PUMP BOYS & DINETTES - Pittsburgh CLO Non Equity Auditions

Pittsburgh CLO to Hold Auditions for
PUMP BOYS & DINETTES

What:
Auditions for PUMP BOYS & DINETTES
Director: Benjamin Endsley Klein
Music Director: Isaac Harlan
Choreographer: Kiesha Lalama
Written and conceived by John Foley, Mark Hardwick, Debra Monk,
Cass Morgan, John Schimmel and Jim Wann.
Principals must be available January 9 - April 30, 2017

Where: CLO Academy - 130 CLO Academy Way

When: Sunday, October 16 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Callbacks will take place Monday, October 17 - Time TBD

Character Descriptions:
The show is performed in a comfortable, yet musically-precise style that emphasizes virtuosity, range, and character. The four Pump Boys play instruments to a high professional level throughout, and the Cupp Sisters join in on percussion plus other instruments as able.

All musicians should be able to improvise very well in a country/blues style. Actors who can play multiple instruments are highly desirable. Possible instruments include: Guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, ukelele, accordion, and various percussion (tamb, shakers, also found objects/props onstage).

Jim (Male, 25-50)
Co-owner of the gas station, charming, calm and likable. The main narrator of the night; must be able to comfortably interact with the audience. Must also be an excellent singer and rhythm guitar player.

L.M. (Male, 25-50)
Longtime friend and coworker of Jim; the most attractive of the pump boys. Women love him, but he’s suspicious of their affection and has eyes only for Dolly Parton. Must have a strong country voice and play piano.

Jackson (Male, 25-50)
Gas station employee; clean-cut, ladies’ man. Must have strong rock/folk voice and play guitar. Multiple instruments: harmonica, mandolin, etc., are a plus.

Eddie (Male, 25-50)
Silent presence with brief, comedic interactions. Baritone who plays electric guitar and bass.

Rhetta Cupp (Female, 25-50)
No-nonsense and hardworking; the co-owner and operator of the Double Cupp diner. Strong country singer who plays percussion.

Prudie Cupp (Female, 25-50)
Rhetta’s younger sister; charming, fun and full of life. Strong country singer who plays percussion.

Requirements:

• Headshot and resume stapled together
• Completed Audition Application
• Auditioners should prepare 16 bars of a comic or upbeat country song - and accompany yourself if you play an instrument (guitar, piano, bass, accordian, etc).
• 16 bars of a second country song song during which you will be accompanied by a pianist. Please bring sheet music.
• Note:
  • All parts will be on AEA SPT contract. In addition, EMC and non-union members who meet the requested role requirements may audition.
  • No housing, transportation or per diem for out-of-area performers

Audition Process:
Set up a time for your appointment using the audition request
email. We will email your confirmation time back. (If this link does not automatically generate an email in your browser, please click
here for detailed instructions on submitting an audition request).

Download and complete the
Audition Application along with a typed resume and headshot. You will need to bring these items to your audition appointment.

*If you are having trouble downloading the application, please call us at
412-281-3973 ext 234 to have one mailed to you.

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