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A CHORUS LINE: Non-Union, Volunteer

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A CHORUS LINE: Non-Union, Volunteer

Audition Non-Union Volunteer

A Chorus Line

Direction and Choreography by Staci Arriaga
Music Directed by Daniel Alley

Conceived and Originally Directed and Choreographed by Michael Bennett
Book by James Kirkwood and Nicholas Dante
Music by Marvin Hamlisch
Lyrics by Edward Kleban
Co Choreographed by Bob Avian

Audition Dates: Monday, October 26 from 7:30PM-10:30PM and Tuesday, October 27 from 6:30PM-10:30PM. All auditionees are required to attend the Dance Call from 8:30-9:30PM for Monday, October 26 vocal auditions, or from 8:00-9:00PM for Tuesday, October 27 vocal auditions.
Audition Location: Contra Costa Civic Theatre (951 Pomona Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530)
Audition Sign-up: 

https://www.ccct.org/auditions

Video audition due date: October 27 at 11:59 PM
Callbacks: Tuesday, November 17 from 7:00PM-10:00PM 
Rehearsal dates: 4/19-5/27, Generally Sunday afternoons and Mondays-Thursdays from 7-10 PM with Fridays and Saturdays off. (Exact rehearsal calendar will be provided at auditions/callbacks.)
Tech week: 5/29-6/3
Performances: 7:30 PM on 6/4, 6/5, 6/11, 6/12, 6/18, 6/19 and 6/26; 2:00 PM on 6/6, 6/13, 6/20 and 6/27
Stipend: $300 travel reimbursement stipend

**For the audition, please come prepared to sing a musical theater piece that shows off your voice at its best (approximate length: 1 minute). Choose something that lets you shine -- It can be from A Chorus Line, or another show. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music. We will notify you by October 30 if a callback is requested.

SYNOPSIS:
A Chorus Line returns to our stage in a powerful new production that celebrates the dreams, sacrifices, and resilience of performers who dedicate their lives to the theatre. Set during a grueling Broadway audition, the groundbreaking musical invites audiences into the personal stories of dancers fighting for a place in the chorus—and a chance to be seen. The groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize-winning musical set a new standard for Broadway and remains relevant, poignant, provocative and explosively entertaining today.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN: 
We encourage actors from all backgrounds, including those who identify as LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and people of all gender identities to audition for any role.  The vocal ranges below come from Concord Theatricals, the official licensing website.

• Zach (male presenting) Non-singing role but must have an excellent sense of rhythm and timing. A commanding, demanding director and choreographer running the audition. Curt at times but ultimately empathetic, pushing the dancers to reveal their truths.

• Larry/Lori (any gender identity or expression) Zach’s assistant and dance captain. An exceptional dancer with confidence, authority and excellent technique.

• Cassie Ferguson (female presenting) Vocal Range: A3–C#5 (opt. D#5) A gifted dancer, featured performer who is struggling to regain her place in the chorus. Passionate, vulnerable and emotionally complex.

• Sheila Bryant (female presenting) Vocal Range: G3-Bb4 (opt. E3) Witty, sarcastic, confident, veteran dancer whose humor masks deeper emotional wounds.

• Diana Morales (female presenting) Vocal Range: G3–C#5 (opt. F#5) Warm, intelligent, passionate and grounded. She brings the heart into the ensemble.

• Valerie "Val" Clark (female presenting) Vocal Range: G#3–C#5 Confident, funny and ambitious. Unapologetically herself. Boldly practical about the realities of show business.

• Maggie Winslow (female presenting) Vocal Range: A3–E5 (opt. A5) Gentle, warm and vulnerable. Found comfort indance after an emotionally difficult childhood.

• Connie Wong (female presenting) Vocal Range: C4–D5 Small in stature but full of confidence and humor. Self-aware, energetic and determined.

• Bebe Benzenheimer (female presenting) Vocal Range: F#3–C#5 Sensitive, insecure and earnest. Wants desperately to prove she belongs.

• Judy Turner (female presenting) Vocal Range: G#3–C#5 (opt. E5) Chatty, funny and delightfully awkward. A strong dancer with excellent comic timing.

• Kristine Urich-DeLuca (female presenting) Vocal Range: Cb4–Eb5 Sweet, anxious and unintentionally hilarious. A capable dancer who simply cannot sing in tune.

• Mike Costa (male presenting) Vocal Range: F3–G#4 An energetic New Jersey dancer with exceptional tap skills, charm and confidence.

• Paul San Marco (male presenting) Vocal Range: C#3–F#4 One of the show's most emotionally demanding roles. Quiet, vulnerable and deeply honest.

• Don Kerr (male presenting) Vocal Range: D3–F#4 A mature, dependable and grounded performer with a family. Calm and practical.

• Greg Gardner (male presenting) Vocal Range: D3–E4 Sophisticated, stylish and dryly humorous.

• Bobby Mills III (male presenting) Vocal Range: Eb3–C4 A natural comedian who hides vulnerability behind humor and theatricality.

• Richie Walters (male presenting) Vocal Range: D3–A4 (opt. C#5 & E5) Athletic, charismatic and full of infectious enthusiasm.

• Al DeLuca (male presenting) Vocal Range: E3–G#4 Kristine's devoted husband. Patient, supportive and grounded.

• Mark Anthony (male presenting) Vocal Range: E3–G#4 Young, eager and optimistic. Innocent and unintentionally funny.

• Additional Opening Audition Dancers Featured in the opening audition sequence before being cut. May also perform in featured dance moments within At The Ballet, Hello 12 and cover principal roles.


Please email audition@ccct.org with any questions.

Additional Info

Director: : Staci Arriaga

Playwright: : Michael Bennett

Rehearsal Start Date: : 4/19/2027

Performance Start Date: : 6/4/2027

Rehearsal Location: : Contra Costa Civic Theatre 951 Pomona Avenue, El Cerrito

Performance Location: : Contra Costa Civic Theatre 951 Pomona Avenue, El Cerrito

Pay Rate: : Volunteer, $300 stipend

Audition Date(s) and Time(s): : Monday, October 26 from 7:30PM-10:30PM (mandatory dance call 8:30-9:30PM)
Tuesday, October 27 from 6:30PM-10:30PM (mandatory dance call 8:00-9:00PM)

Audition Location: : Contra Costa Civic Theatre
951 Pomona Avenue, El Cerrito

We accept self-tapes for auditions. See the CCCT sign-up link above for details.

Number of roles available: : 26

Will there be callbacks? : Yes

Callback date, time, and location: : Tuesday, November 17 from 7:00PM-10:00PM Contra Costa Civic Theatre 951 Pomona Avenue, El Cerrito

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