Bucks County Playhouse Theatre Inc | New Hope, PA
Monday, December 16, 2024
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
COST
$914 weekly minimum (Tier 1)
Equity actors for roles in HARD ROAD TO HEAVEN (See breakdown). All ethnicities are welcomed and encouraged to audition. Every effort will be made to have a cast that is reflective of the world we live in with regard to racial diversity and gender identification.
Please prepare a brief selection of music in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a picture/resume, stapled together. If you are unable to attend, you may email your photo and resume to
hardroad@ebcastingco.com, Subject Line: HARD ROAD TO HEAVEN EPA [Role].
Sunlight Studios
321 W 44th St
Ste #202
New York, NY 10036
Holding room - Studio A
Director: Jackson Gay
Bookwriter: Willy Holtzman (two Pulitzer nominations, Peabody Award)
Songwriter: David Spangler (Elizabeth 1, Magic Show, Seesaw)
Songwriter: Marty Dodson (writer for Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, George Strait, The Oak Ridge Boys, The Plain White T's, Saving Jane, Lonestar, Billy Currington, Craig Morgan, etc)
Music Director: Jacob Yates
Casting: Eisenberg Casting
Expected to attend:
Casting Director: Daryl Eisenberg, CSA
Casting Assistant: Joey Bermudez
Rehearses: February 3-28, 2025
NYC Rehearsals: Mon-Fri Feb 3-21, 2025.
Tech at Bucks County: Feb 25-28, 2025
First Preview: Feb 28, 2025
Opening: March 8, 2025
Performances: February 28 - March 23, 2025
Travel to Bucks County and housing at the theater will be provided during tech/the run of the show.
Producer: Bucks County Playhouse (Alexander Fraser, Robyn Goodman & Josh Fiedler)
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
SYNOPSIS: HARD ROAD TO HEAVEN is an authentic country musical about a family that starts out singing in the southern gospel circuit. As one becomes the reigning queen of country music, the family confronts the challenges of the fast-paced male-dominated music business and its effect on their lives.
NOTE: Seeking strong, contemporary vocalists in all roles.
JENNY DIXON: Female, 30s. The reigning Queen of Country Music. Sharp, witty. Strong and vulnerable. Determined as hell and doesn’t let anyone push her around. Tough on the outside, soft on the inside. BELTER
LINNELL DIXON: Female, late 50s-60. Jenny’s mother. Retreated to the church after her early attempts at country music stardom. Values being a good Christian woman - and determined to keep her family together. Fiercely protective of her daughters. Lots of bark, some bite. ALTO
ANNA GRACE DIXON: Female, 18+ to play 10 and 17. Jenny’s sister. Every bit the young hipster. Brilliant, heading to Yale - but wants to be a singer/songwriter instead. Cynical, sarcastic. More Billie Eilish than country music. SOPRANO BELTER
HANK DIXON: Male, early 50s-60s. Jenny’s father. Warm, loving, and supportive. More laid-back and easy-going than Linnell. BARITONE
CHARLIE MORGAN: Male, Black, 60s. Longtime friend of Hank. Owner of a small gospel record label. Has a great ear for locating exciting new talent. Jenny’s manager. BARITONE
JIMMY LEE STANLEY: Male, late 30s. Jenny’s old flame. Once a preacher, now in real estate. Sweet and charming. TENOR
KELLIN WAYNE: Male, 30s-40s. Rising record company executive. Slick, sexy, oozes charm while clearly on the make. TENOR
MARCUS DORSEY: Male, Black, 19. An up-and-coming music producer and musician working with Anna Grace. Smart, funny, and happy to let Anna Grace take the lead. TENOR
YOUNG JIMMY LEE & OTHERS: Male, 20s. Young Jimmy Lee plus others. TENOR
YOUNG JENNY & OTHERS: Female, 20s. Young Jenny Dixon plus others. Tough-as-nails star on the rise. Rebellious, vivacious, and ready to leave her family behind. ALTO
SONNY & OTHERS: White male, late 20s. Sonny is a rising, hot, good ole' boy country star plus others. BARITONE
MALE ENSEMBLE: Male, Black, mid 30s-50s. Strong vocalist with the ability to play a variety of roles. GOSPEL TENOR
FEMALE ENSEMBLE: Female, mid 30s-50s. Strong vocalist with the ability to play a variety of roles. SOPRANO
OFF-STAGE MALE COVER: Male, Black, 20s-30s. Will cover Marcus and Ensemble.
OFF-STAGE FEMALE COVER: Female, 30s. Will cover Jenny and Ensemble.
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