warm, if clumsy, matter. Jenna’s gynecologist with whom an unexpected extramarital affair is born. Has a quirky sense of humor and a big heart, even though he’s contributing to the affair. Must have impeccable comedic timing and must move well. Has a very strong pop/rock tenor that can navigate the musical style of Sara Bareilles with ease.

EARL: 25-35. Caucasian. Character is male. Jenna’s husband. Peaked in high school, handsome in a gruff way, but that face is clouded with broken dreams, drowned with cheap beer. Just enough narcissism mixed with stupidity to be a potent Molotov cocktail that can explode into unexpected anger one second and then turn into a sobbing mess the next.

OGIE: 30-40s. Any ethnicity. Character is male. Strange, yet oddly lovable. Becomes slightly obsessed with Dawn (in a hilarious yet endearing way) after she goes on a 5-minute date with him. Quirky, incredibly persistent, and odd, yet kind. Has excellent comedic timing. Has an excellent pop/rock tenor/baritenor sound.

JOE: 50-60s. Any ethnicity. Character is male. The owner of the diner where Jenna, Dawn, Becky, and Cal work. A seemingly old, curmudgeonly man who has a soft spot for Jenna (and her pie). Warm at heart. A sarcastically funny and no-nonsense guy with a keen ability to read people. Very funny.

CAL, U/S JOE: 40-50s. Any ethnicity. Character is male. A chef at the diner. A “Salt of the Earth” guy’s guy surrounded by gals. Brash, impatient, unsentimental, but somehow charming. Has a strong pop/rock voice with great comedic chops. Has a strong contemporary baritone singing voice in the style of Sara Bareilles and excellent comedic timing. NOTE: Will also understudy the role of Joe.

MALE ENSEMBLE: Male-identifying ensemble roles. 25-50. Any ethnicity. Must have excellent pop/rock voices in the style of Sara Bareilles. Must have excellent comedic timing and be able to play a range of characters comprising the community in which the story takes place. Must be strong movers. 3 MALE ENSEMBLE PLUS 1 MALE SWING

FEMALE ENSEMBLE: Female-identifying ensemble roles. 25-45. Any ethnicity. Must have excellent pop/rock voices in the style of Sara Bareilles. Must have excellent comedic timing and be able to play a range of characters comprising the community in which the story takes place. Must be strong movers/dancers. 3 FEMALE ENSEMBLE PLUS 1 FEMALE SWING

SALARY

SPT $859 weekly minimum (SPT 9)

UNION

AEA