White Plains Performing Arts Center: Mainstage Auditions
Jersey Boys (Westchester Premiere)
PERSONNEL
Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice
Music by Bob Gaudio
Lyrics by Bob Crewe
Director/Choreographer: Antoinette DiPietropolo
Music Director: Stephen Ferri
The White Plains Performing Arts Center is seeking both AEA & non-union performers for Jersey Boys. We are seeking a MULTI-ETHNIC cast of men and women with fantastic singing, acting and dancing abilities to play principal and supporting roles (breakdown below.)
Please note there is NO housing for this production. Theater is located 35 min from NYC via train or car.
SYNOPSIS
With phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, JERSEY BOYS follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history. Winner of Best Musical at both the Tony Awards® and Olivier Awards®, JERSEY BOYS takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom. Thrill your audiences with electrifying performances of chart-topping hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Dawn,” and “My Eyes Adored You,” which brought The Four Seasons the highest honor: induction into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame.
IMPORTANT DATES
1st Rehearsal: November 21 (rehearses in NYC, 10am-6pm range) Actors are called only when needed.
Tech: 12/3-12/8 in White Plains
Shows: December 9-11, 15-18, 26-30, Jan 5-8
*Vacation Week Off Dec 19-25
Please bring any and all conflicts to the auditions and note that the rehearsals times may vary. You must be available for all shows and tech week to audition.
Venue: White Plains Performing Arts Center?11 City Place, 3rd Floor (City Center)?White Plains NY 10601?(35 min from NYC via train/car) wppac.com
CONTRACT
LORT-LOA Contract
**Total of 3-5 performances/week
$510/week min for AEA actors + Pension/6 health weeks
Non-union: Fee Min. of $1,800+ (based on role) + EMC Points
Casting Breakdown:
FRANKIE VALLI (Lead): Male, 20-35. Must be 5’9” or shorter; must have a strong tenor with sweet and strong falsetto and be able to sing in the style of Frankie Valli. Strong tenor to high A or Bb plus strong falsetto up to treble G; charismatic and charming; must be a very strong actor (comfortable with narrative text) and have a gritty side as well as a polished veneer; must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies. Lead vocalist of The Four Seasons.
BOB GAUDIO (Lead): Male, 20-35, preferably tall; strong tenor/baritenor voice needs strong high G. Must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; must be comfortable with narrative text; an intelligent, sensitive, and introspective musical prodigy. Ability to play piano a plus, but not necessary. The youngest and last member to join the group.
TOMMY DEVITO (Lead): Male, 30-40, strong tenor/baritenor voice; must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; must be comfortable with narrative text; ability to play guitar a very strong plus; a natural-born leader with an appealing, bad-boy quality. Eventually leaves the group when he racks up a debt with a loan shark. Ability to play guitar a very strong plus.
NICK MASSI (Lead); Male, 30-40, strong bass/baritone voice low E would be an asset.; must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; must be comfortable with narrative text; a quiet dreamer who longs for life after The Four Seasons. Has a good ear for vocals and helps train Frankie with his singing. Ability to play bass a plus.
Bob Crewe (and others): Male, 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: Preferably tall. Strong tenor/baritenor voice. Good dancer.Note: This performer will most likely cover the role Bob Gaudio
Gyp DeCarlo (and others): Male, 45-60
Tough, mafioso type; must be a good actor and strong singer. Must be comfortable and convincing speaking phrases in Italian.
Joe Pesci / Studio Engineer (and others): Male, 20-30,
Young, energetic and a little over-excited; a good actor, strong singer and strong mover. Note: This performer will most likely cover the role of Frankie Valli
Barry Belson / French Rap Star (and others): Male, 20-40
A strong actor & singer who 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.
Hank Majewski (and others) Male, 20-45;
Strong actor and singer to play various roles (friends, producers, etc.), bari-tenor voice down to a strong low G (low E a big plus); guitar and/or drums a plus.
Mary Delgado (and others): Female, 20-35
Strong singer, actor, and dancer; Frankie’s wife; tough, seen it all”, Italian, Jersey girl; she’s got a killer sense of humor; actor also plays a variety of other roles; strong belt useful; high straight tone soprano also useful but not required.
Lorraine and Francie (and others) Female, 20-40
Versatile actress, singer, and dancer with flexible vocal registers to play a variety of roles (the many girlfriends of The Four Seasons, etc); should fit well together a la 60s band Shangri-las and be believable as tough-as-nails Jersey girls; must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; must have strong belt to F.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
VIDEOS ARE DUE BY October 21
-Please prepare no more than a one-minute cut of a song from the show or in the style of the show. Singing from the show is HIGHLY preferred.
-Please attach your dancer/movement reel as well
-These videos will be used as a pre screen before inviting select people to an in person audition. No invites to in person auditions will happen until all videos have been screened.
We have provided a few options with accompaniment you can use should you want to but are happy to have you provide your own cut and accompaniment as well.
MATERIAL LINK
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8q9vf5gxm7qaifp/AADH90L1kwVQuDB34uEmqmSAa?dl=0
Questions email:
auditons@wppac.com
Submit all materials via this link:
https://airtable.com/shrRje32Cn892iR0S
1. Videos must be uploaded to (youtube, vimeo etc) and sent as a link. Please No password-protected videos etc.
2. Include Headshot and Resume (In one file not separate files)
3. In your recording, slate your name, union status,
4. Make sure we see as much of you as possible.
5. Accompaniment should be played on a separate device and be sure there is no editing, effects etc to your vocal recording
Videos
