Seeking male and female performers to star in the World Premiere, TROUBADOUR, written by ATL playwright Janece Shaffer, with original music and lyrics by Kristian Bush (Sugarland), and musical direction by Brandon Bush.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
INEZ – Female, 20ish singer/songwriter from smalltown Alabama. Sweet with steel underneath if need be. Guitar player.
JOE – 20ish son of a well known man – has sung and played backup to his father all his life. Handsome without effort and uncertain of his prospects. Guitar player.
BILLY – mid 50s, iconic king of country music, can command a crowd, a room, a family. The attention’s always been on him and you can tell. Guitar player.
POOCH – 50ish radio personality – knows everyone and everything about country music and is a good humored guy who can look out for himself. Ideally also a singer and guitar player.
MUST have strong guitar and vocal skills.
WHEN AND WHERE IS THE AUDITION
MONDAY, AUGUST 15th
Sign up at 9:00 AM at the Johnson Theatre in the Tennessee Performing Arts Center
Address: 505 Deaderick St, Nashville, TN 37219
*To guarantee an audition slot, contact Emily Kleypas at
emily.kleypas@alliancetheatre.org*
WHAT TO PREPARE : One verse and the chorus of one of the songs below, or a song with a similar feel (1950s, old country). Songs do not have to be gender specific. Please bring your own guitar.
Man of Constant Sorrow - Oh Brother Soundtrack
Hey Good Lookin’ - Hank Sr.
I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry - Hank Sr.
I Saw The Light - Hank Sr.
Lost Highway - Hank Sr.
I’ll Fly Away - Hank Sr. or Oh Brother Soundtrack
It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels - Kitty Wells
Always Late (With Your Kisses) - Lefty Frizzell
She’s Got You - Patsy Cline
I Let The Stars Get In My Eyes - Goldie Hill
Production dates are as follows:
First Rehearsal: December 19th, 2016
Opening: January 25th, 2017
Closing: February 12th, 2017
*NOTE: This is a full-time gig with daytime rehearsals and evening & matinee performances. PLEASE ONLY AUDITION IF AVAILABLE FOR THE SHOW.
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