TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL (NON-AEA) TOUR: NYC OPEN CALL - Murnane Casting

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Calling all artists! Join us for an in-person open call in NYC for the second national tour of TINA - The Tina Turner Musical, hitting the road across North America this fall 2024. We are actively seeking talented actors for the roles of TINA TURNER, IKE TURNER, ZELMA BULLOCK, RICHARD BULLOCK, GRAN GEORGEANNA, and YOUNG ANNA MAE.



If you're in town or can make it to NYC, we want to see you! We're always eager to meet new performers for current and upcoming projects.



Details are below. See you soon!



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Creative Team:



Producer: Crossroads Live North America

Original Direction: Phyllida Lloyd

Original Choreography: Anthony Van Laast

Tour Director: Sharika Niles

Tour Choreographer: Janet Rothermel

Music Supervisor: Alvin Hough, Jr.

Book: Katori Hall, Frank Ketelaar, & Kees Prins

Arrangements & Additional Music: Nicholas Skilbeck

Casting Directors, Murnane Casting: Chad Eric Murnane, CSA & Amber Snead, CSA

Casting Associate, Murnane Casting: Nate Riccio



Dates:

Principal Bootcamp: August 17 – August 22, 2024

First Rehearsal: August 24, 2024

Open: September 24, 2024

Close of the Season: June 29, 2025



Salary:



Rehearsals:

$650/wk



Performances:

Min. $700/wk



Travel and Housing:



Travel and housing will be provided, along with full health insurance coverage while on tour.



Preparation:



To be seen, please arrive at 9am ET at Pearl Studios to sign up for a time. We will have an official sign-up ready to go when you arrive.



See you on Friday, June 28th in NYC! FYI – this will be our only in-person open call.



Seeking:



[TINA TURNER] Female identifying character, 30s, Black. The "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll", she rose to prominence as the lead singer of the husband-wife duo Ike & Tina Turner before launching a successful career as a solo performer. The piece spans through Tina’s life and focuses on Tina’s introduction into the music industry with Ike Turner and the years of physical abuse she endured during her marriage to Ike, and how she transformed her life and rebuilt her career after divorcing him. Seeking a charismatic leading actor with star quality, an excellent and versatile singing voice in the style of Tina Turner, with wide range and huge amounts of vocal stamina. Must be able to move very well. PRINCIPAL.



[IKE TURNER/RONNIE TURNER] Male identifying character, early 30s. Black. American musician, bandleader, songwriter, record producer, talent scout, and Tina Turner’s first husband. Charismatic, a showman, but also has a dangerous, vicious streak. Manipulative. Often high on drugs; prone to sudden bouts of violence. Will also play: RONNIE: Tina and Ike’s only son. Seeking a leading actor with a solid baritone singing voice. PRINCIPAL.



[ZELMA BULLOCK] Female identifying character, 40s-50s, Black. Tina’s mother. Finds it difficult to be maternal. Had an abusive relationship with Tina’s father. Tough, detached, cruel. Develops a close relationship with Ike. Resents Tina and had an estranged relationship with her. Seeking a leading actor with a powerful alto singing voice. PRINCIPAL.



[RICHARD BULLOCK] Male identifying character, late 30s-early 40s. Black. Anna Mae’s (Tina's) Father and Zelma’s husband. A Preacher. Full of passion, fire and spirit. Has a violent, fiery relationship with Zelma and inflicts physical abuse. Seeking a strong actor with a powerful tenor singing voice, and excellent movement skills. FEATURED ENSEMBLE.



[GRAN GEORGEANNA] Female identifying character, 60s, Black. Tina’s Grandmother. She’s more Tina’s mother than Zelma has ever been. Supportive and ever present. A little slower physically but still very sharp. Seeking a strong character actor with a resonant alto singing voice. PRINCIPAL.



[ANNA MAE BULLOCK/YOUNG CRAIG TURNER] Female identifying character, 9-11 years old, Black. Young Tina Turner. Must have a big, powerful belt in her vocal arsenal, along with good acting skills. Will also play: YOUNG CRAIG: Tina’s youngest son. PRINCIPAL.



SALARY

$650.00 – $650.00 per week



AUDITION INFORMATION



WHERE

Pearl Studios - 519 8th Ave, Holding Room: Studio G (Bring an ID to get into the building)



WHEN

June 28, 2024 at 10:59AM



WHAT TO PREPARE

For the role of Tina:

Please prepare a brief cut (32 bars) of a Tina Turner song in the style of Tina Turner.



For Young Anna Mae (children ages 9-11):

Minors must be accompanied by an adult at the audition. Please prepare a brief cut of a song that showcases a big, powerful Gospel-style belt.



For all other listed roles:

Prepare a brief cut of a pop/rock song in the style of the show.



Everyone should bring their rep book in case the team wants to hear anything else, along with a hardcopy headshot and resume stapled together. An accompanist will be provided, so please arrive with your sheet music and have your audition cut clearly marked to help us move efficiently throughout the day.



MINORS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
Salary: Rehearsals: $650/wk Performances: Min. $700/wk