BILLY ELLIOT The Musical
– Equity Principal Auditions / Adult Roles
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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