Location: Dallas, TX EPA
Organization: Uptown Players
To schedule an audition appointment, please go to:
https://bit.ly/UPJamie. If you are an Equity member and there is not a time open that fits your schedule, please email
auditions@uptownplayers.org for assistance in getting an appointment time. If you are an Equity member who prefers to audition as a dancer, please email
auditions@uptownplayers.org for a dance audition time on January 18 or 19. No video submissions will be accepted for this production.
LOA
$477 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT)
Equity actors for roles in EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAIME (See breakdown). Local DFW area actors are encouraged to audition. Actors of all ethnicities and gender identities are encouraged to audition as our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible.
Please prepare up to 2 minutes of two contrasting selections in the style of the show. Singing from the show for one of your selections is acceptable. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.
Uptown Players
1327 Motor Circle
Dallas, TX 75207
Ample free parking at the audition venue.
Book & Lyrics by Tom MacRae
Music by Dan Gillespie Sells
Expected to attend:
Executive Producers: Jeff Rane and Craig Lynch
Stage Manager: Renee Dessommes
Director: Penny Ayn Maas
Musical Director: Vonda K. Bowling
Choreographer: Evor Wright
Dance callbacks will be held on January 18 at 5:45 PM and on January 19 at 11:00 AM, 3:30 PM, and 4:30 PM.
Additional callbacks will take place on Monday, January 20 from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM.
Rehearsals begin: week of June 23, 2025
Performances: July 18 - August 3, 2025
https://uptownplayers.org
Venue: Kalita Humphreys Theater
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
SYNOPSIS: Inspired by true events with music by Dan Gillespie Sells and book and lyrics by Tom MacRae, Everybody's Talking About Jamie celebrates acceptance, belonging, and the power of unconditional love a mother has for her child. The story follows Jamie New, a sixteen-year-old boy from Sheffield who dreams of becoming a drag queen. His loving mom showers him with endless support, but it's not all rainbows as his deadbeat dad and some ignorant school kids attempt to rain on his aspirations. Faced with societal pressures and the challenges of self-discovery, Jamie overcomes obstacles and embraces his true identity, inspiring his community in colorful musical numbers.
Jamie New – Male, Tenor, 18+ to play 16. A working-class teenager who dreams of becoming a drag queen. He is flamboyantly and fearlessly out at school, and he does a good job of hiding his hurt from bullies.
Margaret New – Female, Mezzo-Soprano, late 30s. Jamie’s mom, who fully supports her son’s dreams. Her devotion leads her to protect Jamie from tough realities and she keeps important secrets as a result.
Ray – Female, Alto, 30s. Margaret’s best friend, who adores Jamie. She is spirited and likes to have a good time, but at heart is an emotional rock.
Miss Hedge – Female, Mezzo-Soprano, 30s. An overworked and exhausted teacher on the brink of burnout. Once idealistic, she is now resigned to the grim realities of teaching in a working-class school.
Hugo/Loco Chanelle – Male, drag queen, Baritone, 35-55. They have an ageless timelessness and have lived through extraordinarily tough times. Years of struggle have stunted their zest for performing.
Tray Sophisticay – Drag Queen, Tenor, any age. Can be sassy and brash, but is also loyal with a heart of gold. Doubles as Young Loco Chanelle.
Laika Virgin – Drag Queen, Tenor, any age. Can throw shade, but stands up for her sisters. Doubles as the other woman.
Sandra Bollock – Drag queen, Baritone, 30s-40s. Shady in a fun way but fiercely loyal and encouraging. Doubles as John, a man from Hugo’s past and Jamie’s dad.
Ensemble - A diverse ensemble of 10 playing various male and female students of all ethnicities, 18+ to play 16. Some students are bullies and others are friends of Jamie. All sing and dance.
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