Aurora Theatre, Inc.
Lawrenceville, GA

DESCRIPTION

CALL TYPE
EPA

CONTRACT
LOA
$735.88 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT)

AUDITION DATE
Sunday, October 13, 2024
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (E)
BREAK: 2:00PM - 3:00PM

APPOINTMENTS
To schedule an audition appointment, by October 10th please go to: https://airtable.com/appNfmsaI... . You should receive confirmation of your submission within 2-3 business days.

LOCATION
Aurora Theatre
128 E Pike St
Lawrenceville, GA 30046

PERSONNEL
Book by Jessie Nelson
Music & Lyrics by Sara Bareilles

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Amanda Wansa Morgan – Director
Ann-Carol Pence – Aurora Theatre Producing Artistic Director
Kari Twyman – Choreographer
Amy Duffy – Casting Associate
Katie Chambers – Director of Production

OTHER DATES
Callbacks: Monday, Oct 14th: 5-10pm,
Tuesday, Oct 15th: 5-10pm, and
Wednesday, Oct 16th: 5-10pm

First Rehearsal: April 22, 2025
Opening: May 22, 2025
Closing: June 15, 2024
Possible Extension: June 22, 2024
Performance Schedule:
Wednesday-Saturday at 8pm,
Saturday and Sunday at 2:30pm.
There will be a 10am performance on
Wednesday May 28, 2025.

OTHER
www.auroratheatre.com

An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in WAITRESS (see breakdown).

Local actors are encouraged to attend.

PREPARATION
Please prepare the sides in the folder for the characters for which you’d like to be considered. Sides are available at the following link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo...

BREAKDOWN

WAITRESS

SEEKING:
DAWN - CAST. A waitress at Joe’s Diner; while reads the most immature, that doesn’t mean she’s the youngest. Socially awkward. A bit of a nerd. Loves an ordered world. She has spent too much time watching the History Channel. Vocal Range: Mezzo. A3 – Eb5 w/ belt to Bb4. Gender: Female Presenting Character Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity. Age: 22-35 NOTE: Has moments of intimacy with Ogie.

JENNA, A soulful waitress, pours herself into the pies she makes. Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano. F#3-Mix-belt to F5. Gender: Female Presenting Character Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity. Age: ~30s. NOTE: Has moments of intimacy with Dr. Pommater and Earl.

BECKY, The oldest waitress at Joe’s Diner. Irreverent, irascible; been there, made it back, and somehow kept her sense of humor. Vocal Range: Alto/Mezzo. Eb3 – Mix-belt to Eb5. Gender: Female Presenting Character. Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity. Age: 35-55. NOTE: Has moments of intimacy with Cal.

DR. POMATTER, A Gynecologist in his early 30s. Genuinely warm, if clumsy, in manner. Recently moved to town from Connecticut. Vocal Range: Tenor. B2-Bb4 w/ solid control over mix. Gender: Male Presenting Character. Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity. Age: ~30s. NOTE: Has moments of intimacy with Jenna.

EARL, Jenna’s husband. Peaked in high school. Almost a talented musician and that “almost” has haunted him his whole life. Publicly, Earl is all charm, but privately, Jenna gets the brunt of his unhappiness. Vocal Range: Baritenor. Eb3-G4. Gritty, rock sound to the vocals. Gender: Male Presenting Character. Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity. Age: 30s-40s. NOTE: Has moments of intimacy with Jenna. Guitar proficiency a plus.

CAL, The cook at Joe’s Diner. A “Guy’s guy” surrounded by gals–brusque, unsentimental but somehow utterly charming. Vocal Range: Baritone. D3-G4. Gender: Male Presenting Character. Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity. Age: 35-55. Has moments of intimacy with Becky.

OGIE, A charming, irresistible nerd, 32, a tax auditor, an amateur magician, competitive clog dancer, has all his hair, has a kind smile, loves poetry, Pavarotti, and puzzles. Vocal Range: Tenor. C3 – Bb4 (Belt to Bb4). Gender: Male Presenting Character. Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity. Age: ~30s. Has moments of intimacy with Dawn

JOE, A feisty, older curmudgeon with a hard shell but a buttercream center, owns Joe's Diner. Vocal Range: Baritone. B2 – G4. Gender: Male Presenting Character. Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity. Age: 50s+

FRANCINE POMATTER, Doctor Pomatter' s wife, a resident at the local hospital. Doubles as Ensemble. Vocal Range: Soprano. Gender: Female Presenting Character. Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity. Age: ~30s

NURSE NORMA, A nurse who works at Doctor Pomatter's office. Doubles as Ensemble. Vocal Range: Alto Gender: Female Presenting Character. Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity. Age: Any Age

ENSEMBLE, Need fantastic singing voices, excellent movers, and dynamic personalities to play various roles in the ensemble. Ensemble roles include Jenna's Mother (mezzo), Jenna’s Father, Joe’s Diner Customers, etc. Vocal Range: Any Range. Gender: Female and Male Presenting Characters.

Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity. Age: Any Age

SALARY

LOA $735.88 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT)

UNION

AEA