JERSEY BOYS Equity Chorus Call Dancers - Dodger Theatrical, LTD. Auditions

Call Type
Equity Chorus

Time(s)
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
1:30 PM Female Dancer Sign Up
2:00 PM Female Dancer Call
3:00 PM Male Dancer Sign Up
3:30 PM Male Dancer Call

Contract
Casino
Casino-minimum $1754/wk

Location
Fern Adair Conservatory for the Arts
3265 East Patrick Lane
Las Vegas, NV

Seeking
We are seeking male and female dancers who sing extremely well, for future replacements in the ensemble of the Las Vegas company of JERSEY BOYS. The ensemble will understudy the principals.

Preparation
Male Dancers bring flat dance shoes.
Female Dancers bring character heels.

Bring your book of music in case you are asked to stay and sing.

Please bring a picture and resume, stapled.

Other Dates
ECC for Singers on AM 7/24

Personnel
Casting Director: Merri Sugarman
Musical Director: Keith Thompson
Dance Captain: Kara Tremel

· Chorus rules are in effect.

· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Appointments
ECC rules in effect. Female Dancer Sign up is 1:30 PM. Male Dancer Sign up is 3:00 PM.

Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.

Breakdown

Jersey Boys – Las Vegas

Dodger Theatricals LTD, Producers
Music: Bob Gaudio
Lyrics: Bob Crewe
Book: Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice
Director: Des McAnuff
Choreographer: Sergio Trujillo
Musical Director: Ron Melrose
Casting: Tara Rubin Casting

From the mean streets of Jersey to American Bandstand, this is the thrilling story of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became the biggest doo-wop sensation of all time: The Four Seasons. Using their legendary music, two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff brings to life the exciting early days of rock-and-roll, and the price of fame for four guys who had nothing – and everything – to lose. JERSEY BOYS was originally produced at the La Jolla Playhouse.

[FRANKIE] 20s-early 30s. 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. Leading role.

[BOB] 20s-early 30s. Preferably tall. Strong tenor/baritenor voice. Must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies. Also needs to be comfortable with narrative text. An intelligent, sensitive, and introspective musical prodigy. Leading role.

[TOMMY] 30s. Strong tenor/baritenor voice. Must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies. Also needs to be comfortable with narrative text. Ability to play guitar a very strong plus. A natural-born leader with an appealing, bad-boy quality. Leading role.

[NICK] 30s. Strong bass/baritone voice. Must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies. Also needs to be comfortable with narrative text. A quiet dreamer who longs for life after The Four Seasons. Leading role.

[GYP DECARLO] 45-55. Tough, mafioso type. Must be a good actor and strong singer.
Supporting role.

[BOB CREWE] 30-40. Intelligent and flamboyant – genius music producer and lyricist. An integral part of creating the magic of the Four Seasons. Supporting role.

[JOE PESCI] 20s-early 30s. Must be 5’9” or shorter. Young, energetic. Must be a good actor and a strong singer. Ensemble role. Will understudy ‘Frankie Valli.’ Featured ensemble role.

[BARRY BELSON] 20s-40s. THIS CHARACTER IS NON-CAUCASIAN; Strong actor/singer to play various roles (friends, producers, etc). Strong tenor to high C