CASTING CALL
Straight Forward: A New Musical Based on a True Story
Off-Broadway / Non-Union
https://www.straightforwardmusical.com/
Seeking 2 Male Singer/Actors
Seeing All Race/Ethnicities
Both Strong Tenors
No Dancing/Movement Required
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PAID NON-UNION STIPEND
$250 per week
For 10 Weeks
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AUDITIONS:
Saturday May 20th, 2pm-5pm
Monday May 22nd, 6pm-7:30pm
Ripley-Grier Studios, 305 W 38th Street, #307
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
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Please use the link below to schedule an audition slot:
https://calendly.com/pivotalproductions/straightforward?month=2023-05
While in-person auditions are preferred, please send us a reel if you are unable to make any of the available slots. Please also feel free to reach out with any questions and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
pivotalinfo@pivotal-productions.org
CALLBACKS:
Monday May 22nd, 7:30pm-9pm
Ripley-Grier Studios, 305 W 38th Street, #307
SHOW DESCRIPTION:
Based on a true story that captured attention across social media, Straight Forward takes you on a journey of love, hope, and courage. Meet Mike and Garrett, two ordinary men who are roommates and best friends. But when one of them falls critically ill, their lives take an unexpected turn. As they navigate the challenges of illness, friendship, and identity, Mike and Garrett discover a deep connection that transcends labels and stereotypes. Their journey of self-discovery is set against the backdrop of a society that often misunderstands and marginalizes the LGBTQ+ community.
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2023 PRODUCTION SCHEDULE:
Rehearsals: June 11 - Aug 10 @ Theatre Row Studios
Tech Dates: August 7 -10 @ Theatre Row
Shows: August 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20 @ Theatre Row
*Schedule is subject to change.
Please review the full production schedule and list any rehearsal conflicts you might have on your submission. Please note, we are NOT accepting any conflicts within the week leading up to tech, tech week, and the performance schedule.
https://www.straightforwardmusical.com/_files/ugd/4d790c_e8f56cd2217142f8818707d49d80909e.pdf
CASTING FOR:
Straight Forward is a two-person cast, both roles are open:
MIKE (mid-twenties, tenor):
An extremely hard worker, eyes set to the stars. Caught up with massive amounts of stress from post-graduate life and a highly demanding new job, Mike succumbs to after-work party life and turns to alcohol to cope, which ultimately catches up to him leading to a mysterious illness that leaves doctors stumped.
GARRETT (mid-twenties, tenor):
A quiet medical student, Mike’s roommate and best friend. When Mike gets sick, Garrett uses his skills and knowledge to care for him, taking him to doctor visits, picking up prescriptions, and keeping him company at home. Between his new job and caring for Mike, Garrett is also caught up in having too much to handle.
AUDITION PREP:
Please prepare 2 selections of 32 bars of a pop/rock musical theater or regular pop rock/indie song.
Selections should be contrasting and show range.
Accompanist will be provided.
SHOW HISTORY:
2015-2020 - Writing and development
2021 - Workshop and Staged Reading at Wagner College
2022 - Staged production at the New York Theater Festival
2023 - Fully staged production at Theatre Row
VENUE:
Theatre Row
Stage Five
411 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036
SALARY:
PAID
$250 per week
10 Weeks
Learn more about the show here:
https://www.straightforwardmusical.com/
Please use the link below to schedule an audition slot:
https://calendly.com/pivotalproductions/straightforward?month=2023-05
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