ONCE - Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre Auditions

Broadway / Production Contract; $1703/week minimum

Producers: Barbara Broccoli, John Hart, Patrick Milling Smith, Fred Zollo, Robert Cole

Director: John Tiffany

Music Director: Martin Lowe

Choreographer: Steven Hoggett

Book: Enda Walsh

Music: Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova

Casting: Jim Carnahan & Stephen Kopel

NYC auditions will be held on an upcoming date TBD by appointment only.

For consideration, email a brief cover letter and your picture and resume to:

oncethemusicalcasting@gmail.com

Note:  The next annual EPA for this production will be held approximately in February 2013.

Seeking submissions for possible future replacements:

GIRL 

(Mid-Late 20s) Direct, intelligent, no nonsense and witty.  Has had to work hard at life but doesn't think she deserves any sympathy.  Must play the piano and sing extremely well. Must have a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent.

GUY

(Mid 20s-Early 30s) A struggling Irish musician. Lost and a bit sad, but extremely appealing. Works with his Da in a vacuum repair shop. Must sing and play guitar extremely well. Must have a strong Irish accent.

BILLY 

(Mid 30s – 40s) A large Irish man. Owner of the music store where GIRL plays piano. Loud, funny and protective of GIRL. Must sing and play guitar well. Must have a strong Irish accent.
 

REZA 

(Late 20s) A sexy, funny, smart Czech girl. Often a bit larger then life. Must sing and play violin/fiddle extremely well. Must have a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent.
 

BARUSKA 

(50s up). Mother of GIRL. A cool but caring Czech mother who likes a full house and full stomachs. Not many inhibitions. Must sing and play the accordion/piano well. Must have a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent.

BANK MANAGER 

(30/40s) Seems quite prim and proper but has a secret passion for music. Must sing and play guitar & cello well. Must have a strong Irish accent.

DA

(50s up) GUY’S dad. A man of few words, but a lovely and caring father. Must play guitar, ukulele/mandolin well. Must have a strong Irish accent.

SVEJC

(20s/30s) A real odd ball.  Loves television and coffee. Must play guitar & drum kit extremely well. Must have a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent.

ANDRE 

(20s) Earnest and kind. An employee at a fast food chain, but has big dreams. Must play guitar & bass guitar extremely well. Must have a strong Czech (Eastern European) accent.

EAMON 

(30s/40s) The music studio manager where GUY and GIRL record their album. A tough nut to crack but eventually gives into the musician’s talents. Must sing and play guitar & piano well. Must have a strong Irish accent.

EMCEE

(Late 20s-30s) The emcee at a bar.  A good natured ball buster. Must sing and play guitar extremely well. Must have a strong Irish accent.

EX-GIRLFRIEND

(20s) GUY’S ex-girlfriend who now lives in New York. Kind, lovely and likeable. Must play violin extremely well. Must have a strong Irish accent