York Theatre Company | New York, NY
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YORK THEATRE COMPANY 2025 WINTER SEASON
Lyrics: Will Holt
Music: Gary William Friedman
Book: Stevie Holland
Adapted from Platinum by Will Holt and Bruce Vilanch and Sunset by Will Holt
Additional Lyrics: Stevie Holland
Director: Joseph Hayward
Music Director: David Klodowski
Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA
First Rehearsal: 3/3/2025
First Preview: 3/8
Opening: 3/9
Closing: 3/16
(Please Note: this will be rehearsing on an *evening* schedule - 5:30 PM to 11 PM)
Platinum Dreams was created by award-winning composer Gary William Friedman (The Me Nobody Knows, Taking My Turn, TV’s “The Electric Company”) and acclaimed and award-winning recording artist-writer-performer Stevie Holland. Platinum Dreams was conceived and developed utilizing the scores from Friedman’s and Will Holt’s Broadway/Off-Broadway shows Platinum and Sunset (plus some new songs by Holland and Friedman).
SYNOPSIS: Set in 1977, with a score encompassing 70’s rock, 40’s big-band, and a contemporary theater sound, Platinum Dreams tells the story of LILA HALLIDAY, a musical movie star of the 1940’s hoping to make a comeback by recording her first-ever solo album, DAN HARDIN, a hot rock ‘n’ roll star looking to keep his relevance on the charts, and JAMIE STILES, a record producer/studio owner who is DAN’s former writing partner and former lover. The story is about how destiny brings together three disparate, talented people with their own agendas, and how they ultimately grow to accept each other and go on with their lives and fulfill their dreams. The early shows Platinum and Sunset are rich with theater lore and include iconic names like Tommy Tune, Joe Layton, Alexis Smith, Tammy Grimes, and Bruce Vilanch.
NOTE: All characters must be strong music readers and able to cover a wide range of music styles.
[LILA HALLIDAY] CAST 50s+, female, any ethnicity/race. A movie star of the now-closed Metro Film Studios; one of their top-grossing leading ladies of all time. Mezzo Soprano. With strong jazz and pop chops.
[DAN HARDIN] 30s, male, any race/ethnicity. A rock star. Lyric baritone with great rock/belt sound, and skills in rap, pop, and various styles.
[JAMIE STILES] late 20s to mid 30s, male, any race/ethnicity. A record producer/owner of Sunset Sound Studios. Lyric Baritone, with strong and versatile pop chops.
WHO IS JIMMY PANTS?
Executive Producer: Kierstead Productions, Inc./Jim Kierstead
Director: Stephen Nachamie
Music and Lyrics: Joseph Church
Book and Lyrics: Jeff Bienstock
Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA
First rehearsal: 3/17
First preview: 3/22
Opening: 3/23
Closing: 3/30
(Please Note: this will be rehearsing on an *evening* schedule - 5:30 PM to 11 PM)
[JIMMY PANTS] 30s-40s, male, any race/ethnicity. Jimmy is sincere, ambitious, and hails from a hard-working blue-collar background. Despite lacking smarts or luck, he is rarely down for very long. Baritone or tenor with a very wide vocal range; comfortable in several pop and rock styles.
[DORA DELL] 30s-40s, female, any race/ethnicity. A woman who seems like she can do everything, and frequently does. In addition to her towering musical talent, Dora possesses a near-superhuman work ethic and an unparalleled ability to adapt to new situations. Strong pop singer, some high belt.
[TONY] 20s-30s, male, Italian-American. A ladies' man and replete with a stereotypically hot temper, Tony wears his heart on his sleeve and is especially possessive of the singing group he helped to co-create. Baritone.
[NICKY] 20s-30s, male, Black. The smartest one of his clique, Nicky is nice enough not to hold his friends’ deficiencies against them, although he is always ready with wry or sarcastic commentary. Low bass singer.
[BJØRGVÏN] 20s-30s, male, “Icelandic.” Bjørgvïn cannot speak a word of English, instead communicating in a faux-Scandinavian patter that only his friends can discern. Largely oblivious to the world around him, he is still a caring friend. A high tenor, or strong falsetto.
[BURT GROMPSKY] 50s+, male, any race/ethnicity. A coarse, disheveled older man. Successful in the music industry despite having zero knowledge of music; Grompsky takes advantage of people for business rather than personal reasons. Sings in the ensemble; vocal range not important.
