2009 SEASON AUDITIONS

AS ALWAYS, ALUMNI- please EMAIL artsoffice@gatewayplayhouse.com with your specific show interest and availability.

MISS SAIGON- Child Actor Sought

Currently seeing an Asian, Eurasian and/or child of mixed ethnicity, preferably a boy, to play TAM, Kim's son. We are looking for someone who can conceivably look 3-4 years old. Child must possess great attention skills, be focused, mature for his/her age and able to perform within very volatile and highly sensitive circumstances, understanding that these circusmtances are part of "play acting" and not real. Child must be comfortable around new people very quickly. Rehearsals are already in progress. The child will not be needed at every rehearsal, however, must be able to perform in all performances. Miss Saigon opens July 8 and runs through July 25 at the Patchogue Theatre venue. Schedule is on the show page on this website. Interested parents/guardians should write artsoffice@gatewayplayhouse.com or call Jessica at Gateway (631) 286-0555 Ext 2123.

 

A CHORUS LINE  Music: Marvin Hamlisch. Book: James Kirkwood & Nicholas Dante. Lyrics: Edward Kleban.  Director: Mitzi Hamilton

Contract Dates: Sept. 1st- October 11th.

 

Equity Chorus Call/Dancers Auditions- A CHORUS LINE

Bellport, NY  LOA ref. COST  $441/week minimum PENDING.

(Principal salaries negotiated higher than stated minimums.)

Producer: Paul Allan

Artistic Director: Robin Joy Allan

Monday July 13th                                                             PEARL STUDIOS

10:30 AM Equity Male Dancers who sing                               500 8TH AVE B/W 35th & 36th ST.

1:30  PM  Equity Female Dancers who sing                            New York City

Please be warmed up and ready to dance when the call begins. Be prepared to learn a jazz combination. Please bring appropriate dance attire including shoes: jazz, character and ballet.  Some may be asked to stay and sing after dancing portion of the audition. Please prepare 16 bars of a legit Broadway standard or pop song that showcases vocal range and personality. Bring sheet music; an accompanist will be provided. Artistic/Casting Director Robin Joy Allan is attending this call. Mitzi Hamilton, Director of A Chorus Line is also attending.

Non-Equity Auditions - A CHORUS LINE:

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

Pearl Studios, 500 8th Avenue, 4th Floor b/w 35th and 36th

10:30 MEN (please be prepared to dance first)

2:00 WOMEN (please be prepared to dance first)

A sign up list will be posted at 9:30.

We are seeking spectacular highly skilled dancers who sing and possess vibrant personalities. All original choreography will be used at the audition. Bring ballet, character and jazz shoes (and/or sneakers.) Please prepare 16 bars of a Broadway standard that showcases your vocal range and personality.  Accompanist provided. Typing may occur at this call, so please arrive on time. Gateway Playhouse is an LOA theater that participates in the Equity Membership Program. All positions are salaried. Housing is provided in Bellport during rehearsal and run. Artistic/Casting Director Robin Joy Allan is attending this call. Mitzi Hamilton, Director of A Chorus Line is also attending.

 

 

CHILDREN'S THEATER AUDITIONS:

THE WIZARD OF OZ

SUNDAY, JULY 12TH

GATEWAY PLAYHOUSE - 215 SOUTH COUNTRY RD., BELLPORT

MEET IN LOBBY

1:00 PM AGES 8-11

2:30 PM AGES 12 AND UP

Come prepared with a short song (preferably an up beat musical theatre song or a song from a Disney animated feature film) and sheet music for the accompanist. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers.

We are looking for kids and teens, all types and sizes. There are lots of roles in this production. We are looking for animated and energetic performers. Not all roles have vocal solos, so if singing is not your strong point, and we find you are right for one of the roles, you will be asked to read.

THE WIZARD OF OZ rehearses 10-6 daily beginning July 21st until the show opens on AUGUST 7th. The show performs FRIDAY and SATURDAY mornings in August.  Not all roles will be needed for every rehearsal, however if you are involved in another production, we ask that you please do not audition for this show. Those involved receive professional training. There are no fees involved and family members receive complimentary tickets.

---