Auditions

for

Working: A Musical

WHEN

Tuesday, September 5, and Wednesday, September 6, starting at 6:30 pm. (You only have to come on one of these nights.) There are no appointments -- just show up.
Signup begins at 6:30 pm. You must sign in by 8:30 pm to ensure being seen.
Callbacks, if needed, will take place by invitation on Friday, September 8th, at 6:30 pm.

WHERE:

AMDA Studios, 244-250 West 54th Street, between Broadway and 8th Ave, Studio 11th floor.
The studios are accessible by elevator and there are accessible bathrooms on the 12th floor.

ABOUT THE SHOW

- - Working: A Musical was nominated for six Tony Awards and is based on Studs Terkel’s best-selling book of interviews exploring how American workers' relationships to their work ultimately reveal essential aspects of their humanity.
  - It was updated for the modern age in 2012, featuring new songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, as well as favorites by Stephen Schwartz, Craig Carnelia, James Taylor, Micki Grant, and more. The musical is as relevant today as when it first appeared on Broadway. We are looking for a cast as diverse as America itself.
  - People of all ages, genders, races, and physical abilities are encouraged to audition.
  - For a character breakdown, click here.
  - Non-Equity, no pay, no membership fee.

WHAT TO DO NOW

Download the Audition form, which has fillable fields. Fill in as much of it as you can ahead of time.
Print the filled-in Audition form and bring it to the audition.
Learn the appropriate musical selection listed below according to the character for which you would like to be considered. Click here for the sheet music.
- - Grace, Kate, Theresa – "Millwork"
  - Maggie – "Cleanin’ Women"
  - Delores – "It’s An Art"
  - Rose – "If I Could’ve Been"
  - Mike, Joe, Utkaresh – "Fathers and Sons"
  - Frank, Mason solo – "Brother Trucker"
  - Freddy – "Delivery"
  - General Ensemble – "If I Could’ve Been"
Familiarize yourself with the Audition sides. (You do not have to memorize these. They are posted in order to allow you to familiarize yourself with the sides before the auditions. The audition panel will ask you to read what they feel is appropriate for their casting needs.)

WHAT TO BRING TO THE AUDITION

We are no longer requiring proof of vaccination against Covid-19. However, we encourage all cast and staff members to be vaccinated.
Headshot and resume. (If you don't have a headshot, please bring a photo of yourself.)
Your printed and filled-out Audition form. (We will have extra blank copies, in case you don’t have access to a printer, but please look at it and have your answers ready.)
Shoes and dancewear for a movement audition.

AT THE AUDITION

You will sing the prepared musical selection you have chosen from the listing above.
You will learn a short movement selection with the Choreographer.
You may be asked to read a selection from the sides that are posted via the link above.
If we need to see you for a callback audition, we will let you know by noon on Thursday, Sept. 7. (If you do not receive an invitation to the callbacks, it does not mean you are not being considered for the show. It just means we have seen all that we need to see from you to make a decision.)

REHEARSALS

Rehearsals will take place on selected weeknights and weekend days at AMDA’s rehearsal studios in midtown Manhattan and in the Musical Director's apartment on the Upper West Side.
You can expect to rehearse 2-5 times per week until tech week.
We will do our best to tailor the rehearsal schedule to everyone’s conflicts.
Tech Week will begin on Sunday October 29 at the theatre, and you are expected to be at all tech week rehearsals. We will be scheduling rehearsals each day that week leading up to opening night.

PERFORMANCES

Performances will take place during the first two weekends of November. Specific times are still being determined.
We are still in the process of contracting with a theater. It will be announced as soon as it is finalized.

ANY QUESTIONS?