[DINA/AS CAST] 20s-40s, female, any race/ethnicity. A member of the Ding-Dongs. The more popular, less talented of Dora Dell’s bandmates--or was that Donna? Doubles several ensemble roles - including HIPPIE CHICK. Strong pop singer.
[DONNA/AS CAST] 20s-40s, female, any race/ethnicity. A member of the Ding-Dongs. The more talented, less popular of Dora Dell’s bandmates--or was that Dina? Doubles several ensemble roles - including GROMPSKY'S SECRETARY. Strong pop singer.
[TIMMY/ENSEMBLE MALE] 30s-40s, male, any race/ethnicity. Doubles TIMMY PANTS, the estranged son of JIMMY and DORA -- and many other roles. Versatile comic, good at voices, to double a variety of roles. Strong singer in ensemble; vocal range not important.
ACCORDING TO HOWARD
Music by: Jim Scully
Book by: Frank Evans with revisions by Jennifer Paulson-Lee and Jim Scully
Lyrics by: Frank Evans with additional lyrics by Chad Gorn
Musical Supervisor: Scott Cady
Director: Jennifer Paulson-Lee
Casting: Jason Styres, of The Casting Collaborative
First Rehearsal: 3/31
First Preview: 4/5
Opening: 4/6
Closing: 4/13
(Please Note: this will be rehearsing on an *evening* schedule - 5:30 PM to 11 PM)
[HOWARD HUGHES, JR.] 30s, male-identified character. Lyric baritone to tenor in range. Famous, naturally elegant, notoriously very tall. Texas born. An American film producer of the 1930s and 1940s, an inventor, and an aviator who designed aircraft that advanced the art of flying.
[YOUNG HOWARD] Male-identified character, to play 10-12 years old. A young HOWARD JR.; sings with ALLENE at the top of the show and also at the end. He is inventive, direct, and extremely bright.
[ALLENE HUGHES] 30s, female-identified character. Lullaby-light soprano. Mother of HOWARD, JR. She died at 39 when Howard was 17.
[ELLA BOTTS RICE] 30s, female-identified character. Warm mezzo soprano. First wife of HOWARD, JR., daughter of wealthy Houston socialites.
[NOAH DIETRICH] 50s - 60s, male-identified character. Character voice, tenor range. A longtime employee of HOWARD, JR., Dietrich was a businessman and accountant hired to run Hughes Tool Company. NOTE: Dance/tap is a plus.
[KATHARINE HEPBURN] 30s, female-identified character. Powerhouse voice with solid belt. Famous stage and film actress, friend and love interest of HOWARD, JR.
[RITA RANDOLPH] Could be a broad range of ages, female-identified character. Should sing well - mostly ensemble singing. Gossip columnist and radio personality of the era (fictitious). Compelling personality.
[GLENN] 30s - 50s, male-identified character. Strong singer/mover. One of Howard's most trusted aircraft advisors, may double other roles.
[AUNT ANNETTE] 30s, female-identified character. Strong singer/dancer/tap. AUNT ANNETTE is HOWARD, JR.'s aunt (on his mother's side). May also double various other roles.
[HOWARD HUGHES, SR. / LUTHER REED / DR. MASON] 50s, male-identified character. Strong singer/mover. HOWARD HUGHES, SR. is an oil magnate who invented and patented a drill bit that revolutionized the oil industry, and father to HOWARD, JR. He passes along his inventor genes to his son HOWARD, JR. Will also double other roles.
[NADINE HENLEY] 30s - 40s, female-identified character. HOWARD, JR.'s secretary. Strong singer/dancer. May double other roles.
[UNCLE RUPERT] 50s - 60s, male-identified character. Strong singer/mover. UNCLE RUPERT was the uncle of HOWARD, JR., on his father's side. He was an attorney. May double other roles.
[ELIZABETH / SALLY ANN / MITZI] ELIZABETH is a household employee of the Hughes family circa 1915 SALLY ANN is the debutante best friend of ELLA; MITZI — a voluptuous woman. May double other roles.
[MITZI] — a publicity stunt and voluptuous woman. May double other roles.
[CHARLES/PILOT] 20s-30s male-identified ensemble member to double several roles. Strong singer/dancer/tap.
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