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SWEETIE / NYC APPOINTMENT SUBMISSION
Michael Cassara Casting
333 W. 39th St., Ste 800
New York NY 10018
Email
submissions@michaelcassara.net
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Contract
Other
Staged Reading Guidelines; $250 total stipend
Seeking
Equity actor/singers for a 29-hour reading of this new musical.
NOTE: A number of these performers will need to play instruments - please specify in submission note any instruments the performer plays, and, if possible, what their skill level is
Other Dates
1st Rehearsal: 4/4 (daytime rehearsals)
2 presentations: Monday, 4/11 evening and
Tuesday, 4/12 afternoon.
Personnel
Directed by two-time Emmy-winner/five-time Tony-nominee Patricia Birch.
Writer: Gail Kriegel
Musical Director/Arranger: Doug Katsaros
Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA
Other
Email or Mail picture and resume ASAP for consideration
Deadline for receipt: 3/8
Mark submissions: SWEETIE / NYC APPOINTMENT SUBMISSION
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Breakdown
NOTE: A number of these performers will need to play instruments - please specify in submission note any instruments the performer plays, and, if possible, what their skill level is. All performers should be solid singers - comfortable with varied jazz and swing styles, in addition to a contemporary musical theatre sound. The musical takes place c. 1934-1938; this reading will be book-in-hand. Directed by two-time Emmy-winner/two-time Tony-winner Patricia Birch.
Exact performance times are currently pending, but we anticipate working around existing show schedules - please submit accordingly.
Seeking:
SWEETIE
Half-African-American, half-Caucasian, female, mid-teens to early 20s. Tough but vulnerable, with great charm and humor. Belt and soprano, powerful and passionate singer, range from A below middle C to high G. Please submit performers of any ethnic background who can convincingly portray this bi-racial character.
The following four characters should play one or more of the following instruments: guitar, trumpet, trombone, clarinet, accordion, drums, etc. Please specify instrument and ability level with submission.
ABRAHAM
Any ethnicity, late teens through early 20s. Instantly likable. Would do anything for anybody. Gets a little stuck now and then; his family left him behind because he wasn’t “right.” Baritenor with strong music background. A cappella and harmony experience a major plus. Instrumental ability a must, please specify level of proficiency.
HEDY
Non-white, 18+ to play teens through mid-20s. Great singer, husky belt with versatile vocal skills. Instrumental ability a must, please specify level of proficiency.
THOMAS
African-American or of mixed-parentage, mid-teens through early-twenties. Smart and lovable, orphan; Hedy’s boyfriend. Baritenor with strong music background. Instrumental ability a must, please specify level of proficiency.
MURPHY
African-American, late teens through early 20s , plays guitar/banjo. Baritenor with strong music background. A cappella and harmony experience a major plus. Instrumental ability a must, please specify level of proficiency.
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