ACT of Connecticut | Ridgefield, CT
Ridgefield , CT

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC

AUDITION DATE

Thursday, January 23, 2025

1:00 PM (E)

CONTRACT

SPT

$670 weekly minimum (SPT 7) + Pension & Health

SEEKING

Equity chorus singers (Male characters) for roles in WAITRESS.

SEEKING:

[ FEMALE ENSEMBLE ] To play female-identified characters, any ethnicity, ranging from mid 20s to late 30s. 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. Some characters will include: Nurse Norma, Francine Pomatter, Jenna’s mother, among others. Various ensemble may also cover principal roles.

A.C.T. of CT does not discriminate in matters of employment, recruitment, admission or administration of any of its programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and to maintaining an inclusive and discrimination-free environment.

PREPARATION

There will be a QR code provided by the Casting Collaborative to upload a digital picture/resume. If you would prefer, you can bring a hardcopy of your picture/resume, stapled. It will be digitally uploaded and returned to you at the audition. Please prepare a short cut (approx. 32 bars suggested) of a song in the style of the show. Please bring sheet music. Audition pianist will be provided.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity New York Audition Center

165 W 46th St

16th Fl

New York, NY 10036

PERSONNEL

Director/Choreographer: Sara Brians

Music Director: Nick Connors

Casting: The Casting Collaborative

Casting Director: Jason Styres

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Jason Styres (casting director)

Nick Connors (musical director)

OTHER DATES

1st Rehearsal: on/about 4/28/2025 (6 days/week)

Tech: the week of 5/19/2025

1st Performance: 5/25/2025

Closing: 6/22/2025

OTHER

www.actofct.org

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

SYNOPSIS: Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop, until a baking contest in a nearby county and the town's handsome new doctor offer her a tempting recipe for happiness. Supported by her quirky crew of fellow waitresses and loyal customers, Jenna summons the secret ingredient she's been missing all along — courage.

NOTE: Round trip transportation is provided by A.C.T. of Connecticut on a daily basis (between NYC and Ridgefield, CT) in shared company vehicles for all rehearsals and performances.

A.C.T. of CT is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to inspiring, creating and nurturing a culturally diverse and equitable environment for its staff, creative teams, cast, crew members and audiences.

Actors must be comfortable working on turntable, as this may be used throughout the production.

SALARY

SPT $670 weekly minimum (SPT 7) + Pension & Health

UNION

AEA