[Capdist-auditions] GHENT PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES OPEN AUDITIONS FOR ITS EARLY SPRING PRODUCTION

[Linda Murawski]

 *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 Road

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 <senor65 at aol.com>* or
*irishmike518 at yahoo.com
<irishmike518 at yahoo.com>*
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