"Transcendental meditation on the ocean of cyber reality is Love...Peace... Justice... Freedom...Tolerance... Happiness...Liberation..." These opening lines of Hair sum up the spirit of the show that introduced the 'rock musical' to the world.
Pioneer Productions Company is thrilled to produce the groundbreaking love-rock musical "Hair" in honor of it's 50th anniversary (April 8, 1968). This powerful musical is incredibly vital and important today and we are seeking open minded, dedicated talent to help us tell this story in a fresh way. * There is no nudity required for this production. Especially seeking actors who can play acoustic instruments i.e: Guitar, harmonica, horns, flutes, etc....not required but appreciated. We are also very open minded about age...contrary to popular belief, many hippies were older (30/40's) and were considered the tribe gurus. Seeking talent ages 18 - 80.
Hair tells the story of Vietnam-era youths exuberantly creating their own rite of passage through the confusion around them. Among them are Claude and Berger; friends battling against Claude's draft notice, and Sheila, who is in love with both but her politically-active lifestyle leaves her little time to act on her feelings. Ultimately, Claude decides to go to Vietnam. With themes of alienation and civil disobedience, Hair illustrates the '60s generation's search for meaning through various "be-ins," "love-ins" and protests.
Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Rehearsals are Thursday evenings (7 - 10 pm) and Sundays (10 am - 1 pm).
* The times are permanent as we share our rehearsal studio with other theatre companies. Please take these times into consideration when auditioning as we will be working on an intense schedule and everyone MUST be available for these rehearsals.
Auditions:
MOC Studio, 494 Valley Road, Montclair, NJ, Montclair, NJ 07043
Open Casting Call:
Mar 21, 2018: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Mar 22, 2018: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
These open calls will be run on a first come/first serve basis. We will provide a signup sheet at the venue. Accompanist/sides provided. Please bring a recent headshot and current bio.
Please prepare 32 bars from or in the style of HAIR, accompanist provided.
If you are auditioning for a MALE lead (i.e: Berger, Claude, Woof, Hud): Please familiarize "Flesh Failures" as you may be asked to sing (1st verse) in addition to what you prepare. This does not need to be memorized & we will provide sheet music at auditions for review.
If you are auditioning for a FEMALE lead (i.e: Sheila, Dionne, Chrissy, Jeanie): Please familiarize "Easy to be hard" as you may be asked to sing (1st verse) in addition to what you prepare. This does not need to be memorized & we will provide sheet music at auditions for review.
Hair will premier at The Fair Lawn Community Center, George Frey Center for the Arts
July 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, & 15.
Visit www.pioneerproductionscompany.org for more info.
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