MOTOWN THE MUSICAL - Broadway & National Tour Non Equity Auditions

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OPEN CALL AUDITIONS IN DETROIT

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 AT THE

Producers Kevin McCollum, Doug Morris and Berry Gordy are pleased to announce an open call casting search for African-American singers for both the Broadway production of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL and the national tour, with a rare opportunity to audition at Hitsville U.S.A., home to the Motown Museum (2648 W Grand Blvd) in Detroit, MI on Tuesday, October 21.

The Motown Museum will host auditions in the famed Studio A where Motown’s legendary artists and groups recorded iconic and much-loved music that is featured in MOTOWN THE MUSICAL.

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is seeking African-American men and women, ages 20s-40s, with exceptional voices. Also seeking an African-American boy, age 8 to 13, to play young Michael Jackson / Berry Gordy / Stevie Wonder. No prior theatre experience is necessary.

All candidates must have amazing soulful voices to play different performers from Motown history. All vocal parts are encouraged to attend.

DETROIT OPEN CALL

Date: Tuesday, October 21

Time: 9:00 AM ET – 1:00 PM ET (sign-in begins at 8:30 AM ET)

Location: Motown Museum, 2648 W Grand Blvd, Detroit MI 48208

What to Bring

1. Bring sheet music for a song of choice from the Motown songbook that best features vocal range.

2. Bring a picture and resume including contact information (cell phone, email) stapled together. A recent snapshot is sufficient in the absence of a formal headshot. An accompanist will be provided.

For more information on the open call auditions visit:
http://www.motownthemusical.com/casting.

For details about what to bring and what to prepare, email
casting@motownthemusical.com.

MOTOWN THE MUSICAL will play at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre, October 21 – November 16, 2014. Single tickets are currently on sale and are available at all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at
1-800-982-2787, online at
www.broadwayindetroit.com or
www.ticketmaster.com and at the Fisher Theatre box office.

Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye and so many more.

Featuring more than 50 classic hits such as “My Girl” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” MOTOWN THE MUSICAL tells the story behind the hits as Diana, Smokey, Berry and the whole Motown family fight against the odds to create the soundtrack of change in America. Motown shattered barriers, shaped our lives and made us all move to

the same beat.

Motown The Musical features choreography by Patricia Wilcox (A Night With Janis Joplin) and Warren Adams (Toy Story), scenic design by David Korins (Bring It On: The Musical, Annie), costume design by Tony Award®nominee ESosa (The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, “Project Runway”), lighting design by Tony Award® winner Natasha Katz (Once, Sister Act), sound design by Tony Award® nominee Peter Hylenski (Rock of Ages, The Scottsboro Boys), projection design by Daniel Brodie (Jekyll and Hyde), hair and wig design by Charles LaPointe (Memphis) and casting by Telsey + Company.

Motown The Musical’s arrangements and orchestrations are by Grammy and Tony Award® nominee Ethan Popp (Rock of Ages), who also serves as music supervisor in reproducing the classic “Sound of Young America,” with co-orchestrations and additional arrangements by Tony Award® nomineeBryan Crook (“Smash”) and dance arrangements by Zane Mark (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels).

Motown The Musical is produced by Tony Award® winning producer Kevin McCollum (Rent, In the Heights, Avenue Q), Chairman and CEO of SONY Music Entertainment Doug Morris and Motown founder Berry Gordy.

For more information about MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, visit
www.MotownTheMusical.com.

Performance times for MOTOWN THE MUSICAL appearing October 21 – November 16, 2014 at the Fisher Theatre, located at 3011 West Grand Blvd., in Detroit, are:

- Tuesday through Saturday evening performances at 8:00 p.m.

- Saturday & Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m.

- Sunday evening performance at 7:30 p.m.

- Thursday, October 30 matinee at 1:00 p.m.

- No performance on Friday, October 31

- Open Captioned performance on Sunday, November 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets for MOTOWN THE MUSICAL range from $39 - $95 (includes parking and facility fees) and are available for purchase at all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at
1-800-982-2787, online at
www.ticketmaster.com or
www.broadwayindetroit.com and at the
Fisher Theatre box office. Tickets for the Open Captioned performance may be purchased in person at the Fisher Theatre box office or by phone at
313-872-1000, ext. 0. A limited number of premium seats will be available through Ticketmaster and at the box office. For group sales (12 or more) please email
groups@broadwayindetroit.com or call
(313) 871-1132. Performance schedule, prices and cast are subject to change without notice.

The Broadway In Detroit Series at the Fisher Theatre is sponsored by Chrysler. As part of this sponsorship, the latest and hottest Chrysler vehicles will be on display at the theatre.

For more information, please visit
www.BroadwayInDetroit.com or
www.MotownTheMusical.com.

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