HERE LIES LOVE Equity Principal Audition - The Public Theatre Auditions

HERE LIES LOVE - Equity Principal Auditions

The Public Theater Off-Broadway Musical Development Agreement $386/week minimum.

Music: David Byrne and Fatboy Slim

Lyrics: David Byrne

Choreo: Annie-B Parson

Dir: Alex Timbers

Commitment dates for this developmental project: 6/12-6/23 (no more than five hours per day, six days per week).

Equity Principal Auditions:

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 Ripley-Grier Studios

10 AM - 6 PM 520 Eighth Avenue, 16th Floor

Lunch from 1:30 - 2:30. New York City

Please prepare a brief POP/ROCK, R&B or DANCE/CLUB song. Bring sheet music in the correct key; accompanist is provided, but may not transpose. NO A CAPPELLA SINGING.

Please bring a picture & resume, stapled back-to-back.

Follows the intertwining lives of Imelda Romualdez Marcos and the woman who raised her, Estrella Cumpas, against the political backdrop of the Marcoses' rise to power and fortune in the Philippines. Set in the clubs of the rich and famous that Imelda loved and frequented, the piece follows a period of history from poor beginnings in the 1950s to the 1980s, when Imelda and her family were forced to leave the Philippines. The piece tells the story before the story we think we already know of the extravagance of her husband's reign and the 2,700 pairs of shoes.

Seeking:

Note: Multiple ethnicities are found throughout the population of the Republic of the Philippines from the migrant arrivals from China, Spain, Korea and Southeast Asia, among other nations. Casting personnel state, “Because of the specific world of the play, we are particularly interested in considering performers to play Filipino and/or Asian characters.” All must have GREAT POP SINGING VOICES and move well.

Imelda:

Filipina, 20s-30s. Beautiful provincial flower with ambition burning inside her. Casting personnel state, “Although specific physical resemblance is generally not an issue, we are particularly interested in considering performers 5'7' and above as Imelda's height is an important detail in her story.” Seeking a singer with a STRONG belt.

Estrella:

Filipina, 20s-30s
. Servant and confidante who raised Imelda after her mother's death, despite being only slightly older than her. Strong, maternal nurturing force with a gentler singing voice.

Remedios:

Filipina, 30s-40s. Imelda's mother. Beacon of strength and practicality.

Marcos:

Filipino, 20s-30s. Intensely charismatic, masculine politician. Seductive. Sexy. Johnny Cash meets Conrad Birdie in Manila.

Aquino (Ninoy):

Filipino, 20s-30s. Rebel leader with righteous principles. Seeking a singer with strong R&B/Gospel voice.

Ensemble Women:

To play various Filipina characters (20s-30s) including Beauty Pageant Contestant, Citizens of Manila, others.

Ensemble Men:

To play various Filipino characters (20s-30s) including Soldiers, Citizens of Manila, others.

Non-Equity performers will be seen, time permitting (i.e. whenever there is no AEA Member auditioning or waiting). The Theatre strongly encourages participation of all, including non-Equity performers.

If unable to attend, send photo/resume to HERE LIES LOVE Casting, The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St, New York NY 10003.