ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Submission - Portland Center Stage Auditions

LORT

ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN

– Photo / Resume Request

Portland Center Stage (Portland, OR) LORT B; $765/week minimum

Produced in association with Producers Todd Gershwin and Daniel Chilewich of Premier Media, Jeffrey Jampol and the Estate of Janis Joplin.

Artistic Director: Chris Coleman

Writer/Director: Randy Johnson

Musical Director: Len Rhodes

Casting Director: Randy Dupre

1^st rehearsal: 4/25/11. Runs: 5/24 – 6/26/11

NYC appointment only auditions will be held the first week of March.

Seeking submissions from Actors' Equity Members only for these particular auditions.

For consideration, email picture and resume to:
JanisJoplinCasting@gmail.com

Please be sure to indicate in the subject line: “NYC appointment auditions – AEA self submission”

This is World Premiere. The production features over 26 songs and centers on Janis Joplin, her music and her musical influences throughout her life and career.

Seeking:

Janis Joplin:

Music legend. Age portrayed in show is 27 years old. Strong acting and vocal skills required. Must be able to vocally carry and perform the show 8 performances per week. Guitar skills a plus but not required.

The Blues Singer:

Character portrays Janis Joplin’s musical influences over the years. Needs to be able to vocally cover the song stylings of: Bessie Smith, Nina Simone, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Odetta, Big Mama Thornton. Age range is 25 – 35 years. Not looking for impersonators.

Janis Joplin Understudy and The Blues Singer Understudy:

Understudies will also perform as on stage back up singers in the production.