ALL THAT GLITTERS - OPEN Auditions
Workshop Contract $736/week minimum + pension, health.
Producer: AX Productions
Score/Dir/Choreo: Alexander DeJong
Book: A. DeJong and James A. Walsh
Additional Music: Tom Nelson
Mus Dir: Jack Lee
Assoc Mus Dir: Steven Freeman
Asst Dir: Isabel Glasser
Asst Choreos: Karen Sieber and Tim Foster
Casting: Stephanie Klapper Casting
1st reh: 4/2/12. Presentations: 5/8-11.
OPEN Auditions (Equity/non-Equity):
Monday, March 12, 2012 Pearl Studios NYC “500”
9:30 AM – Male dancers 500 Eighth Avenue, 12th Floor
11:30 AM – Female dancers New York City
2:30 PM–5:30 PM – Principals
The producer will run all aspects of these calls. Equity audition procedures will NOT be in effect, and no Equity Monitor will be provided. See separate notices for EPAs and ECCs.
Ensemble Dancers: Please be warmed up and ready to dance when the call begins. Please bring shoes for ballet, jazz and tap combinations.
Principals: Please prepare a brief song that shows YOU off (don't be concerned about range).
Please bring a photo and resume, stapled back-to-back.
New musical about Liberace that’s as dramatic as his life was, every bit as funny as he was, and even more spectacular than any of his own shows ever were. It’s the mythic story of a boy in overalls from West Allis, Wisconsin…a Depression-era kid from America’s heartland who had dreams… big dreams… a boy who, despite his superstar struggle against the dark side of his sequined world of glitz and glamour, would become the most popular entertainer of his time…
Seeking (all roles are available):
Boy Liberace:
10 years old. A boy in a million who struggles to please both his fervently Catholic Mother and his abusive Father. A piano prodigy (actor need not play piano).
Young Liberace / Scott:
Two character male track, 20s - early 30s. Young Liberace: Very charismatic, charming entertainer with great comedic timing. Becomes television’s first matinee idol. In order to protect his career and live out his artistic passion, he had to hide his personal life. Scott: A lost boy. The love of Older Liberace’s life; Scott loses himself in their relationship. Actor must have a great presence and personality. Actor need not play piano.
Older Liberace / Father:
Two-character male track, 60s. Older Liberace: The consummate showman in his 60s. Professionally, he is at the top of his game, while his private life is one of struggle, heartache and chaos. Father: Very proud Italian immigrant with a thick accent and an explosive temper. Equal parts machismo and bohemian self-indulgence. A classical musician, frustrated both in his career and in his marriage. Actor must have a great presence and personality. Actor need not play any instrument.
Mother / Judge:
Two-character female track. Mother: Polish descent. Stout. Headstrong, dogmatic. Conservative Catholic; very judgmental. Judge: Judge in the Liberace/Scott palimony suit.
Lil’ Lil / Miss Bea Haven / Lucille:
Multi-character female track. Lil’ Lil: African American. Burlesque queen of considerable stature. Larger than life, with a big presence. Miss Bea Haven: A sassy Broadway star. Lucille: Liberace’s secretary.
Martin Sherwoodson / Paderewski / Doctor:
Multi-character male track, 50-65. Sherwoodson: Liberace’s pushy manager. Willing to do all necessary dirty work to protect his meal ticket. Paderewski: Polish. World-famous, majestic, classical pianist. Thick accent. Doctor: Liberace’s long-time family physician. Actor need not play piano.
Eugene:
Late 30-40s. Liberace’s flamboyant, openly gay choreographer; later becomes his production stage manager.
George / Lawyer:
Two-character male track, early 40s. George: Liberace’s older brother. Violinist/orchestra leader who lives and works in Liberace’s shadow. Lawyer: Argues the Liberace/Scott palimony suit. Actor need not play violin.
Carlucci / TV Repairman:
Two-character male track, 30-40s. Carlucci: Once Liberace’s lover, now demoted to the role of houseboy. Thick Hispanic accent. An over-the-top mother hen. TV Repairman: Blue-collar and disgruntled.
Randi / Mabel Krauss:
Two-character track. Randi: 1940s nightclub performer of questionable gender. Mabel: Working-class German woman.
Ensemble (M/F): Looking for triple threats of all ages, in excellent shape.
Male characters include
Cary: 18-25. Blue-eyed blond. Replaces Scott as Liberace’s lover.
Mike: Eugene’s lover.
Vince: Late 20s. Liberace’s protégé prior to Scott. Tall, muscular, darkly handsome and sultry.
Colonel: A powerful, dangerous presence, wrapped up in an elegant body.
Young George: Needs to look like he is 18 years old.
Waiter / Maitre D’.
Female characters include
Dolores: Young, beautiful brunette. The perfect Catholic virgin. Engaged to Young Liberace.
Carol: No-nonsense wardrobe supervisor.
Concession Girl: A 1920s “broad”.
Paderewski’s Assistant: Plain woman of Russian descent.
Three Salmon Sisters: 1950s singing trio à la the Andrews Sisters.
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