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Breakdown
ZACH 2016-17 SEASON:
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT
by: Stephan Elliott & Allan Scott
Dir: Abe Reybold
Choreo: Dominique Kelley
Musical Dir: Allen Robertson
1st Reh: 8/30/16, Runs 9/28-10/30/16
seeking:
Bernadette
Male Lead, 40’s-60’s. Dance, singing and lip-synching ability essential; quietly dignified transsexual who must be convincing as an older woman who was once the star performer of ‘Les Girls’; mother of the group; glamorous, oozes Old Hollywood charm with rapier wit and sensitivity. (baritone-tenor)
Mitzi/Tick
Male Lead, 30’s-early 40’s. Dance, singing and lip-synching ability essential; with an unremarkable and essentially straight exterior, Tick is a discontented drag queen, the best in the business; his journey from disillusionment to fulfillment through being reunited with his son is the central core of the story (baritone-tenor)
Felicia/Adam
Male Lead, 20’s. Outstanding dance, singing and lip-synching ability essential; well built, flashy, young drag queen and born performer with a more than occasional bitchy streak. (tenor)
Bob
Male Lead- 40’s- 50’s. Strong acting ability with one song; a mechanic; manly, soft hearted Aussie bloke; has a fascination with Bernadette whom he saw perform in ‘Les Girls’ in Sydney more than twenty years ago. (baritone- character singer)
Benji
Boy age 7-11. Son of Tick and his estranged wife, Marion; Marion has raised Benji to be a sweet and open-minded young boy who is supportive of his Father’s lifestyle; requires a good actor who sings.
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Dir: Dave Steakley
Script adapted by: Dave Steakley
Musical Dir: Allen Robertson
Choreo: TBA
1st Reh: 10/25/16, Runs 11/23/16-1/1/17
NOTE: This is a new annual tradition in Austin at ZACH Theatre most roles are already cast locally.
Actors may be considered for possible replacement.
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CAMP DAVID
by: Lawrence Wright
Dir: TBA
1st Reh: 12/27/16, Runs 1/25/17-3/5/17
Seeking:
Jimmy Carter
Male, 50s, The 39th President of the United States.
Menachem Begin
Male, 60s, Prime Minister of Israel.
Anwar Sadat
Male, 60s, President of Egypt.
Rosalynn Carter
Female, 45-59, The First Lady and wife of Jimmy Carter.
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LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR & GRILL
by: Lanie Robertson
Dir: TBA
Musical Dir: Allen Robertson
Choreo: TBA
1st Reh 3/14/17, Runs 4/5-9/3/17
seeking:
Billie Holliday
Female, 35+, African American; the great jazz singer in the last year of her life.
Jimmy Powers/Pianist
Male, 18+, African American; any age; actor must be an accomplished piano player and accompanist.
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IN THE HEIGHTS
Book: Quiara Alegria Hudes
Music & Lyrics: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Dir: Michael Balderrama
Musical Dir: Allen Robertson
Choreo: TBA
1st Reh: 5/2/17, Runs 5/31-7/2/17
Seeking:
Usnavi De La Vega
Male. 24-year-old owner of De La Vega's Bodega, his parents emigrated from the Dominican Republic and have since passed away; he lives with Abuela Glaudia who isn't actually his grandmother but they are as close as family; Usnavi is in love with Vanessa and remains the eyes and ears of Washington Heights neighborhood; strong actor, must be an excellent rapper and good mover; singing a plus.
Nina Rosario
Female, 18-24, any ethnicity. Freshman at Stanford University, very bright, sweet, feels that she has let everyone down because she’s dropping out of college: high belter (to F5).
Camilia Rosario
Female, 40-49, any ethnicity. The co-owner of Rosario Car and Limousine with her husband Kevin; also from Arecibo, Puerto Rico, she fell in love with Kevin at 19 and immigrated with him to New York City; she is cool-headed yet keeps a subtle but strong leash on Kevin; her daughter Nina has just returned for the summer from her first year at Stanford; singing actor who moves well.
Kevin Rosario
Male, 40-49, any ethnicity. Nina’s dad, co-owner of Rosario’s Car and Limosine, strong actor, dreaming through Nina; singer, baritone (to E4); no required dancing.
Benny
Male, any ethnicity. Now a 24-year-old cab driver for Rosario Car and Limousine, he once was a street punk and hoodlum, often finding himself in trouble; Kevin saw promise in Benny and helped shape him into a responsible, hard-working young man; Benny has enormous respect for Kevin and sees him as a father figure; eventually falling in love with Nina, Benny sees a future for them by becoming a businessman; he and Usnavi are best friends; preferably African American; strong singer and excellent mover.
Vanessa
Female, any ethnicity. A 19-year-old shampoo girl at Daniela's Salon, Vanessa is strong, intelligent, and grew up with Benny and Usnavi; though Usnavi would like to be something more than Vanessa's friend, he has never made an attempt; Vanessa dreams of leaving to create her own life away from her alcoholic mother; very sexy; strong belt/mix to an E; must be strong dancer.
Abuela Claudia
Female, 60-69, any ethnicity. Raised Usnavi after his parents passed away and continues to live with him; she emigrated from Cuba when she was very young; of all the characters, Abuela Claudia has been in the Heights the longest; she struggled to learn English, struggled to find work, and in turn has helped others who have followed in her path; she is clearly the matriarch of the neighborhood; strong belt to a C.
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MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
Book by: Floyd Mutrux & Colin Escott
Dir: Dave Steakley
Musical Dir: Allen Robertson
1st Reh 7/11/17, Runs 7/26-9/3/17
seeking:
Elvis
Male, 20-30, Caucasian. 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.
Jerry Lee Lewis
Male, 20s. Actor/singer/pianist; 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.
Carl Perkins
Male, 20-35, Caucasian. 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
Male, 20-30, Caucasian. 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.
Sam Phillips
Male, 25-40, Caucasian. 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.
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