JERSEY BOYS Equity Principal Auditions - August Wilson Theatre Auditions

Call Type
Equity Principal

Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
10 AM to 6 PM
Lunch 1 to 2

Contract
Production (League)
$1917/week

Location
Pearl Studios NYC 500
500 Eighth Avenue
(35th/36th Streets)
New York, NY 10018
12th floor

Seeking
Equity actor/singers for possible future principal replacements in the currently running Broadway Production.

See breakdown

Preparation
Please prepare a rock n’ roll song and bring your book of music. Please do not sing from the show. Accompanist provided.

Please bring a picture and resume, STAPLED TOGETHER.

Other Dates
EPA: 5/17, 10am to 6pm
ECC/Singers: 5/18, 10am men, 2pm women
ECC/Dancers: 5/19, 10am men, 2pm women
All at Pearl 500 8th Ave.

Personnel
Music: Bob Gaudio
Lyrics: Bob Crewe
Book: Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice

Director: Des McAnuff
Choreographer: Sergio Trujillo
Musical Director: Ron Melrose

Casting: Tara Rubin Casting

· EPA Rules are in effect.

· A monitor will be provided.

Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.

Breakdown

From the mean streets of Jersey to American Bandstand, this is the thrilling story of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became the biggest doo-wop sensation of all time: The Four Seasons. Using their legendary music, two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff brings to life the exciting early days of rock-and-roll, and the price of fame for four guys who had nothing – and everything – to lose. JERSEY BOYS was originally produced at the La Jolla Playhouse. We are seeking male and female singers who move extremely well.

For future replacements in the Broadway company of JERSEY BOYS:

FRANKIE
20s-early 30s. Must be 5’9” or shorter. Must have a strong tenor with sweet and strong falsetto and be able to sing in the style of Frankie Valli. Strong tenor to high A or Bb plus strong falsetto up to treble G. Charismatic and charming. Must be a very strong actor (comfortable with narrative text) and have a gritty side as well as a polished veneer. Must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies. Leading role.

BOB
20s-early 30s. Preferably tall. Strong tenor/baritenor voice. Must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies. Also needs to be comfortable with narrative text. Ability to play piano a plus, but not necessary. An intelligent, sensitive, and introspective musical prodigy. Leading role.

TOMMY
30s. Strong tenor/baritenor voice. Must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies. Also needs to be comfortable with narrative text. Ability to play guitar and/or learn - a very strong plus. A natural-born leader with an appealing, bad-boy quality. Leading role.

NICK
30s. Strong bass/baritone voice. Must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies. Also needs to be comfortable with narrative text. Ability to play bass a plus, but not necessary. A quiet dreamer who longs for life after The Four Seasons. Leading role.

GYP DECARLO
45-55. Tough, mafioso type. Must be a good actor and strong singer. Supporting role.

BOB CREWE
35-45. Intelligent and flamboyant – genius music producer and lyricist. An integral part of creating the magic of the Four Seasons. Supporting role.