Auditions
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The Coterie seeks Union and Non-Union Performers
The Coterie seeks video submissions from union and non-union performers 18 years and older for Cinderella: A Salsa Fairytale
WHO WE ARE
The Coterie is a non-profit organization, established in 1979, with the mission of providing professional classic and contemporary theatre which challenges audience and artist and provides educational, dramatic outreach programs in the community. We seek to open lines of communication between races, genders, and generations by redefining children’s theatre to include families and diverse audiences. Learn more about us HERE >>
**SPECIAL NOTE**
We are a theatre dedicated to creating work that is fully inclusive of young people. Our spaces are specifically designed to encourage interactive engagement from our young audiences. The Coterie productions often serve as an introduction to the arts, and we passionately seek artists who will both ensure our young audiences feel welcome in our spaces and encourage active participation in storytelling.
The Coterie is joyfully and boldly committed to ensuring the diversity and equity in casting of each of its productions. Performers of all types regardless of race, gender, age, or disabilities are welcome!
Synopsis
What will happen to Cinderella at the ball … game? That’s the surprising climactic question in this contemporary Latin-American Cinderella musical, which delightfully turns the classic fairy tale on its head, telling the story from both Cinderella and the “stepsister’s” perspective. Cinderella, a newcomer from Puerto Rico, comes to visit her “stepsister,” Rosa, in the United States. The catch … Cinderella only speaks Spanish and Rosa only speaks English. Will these two girls be able to reach an understanding at the (basket) ball game? With a fairy godfather and other delightful twists to the original story, Cinderella: A Salsa Fairy Tale crosses language and gender barriers, weaving a subtle lesson on empathy, sportsmanship, and respect. Boys and girls will be cheering in their seats. Lauded by audiences, theaters, schools, and academics, Cinderella: A Salsa Fairy Tale is a groundbreaking bilingual children’s musical from the award-winning team of playwright Karen Zacarías and composer Deborah Wicks La Puma.
Production Team Details
- Book and lyrics by Karen Zacarías
- Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
- Directed by Vanessa Severo
Production Schedule
- Rehearsals start: 3/4/2025 *Daytime availability required
- Tech begins: 3/12/2025 *Daytime/Evening
- Previews: 3/19/2025-3/21/2025 *Daytime previews
- Opening night: 3/21/2025
- Closing: 5/4/2025
Pay rate
TYA Equity- $598/wk
Non-Equity- $410/wk
* No housing available at this time
Seeking (all roles are 18 years and older)
- Cinderella: (Also known as Cencienta) Latinx – A young woman with a bright spirit and a strong sense of self. A sixth-grader from Puerto Rico visiting the United States to learn English.
Must be comfortable with singing and dancing - Rosa: Latinx, Afro-Latinx, Black – The wicked “stepsister.” Loves pop music, basketball and being popular.
Must be comfortable with singing and dancing - Joey: Any Ethnicity – Rosa’s best friend and head of the pep squad. (Also the voice of the Narrator)
Must be comfortable with singing and dancing
What to Prepare
- Cinderella: Prepare a monologue about yourself, your background, and what brings you joy. Please share what makes you unique and how it’s your superpower.
- Incorporate some Spanish phrases or sentences to demonstrate your language skills.
- Sing one minute of a song of your choice.
- Rosa:
Prepare a cheer about yourself, and what makes you popular. Incorporating as many cheer moves as possible.- We would love to see any other dance skills, particularly in areas such as cheerleading, hip-hop, or salsa.
- Sing one minute of a song of your choice.
- Joey: SIDE HERE >>
Please prepare from the top of page 5 Narrator:(Omitting Rosa’s lines) starting at “Once upon a time…. And ending at page 6 at “Where’s the fairy Godmother?”- Please also prepare a short cheer about your friend Rosa and how amazing she is, and incorporate 3 moves
How to Sign up and Submit
Submit your headshot, resume and send your video submission as an unlisted Youtube link, shareable google drive folder, or accessible video player to casting@coterietheatre.org.
Additional Material Welcome
The Coterie is always looking for additional stage managers and teaching artists to add to our roster! If you have interest in being a part of our production team, teaching artist, or in-school performer for our upcoming season, please send any relevant materials to casting@coterietheatre.org to sign up for an interview!
If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to casting@coterietheatre.org.
