'SPIDER-MAN TURN OFF THE DARK' To Hold Open Casting Call In NYC 4/13

SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark, featuring direction by Julie Taymor (Across The Universe, Frida, The Lion King on Broadway), music and lyrics by 22-time Grammy® Award-winners Bono and The Edge (from U2), and written by Taymor and Glen Berger (Underneath The Lintel), will be holding an open casting call Monday, April 13 (10 AM - 5 PM) at The Knitting Factory (74 Leonard Street) in New York City as part of an ongoing nationwide casting tour.

SPIDER-MAN is seeking principals and understudies for the roles of ‘Peter Parker,' ‘Mary Jane,' and ‘Female Lead Villian.' The production is looking for performers with dynamic rock/pop voices including those with experience in bands and as solo performers. Regardless of experience, anyone who thinks they might be qualified is encouraged to audition.

The open casting call is being organized by Telsey + Company (Rent, Across The Universe, Sex & The City, Wicked). Following New York, additional casting calls will be held in the following cities:

 

LOS ANGELES, CA (Saturday, April 18; 10 AM - 5PM)

Hollywood United Methodist Church
6817 Franklin Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90028

SEATTLE, WA (Monday, April 20; 10 AM - 6PM)

Theatre Puget Sound
Seattle Center House
305 Harrison Street
Seattle, WA 98109

CHICAGO, IL (Thursday, May 7; 10 AM - 5 PM)

Visceral Dance Chicago
2820 N. Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

AUSTIN, TX (Wednesday, May 27; 10 AM - 6 PM)

Dougherty Arts Center
1110 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78704

The production is looking for candidates to fill the following roles (both principals and understudies):

PETER PARKER - Male. 16-20's. Must have a great rock tenor voice. Can be nerdy with understated sex appeal and a good sense of humor.

MARY JANE - Female. 16-20's. Beautiful girl next door. Strong pop/rock singing voice required.

LEAD FEMALE VILLAIN - Female. 25-35 years old. All ethnicities encouraged. Must have an amazing rock voice. Think Sinead O'Connor with a Middle Eastern /Bulgarian/Greek twist. Foreign and/or world music types are great. Foreign accents are great.

All interested people should bring a snapshot or photo of themselves and a brief pop/rock or rock song to sing. Please note that no accompanist or audio equipment will be provided.

For more information, updated casting call information, or if you are not able to attend any of the above casting calls, please e-mail: SpiderManCasting@gmail.com or visit www.SpidermanOnBroadway.com.

SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark will open in New York on Thursday, February 18, 2010.