ROCK N' ROLL REDEMPTION - CT EPA
Seven Angels Theatre
AUDITION DATE
Mon, Feb 26, 2018
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EST)
Lunch 2 to 3
APPOINTMENTS
No appointments necessary. Sign-in upon arrival.
CONTRACT
SPT SPT 6 $460/week
SEEKING
Equity actor/singers for various roles in ROCK N' ROLL REDEMPTION: The Story and the Music of Dion. See breakdown.
PREPARATION
Bring photo/resume. For Singing roles, please prepare a song (min. 32 bars) of a song in the style of the show. Sides will be available at the audition for non-singing roles.
LOCATION
Seven Angels Theatre
Hamilton Park
1 Plank Rd
Waterbury, CT 06705
PERSONNEL
Director: Semina De Laurentis (in attendance at the EPA)
Choreographer: Janine Molinari
Music Director: Brent Crawford Mauldin
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals begin May 1, 2018 in Waterbury, CT
Show runs Thursdays-Sundays May 17-June 17, 2018
Schedule is 6 shows a week: Thursday 2 and 8PM, Friday 8 PM, Saturday 2 and 8PM and Sunday 2 PM.
OTHER
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
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
This is the story of Dion, of Dion and the Belmonts. Time 1958-1968.
Dion DeMucci:
Male; Late Teens thru Early 20s: A tough Italian American with Star Quality from the Bronx. Plays Dion from early years of success, through herion addiction and recovery. A great 50’s doowop and thythm singer, great versatile range. Playing guitar is a plus.
Johnny Angel:
Male, Any Age between late 30’s and early 60’s; Any Race or Ethnicity. The Guardian Angel presence throughout Dion’s Life. Dion’s Conscience -- Tough, Funny; Strong singer.
Pat:
Male, late 40’s-late 50’s. Dion’s Bronx Italian-American Father; a former Vaudevillian Performer himself, a Stage Father and pushes his son’s Career; A bit brusk but he has a Heart of Gold; Good comic timing, sense of Humour.; Good Character Singing Voice
Frances:
Female, late 40’s-late 50’s. Dion’s Bronx Italian-American Mother; Like most Bronx Italian Mothers, she is the force that holds her family together; Good Comic Timing, and Good Actress; Non-Singing role.
Bob Schwartz:
Male, Age: 50’s. 1950’s Record Company Executive; Jewish; Good Comic Timing. He is the Brains of the Outfit -- the Brother of Gene -- and they work together in the Music Industry. Always hustling. Non-Singing role.
Gene Schwartz:
Male, Age: 50’s. 1950’s Record Company Executive; Jewish; Good Comic Timing. He is a little Slow -- the Brother of Bob -- and they work together in the Music Industry. Always hustling. Non-Singing role.
Susan:
Female, Age: 20’s. A Country Girl from Vermont who moves to the Bronx A pure, simple and sweet Girl of Irish-American Background -- Smart, Stoic and Strong; The Love of Dion’s Life, and his Support System throughout it all; Strong Singer.
Willie Green
Male. late 30’s – early 60’s. Black. Strong Rhythm and Blues singer. Playing guitar a plus
Monsignor Pernicone:
Male, 50’s; any ethnicity. The Neighborhood Priest, who offers Guidance to Dion; Authoritative & Comforting; A true Man of the Cloth; Good Actor; Non-Singing Role.
Female Angel
Female, 20’s-30’s; any ethnicity. An Angelic Presence, Strong Singer
Big Bopper/Fordham Baldy/Back-Up Singer:
Male; 20’s. Versatile Actor to play JP “Big Bopper” Richardson, a Street Gang Member, and a Doo Wop Back-Up Singer; Versatile Singing Range; Ability to Harmonize; Playing Guitar a Plus
Buddy Holly/Fordham Baldy/Back-Up Singer:
Male; 20’s. Versatile Actor to play Buddy Holly, a Street Gang Member, and a Doo Wop Back-Up Singer; Versatile Singing Range; Ability to Harmonize; Playing Guitar a Plus.
Ritchie Valens/Imperial Hood/Back-Up Singer:
Male; 20’s. Versatile Actor to play Ritchie Valens, a Street Gang Member, and a Doo Wop Back-Up Singer; Versatile Singing Range; Ability to Harmonize; Playing Guitar a Plus.
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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