AUDITIONS FOR THE 2021 SEASON
AUDITION NOTICE
“Ruby and the Bookmarks”
A Virtual Theatre Production
Milton Arts Council (MAC) has been awarded a grant from the Fulton County Arts & Culture Department for the virtual presentation of arts and cultural projects affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. MAC will present “Ruby and the Bookmarks,” a romantic jukebox musical comedy for all ages by Bill Purdie, as a filmed stage production for streaming in November 2020.
“Ruby” tells the story of James and Ruby, who meet, fall in love, get married, have a family and grow old together. They are assisted in telling their story by the music they love on the radio through the years, as personified by the Bookmarks, an ensemble of 6 musicians.
STIPEND: $250
CAST: 4 men, 4 women;
CAST BREAKDOWN: James--principal male, James ages from 16 to 80 during show; Ruby--principal female, Ruby ages from 16 to 80 during show; Bookmarks--3 male, 3 female ensemble who play various roles;
CAST REQUIREMENTS:
Principals; Seeking actors in their 30’s who are strong vocalists with dance and acting background; Preference will be given to a couple who is quarantined together;
Ensemble: Seeking strong vocalists ages 16 to 40 with dance and acting background;
All cast members must have reliable transportation and reliable internet connection for virtual rehearsals.
AUDITIONS: Auditions will be virtual. Should we need in-person call-backs, they will be individual appointments with social distancing held in Milton, GA. Auditions consist of an Audition Form, a recorded song and comedic monologue, as well as a recorded dance routine. To submit an audition, access the choreography and Audition Form in the following Dropbox Folder: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8g0tiutuifveekg/AADWYhUaPKrDwkbwxrOkHuRJa?dl=0
Email your performance resume, headshot and your answers for the Audition Form to ralphzaffino@gmail.com. Your answers to the Audition Form can be numbered according to the number system on the form and returned in your email or on a word doc. Then send me the recordings of your song, monologue and dance audition in any form you wish. Some suggestions: if you have a website, send me a link to your audition items; or create a YouTube channel or Dropbox folder, etc. and send me the link; or just email them to me, even if it takes more than one email. If you prefer an in-person audition for the vocal and/or monologue and/or the dance portion of the audition, please email me at ralphzaffino@gmail.com.
Virtual Rehearsals will begin Sunday, September 6 and will run through November 7. Any in-person rehearsals will take place in Milton, GA. Filming of the production will begin Sunday, November 8 and possibly run through Sunday, November 21 in Milton, GA.
“Ruby and the Bookmarks”
A Virtual Theatre Production
Milton Arts Council (MAC) has been awarded a grant from the Fulton County Arts & Culture Department for the virtual presentation of arts and cultural projects affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. MAC will present “Ruby and the Bookmarks,” a romantic jukebox musical comedy for all ages by Bill Purdie, as a filmed stage production for streaming in November 2020.
“Ruby” tells the story of James and Ruby, who meet, fall in love, get married, have a family and grow old together. They are assisted in telling their story by the music they love on the radio through the years, as personified by the Bookmarks, an ensemble of 6 musicians.
STIPEND: $250
CAST: 4 men, 4 women;
CAST BREAKDOWN: James--principal male, James ages from 16 to 80 during show; Ruby--principal female, Ruby ages from 16 to 80 during show; Bookmarks--3 male, 3 female ensemble who play various roles;
CAST REQUIREMENTS:
Principals; Seeking actors in their 30’s who are strong vocalists with dance and acting background; Preference will be given to a couple who is quarantined together;
Ensemble: Seeking strong vocalists ages 16 to 40 with dance and acting background;
All cast members must have reliable transportation and reliable internet connection for virtual rehearsals.
AUDITIONS: Auditions will be virtual. Should we need in-person call-backs, they will be individual appointments with social distancing held in Milton, GA. Auditions consist of an Audition Form, a recorded song and comedic monologue, as well as a recorded dance routine. To submit an audition, access the choreography and Audition Form in the following Dropbox Folder: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8g0tiutuifveekg/AADWYhUaPKrDwkbwxrOkHuRJa?dl=0
Email your performance resume, headshot and your answers for the Audition Form to ralphzaffino@gmail.com. Your answers to the Audition Form can be numbered according to the number system on the form and returned in your email or on a word doc. Then send me the recordings of your song, monologue and dance audition in any form you wish. Some suggestions: if you have a website, send me a link to your audition items; or create a YouTube channel or Dropbox folder, etc. and send me the link; or just email them to me, even if it takes more than one email. If you prefer an in-person audition for the vocal and/or monologue and/or the dance portion of the audition, please email me at ralphzaffino@gmail.com.
Virtual Rehearsals will begin Sunday, September 6 and will run through November 7. Any in-person rehearsals will take place in Milton, GA. Filming of the production will begin Sunday, November 8 and possibly run through Sunday, November 21 in Milton, GA.
