SEASON GENERAL AUDITIONS

Lyric Stage is seeking a diverse and talented group of local (DFW), union (AEA) and non-union actors, singers, and dancers of all ethnicities, types, sizes, ages (18+ unless otherwise noted), genders, and gender-identities for its upcoming fully-staged concert productions of RAGTIME, FORUM, and CABARET.

IN PERSON AUDITIONS

● Standby Lists were added to each audition day: 4:00pm-6:00pm and 6:00pm-9:00pm

Thursday, October 14, 2021

4:00pm—9:00pm

Friday, October 15, 2021

4:00pm—9:00pm

Saturday, October 16, 2021

4:00pm—9:00pm

DANCE CALL | CALLBACKS

TBD future date(s), as needed per production.

PERSONNEL IN THE ROOM

At any given audition day/time, actors may expect to see any/all producers, directors, choreographers, music directors for the season, including, but not limited to: Feleceia Benton Wilson, Mary Gilbreath-Grim, Penny Ayn Maas, Kelly McCain, Ania Lyons, Sheilah Vaughn Walker, Vonda K. Bowling, Christopher J. Deaton, Catherine Carpenter-Cox.

LOCATION

SAMMONS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Kurth Hall - 4th Floor

3630 Harry Hines Boulevard

Dallas, Texas 75219

IN-PERSON APPOINTMENTS

Auditions time slots are five (5) minutes each and by appointment. To secure an audition, please sign up at:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050F45A9AF2DA3F58-season

● Standby Lists were added to each audition day: 4:00pm-6:00pm and 6:00pm-9:00pm

PREPARATION

Prepare two (2) contrasting 16 to 32-bar selections that show off voice, acting, and range. All are welcome to sing from any of the shows in the season, especially if wanting to be considered for specific roles. Pianist will be provided, no a cappella singing is preferred.

BRING

Please bring a current headshot and resume stapled together, and clean, marked, readable copies of your sheet music with accompaniment in your key, as pianist will not transpose. It is encouraged for all actors to provide Covid-19 vaccination status on their resumes. Masks will be required at all times at the Sammons Center, except when actively auditioning in the room.

VIDEO SUBMISSIONS

Any actors (union or non-union) unable to attend the above, in-person auditions may send in a video submission plus their headshot and resume to lyricstageinc@gmail.com. For these initial auditions, video submissions must be received by Monday, October 18, 2021.

For all video submissions, please review:

• Prepare/record two (2) contrasting 16-32 bar selections that show off voice, acting, and range. All are welcome to sing from any of the shows in the season.

• For the video, actors may record on their phone, computer, or camera. Audition may be in either a single shot or in separate shots.

• Actors may use karaoke, pre-recorded, or piano tracks, etc for accompaniment. If actors are unable to use pre-recorded tracks or music they may choose to sing a cappella, but accompanied singing is preferred.

• Video must be uploaded to Youtube, Vimeo, or some other video sharing platform and then shared/sent in a link via email. Please do not send videos as attached files.

• Please note the quality of a video submission, meaning professionally recorded video/audio versus recorded on an iPhone, etc, will not have an impact on casting. No preferential treatment or consideration will be given for quality of video, it is only important that we see and hear you clearly.

Actors should also send via email with their video submission link:

• A headshot (.jpg/electronic) with actor’s professional name as file name.

• A resume (PDF/electronic) with actor’s professional name as file name.

• Actors are welcome and encouraged to notate COVID-19 vaccination status on their resume.

Please note that only the casting/artistic teams will have any access to video submissions, and videos will not be downloaded nor shared to the public in any form.

ATTENTION AEA ACTORS: Due to continuing AEA sanctions on theatrical procedures and processes, AEA members are advised that initial AEA auditions will be via video submission. AEA artists have the option to use accompaniment provided by the theatre, but please note that accompaniment and song choice will be limited to what is chosen by the theatre from this season, which may or may not include music from a show or role for which the actor does not intend to be considered. Please email lyricstageinc@gmail.com to request recorded accompaniment tracks. AEA actors may also choose to select songs of their choice, for which they will provide their own track or accompaniment, as noted above. Callbacks for AEA actors, if needed, will be in person using the relevant AEA guidelines, so those called back will receive specific instructions at that time as to what procedures must be followed to comply with the AEA regulations.

PRODUCTION DATES/LOCATIONS

Rehearsal Dates: See individual show descriptions

Rehearsal Times: Weekends will likely be 12:00pm—8:00pm, and weekdays will likely be 5:30pm—10:30pm, with some afternoons for select roles and shows, if possible.

Rehearsal Location: Dallas, Texas.

Technical Rehearsal Dates: See individual show descriptions, but will always be Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of the performance week at the Majestic Theatre.

Technical Rehearsal Times: Typically from 5:00pm—11:00pm, with some afternoons for select roles and shows, if possible and needed.

Student Preview: See individual show descriptions, but every Thursday of performance week at the Majestic Theatre.

Performance Times: Thursdays at 7:30pm; Fridays at 7:30pm; Saturdays at 2:30pm & 7:30pm; Sundays at 2:30pm.

Technical Rehearsal & Performance Location: Majestic Theatre, 1925 Elm Street, Dallas, Texas.

COMPENSATION

Union (AEA): Currently To-Be-Negotiated (Previous for 2019-2020: AEA LOA to COST, $503.00/week)

Non-Union: $400.00 Stipend

LOCAL HIRES ONLY

Seeking talent from Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas.

No housing or transportation available or provided.

COVID VACCINATIONS & TESTING

Though currently not a requirement, all hired artists and technicians might have to provide documentation of full vaccination of a US-government approved COVID19 vaccine regimen for COVID19 at the time of hire. Additionally, though no specific protocols are currently in place, it is also possible that all personnel for each production may have to follow certain guidelines as set and/or required by Actors’ Equity Association, IATSE, SDC, the Majestic Theatre, the City of Dallas, et al, which may include, but is not limited to, vaccination status, social distancing, mask wearing, Covid testing, etc.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS

Seeking All Ethnicities, Types, Sizes, Ages (18+, unless otherwise noted), Genders, Gender-identities. See next three (3) pages for per show character breakdowns. Character descriptions are taken from musical licensing companies, and only include brief descriptions of the characters, not the actors, as they relate to the show, plus the required vocal ranges, where relevant. All gender and age assignments or ranges have been intentionally removed, as we would like to consider any and all actors for any and all roles. All Roles Currently Available.