BILLY ELLIOT Equity Principal Auditions - Broadway and 2nd National Tour Auditions

BILLY ELLIOT – Equity Principal Auditions / Adult Roles

Broadway and 2nd National Tour / Production Contract Currently $1,653/week minimum

Prods: Universal, Working Title TV, The Old Vic Productions and Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Jon Finn & Sally Greene

Exec Prods: Angela Morrison & David Furnish

Music: Elton John

Book/Lyrics: Lee Hall

Dir: Stephen Daldry

Choreo: Peter Darling

Assoc Choreo: Kate Dunn

Mus Dir: David Chase

Mus Sprvsr: Martin Koch

GM: Nina Lannan Associates

Adult Casting: Tara Rubin Casting

Broadway and 2nd National Tours are currently running.

Equity Principal Auditions / Adult Roles

Monday, September 12, 2011 Pearl Studios NYC “519”

10 AM - 6 PM 519 Eighth Avenue, 12th Floor

Lunch from 1:30 – 2:30. New York City

Please prepare a brief, contemporary pop song. Bring sheet music in the correct key; accompanist is provided, but may not transpose.

Please bring a picture & resume, stapled back-to-back.

Seeking, for possible future replacements in the Broadway and/or 2nd National Tour companies:

Note: All characters have a Northern or Geordie (northeastern England) accent.

Mrs. Wilkinson:

30s-40s. Billy's dancing teacher. Great energy, drive, determination, warmth and compassion. Doesn't suffer fools gladly. Excellent singing voice. Good comedic skills. Must be able to tap and be a strong mover/dancer.

Dad:

40s. Billy’s dad. Geordie miner. Working class. Single parent. Narrow-minded. Tries to do the best for his family. At the end of his tether. Feels sorry for himself. Leading actor. Needs to be able to sing.

Grandma:

50s-70s. Actress must be able to sing. Good dance or movement skills; tap, if possible. Good comedy skills required. Role for a character actress.

Tony:

20s. Billy’s brother. Geordie miner. Outspoken. Loud, macho, up for a fight. Excellent singing voice.

George:

Late 30s–50’s. Billy’s boxing teacher. Geordie miner. Friend of Dad’s. Spokesman of the miners. Community spirited. Working class. Excellent comedy skills. Singing not essential, and no tap required.

Casting Directors’ statement: “Actors of all races and ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to attend.”