AUDITION NOTICE - MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - TORONTO, ON
Production name: Million Dollar Quartet
Rehearsals start: December 14th, 2018
Performances: January 17 - March 10, 2019
Audition date: December 4-5, 2018
Callback dates: December 7, 2018
Deadline to submit: November 29, 2018
All roles are paid, non-equity.
Rehearsals on part time through until opening. Performances are four shows per week Thursday through Sunday.
Lower Ossington Theatre is committed to gender equity and cultural diversity in all of our practices. We invite gender non-conforming actors to apply for the role with which they most identify.
Book by COLIN ESCOTT and FLOYD MUTRUX
Original Concept and Direction by FLOYD MUTRUX
Inspired by ELVIS PRESLEY, JOHNNY CASH, JERRY LEE LEWIS and CARL PERKINS
Director: Alan Kinsella
Musical Director: Mike Ross
Producer: Joseph Patrick
SHOW DESCRIPTION
The Tony Award Winning musical, Million Dollar Quartet is set on December 4, 1956, when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary December night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations that is both poignant and funny. Relive the era with the smash-hit sensation featuring an incredible score of rock ‘n’ roll, gospel, R&B and country hits, performed live onstage by world-class actors and musicians. Showcased hit songs include: Blue Suede Shoes, Fever, Walk the Line, Sixteen Tons, Who Do You Love?, Great Balls of Fire, Folsom Prison Blues, Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On, Hound Dog, and more.
ROLE DESCRIPTION (All performers may be asked to play multiple roles)
Carl Perkins (singer/musician)
(lead guitar); American pioneer of rockabilly music and best known for his song Blue Suede Shoes; must be an excellent lead guitarist; in the production, Carl Perkins sings Matchbox, Who Do You Love?, My Babe, and See You Later, Alligator.
Johnny Cash (singer/musician)
(guitar) Johnny cash at the dawn of his epic career; must be familiar with his music and able to play guitar; tall; should sound and look somewhat like Johnny without being an impersonator in the production, Johnny Cash sings Folsom Prison Blues, Sixteen Tons, “I Walk The Line, and Riders In The Sky.
Jerry Lee Lewis (singer/musician)
(piano) Rock & roll’s legendary piano prodigy and celebrated Last Man Standing; must be a superb piano player, able to play like Jerry Lee Lewis; fun, energetic; comic skills a plus; in the production, Jerry Lee Lewis sings Real Wild Child, Great Balls Of Fire, and Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On.
Elvis Presley (singer/musician)
(guitar) Elvis in his 20s at the beginning of his career; must be familiar with his music and able to play guitar; should sound and look somewhat like Elvis without being an impersonator; in the production, Elvis sings: Memories Are Made Of This, That’s All Right, Long Tall Sally, Peace In The Valley, Party, and Hound Dog.
Sam Phillips (record producer) (non-singing)
Father of Rock’n’Roll and founder of Sun Records who discovered Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and many others including Roy Orbison and B.B. King; a towering and charismatic figure in American music
Dyanne (Elvis’s girlfriend/singer)
An aspiring singer and Elvis’s girlfriend; attractive; great singer with a wide range; sings solos and back-up throughout the show; sings Fever in her alto range and covers the high soprano part of Riders In The Sky (Johnny Cash song); in the production, Dyanne sings Fever and I Hear You Knockin’.
Jay Perkins (bass player/singer)
W.S. Fluke Holland (drummer)
General Information
The Lower Ossington Theatre is committed to supporting developing professionals by creating a space that enables them to refine their craft and to surprise, delight, challenge and inspire audiences. Lower Ossington Theatre provides great roles for great performers. Our professional teams set high expectations for cast members.
Lower Ossington Theatre does not consider personal measurements as part of the audition process.
All shows in our season feature strong roles for strong dancers, in addition to character roles. All roles require excellent ability in singing, acting, and dancing.
EMAIL SUBMISSIONS ONLY. NO PHONE CALLS.
Please submit a headshot and resume (in PDF format only) by November 29th.
Only those granted an audition time will be contacted.
Submit headshot and resume in PDF form to: lotheatreauditions@gmail.com
Video submissions may be accepted by request ONLY. Please contact us if you cannot attend, and wish to make a video submission.
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