Kaylee Developmental LLC
New York, NY

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

REVISED

Corrected the spelling of Bodhrán.

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)

BREAK: 1:30PM - 2:30PM

CONTRACT

Midsize Theatres

$1000 weekly minimum + pension and health.

Economy travel to/from New York to Baltimore, housing and per diem (exact rate TBC).

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in CEILDH (see breakdown).

PREPARATION

A short audition side will be provided (if you’ve got a Scottish dialect, we’d love to hear it. No worries if not.) Please also prepare a folk song that speaks to you and embodies your voice. An accompanist will be provided. ActorMusicians: if the instrument(s) you play are portable, prepare a brief selection that demonstrates your proficiency. Instruments of particular interest: accordion, guitar, bohdran/percussion, whistles, cello. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Actors' Equity New York Audition Center

165 W 46th St

16th Fl

New York, NY 10036

PERSONNEL

Producers: Grove Entertainment (Beth Williams, Mindy Rich), and Barbara Whitman.

General Manager: Foresight Theatricals

Book and Score: Scott Gilmour & Claire McKenzie

Director/Choreographer: Sam Pinkleton

Music Director: Kris Kukul

Casting: Calleri Jensen Davis

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Casting Director: James Calleri

Casting Director: Erica Jensen

Casting Director: Paul Davis

Casting Assistant: Madi Sipe

OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal: August 11, 2025

First Performance: September 5, 2025

Opening Night: September 9, 2025

Closing: October 12, 2025

OTHER

Venue: M&T Bank Exchange at the FranceMerrick Performing Arts Center (401 West Fayette Street, Baltimore MD)

EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.

An Equity Monitor will be provided.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

BREAKDOWN

CEILDH

ABOUT:

The show is stylistically eclectic and ambitious, and the company should all feel like warm, idiosyncratic, and decidedly un-Broadway individuals. All performers should be very comfortable with audience interaction and improvisation. Ceilidh (pronounced “kay-lee” for all the non-Scots) dancing is not about getting it right. It’s not about being the best. Instead, it’s about taking part, and sometimes guiding, with humility; humour; and ease. We’re looking for actors who take their work seriously but not themselves. Who can feel relaxed in a show that will shift and change every performance. And who are able to embody the authenticity, silliness, warmth, and occasional moments of anarchy that inevitably arise and any ceilidh.

NOTES ON ACTOR/SINGER/MUSICIANS

There is some flexibility on which track plays which musical instrument. As there is some flexibility when it comes to vocal ranges and shifting keys of songs. Instruments of particular interest: accordion, guitar, bohdran/percussion, whistles, cello.

NOTE: We seek a company that reflects the broad mosaic of ethnicities that comprise Scotland’s population.

SEEKING

LEO

Character portrayed Male / Age: 30s - 50s. (open to all ranges)

Leo MacLavaney is one of Scotland’s greatest and most celebrated Callers. Leo is charming, confident and beloved all over Scotland, dedicating himself to preserving the tradition of Ceilidh. He is a devoted husband, father and friend and he affects the lives of a great many folk during his time as a Caller. LEO is responsible for leading many of the dances throughout the evening and requires a warm, engaging command of the room. Singing Range: Bari-Tenor (B2- F#4 (A4 falsetto))

EUNA / AS CAST

Character portrayed Female / Age: 25 - 45. (open to all ranges)

Euna Ferguson is a student at Glasgow University when she first meets Leo. Originally from England, she is quick, smart and sure of herself, but falls fast for Leo’s love and devotion of Ceilidh as their paths begin to cross and join for good. In addition to EUNA this track also doubles additional ENSEMBLE moments of singing, including ARABELLA. Singing Range: Mezzo Soprano (A3-F5)

GRANNY MACLAVANEY / MOIRA / AS CAST

Character portrayed Female / Age: 60s (open to all ranges)

GRANNY MACLAVANEY and the stalwart matriarch of the McLavaney family. A fearsome Scotswoman who proudly passes on the traditions of Ceilidh down through the generations. She is Leo’s mentor and sets him on his path. MORIA is the no-nonsense proprietor of a Chip Shop. Glasgow to her core, she loves any excuse for a Ceilidh! In addition to GRANNY and MOIRA, this track also doubles additional ENSEMBLE moments of singing throughout. Singing Range: Alto (F3 - C5) NOTE: Actor-Musicians a strong plus: Instruments of interest would be Whistle / Accordion / Guitar / Bohdran.

LUCAS / AS CAST

Character portrayed Male / Age: mid 20s - mid 30s (open to all ranges)

LUCAS is Ramsay’s partner, and a lover of Ceilidh in his own right. The pair meet during Ramsay’s first attempt at calling, which doesn’t go all that well. Passionate, cheeky and utterly taken by the bizarre and beautiful tradition of Ramsay and his family.

