MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - NYC Appointments
Various Producers
AUDITION DATE
Mar 27, 2017
1:00 pm (EST)
APPOINTMENTS
Email auditions@zachtheatre.org with subject line MDQ NYC Auditions; attach headshot/resume in PDF/Word format with preferred audition time.
CONTRACT
LOA At ZACH Theatre. LOA in reference to LORT D; $478/wk (AEA Minimum) At Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma: URTA, salary TBD
SEEKING
Equity actors who are strong singers and musicians for the roles of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Carl Perkins. All the characters in this play are based on real, iconic people, so actors auditioning for the male leads should bear a strong physical resemblance to the artist in order to be considered.
PREPARATION
Actors should prepare a song of choice from the show for the role they are auditioning for, accompanying self on guitar (acoustic only - there will be no amplifiers provided for electric). There will be sides provided to prepare once an appointment is scheduled.
LOCATION
Pearl Studios NYC (500)
500 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10018-6504
4th floor
PERSONNEL
Producers: ZACH Theatre, Austin TX and Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma
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
Directed by Dave Steakley
Musical Direction by Allen Robertson
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals in Oklahoma City begin June 12th with performances beginning June 27th. The production will close at the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma on July 1st, and then transfer to Austin, Texas, with rehearsals beginning July 11th. Performances begin July 26th, and closes on September 4th, with shows Wednesdays through Sundays at 7:30pm and Saturday and Sundays at 2:30pm.
NOTE: Actors cast in this production will be separately contracted at both the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma and ZACH Theatre
OTHER
www.zachtheatre.org/about/auditions
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
They came together to make music. And together they made history. Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, and Carl Perkins join forces for one night only on December 4, 1956 at Sun Records Studio in Memphis for the greatest jam-session ever. Relive this legendary night as you rock along to such classics as “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and “Great Balls of Fire.” There will surely be a Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” in the Topfer Theatre for this epic night of music from rock n’ roll’s greatest icons.
Elvis Presley:
20s; male; actor/singer/guitar player. 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”.
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.
Johnny Cash:
mid 20s; male; actor/singer/guitar player. 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”.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to audition.
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