JERSEY BOYS Equity Principal Auditions - August Wilson Theatre Auditions

Call Type
Equity Principal

Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions
Monday, May 20, 2013
10:00am – 6:00pm
Lunch from 1:00pm – 2:00pm

Contract
Production (League)
(Broadway and National Tour) $1754/week minimum

Location
Pearl Studios NYC"500"
500 Eighth Avenue
(35th/36th Streets)
New York, NY
12th floor

Seeking
Equity male and female singing actors who move extremely well for possible principal replacements in the Broadway and National Tour companies.

See breakdown

Preparation
Please prepare a rock n’ roll song and bring your book of music. Please do not sing from the show.

Please bring a picture and resume, STAPLED TOGETHER.

Other Dates
Currently running on Broadway and in National Tour

Personnel
Music: Bob Gaudio; Lyrics: Bob Crewe; Book: Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice
Director: Des McAnuff
Choreographer: Sergio Trujillo
Musical Director: Ron Melrose
Casting: Tara Rubin Casting

· EPA Rules are in effect.

· A monitor will be provided.

Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.

Breakdown

From the mean streets of Jersey to American Bandstand, this is the thrilling story of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became the biggest doo-wop sensation of all time: The Four Seasons. Using their legendary music, two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff brings to life the exciting early days of rock-and-roll, and the price of fame for four guys who had nothing – and everything – to lose. JERSEY BOYS was originally produced at the La Jolla Playhouse. We are seeking male and female singers who move extremely well.

For future replacements in the Broadway company and the National Tour of JERSEY BOYS, we are seeking:

[FRANKIE] 20s-early 30s. Must be 5’9” or shorter. Must have a strong tenor with sweet and strong falsetto and be able to sing in the style of Frankie Valli. Strong tenor to high A or Bb plus strong falsetto up to treble G. Charismatic and charming. Must be a very strong actor (comfortable with narrative text) and have a gritty side as well as a polished veneer. Must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies. Leading role.

[BOB] 20s-early 30s. Preferably tall. Strong tenor/baritenor voice. Must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies. Also needs to be comfortable with narrative text. Ability to play piano a plus, but not necessary. An intelligent, sensitive, and introspective musical prodigy. Leading role.

[TOMMY] 30s. Strong tenor/baritenor voice. Must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies. Also needs to be comfortable with narrative text. Ability to play guitar and/or learn - a very strong plus. A natural-born leader with an appealing, bad-boy quality. Leading role.

[NICK] 30s. Strong bass/baritone voice. Must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies. Also needs to be comfortable with narrative text. Ability to play bass a plus, but not necessary. A quiet dreamer who longs for life after The Four Seasons. Leading role.

[GYP DECARLO] 45-55. Tough, mafioso type. Must be a good actor and strong singer. Supporting role.

[BOB CREWE] 35-45. Intelligent and flamboyant – genius music producer and lyricist. An integral part of creating the magic of the Four Seasons. Supporting role.