Cabaret Rulebook 07-11 - Actors

(b) “Walk-in” auditions. Equity auditions may be conducted on a “walk-in”, first-come, firstserved
basis. When this format is used, performers sign up on the day of the auditions, in
the order in which they arrive at the audition location. At the producer’s option,
performers may then be seen in the order in which they arrive, or performers may be
allowed to select a specific audition time slot.
(8) Casting Notice. For all required auditions, the Producer shall send a casting notice to
the regional Equity Auditions Department or Auditions Coordinator, ensuring that the notice
is received a minimum of two weeks prior to the audition. The notice shall be submitted to
Equity prior to submission of casting information to agents, managers or a breakdown
service.
Casting notice information. The Producer shall provide the following information on all
required casting notices:
(a) Title and projected rehearsal and playing dates of the production;
(b) Date, time and location of the audition, and time of any scheduled break in the
audition day;
(c) Names of all Authors, Composers, Directors, Choreographers, Musical Directors,
General Managers and Casting Directors involved in the production(s), as may be
available at the time;
(d) A complete cast breakdown (including a definitive description of each principal role in
new or obscure shows), and notation of possible opportunities for Non-Traditional
Casting. Equity required audition notices shall contain character descriptions, synopses
and other pertinent items of information identical to those included in notices sent to a
breakdown service or intended for agents and/or managers.
(e) Stage Manager positions available, and a notation as to whether or not personnel with
the authority to hire Stage Managers will be present at auditions. A name and address to
which Stage Managers’ resumes may be sent shall be provided, even if no Stage
Managers are being sought at the time.
(f) Projected minimum weekly salary for Equity performers and Stage Managers.
(g) All necessary instructions for auditioning Equity performers (e.g. “Prepare a brief
traditional musical theatre song”, “Prepare a brief contemporary comic monologue”, “An
accompanist will be provided”, “Please bring dance clothes”, etc).
(h) Date and time of any callback auditions that have been planned as of the casting
notice submission date.
(9) The performer shall have the option to interview during the EPA; Stage Managers shall
also have the right to interview during the EPA
(10) When auditions for musical productions are held, the Producer shall provide a
piano and a piano accompanist who can sight read.
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