ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Equity Principal Audition - Portland Center Stage Auditions

LORT

ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN

– Equity Principal Auditions

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

Equity Principal Auditions:

Monday, March 7, 2011 at the Actors' Equity Audition Center

9:30 AM — 12:30 PM 165 West 46th Street, 2nd Floor

New York, NY

For Janis Joplin: prepare one uptempo and one ballad from the Joplin repertoire.

For Blues Singer: prepare one uptempo and one ballad from the repertoires of such artists as: Bessie Smith, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone or Tina Turner.

No karaoke tracks please.

Bring picture and resume, stapled together.

It is highly recommended that both singers have"Summertime" and"Honky Tonk Woman prepared in the event of a callback.

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.