The TRC Company
New York, NY
US
DATE:
MONDAY, APRIL 14TH, 2025
LOCATION:
PEARL STUDIOS
519 8TH AVE, 12TH FLOOR
To Sign Up for an Appointment Time and for Material to Prepare, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/WATERFORELEPHANTSOPENCALL
Virtual Submissions will also be accepted if you are based outside of NYC or unable to attend on 4/14. Please submit your Headshot/Resume and Audition to this link:
If you are a dancer and/or circus performer/acrobat, please include relevant footage in your submission.
PLEASE NOTE:
- To be considered for hire, you must be over 18 by the time of 1st tour rehearsal: o/a August 25th, 2025
- We will not be accepting an unofficial sign-up list.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS NATIONAL TOUR
Book by Rick Elice
Music & Lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co.
Based on the novel by Sara Gruen
Directed by Ryan Emmons Based on Original Direction by Jessica Stone
Choreography by Jesse Robb and Shana Carroll
Music Supervision by Mary-Mitchell Campbell and Benedict Braxton-Smith
Casting by The TRC Company
Rehearsals Start: August 25th, 2025
SEEKING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
MR. JANKOWSKI
(60s-70s)
An elderly man who used to work as a vet at Benzini Brothers鈥� Most Spectacular Show on Earth. While he is now in assisted living, he is full of life and the memories from his youth. He takes joy in recounting his story to anyone who will listen. Baritone (A2 - F4).
JACOB JANKOWSKI
(20s-30s)
The younger version of Mr. Jankowski. A young man coming into his own. Jacob had been
training as a veterinarian before a personal tragedy propelled him to run away from life as he
knew it. After hopping a train, he finds himself amongst the performers of Benzini Brothers鈥� Most Spectacular Show on Earth and joins the show as the animal caretaker. Contemporary/pop/folk vocals. Tenor (A2 - B4). Strong mover.
AUGUST
(30s-40s)
Owner and ringmaster of Benzini Brothers鈥� Most Spectacular Show on Earth. He is compelling and utterly charming, but there is a quiet cruelness running through him that shows up in the way he treats the animals of the circus and his wife, Marlena. Contemporary/rock/folk vocals. Tenor (Bb2 - A4).
MARLENA
(20s-30s)
Performer at Benzini Brothers鈥� Most Spectacular Show on Earth and wife of August. Marlena is a talented equestrian who has a deep love for her horses. She joined the circus after running away from home at a young age, and in the ensuing years she has developed a tough skin and learned how to look out for herself. Contemporary/folk vocals. Soprano (Ab3 - F5). Strong mover.
BARBARA
(30s-50s)
A performer at Benzini Brothers鈥� Most Spectacular Show on Earth. A longtime member of the circus,
Barbara is brassy but kind. Mixed belt/folk vocals. Alto/Mezzo (G3 - C5, opt E5).
CAMEL
(40s-60s)
A performer of Benzini Brothers鈥� Most Spectacular Show on Earth who likes to use big words and likes to drink even more. Contemporary/folk vocals. Tenor (D3 - G4, opt higher).
WADE
(20s-30s)
A performer at Benzini Brothers鈥� Most Spectacular Show on Earth. Wade has a large and
imposing stature. He keeps his friends close and has a healthy distrust of strangers. Strong
contemporary/rock tenor. Tenor (D3 - A4).
WALTER/WALLIS
(Mid 20s-40s)
A performer at Benzini Brothers鈥� Most Spectacular Show on Earth. A person of short stature.
Walter is slow to warm but, once won over, is a loyal friend. Circus and clowning skills a plus. Baritone (C3 - F4) or Alto (A3 - D5, flexible).
SINGER/MOVER ENSEMBLE
(20s-40s)
Seeking excellent singers who move very well to play various performers and crew members of
Benzini Brothers鈥� Most Spectacular Show on Earth. Circus and puppetry skills a plus.
DANCER ENSEMBLE
(20s-30s)
Seeking excellent dancers who sing very well to play various performers and crew members of
Benzini Brothers鈥� Most Spectacular Show on Earth. Circus and Acro skills a plus.Aug 25, 2025 -
$700.00 – $900.00 per week
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