BILLY ELLIOT The Musical
Equity Principal Auditions (Adult Roles)
Short Engagement Touring Agreement (SETA) Category 2 - $741/week minimum
Producer: NETworks Presentations, LLC
Music: Elton John
Book and Lyrics: Lee Hall
Original Director: Stephen Daldry
Original Co-Director: Julian Webber
Original Choreographer: Peter Darling
Director: Justin Martin
Choreographer: Kate Dunn
Music Supervisor: David Chase
Supervising Resident Director: Steven Minning
Associate Choreographer: Alison Levenberg
Music Director: Bill Congdon
General Manager: Dawn Kusinski: Gentry & Associates
Adult Casting: Tara Rubin Casting
Children Casting: Nora Brennan Casting
Equity Principal Auditions
Thursday, February 21, 2013 Pearl Studios “500”
10 AM – 6 PM 500 Eighth Avenue, 12th Floor
Lunch from 1:30 – 2:30. New York City
Please prepare a brief, contemporary pop song. Bring sheet music in correct key; accompanist provided but may not transpose.
Bring picture and resume, stapled together.
2009 winner of 10 Tony Awards including: Best Musical, Best Choreography, Best Book and Lyrics of a Musical, Best Actor in a Musical and Supporting Actor in a Musical; 2006 Olivier Award for Best Musical, Best Choreography and Best Actor in a Musical. Based on the award-winning film.
Seeking the following ADULT principal roles. Note: All characters have a Northern or Geordie (northeastern England) accent.
MRS. WILKINSON: 30s - 40s. Billy's dancing teacher. Excellent singing voice. Great energy, drive, determination, warmth and compassion. Doesn't suffer fools gladly. Good comedic skills. Must be able to tap and be a strong mover/dancer. Principal Role
DAD: 40s. Billy’s dad. Leading actor. Needs to be able to sing. 40s. Geordie miner. Working class. Single parent. Narrow-minded. Tries to do the best for his family. At the end of his tether. Feels sorry for himself. Principal Role
GRANDMA: 50s - 70s. Actress must be able to sing. Good dance or movement skills. Tap if possible. Good comedy skills required. Character actress. Principal Role
TONY: 20s. Billy’s brother. Geordie miner. Excellent singing voice. Outspoken. Loud, macho, up for a fight. Principal Role
GEORGE: Late 30’s – 50’s. Billy’s Boxing teacher. Geordie miner. Excellent comedy skills. Friend of Dad’s. Spokesman of the miners. Community spirited. Working class. Singing not essential and no tap required. Principal Role
Casting Director’s statement: “Actors of all races and ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to attend this call.”
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