Studio Tenn Theatre Company 2024-25 season - Franklin, TN EPA Studio Tenn Theatre Company | Franklin, TN
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Sunday, April 14, 2024
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (C)
Lunch 1:30-2:00 pm
To sign up for an audition spot, please register here:
http://castingmanager.com/audition/info/syXnwFeDAieZxje
SPT
$638 weekly minimum (SPT 7)
Equity actors for 2024-25 season (see breakdown).
Studio Tenn’s mission is to exist as a creative and inspirational theatrical space whose job is to bring people together, not divide them. We affirm our commitment to equity, inclusivity, and diversity, and strive to foster an artistic environment that is dedicated to social equality. Theatre making is the act of storytelling, therefore, we are actively seeking storytellers who bring their whole authentic selves to the table.
Actors may choose to prepare one of the following: 32 bars and a 1-minute monologue OR Two contrasting 16 bars OR Two contrasting 1-minute monologues
Williamson County Enrichment Center 110 Everbright Ave
Franklin, TN 37064
Upstairs. THIS SPACE'S VENTILATION HAS NOT BEEN VERIFIED BY ACTORS' EQUITY ASSOCIATION.
Expected to attend:
Artistic Director Patrick Cassidy
Directors Jake Speck and Matt Logan Casting
Director Jordan Haggard
OTHER
Video auditions will also be accepted until April 12th, 2024.
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.
Studio Tenn Theatre Company is a professional regional theatre company and a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Middle Tennessee. It is one of the most celebrated and well attended theatre companies in the southeast, repeatedly recognized by the Nashville Scene in their annual “Best of
Nashville” issue as the best theatre company in the city. We are proud to be bringing world-class, professional theatre productions and artists to Middle Tennessee. As of October 2023, Studio Tenn is the resident Theatre Company of the newly renovated Turner Theater in the Factory at Franklin.
(9/23/24 - 10/27/24)
Seymour Krelborn - An insecure, put-upon florist's clerk and eventual hero. He is a genuine, well meaning man who is taken for granted because of his clumsy ways and poor social skills. Gender: Male; Age: 25 to 35; Vocal range top: G4; Vocal range bottom: A2
Audrey - Bleached-blond, Billie-Dawn-like, secret love of Seymour's life. She has poor self-worth and education, but incredibly good looks and a sweet and vulnerable demeanor. Gender: Female; Age: 25 to 35; Vocal range top: D5; Vocal range bottom: G#3
Mr. Mushnik - The seasoned owner of the failing East Side flower shop and Seymour's nosy boss. He is profit-driven, greedy, and manipulative. Gender: Male; Age: 55 to 65; Vocal range top: F4; Vocal range bottom: G2
Orin Scrivello - An egotistical dentist with a passion for leather and sadistic tendencies. Audrey's abusive boyfriend, who is targeted by Seymour. Gender: Male; Age: 30 to 40; Vocal range top: G4; Vocal range bottom: G2
The Plant (Audrey II) - Puppet. An anthropomorphic cross between a Venus flytrap and an avocado, the plant has an appetite for human flesh that is appeased by Seymour. Puppeteer doubles as other sizes of the plant.
