A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Equity Chorus Call Singers - Off Broadway Theatre TBA Auditions

Call Type
Equity Chorus

Time(s)
Equity Chorus Call / Singers
Friday, March 21st, 2014
10 AM – Equity Female Singers

Contract
Off Broadway
Cat. E; $1008/week minimum

Location
Pearl Studios NYC 519
519 8th Avenue
12th Floor
New York, NY
12th floor

Seeking
Ensemble female singers for:

JOPLINAIRES
and
FEMALE VOCAL SWING

see breakdown

Preparation
Prepare a song in the BLUES/SOUL repertoire (Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone). Bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided

Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together.

Other Dates
1st Rehearsal: 3/29/14. First Performance: 4/10/14

Personnel
Book: Randy Johnson
Music: Various Artists (see breakdown)
Director: Randy Johnson
Musical Director: Tyler Rose
Casting Director: Laura Stanczyk Casting

· Chorus rules are in effect.

· A monitor will be provided.

Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.

Breakdown

JOPLINAIRES: Late 20s-Early 40s) African-American Female. Portrays Janis’ musical icons over the years including: Etta James, Bessie Smith, Nina Simone, Odetta, Big Mama Thornton, and Aretha Franklin. Not looking for impersonators. Strong Blues, Rock, and Legit vocal skills required.

FEMALE VOCAL SWING: Female (Late 20s-Mid 30s) AFRICAN AMERICAN. A singer with soul, range, style and rhythm to cover The Joplinaires and The Blues Singer. Must be able to move, have wit, a great relationship with an audience and with the soul of the Blues.