[Callboard] Fwd: AUDITION NOTICE: Seeking Dancers for "An American in Paris"
Nancy Dobbs Owen via Callboard
The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater is pleased to announce dancer only Auditions for their upcoming production of An American In Paris.
With music by George and Ira Gershwin and a story based on the Oscar-winning 1951 film starring Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron, this stage adaptation took Broadway by storm in 2015, earning multiple Tony Awards including best choreography.
DANCER ONLY AUDITIONS -
An American in Paris will hold two separate dance calls. Dancers are only required to submit for one call. If the December call is best for you please do not submit at this time.
This specific posting is for DANCERS ONLY. Videos must be received no later than 11:59 pm on Monday, October 28, 2024 to be considered for the first round of callbacks.
The second dance call will take place during our OPEN AUDITIONS (more details coming next month). Video submissions for the second call must be received by Monday, December 2, 2024.
CALLBACKS -
In-person callbacks for this initial DANCERS ONLY call are scheduled for the afternoon of Saturday, November 9, 2024 and will be by invitation only.
In-person callbacks for the OPEN AUDITIONS are scheduled for the afternoon of Saturday, December 14, 2024 and will also be by invitation only.
FINAL CASTING will not be completed until after the Open Audition callbacks are completed.
REHEARSALS -
Rehearsal will begin on or around March 31, 2025.
PERFORMANCES -
An American in Paris runs in the Smith Grand Theater from June 13, 2025 – August 16, 2025.
PRODUCTION TEAM -
Directed by Jenny Barlow
Choreography by Penny Saunders
Music Direction by Anne Puzey
A NOTE ABOUT CASTING -
At The Ruth & Nathan Hale Theater we seek to honor the authors intent pertaining to each our productions. We care deeply about casting in a way where everyone feels respected, supported, safe and welcomed.
We invite anyone and everyone to audition for any and all of our productions, regardless of any physical attribute, gender, race, age, ability, ethnicity, or experience. All are welcome at The Ruth.
DANCERS, please include the following items in you audition video:
SINGING -
Please film yourself performing 16 bars of a vocal selection in the style of the show (Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Rodgers and Hart, etc.) Please sing with accompaniment or backing tracks.
DANCE COMBINATION -
Please also include a recording of the "Fidgety Feet" dance combination.
AUDITION FORM -
Please complete the Audition Form no later than Monday, October 28, 2024 at 11:59 pm to be considered for round one of callbacks. If you are unable to include your headshot & resume as part of your audition form, please email them to audi...@haletheater.org.
VIDEO REQUIREMENTS -
YouTube links and non-secured Google Drive links are the easiest. Many people will be watching your audition video and open links make it the simplest for everyone to access.
For any additional questions, please contact us at audi...@haletheater.org.
All roles are available. We are looking for strong Dancer/Actor/Singers with versatility in multiple styles of dance including ballet, tap, musical theatre, and partnering. Dancer/Actors must be 18 years of age or older to audition.
JERRY MULLIGAN -
(Male Presenting, age 21-30)
American soldier turn ex-pat artist, Jerry is a happy-go-lucky all-American who has fallen in love with French ballet dancer Lise. This role is extremely demanding. Must be an exceptional and versatile dancer, singer, and actor.
LISE -
(Female Presenting, age 18-25)
Shy young Ballet dancer who reluctantly falls in love with American artist Jerry. This role is extremely demanding. Must be an exceptional ballet dancer with pointe and partner experience. Must also be a singer/actor.
DANCE ENSEMBLE -
(Male & Female Presenting, ages 18-35)
Must be strong Dancer/Actor/Singers with versatility in multiple styles of dance including ballet (pointe preferable), tap, musical theatre, and partnering. Will play a variety of roles, some speaking roles and many dance features.
| Nancy Dobbs Owen, MFA Assistant Professor, Dance THEATRE, DANCE, & ARTS ADMINISTRATION SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY |