BEEHIVE: THE 60'S MUSICAL **Revised** Submission - Virginia Repertory Theatre Auditions

BEEHIVE: THE 60’S MUSICAL - EQUITY VIDEO SUBMISSIONS

Virginia Repertory Theatre

REVISED
See updated breakdown.

CONTRACT

LOA $630 weekly minimum (LOA ref LORT)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in BEEHIVE: THE 60’S MUSICAL (see breakdown).

BEEHIVE The ‘60’s Musical is a wild toe-tapping, head shakin’ musical tribute to the rockin’ women who made the music of the era so special – everyone from Lesley Gore to Janis Joplin, from the Shirelles to the Supremes, Aretha Franklin to Tina Turner, and every woman in between! With two dozen beloved hits, the show takes you on a journey through song, documenting the dramatic changes that America underwent during the ‘60s. BEEHIVE The ‘60s Musical will have you dancing in your seats and coming back for more!

INSTRUCTIONS

Please prepare the tracks at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/esg0yo2brryc8ig/AADjRLQbRUT0tjm7RhtkWpBLa?dl=0 for the role you are auditioning for. Please email submissions.

Deadline: Tue, Feb 8, 2022

SUBMIT TO

casting@virginiarep.org

PERSONNEL

Created by Larry Gallagher

Viewing auditions
Director, Leslie Owens-Harrington
Music Director, Billy Dye
Co-Artistic Director, Desiree Roots

OTHER DATES

In Person Callback Audition: February 12,13 2022
Rehearsals begin: week of March 7th, 2022
Performance run: April 7th - May 15th, 2022

OTHER

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.

BREAKDOWN

SEEKING:

Also seeking covers for the roles.

WANDA (18+) - A strong singer. She carries the bulk of the dialogue and narration throughout the revue. She is a leader - strong, powerful and engaging. She has the ability to interact comfortably with the audience.

JASMINE (18+) - She portrays Diana Ross of the Supremes as well as the lead singer of the Chiffons, Judy Craig. Sings songs One Fine Day, Where Did Our Love Go? Come See About Me, and others.

LAURA (18+) - Portrays Janis Joplin; Lulu and others. Sings songs Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, To Sir With Love, Piece of My Heart, Try, Me and Bobby McGee, and others.

ALLISON (18+) - Of the six, Alison has the most lyrical warm voice. She sings songs Downtown, Where the Boys Are, You Don't Have to Say You Love Me and others;

GINA (18+) - Portrays Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin and the lead singer of the Starlets. Sings songs I Sold My Heart to a Junkman, A Fool in Love, Proud Mary, Respect and others.

PATTY (18+) - Songs the songs “It’s My Party,” You Don’t Know Me,” “Whishin’ and Hopin,” “A Natural Woman,” and others

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.