In addition to LUCAS this track also doubles additional ENSEMBLE moments of singing and playing, including PATRICK. Singing Range: Tenor (D3 - A4). NOTE: Actor-Musicians a plus, but not required. Instruments of interest for this role would be Accordion / Cello / Guitar / Bodhrán.

DAVE / LORD BUCHANAN / AS CAST

Character portrayed is male / Age: 40s - 60s (open to all ranges)

DAVE. That guy that’s always there. Loves a ceilidh and loves a dram. DAVE has been with Leo and his band for years and now is here for Ramsay on this important evening. Big, brash and the opposite of graceful. LORD BUCHANAN is the uppity Laird of the Buchanan estate. He is Leo’s first professional gig and proves a tricky customer whose ideas of Ceilidh are a bit stuck in the past. In addition to DAVE and LORD BUCHANAN this track also doubles additional ENSEMBLE moments of singing and playing throughout. Singing Range: Bari-Tenor (C3 - E4). NOTE: Instruments of interest would be Guitar/ Accordion/ Drums

UNDERSTUDY 1 - LEO / RAMSAY

LEO

Character portrayed Male / Age: 30s - 50s. (open to all ranges) Leo MacLavaney is one of Scotland’s greatest and most celebrated Callers. Leo is charming, confident and beloved all over Scotland, dedicating himself to preserving the tradition of Ceilidh. He is a devoted husband, father and friend and he affects the lives of a great many folk during his time as a Caller. LEO is responsible for leading many of the dances throughout the evening and requires a warm, engaging command of the room. Singing Range: Bari-Tenor (B2- F#4 (A4 falsetto))

RAMSAY

Character portrayed is Male. Age: 30s (open to all ranges) Ramsay MacLavaney is the Caller of tonight’s Ceilidh. Although this is his first time leading, Ramsay grew up around the tradition and practice of Ceilidh and is now ready to take his place and call this important evening for his family, for himself, and for his father. Charming, charismatic, and full of heart: RAMSAY is central driver of the story and is responsible for leading much of the audience dances, interaction and communication throughout the evening. Singing Range: Tenor (D3-A#4)

UNDERSTUDY 2 - EUNA / YVONNE

EUNA

Character portrayed Female / Age: 25 - 45. (open to all ranges) Euna Ferguson is a student at Glasgow University when she first meets Leo. Originally from England, she is quick, smart and sure of herself, but falls fast for Leo’s love and devotion of Ceilidh as their paths begin to cross and join for good. In addition to EUNA this track also doubles additional ENSEMBLE moments of singing, including ARABELLA. Singing Range: Mezzo Soprano (A3-F5)

YVONNE

Character portrayed is Female. Age: 20s - 30s (open to all ranges) YVONNE is Euna’s pal from university, although that’s really where their similarities end. She is gallus, gutsy and entirely Glaswegian. After she and Fiddles marry, Yvonne becomes a central fixture in Leo and Euna’s life. In addition to YVONNE this track also covers additional ENSEMBLE moments of singing throughout. Singing Range: Alto (G3 - C5) NOTE: Actor-Musician a plus. Instruments of interest would be Whistles/ Accordion/ Guitar / Bohdran

UNDERSTUDY 3 - FIDDLES / LUCAS / ROWAN

FIDDLES:

Character portrayed is Male / Age: 30s (open to all ranges) FIDDLES is one of Leo’s oldest friends and bandmates. A phenomenal fiddle player, he has carried on the tradition of Ceilidh alongside his friend since the beginning. Big-hearted, and occasionally big-mouthed, Fiddles is husband to Yvonne and father to Rowan. He is as much a MacLavaney as anyone. In addition to FIDDLES this track also doubles additional ENSEMBLE moments of singing and playing, including DUNCAN THE STOUT. Singing Range: Bari-Tenor (C3-E4) Actor-Musician: Must be a highly-skilled fiddle player, able to play virtuosic solos in the style of traditional Scottish folk music. This track is currently written to play Guitar and Snare player too - however, these secondary instruments could be covered by another track in the future.

LUCAS

Character portrayed Male / Age: mid 20s - mid 30s (open to all ranges) LUCAS is Ramsay’s partner, and a lover of Ceilidh in his own right. The pair meet during Ramsay’s first attempt at calling, which doesn’t go all that well. Passionate, cheeky and utterly taken by the bizarre and beautiful tradition of Ramsay and his family. In addition to LUCAS this track also doubles additional ENSEMBLE moments of singing and playing, including PATRICK. Singing Range: Tenor (D3 - A4). NOTE: Actor-Musicians a plus, but not required. Instruments of interest for this role would be Accordion / Cello / Guitar / Bohdran.

