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BILLY ELLIOT Equity Principal Audition/Adults - Imperial Theatre Auditions

Posted August 25, 2010
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BILLY ELLIOT - Imperial Theatre

BILLY ELLIOT The Musical

– Equity Principal Auditions / Adult Roles

Broadway / Production Contract Currently $1,605/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

Mus Dir: David Chase

Mus Sprvsr: Martin Koch

GM: Nina Lannan Associates

Adult Casting: Tara Rubin Casting

Children’s Casting: Nora Brennan Casting

Currently running on Broadway.

Equity Principal Auditions / Adult Roles:

Thursday, September 16, 2010 Actors' Equity Association Audition Center

9:30 AM – 5:30 PM 165 West 46th Street, 2nd Floor

Lunch from 1:30 – 2:30. New York City

Please prepare a brief, contemporary pop song. Bring sheet music; accompanist provided.

Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together.

2009 winner of 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Based on the award-winning film.

Seeking actors for possible future replacements in the following adult principal roles. 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; must be a strong mover/dancer.

Dad:

40s. Billy’s dad. 40s. 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; must 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–50s. Billy’s boxing teacher. Geordie miner. Dad’s friend. Spokesman of the miners. Community-spirited. Working-class. Excellent comedy skills needed. Singing not essential. No tap required.

Casting Director’s statement: “Actors of all races and ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to attend this call.”

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