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Call Type
Equity Principal
Time(s)
Monday, September 15, 2014
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sign up begins at12:00 PM
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Contract
Casino
Casino Tier 2 Minimum $754/wk
Location
Performing Arts Center
7735 North Sepulveda Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91405
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Seeking
The Broadway Production of Million Dollar Quartet has found a home at Harrahs Hotel Casino Theatre in Las Vegas. Auditions will take place on September 15th, 2014. Seeking Men and Women for Principle Roles and covers. Please see breakdown.
Preparation
See breakdown for details. Please email
MDQlasvegas@gmail.com for any necessary sides and songs.
Other
Non-equity seen as time permits.
Personnel
Ted Rawlins - Producer
Colin Escott, Co-author
Erica Rotstein, Lane Marsh-Foresight Theatrical
· EPA Rules are in effect.
· A monitor will be provided.
Appointments
EPA rules in effect. Sign up begins at 12:00 PM.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
On December 4, 1956, an auspicious twist of fate brought together Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley at Sun Records’ storefront studio in Memphis, TN. The man who made it happen was the “Father of Rock’n’Roll,” Sam Phillips, who discovered them all. The four legends-to-be united for the only time in their careers for an impromptu recording session that has come to be known as one of the greatest rock jam sessions of all time.
[ELVIS] – 20s; male; actor/singer/guitar player to portray 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”. PRINCIPAL Please prepare an Elvis Presley song (or a song in that style or from the era) and accompany yourself on the guitar. 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”
[JERRY LEE LEWIS] – 20s; male; actor/singer/pianist; he was 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. PRINCIPAL
Please prepare a Jerry Lee Lewis song (or song in that style or from the era) and accompany yourself on the piano. In the production, Jerry LeeLewis sings: “Real Wild Child”, “Great Balls Of Fire” and “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On”
[CARL PERKINS] – mid 20s; male; actor/singer/guitar player (lead guitar); he was the American pioneer of rockabilly music and best known for his song “Blue Suede Shoes”; Must be an excellent lead guitarist. PRINCIPAL
Please prepare a Carl Perkins or Elvis Presley song (or song in that style from that era) and accompany yourself on the guitar. An amp will be provided. In the production, Carl Perkins sings: “Matchbox” “Who Do You Love?” “My Babe” “See You Later, Alligator”
[JOHNNY CASH ] – mid 20s; male; actor/singer/guitar player to portray 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”. PRINCIPAL Please prepare a Johnny Cash song (or song in that style from that era) and accompany yourself on the guitar. In the production, Johnny Cash sings: “Folsom Prison Blues” “Sixteen Tons” “I Walk The Line” “Riders In The Sky”
[SAM PHILLIPS] – mid 30s; male; excellent actor; “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. PRINCIPAL For the auditions, actors will be asked to prepare sides from the show
[DYANNE] – mid 20s; female; excellent actor and singer; she was 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). PRINCIPAL
For the auditions, actors will be asked to prepare the following songs:
“Fever” “I Hear You Knockin’”
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