Bdwy Star Auditions

[BdwayLife]

Posted: 5/1/16 at 4:44pm

Just curious, do big names (e.g., Nathan L., Sutton F., etc.) often have private auditions arranged by their agents/casting directors/producers or do they often attend the regularly scheduled principal role auditions like everyone else?  I assume that in some cases, stars may be offered the part outright, but I'm wondering about what happens in other cases. Thanks! 

 

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 5/1/16 at 4:47pm

BdwayLife said: "Just curious, do big names (e.g., Nathan L., Sutton F., etc.) often have private auditions arranged by their agents/casting directors/producers or do they often attend the regularly scheduled principal role auditions like everyone else?  I assume that in some cases, stars may be offered the part outright, but I'm wondering about what happens in other cases. Thanks! 

 

 

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I would suspect many of the big stars would be working with the writers of the show from the beginning of the writing process. Isn't that how besty Wolfe got the Frozen Gig? She was working with the Lopez's and was on the rehearsal track, right? 

[BdwayLife]

Posted: 5/1/16 at 5:08pm

Thanks Jorge,  yes, that resonates, with me too.

But, what about already written content? For example, lets say that principal auditions were scheduled for the role of the narrator in a Bdwy revival of Joseph, and Sutton was interested.  Would her agent book her a separate audition or would she attend the auditions on the scheduled day/time, like everyone else?

[pupscotch]

Posted: 5/1/16 at 5:11pm

I'm sure if Sutton Foster is interested they have a pretty good idea of whether or not they want her. Lots of times production teams will ask the actor directly if they want a specific person.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 5/1/16 at 5:18pm

Big names don't usually audition, and if they do it's likely arranged...certainly not during a regular call.

[neonlightsxo]

Posted: 5/2/16 at 11:56am

They have their agents schedule appointments, so they don't have to wait all day in a cattle call. Is that what you mean by private audition?

[nasty_khakis]

Posted: 5/2/16 at 12:11pm

Most of the larger names are offer only but they can and do still audition. Patti Lupone auditioned for "Bullets Over Broadway" because she wanted the role of Helen Sinclair, but hasn't really auditioned for a theatre role in, well, decades before that for Anything Goes.

Updated On: 5/2/16 at 12:11 PM

[BdwayLife]

Posted: 5/2/16 at 3:28pm

neonlightsxo said: "They have their agents schedule appointments, so they don't have to wait all day in a cattle call. Is that what you mean by private audition?

 

"Thanks neonlightsxo,  that is exactly what I wanted to know! 

 

[funhamilton_rent]

Posted: 5/2/16 at 4:22pm

I was at an audition at Telesy and Co. a couple months back and saw both Beth Malone from Fun Home and Eloise Kropp from Dames At Sea. I also saw and met an ensemble member from Aladdin whose name I can't remember. I'm not sure if this helps, but just my personal story.

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 5/2/16 at 4:25pm

funhamilton_rent said: "I was at an audition at Telesy and Co. a couple months back and saw both Beth Malone from Fun Home and Eloise Kropp from Dames At Sea. I also saw and met an ensemble member from Aladdin whose name I can't remember. I'm not sure if this helps, but just my personal story.

 

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I want really want to know that part that they would look at Beth Malone and then someone like Eloise.