Casting "The Forge Sings Disney," it will feature music direction and original arrangements by Justin Akira Kono Porchlight’s "Spring Awakening," "Passing Strange," "Broadway in your Backyard"/Marriott Lincolnshire’s "Kiss Me Kate" and will perform on The Forge’s outdoor amphitheater which can support an audience of over 1,000.
Production states: "The Forge: Lemont Quarries is an award winning, one of a kind, adventure park just 22 miles southwest of Chicago. With an emphasis on family friendly entertainment, The Forge is seeking Chicago-based musical theatre performers to join the roster of their annual family event. This family friendly weekend of performances will feature 6 vocalists and 2 dancers telling stories through song. All performers must be comfortable learning basic movement, music, improvising, and performing in solo, duet, & trio configurations.
Only actors in the Chicagoland Area or willing to commute should submit, as there is no travel stipend for this project. Actors living in the southwest suburbs of Chicago particularly encouraged to submit. This project is currently slate to work only 4 days total: July 27th, 29th, 30th and 31st."
Musical Theatre Performers: Lead, All Genders, 18-40
Chicago-based (or commuting distance) vocalists presenting 18 to 40 to perform selections in the Disney musical theatre vernacular. Experience in Theatre for Young Audiences a huge plus!.Must be comfortable with basic movement, improvising, and performing in solo, duet, and trio configurations. Performers must be confident, dynamic storytellers while delivering improvisatory banter, and able to sing in harmony when required. Performers of all gender expressions, all sexual orientations, all body types, all ethnicities, all nationalities, all religions, and performers with disabilities are encouraged to submit.
Ethnicity: All Ethnicities
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
Required Skills:
Singing
Acting
Estimated payment amount: US$150.00 for 4 days of work
Additional: Pays $150/total.
