PUMP BOYS & DINETTES - New Orleans Appts.
National World War II Museum
CONTRACT
NOLA NOLA B; $300/week
SEEKING
JACKSON - lead guitarist
L.M. - Piano/Accordian
PRUDIE CUPP - Percussion
RHETTA CUPP - Percussion
EDDIE - Bass
JIM - Rhythm Guitar
See breakdown for details.
INSTRUCTIONS
Submit photo and resume to Victoria Reed by email.
Deadline: Mon, Jun 4, 2018
SUBMIT TO
victoria.reed@nationalww2museum.org
Victoria Reed
PERSONNEL
Director/Choreographer-Ford Haeuser
Casting Director-Victoria Reed
OTHER DATES
Rehearsal Date(s): 08/06/2018-09/06/2018
Opening Date(s): 09/07/2018
Closing Date(s): 09/30/2018
OTHER
Theater is located in New Orleans. No transportation or housing 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 submit.
BREAKDOWN
Jackson (Lead): Male, 25-40 traditionally, he is the lead guitarist (country style) of the Pump Boys. Referred to as Lover Boy, the ladies like Jackson. Jackson is a strong singer, able to sing tight harmonies, and mostly sings the top line in the music. Will be asked to prepare the song “Mona” from the show both vocally and on guitar.
Jim (Lead): Male, 30-45 the front man of the Pump Boys. Traditionally, he plays rhythm guitar (country style). Must have the ability to chat with the audience in a very easy way. The storyteller of the evening, he introduces us to the other characters. Jim is a strong singer, able to sing tight harmonies, and mostly sings the middle line in the music. Will be asked to prepare the song “Highway 57” from the show both vocally and on guitar.
L.M. (Lead): Male, 30-40 the piano player (country/honky-tonk style) of the Pump Boys. Also could play accordion. They say women gravitate towards L.M., but that only makes him suspicious. Strong singer
Rhetta Cupp (Lead): Female, 25-40 a Dinette who works at the Double Cupp Diner, and the older sister of Prudie. A mother of two, she remains single. Full of life, she can sing, dance, and, of course, make great pie. Prefer ability to play instruments. Strong singer, belt and soul, and sings bottom line.
Prudie Cupp (Lead): Female, 25-35 a Dinette who works at the Double Cupp Diner, and the younger sister of Rhetta. Like her sister, she is also full of character and fun, can sing, dance, and make great pie. Needs to have percussive skills. Prefer ability to play instruments. Strong singer, mix, sings top line.
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 submit.
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