MAGIC BIRD Equity Principal Auditions - Broadway Theatre TBA Auditions

MAGIC BIRD – Equity Principal Auditions

Broadway/Production Contract Currently $1,653/week minimum.

Producers: Tony Ponturo/Fran Kirmser

Author: Eric Simonson

Dir: Thomas Kail

GM: Maggie Brohn/Bespoke Theatricals LLC

Casting: Telsey+Company: Will Cantler, Karyn Casl

1st reh: 1/23/12. 1st preview: 2/27. Open-ended run at a Broadway theater TBA.

Equity Principal Auditions:

Thursday, November 10, 2011 Telsey + Company

Friday, November 11, 2011 315 West 43rd Street, 10th Floor

10 AM – 6 PM both days. New York City

Lunch from 1:30 – 2:30.

Sides will be provided at the audition. Please bring a picture & resume, stapled back-to-back.

Seeking (all roles are available unless otherwise specified):

Larry Bird:

Caucasian man, late 20s-30s. An athlete. Fiercely competitive, uncompromisingly honest, he says what he thinks and wastes no words. Despite international success, he has a small-town suspicion of strangers, and loyalty to friends. His laconic, Southern-farmboy demeanor conceals an intelligent man with a killer instinct. Taller is good.

Earvin “Magic” Johnson:

African American man, late 20s-30s. An athlete. Charismatic, energetic and the life of the party. Fiercely competitive, outgoing, gregarious and a friend to everyone he meets. This man could sell ice cubes to the Eskimos – unlimited ambition, ego and charm, all in one package. Taller is good.

Red Auerbach / Tommy:

Two roles for one actor. Caucasian men, late 40s - late 50s. Auerbach: Legendary Celtics coach and manager. Tough and shrewd. Born and raised in Brooklyn, with a cigar in his mouth. A raconteur. Tommy: Blue-collar sports-bar owner from Boston. Obsessive sports fan.

Frank / Cooper:

Two roles for one actor. African American men, late 20s - late 30s. Frank: Affable, smart, well-read Boston firefighter and sports fan. Cooper: Professional NBA player for the Lakers, and one of Magic's best friends. He’s a good guy, a smart player and a family man. Taller is good.

Georgia Bird / Shelly:

Two roles for one actor. Caucasian women, mid 40s - early 50s. Georgia: Larry’s mom. She's irresistibly honest, blunt and charming. Loves family, God and basketball. Has a wry wit, and is a fanatic about stats. Shelly: Working-class Boston bartender. Tough and funny. Some sex appeal. Also seeking Understudy for this role.

Understudy for Johnson / Frank / Cooper / Willy / Baxter:

To cover African American male characters, late 20s - late 30s. Versatile, athletic, charming.

Understudy Bird / Auerbach / Tommy:

Track age: 30s - early 40s. To cover Caucasian male roles. Versatile, athletic, gritty.

Willy / Baxter:

CAST. Auditioning performers will be considered as possible (emergency) replacements, should any become necessary. Two roles for one actor. African American men, late 20s - late 30s. Willy: Fanatic Boston sports fan … except that he's a Magic fan – and a bit too loud about it when he's drinking. Baxter: Shrewd sports agent to Magic Johnson.