AN AMERICAN IN PARIS

Book by Craig Lucas
Music by George Gershwin
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin
Directed by Jeffry Denman
Music Direction by David Lamoureux
Choreographed by Jeffry Denman

DATES

First rehearsal: Monday, March 27th, 2023
Preview: Friday, April 14th, 2023
Opening: Saturday, April 15th, 2023
Closing: Sunday, April 30th, 2023

AUDITION DATES

Principal/Chorus Vocal Auditions (EPA/ECC): Saturday, January 14th, 2023
Appointments from 2pm – 10:30pm, break from 6-7pm
(all singers must be signed in no later than 6pm to make an appointment) 

Dance ECC (Female-identifying): Saturday, January 14th, 2023: 
10am – female-identifying dance group 3 (only if 11 & 12 o’clock groups are full)
11am – female-identifying dance group 1
12pm – female-identifying dance group 2

Dance ECC (Male-identifying): Sunday, January 15th, 2023: 
12pm – male-identifying dance group 1
1pm – male-identifying dance group 2 (only if previous group is full)
2pm – male-identifying dance group 3 (only if all previous groups are full)
3pm – male-identifying dance group 4 (only if all previous groups are full)

(It will take approximately one hour for each group to learn and audition the combination.)

Callbacks will be held on Sunday, January 15th & Monday, January 16th, 2023.

LOCATIONS

Auditions and Rehearsals will be held at the MTW rehearsal hall: 4350 E 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90804 

Maximum capacity in audition room at once: 35 (2,000 square feet of danceable space)
Maximum capacity in outdoor holding area: 30 

Performances will be held at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center: 6200 E Atherton St, Long Beach, CA 90815

CONTRACT

AEA COST (Tier 2+, $898/wk)

Non-AEA ($15.50/hr)

Priority is always given to those with local housing. Non-AEA are always encouraged to attend all auditions.

VACCINATIONS

MTW operates under an Infection Prevention Policy, which has been filed with AEA. All company members must be Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19 by the start of the rehearsal process, or have a bona fide Health or Religious exemption. Anyone with a medical or religious exemption from vaccination should e-mail mtwauditions@musical.org with “Vaccination exemption” in the subject line and attach proof of exemption in advance of their appointment. (Information provided will be kept confidential) Anyone with symptoms of COVID, flu, or any other infectious disease that can be transmitted by casual contact should not attend the auditions.

Everyone participating in the auditions is encouraged to wear a two-ply cloth face mask, surgical mask, singer’s mask or respirator (N95, KN95 or KF94).

If the risk level for [the county in which the auditions will be held] is trending upwards and may rise to High (Red) we will contact members with appointments at least 48 hours before the first audition appointment time to let them know there is a chance that the auditions may need to be postponed or canceled. All members with appointments will be notified at least 24 hours in advance if the auditions must be postponed or canceled.

We encourage members to prepare for their audition prior to arriving at the audition venue, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms.

AUDITION MATERIAL

Please prepare a 16-32 bar vocal selection in the style of the show you are auditioning for. Singing from the show is welcomed.

Callback Material for An American In Paris will be posted HERE no later than 1 week prior to callbacks.

When attending an audition, please ensure that you bring a headshot & resume, and be prepared to dance!

AUDITION APPOINTMENTS

To make an appointment for any of the audition dates, including one of the dance groups, please email mtwauditions@musical.org with your headshot, resume, AEA membership number (if applicable), and desired date & window of time for your audition.

If you aren’t able to attend the in-person auditions, please complete the form below to submit a virtual audition, which includes:

• HEADSHOT
• RESUME
• VOCAL VIDEO – 16-32 bar vocal selection in the style of the show you are auditioning for.
• Sample of DANCE/MOVEMENT ability or provided dance combo, which can be found HERE 1 week prior to in person auditions.
• Feel free to include your REEL as well!

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS VIRTUAL SUBMISSIONS

Please submit by end of day Sunday, January 15th. 

