PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, The Musical Equity Principal Audition/Role of Benjamin - Palace Theatre Auditions

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, The Musical

– Equity Principal Auditions / Role of Benjamin

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

Producers: Bette Midler, James L. Nederlander, Garry McQuinn et al.

Exec Prod: Alecia Parker

Book: Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott

Dir: Simon Phillips

Originally Choreographed in Australia by Ross Coleman

Assoc Choreo: Andrew Hallsworth

Mus Sprvsr: Stephen “Spud” Murphy

GM: B. J. Holt

Casting: Telsey + Company/Craig Burns

1st reh: On/about 2/16/11. 1st preview: 2/28. Opens 3/20 at the Palace Theatre.

Equity Principal Auditions:

Thursday, January 27, 2011 Telsey + Company

2 PM – 6 PM 315 West 43rd Street, 10th Floor

Equity Monitor begins sign-up at 1 PM. New York City

Sign-up continues until 5:40 PM.

Please prepare a brief pop, disco or contemporary musical theatre song. Bring sheet music; accompanist provided.

Please bring a picture & resume, stapled back-to-back.

Based on the Oscar-winning movie “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of The Desert”, the musical tells the funny and moving story of three drag performers who set off from Sydney across the Australian desert in a battered, old tour bus christened “Priscilla”. The show contains classic pop and disco hits such as “I Will Survive” and “I Love the Nightlife”.

Seeking the following available role only:

Benjamin (Alternate):

Seeking a boy, 8 – 11 years old, to play age 8. Benjamin is the son of Mitzi/Tick (the best drag queen in the business) and his estranged wife Marion (a hotel entertainment manager). Marion has brought Benjamin up to be sweet and open-minded. Mitzi/Tick has not seen him for many years. Acting and some singing ability needed. Dance ability optional, not essential. The actor will need to learn an Australian accent.

Casting Directors’ statement: “Actors of all ethnicities are welcome to attend.”