Voice Of The Plant - An actor/vocalist located offstage. The voice is that of a conniving, street-smart 'villain.' A funky Rhythm and Blues voice is best. Gender: Male or Female; Age: 20 to 50
Crystal - Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon are Black street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality. Gender: Female; Age: 20 to 35; Vocal range top: F5; Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Ronnette - Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon are Black street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality. Gender: Female; Age: 20 to 35; Vocal range top: F5; Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Chiffon - Crystal, Ronnette and Chiffon are Black street urchins, acting as the occasional Greek Chorus. Young, hip, and smart, these girls are the only ones who have a grip on reality. Gender: Female; Age: 20 to 35; Vocal range top: F5; Vocal range bottom: Ab3
(11/18/24 - 12/22/24)
All roles are currently cast, we will be holding auditions for understudies:
Jerry Lee Lewis - male, Age 20 - 30, plays piano - Role is already cast
Carl Perkins: male, Age 20 - 30, plays electric guitar - Role is already cast, searching for understudy Johnny Cash: male, Age 20 - 30, plays guitar - Role is already cast, searching for understudy Elvis Presley: male, Age 20 - 30, plays guitar - Role is already cast, searching for understudy Sam Phillips: male, Age 30 - 40, charismatic owner of Sun Records - Role is already cast Dyanne: female, Age 20 - 30, Elvis’ girlfriend, plays ukelele - Role is already cast
(1/13/25 - 2/09/25)
Lenny Magrath: female, 30, the oldest sister
Chick Boyle: female, 29, Magrath sisters’ cousin
Doc Porter: male, 30, Meg’s old boyfriend
Meg Magrath : female, 27, the middle sister
Babe Botrelle: female, 24, the baby sister
Barnette Lloyd; male, 26, recent law school grad and Babe’s lawyer
(2/17/25 - 3/23/25)
Character age ranges 21+. Genders for characters are flexible.
Chris: The director of the show – also plays Inspector Carter
Jonathan: Plays Charles Haversham, deceased
Sanda: Plays Florence, the fiancé of the deceased who is having a secret affair with his brother Max: Plays Cecil, brother of the deceased who is having a secret affair with Florence Robert: Plays Thomas, the deceased best friend and Florence’s brother.
Dennis [or Denice]: Plays Perkins the butler.
Annie: The stage manager.
Trevor: The technician.
(4/14/25 - 05/18/25)
Frankie Valli: Male, age 20-30, A strong tenor with a sweet, strong falsetto. Sings in the style of Frankie Valli; tenor up to high A or Bb with falsetto to treble G. Has charm and charisma. A small, tenacious, scrappy kid from a tough neighborhood with an unusually high, clear falsetto. He is talented, hardworking, and determined to succeed.
Tommy DeVito: Male, age 20-30. A strong tenor/baritone voice. A handsome, charismatic, smooth talking operator with a quick temper, Tommy is a born hustler from a tough neighborhood and the essence of Jersey cool.
Bob Gaudio: Male, age 20-30. Strong tenor/baritone voice up to a high G. Boyish, fresh-faced Bob is the keyboardist. Something of a boy genius, he is smart and savvy beyond his years.
Nick Massi: Male, age 20-30, preferably 5’10 or taller. Strong bass/baritone voice down to a low E. A steady, sturdy, lumbering man of few words with a police record and a strong musical talent. Nick is a dreamer who longs for a life after the Four Seasons.
Barry Belson / French Rap Star (and other roles): Male, age 20-40. Plays various roles including Hal Miller. Tenor to high C ideally with a strong falsetto to G above high C; has the ability to riff in rhythm and-blues style.
Bob Crewe (and other roles): Male, age 30-45. Intelligent and flamboyant; the genius music producer and lyricist who was an integral part of creating the magic of The Four Seasons. Quick-witted and very into astrology!
Gyp DeCarlo (and other roles): Male, age 45-60. Tough, mafioso type; Comfortable and convincing speaking phrases in Italian.
Joe Pesci / Studio Engineer (and other roles): Male, age 20-30, 5’9” or shorter. Young, energetic and a little over-excited.
Mary Delgado, Frankie’s wife. Age, 20-30 years. Strong singer; tough, seen it all”, Italian, Jersey girl; she’s got a killer sense of humor; actor also plays a variety of other roles.
2 Featured Female Ensemble: Ages, 18-40. Fabulous, versatile singers and dancers with flexible vocal registers to play a variety of roles including Lorraine, The Angels, Miss Frankie Nolan, Frankie’s Mother and various other spoken and unspoken parts. Believable as tough-as-nails Jersey girls; comfortable with four-part harmonies.
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