Auditions for Adult Professionals
The Coterie holds auditions for union and non-union adult performers for its mainstage season in the Spring prior to the start of the season. Check back here for updates on any upcoming audition opportunities.
The Coterie is always looking for additional stage managers and teaching artists to add to our roster! If you have interest in being a part of our production team, teaching artist, or in-school performer for our upcoming season, please send any relevant materials to casting@coterietheatre.org to sign up for an interview!
HOW TO SIGN UP AND SUBMIT:
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On-Stage Opportunities for Youth/Teens
Callback auditions for The Coterie’s upcoming mainstage season are typically held August-October.
The Coterie does not offer general open call auditions for youth. Callbacks are by invitation. Our suggestion is to take a Coterie class to help us know you and your talent. We urge interested youth in grades 5-7 and grades 8-12 who would like to be a young professional on our mainstage to join a spring or summer Audition Lab class.
– Audition Lab class is for those auditioning just for the experience, or future mainstage seasons. The class is also an audition for The Coterie’s invitation-only Master classes. The final day of each Audition Lab culminates in an audition with professional directors of our mainstage season.
Helpful Hints for Young Auditioners
About youth auditions at The Coterie
Advice by Nancy Marcy, Coterie Master Class instructor emeritus
Usually auditions will entail:
- A one-minute to one and a half minute memorized monologue. No poetry, please.
- A short improvised momement pantomine. The improvisation will be described on the audition form that you fill out when you arrive. As you wait your turn to audition you should plan a beginning, middle and an end to the improvisation and then rehearse it to match the time limit given.
- A photo of yourself. School or family photos are fine but they will be kept by the theatre for future reference.
- A simple resume. If you have a resume, bring it with you. If this is not possible, there are questions on the audition form that will provide the theatre with necessary information.
You will be notified by email if you need to come to a “callback” to read for a specific part. It is important to clearly print an email address on the form that will be checked regularly. Please understand that sometimes these callbacks are held months after your initial audition! Do NOT call the theatre to ask about whether or not your are being considered for any role.
How a Play is Cast
By its very nature, the selection of a cast is a difficult and sometimes unpleasant process for all concerned. The actors who audition are risking rejection, and usually most of them come away empty-handed. Some win roles and some do not, so it is vital for young actors to develop a healthy perspective towards what this process is all about. No matter how many times one auditions, there will always be disappointment at not being cast. Rejection is rejection; it goes with the territory. An actor, no matter what age, must find a perspective for the audition process. The Coterie is looking for something specific in an actor to fill a given role. Whether or not you are called back or cast for a role depends upon production requirements, and there are very few roles for young actors. As difficult as it is to accept, rejection is seldom the result of an actor’s incompetence or lack of inherent talent.
How to Perform the Best Monologue
Choose something that is close to yourself in terms of age and experience. Never audition with a character you would not be cast to play – if you’re 13 years old, don’t audition with a 25 year old’s monologue. Rather than using monologues from “books of monologues”, you might try to find a monologue from a piece of literature that you love. You will know and understand the character and his/her story, and that will benefit your performance tremendously. Be sure the monologue stays within the time limit and that it is a self-contained selection that has or implies a beginning, middle, and end. Prepare your monologue – rehearse it “out loud” many times. You shouldn’t memorize it like you memorize material for a test in school. If you are just thinking the words, they will leave your brain when you need them the most. Keep in mind that the theatre is larger than your bedroom – practice with projection!
To Do’s…and NOT To Do’s
- Bring something to do while you wait. This will help to keep you focused and to avoid the “jitters.”
- Be polite to everyone you meet. Your audition begins the moment you arrive at the theatre, and your ability to be a cooperative team player is vital to casting. Everyone who works for the theatre is aware of the attitude and energy needed for a Coterie actor!
- Dress: don’t wear sandals, clogs, crocs, platforms, outrageous clothing, hats, dangling jewelry, or hair that covers your face – you don’t want to distract attention away from you. Maximize your assets.
- Do not apologize about yourself or your monologue. Audition with confidence – think “I’ve got something very important to share with you.”
- Do not explain the monologue. You need to simply state the name of the play or book that it’s from and the author.
- Avoid delivering your monlogue directly to those sitting at the table, or glancing at them while performing. Create a “fourth wall” for yourself.
Break a leg at your audition!
