JERSEY BOYS (SETA) - NYC ECC / Male Singers
Various Producers
AUDITION DATE
Thu, Jul 05, 2018
10:00 am (EDT)
Male singers who move extremely well
CONTRACT
Short Engagement Touring $748/week min
SEEKING
Equity male singers who move extremely well for the ensemble and to possibly cover principal roles in the upcoming SETA Tour. See breakdown.
PREPARATION
Men and Women: Please prepare 16 bars of a rock n’ roll song that shows as much range as possible.
Please do not sing anything from the show.
You will NOT be asked to stay and move on this day.
Please bring a picture and resume, STAPLED TOGETHER.
LOCATION
Pearl Studios NYC (519)
519 8th Ave
12th Fl
New York, NY 10018
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
OTHER DATES
1st reh. o/a 9/10/18, 1st perf. 9/29/18
OTHER
ECC Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity monitor will be provided.
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.
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.
SEEKING:
ENSEMBLE MALE 1
20s to early 30s (5’10 or shorter) Strong actor/singer to play various roles including Joey Pesci: Young, energetic. Will understudy the principal role of Frankie Valli: 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 and a good dancer.
ENSEMBLE MALE 2
20s early 30s. Strong actor/singer to play various roles including Bob Crewe: Intelligent and flamboyant- genius music producer and lyricist. An integral part of creating the magic of the Four seasons. Will understudy the principal role of Bob Gaudio: 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. Good dancer.
ENSEMBLE MALE 3
30s. Strong actor/singer to play various roles including Norm Waxman and Hank Majewski. Will understudy the principal role of Tommy Devito: 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 a very strong plus. A natural-born leader with an appealing, bad-boy quality. Good dancer.
ENSEMBLE MALE 4
30s. Strong actor/singer to play various roles including Gyp DeCarlo: Tough, Mafioso type. Will understudy the principal role of Nick Massi: 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. Good dancer.
FEMALE ENSEMBLE 1/MARY
20s-30s. Frankie’s wife; Tough, ‘Seen it All’, Italian, Jersey girl. She’s got a killer sense of humor. Actor also plays a variety of other roles, including member of a 60s style girl group. Strong belt useful. High straight tone soprano also useful but not required. Good Dancer.
FEMALE ENSEMBLE 2/LORRAINE
20’s-30s. Frankie’s girlfriend; Educated, NOT from Jersey, a real career girl – young Diane Sawyer; Actor also plays a variety of other roles, including member of a 60s style girl group and tough-as-nails Jersey Girl. Strong high belt useful, belt to high F EXTREMELY useful. High, straight tone soprano also useful but not required. Good Dancer.
FEMALE ENSEMBLE 3/FRANCINE
20s-mid 30s. - Frankie’s daughter; Named for, doted on and deeply loved by Frankie. She’s a Jersey girl – vulnerable, lost and acts out to make up for lack of attention from her Dad. Actor also plays a variety of other roles including member of a 60s style girl group and a tough-as-nails Jersey Girl. Strong, high belt useful. Belt to high F EXTREMELY useful, high straight tone soprano also useful but not required. Good Dancer.
ONE FEMALE SWING
Fabulous, versatile actress/singer/dancer with flexible vocal registers to play a variety of roles (the many girlfriends of the Four Seasons, etc). Will understudy the role of Francine: Frankie’s daughter; Named for, doted on and deeply loved by Frankie. She’s a Jersey girl – vulnerable, lost and acts out to make up for lack of attention from her Dad. Actor also plays a variety of other roles including member of a 60s style girl group and a tough-as-nails Jersey Girl. Strong, high belt useful. Belt to high F EXTREMELY useful, high straight tone soprano also useful but not required. Good Dancer. Will understudy the role of Mary: Frankie’s wife; Tough, ‘Seen it All’, Italian, Jersey girl. She’s got a killer sense of humor. Actor also plays a variety of other roles, including member of a 60s style girl group. Strong belt useful. High straight tone soprano also useful but not required. Will understudy the role of Lorraine: Frankie’s girlfriend; Educated, NOT from Jersey, a real career girl – young Diane Sawyer; Actor also plays a variety of other roles, including member of a 60s style girl group and tough-as-nails Jersey Girl. Strong high belt useful, belt to high F EXTREMELY useful. High, straight tone soprano also useful but not required. Good Dancer
ONE MALE PARTIAL SWING
20s-30s Strong actor/singer to play various roles (friends, producers, etc.) Will cover Ensemble features and potentially cover Principal roles. Must be very comfortable with four part harmonies. Good dancer.
2 MALE SWINGS
20s-40s. Strong actor/singer to play various roles (friends, producers, etc.) Will cover Ensemble features and potentially cover Principal roles. One will cover Frankie Valli. Must be very comfortable with four part harmonies. Good dancer.
Ensemble may cover the following principal roles.
FRANKIE 20s-early 30s. Must be 5 feet 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, needs strong high G. 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 a very strong plus. A natural-born leader with an appealing, bad-boy quality. Leading role.
NICK 30s. Strong bass/baritone voice, low E would be an asset. 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.
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 audition.
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