DEAD OUTLAW (Broadway)- Equity Video Submissions Producing Org TBD | ,
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
5:55 PM - 6:00 PM (E)
Production (League)
$2638 weekly minimum
Equity actors for roles in DEAD OUTLAW (see breakdown).
Please prepare a short song of your choice from the classic period of Rock, Soul, and Country (think roughly between the years 1955-1975). No musical theatre songs please. OR you may prepare material from the show, material will be provided through the sign-up link.
Via Submission
New York, NY 10036
Producer: Lia Vollack Productions, Sonia Friedman Productions
Music and Lyrics by David Yazbek & Erik Della Penna
Book: Itamar Moses
Conceived by: David Yazbek
Music Supervisor: Dean Sharenow
Music Director: Rebekah Bruce
Director: David Cromer
General Manager: Bespoke Theatricals
VIEWING SUBMISSIONS:
Casting Director: Peter Van Dam, CSA - Tara Rubin Casting
1st Rehearsal: o/a 3/17/25
1st Preview: o/a 4/12/25
Opening: o/a 4/27/25
OTHER
Venue: Longacre Theatre
The employer will accept 126 video submissions from Equity members. Members will sign up online for one of the 126 slots. Only members who get one of the 126 slots will receive a confirmation e-mail with the preparation and submission information. After members' submissions have been viewed, the employer will notify each member who viewed their audition.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination.
Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
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DEAD OUTLAW
ACTOR 9 – Male Presenting, 30s - 50s. Any Ethnicity. An excellent rock/folk guitar player and vocalist.
OFFSTAGE COVER 3 – Male Presenting, Late 40s – 60’s. API. Will cover the role of Thomas Noguchi, LA County Coroner to the Stars. Also, will cover the roles of James Patterson, Louis Sonney, William Root, and various Americans of complex morality from 1880 through 1976 anywhere between Searsmont, Maine and Long Beach, California. Sings in all styles with a focus on old school crooning, à la Rat Pack.
OFFSTAGE COVER 4 – Male Presenting, 20s – early 40s. Indigenous. Covers the role of Andy Payne. Also covers the roles of Luke Johnson, Coroner Johnson, Dwain Esper, and various Americans of complex morality from 1880 through 1976 anywhere between Searsmont, Maine and Long Beach, California. Sings in all styles and is a good harmonizer with a wide vocal range.
OFFSTAGE COVER 5 – Male Presenting, 40s - 60s. Any ethnicity. Covers the role of The Bandleader/Storyteller, who represents the author’s fascination with the story of Elmer McCurdy as it relates to fame and mortality. The actor narrates the show and fronts the band. Will also cover roles of various Americans of complex morality from 1880 through 1976 anywhere between Searsmont, Maine and Long Beach, California. Strong storyteller and singer with a direct, conversational, and powerful voice. Plays guitar.
OFFSTAGE COVER 6 - Male Presenting, Mid 20s - 30s. Any ethnicity. Will cover the role of Elmer McCurdy, the Dead Outlaw. A lost and angry young man with a need to matter and a few sparks of decency in his antisocial soul. Will also cover the roles of Charles Patterson, Louis from Iola, and various Americans of complex morality from 1880 through 1976 anywhere between Searsmont, Maine and Long Beach, California. Is a strong singer with both an edgy and vulnerable voice.
THE FOLLOWING ROLES ARE ON OFFER:
ACTOR 1 - Male Presenting, 40s - 60s. Any ethnicity. The Bandleader/Storyteller, who represents the author’s fascination with the story of Elmer McCurdy as it relates to fame and mortality. Narrates the show and fronts the band. Strong storyteller and singer with a direct, conversational, and powerful voice (Examples: Rockabilly, Iggy Pop). Plays guitar.
ACTOR 2 - Male Presenting, Mid 20s - 30s. White. Elmer McCurdy, the Dead Outlaw. A lost and angry young man with a need to matter and a few sparks of decency in his antisocial soul. Is a strong singer with both an edgy and vulnerable voice (Examples: Jack White and Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes).
ACTOR 3 - Female Presenting, 20s - 30s. Any ethnicity. Maggie, Millicent and various roles as cast. Maggie is a young midwestern woman with a very clear plan for the American dream of success and family. Millicent grows from child to young adult in consultation with the Dead Outlaw. Also doubles various Americans from 1880 through 1976 anywhere between Searsmont, Maine and Long Beach, California. Should have a rich and mournful singing voice.
ACTOR 4 - Male Presenting, Late 40s - 60s. API. Thomas Noguchi, LA County Coroner to the Stars. Also plays James Patterson and various Americans of complex morality from 1880 through 1976 anywhere between Searsmont, Maine and Long Beach, California. Sings in all styles with a focus on old school crooning, à la Rat Pack.
ACTOR 5 - Male Presenting, 20s - 40s. Indigenous. Actor Who Is Not Playing Andy Payne. Doubles as Luke Johnson, Elmer’s Accomplice and various Americans of complex morality from 1880 through 1976 anywhere between Searsmont, Maine and Long Beach, California. Sings in all styles and is a good harmonizer with a wide vocal range.
ACTOR 6 - Male Presenting, 20s - 40s. Any Ethnicity. Coroner Johnson. Doubles as Dwain Esper and various Americans of complex morality from 1880 through 1976 anywhere between Searsmont, Maine and Long Beach, California. Sings in all styles, be a good harmonizer with a wide vocal range.
ACTOR 7 - Male Presenting, 20s - 40s. Any Ethnicity. Charles Patterson. Doubles as Louis from Iola and various Americans of complex morality from 1880 through 1976 anywhere between Searsmont, Maine and Long Beach, California. Sings in all styles and is a good harmonizer with a wide vocal range.
ACTOR 8 – Male Presenting, Late 40s - 60s. Any Ethnicity. Louis Sonney. Doubles as William Root and various Americans of complex morality from 1880 through 1976 anywhere between Searsmont, Maine and Long Beach, California. Sings in all styles and is a good harmonizer with a wide vocal range.
OFFSTAGE COVER 1 – Female Presenting, 20s - 30s. Any ethnicity. Will cover the roles of Maggie, Millicent and various roles as cast. Maggie is a young midwestern woman with a very clear plan for the American dream of success and family. Millicent grows from child to young adult in consultation with the Dead Outlaw. Doubles as various Americans from 1880 through 1976 anywhere between Searsmont, Maine and Long Beach, California. Has a rich and mournful singing voice.
OFFSTAGE COVER 2– Male Presenting, Mid 20s - 30s. Any ethnicity. Will cover the role of Elmer McCurdy, the Dead Outlaw. A lost and angry young man with a need to matter and a few sparks of decency in his antisocial soul. Will also cover roles of various Americans of complex morality from 1880 through 1976 anywhere between Searsmont, Maine and Long Beach, California. A strong singer with both an edgy and vulnerable voice.
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