An American In Paris
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

PRINCIPAL POSITIONS

JERRY 

American Soldier/Artist. Confident. Friendly. 100% Triple Threat, Gene Kelly/Gregory Hines type. Must be a strong tap and American jazz dancer as well as a strong singer.

• Gender: Male
• Age: late 20’s to early 30’s
• Vocal range top: C3
• Vocal range bottom: E4

LISE 

Jewish-Franco Prima Ballerina with the Ballet du Chatelet. Guarded, but kind and generous. Conflicted and sometimes melancholy. Must be an excellent ballet dancer (including pointe) and sing well.

• Gender: Female
• Age: 20’s
• Vocal range top: B3
• Vocal range bottom: B4

HENRI BAUREL 

French, upper class with a secret desire/talent as a showman. Sensitive, dutiful, the son of M and MME BAUREL, they hold sway over his choices. Triple threat with a strong voice. 

• Gender: Male
• Age: 20’s to 30’s
• Vocal range top: C3
• Vocal range bottom: G4

ADAM 

Jewish American, wounded, expat soldier and musician/composer living in Paris. Acerbic, quick-witted, and self deprecating. Genius on the piano. Actor and strong singer.

• Gender: Male
• Age: 20’s to 30’s
• Vocal range top: D3
• Vocal range bottom: E4

MILO 

American art philanthropist and aficionado. Strong, confident, alluring. Strong singer and actor. 

• Gender: Female
• Age: Early 40’s
• Vocal range top: G3
• Vocal range bottom: D♭4

MADAME BAUREL 

Stern, protective matriarch of the Baurel clan. Intensely caring. Strong actor. No singing required. French Accent.

• Gender: Female
• Age: 50’s to 60’s

 

ENSEMBLE POSITIONS

MALE 1: M BAUREL, et al Actor who sings well. French Accent. Dance would be a plus.

• Gender: Male
• Age: 50’s

MALE 2: MR Z, et al Dancer/Actor, Multipurpose Catch All. Russian Accent.

• Gender: Male
• Age: 30’s

MALE 3: LEAD DANSEUR Dances opposite LISE in the Act Two “Paris” Ballet. Strong Ballet Dancer.

• Gender: Male
• Age: Late 20’s to early 30’s

MALE 4: LEAD DANSEUR 2 Dances opposite LISE in the Paris Ballet. Strong Ballet Dancer.

• Gender: Male
• Age: Late 20’s to early 30’s

MALE 5: GENDARME Diminutive performer a plus. Triple threat (including ballet and tap).

• Gender: Male
• Age: 20’s

MALE 6: AMERICAN 1 Triple threat performer (including ballet and tap).

• Gender: Male
• Age: Late 20’s

MALE 7: AMERICAN 2 Triple Threat performer (including ballet and tap).

• Gender: Male
• Age: Late 20’s

MALE 8: AMERICAN 3/M DUTOIS Triple Threat Performer (including ballet and tap).

• Gender: Male
• Age: 30’s

FEMALE 1: OLGA/M DUTOIS Singer/Actor – Comedienne. Russian Accent, Dance a plus.

• Gender: Female
• Age: 30’s

FEMALE 2: SHOPCLERK 1 Triple Threat performer including ballet and tap.

• Gender: Female
• Age: 20’s to 30’s

FEMALE 3: FRENCH GIRL 1 Strong Ballet technique including pointe work. Under 5’6”.

• Gender: Female
• Age: Early 20’s

FEMALE 4: FRENCH GIRL 2 Triple Threat performer including ballet and tap. Under 5’6”.

• Gender: Female
• Age: 20’s to 30’s

FEMALE 5: FRENCH GIRL 3 Triple Threat performer including ballet and tap. Under 5’6”.

• Gender: Female
• Age: 20’s to 30’s

FEMALE 6: SHOP CLERK 2 Triple Threat performer including ballet and tap.

• Gender: Female
• Age: 20’s to 30’s

FEMALE 7: SHOP CLERK 3 Triple Threat performer including ballet and tap.

• Gender: Female
• Age: 20’s to 30’s

FEMALE 8: CAFE WAITRESS Triple Threat performer including ballet and tap.

• Gender: Female
• Age: 30’s