BEEHIVE Submission - Repertory Theatre of St. Louis/Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Auditions

BEEHIVE – Photo / Resume Request

Co-producers: Repertory Theatre of St. Louis/Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

LORT B+; $816/week minimum

Artistic Directors: Steve Woolf and Ed Stern

Director/Choreographer: Pamela Hunt

Creator/Writer: Larry Gallagher

Musical Director: Michael Sebastian

Casting Director: Rich Cole

1^st rehearsal (St. Louis): 2/22/11. Runs: 3/16 – 4/10/11.

1^st rehearsal (Cincinnati): 4/19/11. Runs: 4/29 – 5/21/11.

NYC auditions will be held November 17 – 19, by appointment only.

Seeking submissions from Actors' Equity Members only for these particular auditions.

For consideration, mail picture and resume to:

Rich Cole, Casting

648 Broadway, Suite 912

New York, NY 10012

Attn: Beehive (name of role) – NYC appointments – AEA self submit

Submission is by mail only. Absolutely no emails, phone calls or office visits/drop off's!

Be sure to put the title of the show and the role you're interested in on the front of the envelope.

Please read notice carefully, and submit ONLY if you are"right" for one or more roles.

This is an ensemble show and the actresses play many roles. Great voices, humor and movement abilities a must. Those cast must do both engagements of this co-production.

Narrator/Wanda:

African American, 25-35. This character guides the audience through the 60’s from the Girl Groups to Janis Joplin. Strong, humorous, personable. Must be comfortable talking to the audience. Needs good acting chops as well as be a strong singer. Charismatic and a lot of fun Vocal quality—belt with mix.

Alison:

Caucasian, 20-30. The warmest voice of the group. The gritty one. Brenda Lee, Connie Francis, Janis Ian. Perky, and sunny. Vocal quality—soprano with mix.

Jasmine:

African American, 20-30. Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Annette Funicello. Bright, sexy. Vocal quality—soprano/mix.

Pattie:

Caucasian, 20-30. Leslie Gore, Dusty Springfield, Aretha duo. The “bad girl” of the 60s. Big belt/mix—wide range.

Gina:

African American, 25-35. Tina Turner. Sexy, excellent dancer/singer. Big belt and mix.

Laura:

Caucasian, 25-35. Lulu, Janis Joplin. Janis Joplin says it all. Big belt.