Northern Stage Company
White River Junction, VT
US

DESCRIPTION

CONTRACT

LORT Non-Rep

$807 weekly minimum (LORT D) - Favored Nations

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in WAITRESS (See breakdown).

There will be no understudies.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your headshot and resume and include “WAITRESS” in the subject line.

Deadline: 10/15/2024

SUBMIT TO

[email protected]

PERSONNEL

Music by Sara Bareilles

Book by Jessie Nelson

Directed by Carol Dunne

Choreographed by Ashleigh King

Music Direction by Kevin David Thomas

OTHER DATES

Anticipated audition dates: week of October 21

First Rehearsal: February 18, 2025

First Preview: March 12, 2025

Closing: April 13, 2025

OTHER

Location: Northern Stage (White River Junction, Vermont)

Travel/Housing: Provided by Northern Stage

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 submit.

BREAKDOWN

WAITRESS

SEEKING:

JENNA (Female identifying, 20s-30s, any ethnicity, mezzo-soprano F#3- F5). A young woman stuck in her small town and unhappy marriage to abusive husband Earl. Living paycheck to paycheck. Finds bits of happiness in her pie baking and friendships. Yearns to get away and have a fresh start. Has a pop/rock sound with great range.

DAWN (Female identifying, 20s, any ethnicity, vocal range: G3-E5). The nerdy, quirky, glasses- wearing type. Big hints of OCD in her appearance and painstaking insurance of equidistant table settings. Able to sing pop/rock/folk vocal styles.

BECKY (Female identifying, 40s-50s, any ethnicity, vocal range: Eb3-E5). World-weary and snarky but has managed to keep her sharp sense of humor. Honest and loyal to Jenna and Dawn. Has excellent comedic timing and be able to sing pop with a high belt.

DR POMATTER (Male identifying, 30s-early 40s, any ethnicity, vocal range: Bb2-Bb4). Jenna’s gynecologist turned lover. Quirky and clumsy in a way that makes him endearing. Has a great sense of humor and a big heart. Adept at humor and a strong pop/rock tenor.

OGIE (Male identifying, 20s-30s, any ethnicity, vocal range: C3-F4). Becomes smitten with Dawn after a 5-minute date. Quirky, incredibly persistent but kind. Has excellent comedic timing and able to sing pop/rock.

CAL (Male identifying, 40s, any ethnicity, vocal range: D3-F4). Chef at the diner. “Salt of the Earth” guys guy surrounded by gals. Brash, impatient and unsentimental but still charming. Able to sing pop/rock/folk

SALARY

LORT Non-Rep $807 weekly minimum (LORT D) - Favored Nations

UNION

AEA