Independent Production
Gold: A New Musical

Pay: Stipend

Description:

Seeking Non Equity Actors / Singers for an independently produced concert performance of a new musical, GOLD by Mike Brumfield.

This original musical tells the story of the men who discovered King Tut's tomb in the 1920's. It follows their friendship and challenges as they navigate the "greatest discovery of all time."

To be performed at The Den Theatre in the Upstairs Mainstage, directed by Noah Watkins and Music Directed by Jeremy Weinstein. There will be minimal staging and technical elements. The show will be performed at music stands with scripts.

Seeking a diverse cast of 17 actors total for 6 Principals, 4 Supporting, and 7 Ensemble tracks.

Submissions are due by midnight on July 29th.
Submissions reviewed by Noah Watkins, Chris Pazdernik, and Skylar Grieco.

The principal tracks are written for 4 men and 2 women, however actors of any/all gender expressions are encouraged to submit for consideration. BIPOC actors and individuals from under-represented communities are highly encouraged to submit.

Javier (20s-30s, masc)
George (50s-60s, masc)
Lady C (50s-60s, femme)
Evelyn (20s-30s, femme)
Olson (20s-30s, masc)
Carter (30s-40s, masc)
Cantinella and others
Ahmed and others
Helen and others
Amy and others
7 Ensemble Tracks of multiple roles.

Time Commitment:

Rehearsals:
Weekday evenings and weekends, approximately three-four days a week beginning August 31st
Tech / Dress Rehearsals: September 13th - 16th.
(No rehearsals over Labor day weekend.)

Performances:
September 17th - 19th at 7:30 PM
September 20th at 3:00 PM.

Location:
Rehearsals to be held on the North Side of Chicago
Performances at The Den Theatre, 1331 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Contact Info:

Please submit your Headshot and Resume as a single PDF, and a link to an unlisted YouTube or Vimeo video that includes a monologue and song of your choice via the Google Form below. Maximum of 3 minutes total.

Scene Style Notes: Early 20th century, heightened language comedy, think Noel Coward, Oscar Wilde, George Bernard Shaw.
Musical Style Notes: 80's / 90's Musical Theatre, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Claude-Michel Schonberg, Frank Wildhorn.

Please email pazcasts@gmail.com with questions.

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