[Capdist-auditions] Reminder Working, A Musical auditions at The Ghent Playhouse

[Linda Murawski]

GHENT PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES OPEN AUDITIONS FOR
ITS EARLY SPRING PRODUCTION
WORKING, A MUSICAL
Book by Stephen Schwartz, based on the book by Studs Terkel; Music and
lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, James Taylor, Stephen Schwartz, Craig
Carnelia,
Micki Grant and others
Directed by Michael C. Mensching and Michael McDermott
Musical Direction by Joanne Mensching
Monday, February 10 and Tuesday, February 11, 2025
7:00-9:00 p.m.
The Ghent Playhouse
6 Town Hall Place
Ghent, New York
SYNOPSIS:
Based on Studs Terkel’s 1974 best-selling book of interviews with American
workers, “Working” paints a vivid portrait of those we so often take for
granted: the school teacher, the waitress, the telephone operator, the
mason, the millworker, the housewife, to name just a few. Nominated for a
Tony award in 1978, this production of “Working” has since been updated for
a modern age, featuring new songs by several notable songwriters.
THIS IS AN OPEN AUDITION CALL: Actors of all age, race, ethnicity, identity
and body type are encouraged to audition.
AVAILABLE ROLES:
Please note roles listed without vocal ranges do not have featured solos;
however, all cast members will sing in group numbers, and should be
comfortable doing so.
Some non-singing roles may be substituted with local worker interviews.
CHARACTERS:
Mike Dillard Ironworker Male Vocal Range B2-D4
Amanda McKenny Project Manager Female
Freddy Gomez Fast Food Worker Male Vocal Range E3-B4
Reg Winship Hedge Fund Manager Male
Rose Hoffman School Teacher Female Vocal Range F3-A4
Terry Mason Flight Attendant Female
Frank Decker Trucker Male Vocal Range F3-A4
Raj Patel Tech Support Agent Male
Sharon Atkins Receptionist Female
Kate Rushton Housewife Female Vocal Range A3-B4
Delores Dante Waitress Female Vocal Range A3-C5
Anthony Coelho Stone Mason Male Vocal Range B2-G4
Maggie Holmes Domestic Worker Female Vocal Range Bb3-Eb5
Grace Clements Millworker Female Vocal Range A3-B4
Joe Zutty Retiree Male Vocal Range D3-D4
Tom Patrick Fireman Male
Theresa Bautista Nanny Female Vocal Range A3-B4
Jairo Trujillo Elder Care Worker Male Vocal Range D3-E4
Roberta Victor Sex Worker Female
Conrad Swibel UPS Delivery Man Male
Candy Cottingham Fundraiser Female
Allen Epstein Community Organizer Male Vocal Range E3-F#4
Ralph Werner Student Male
Charlie Blossom Ex-newsroom Asst. Male
Emilio Hernandez Migrant Farm Worker Male
Al Calinda Parking Lot Attendant Male
HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE AUDITION:
Those auditioning are asked to prepare 16-32 bars of a song
An accompanist will be provided. Please no a cappella or taped music for
auditions. Each participant will also read from the script.
WHAT TO BRING TO THE AUDITION:
Please provide a current resume and a complete list of conflicts for the
period of February 18 through April 27. A head shot is not required.
Regarding conflicts, please remember vacations and holiday schedules before
auditioning, as they may be a factor in the casting process.
REHEARSALS:
Rehearsals will typically be held in the evening, with some weekend
rehearsals added as we get closer to opening. Further rehearsal details
will be determined after auditions.
PERFORMANCES: *April 10-27, 2025
Performances for this production run for three weeks, beginning with a
Preview performance on Thursday evening, April 10, 2025 at 7:30 p.m., then
continuing Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday afternoons
at 2:00 p.m., through April 27, 2025. *Please note that there will be NO
performance on Easter Sunday, April 20.
Please also note that everyone cast in this production MUST be available
for every performance.
For further information about auditions or the production, please visit the
Ghent Playhouse website or contact directors Michael Mensching or Michael
McDermott, by email, at senor65 at aol.com or irishmike518 at yahoo.com
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