ROWAN

Character portrayed is Female. Age: 20s - 30s (open to all ranges)The daughter of Fiddles and Yvonne, and close friend of Ramsay. ROWAN is a virtuosic, young fiddle player who is part of the band for tonight’s Ceilidh. In addition to ROWAN this track also doubles additional ENSEMBLE moments of singing and playing throughout. Singing Range: Mezzo-Soprano G3 - C5. A highly-skilled fiddle player, able to play virtuosic solos in the style of traditional Scottish folk music.

UNDERSTUDY 4 - OLDER EUNA / GRANNY / LORD BUCHANAN

All gender identities. Musicians a plus. (Instruments of interest: Accordion / Cello / Guitar / Bohdran / Whistles.)

UNAVAILABLE ROLES

RAMSAY (THIS ROLE IS A CAST)

Character portrayed is Male. Age: 30s (open to all ranges)

Ramsay MacLavaney is the Caller of tonight’s Ceilidh. Although this is his first time leading, Ramsay grew up around the tradition and practice of Ceilidh and is now ready to take his place and call this important evening for his family, for himself, and for his father. Charming, charismatic, and full of heart: RAMSAY is central driver of the story and is responsible for leading much of the audience dances, interaction and communication throughout the evening. Singing Range: Tenor (D3-A#4)

OLDER LEO (THIS ROLE IS A CAST)

Character portrayed is Male. Age: 60+ (open to all ranges)

Leo tonight, as he is now. Despite his rich and full life, Leo now struggles remembering any of it. Illness has left him with difficulty communicating, frailty in his body and his mind, and with his deep connection to Ceilidh now lost. Singing Range:(C3-D4). NOTE: This is an acting-led role, does not need a trained voice at all. There is a small amount of singing, in character.

OLDER EUNA / AS CAST (THIS ROLE IS A CAST)

Character portrayed is Female. Age: 50 - 60+ (open to all ranges)

Euna tonight, as she is now. Ramsay’s mother, Leo’s wife and the matriarch of Ceilidh in their family. She is by her son’s side as he takes on the task of this evening. In addition to OLDER EUNA this track also doubles additional ENSEMBLE singing and playing throughout. Singing Range: Alto (F#3 - B4)

NOTE: Currently written for a whistle and pipes player who is highly skilled in playing traditional Scottish folk music. Other instruments that could be considered - Guitar / Bohdran / Accordion.

ROWAN / AS CAST (THIS ROLE IS A CAST)

Character portrayed is Female. Age: 20s - 30s (open to all ranges)

The daughter of Fiddles and Yvonne, and close friend of Ramsay. ROWAN is a virtuosic, young fiddle player who is part of the band for tonight’s Ceilidh. In addition to ROWAN this track also doubles additional ENSEMBLE moments of singing and playing throughout. Singing Range: Mezzo-Soprano G3 - C5. A highly-skilled fiddle player, able to play virtuosic solos in the style of traditional Scottish folk music

YVONNE / AS CAST (THIS ROLE IS A CAST)

Character portrayed is Female. Age: 20s - 30s (open to all ranges)

YVONNE is Euna’s pal from university, although that’s really where their similarities end. She is gallus, gutsy and entirely Glaswegian. After she and Fiddles marry, Yvonne becomes a central fixture in Leo and Euna’s life. In addition to YVONNE this track also covers additional ENSEMBLE moments of singing throughout. Singing Range: Alto (G3 - C5) NOTE: Actor-Musician a plus. Instruments of interest would be Whistles/ Accordion/ Guitar / Bohdran

FIDDLES / AS CAST (THIS ROLE IS A CAST)

Character portrayed is Male. Age: 30s (open to all ranges)

FIDDLES is one of Leo’s oldest friends and bandmates. A phenomenal fiddle player, he has carried on the tradition of Ceilidh alongside his friend since the beginning. Big-hearted, and occasionally bigmouthed, Fiddles is husband to Yvonne and father to Rowan. He is as much a MacLavaney as anyone. In addition to FIDDLES this track also covers additional ENSEMBLE moments of singing and playing, including DUNCAN THE STOUT. Singing Range: Bari-Tenor (C3-E4) A highly-skilled fiddle player, able to play virtuosic solos in the style of traditional Scottish folk music. NOTE: This track is currently written to play Guitar and Snare player too - however, these secondary instruments could be covered by another track in the future.

SALARY

Midsize Theatres $1000 weekly minimum + pension and health.

UNION

AEA