BILLY ELLIOT The Musical Equity Principal Auditions - National Tour Auditions
National Tour
BILLY ELLIOT - Equity Principal Auditions – Adult Roles
Short Engagement Touring Agreement Category 2 - $741/week minimum
Producer: NETworks Presentations, LLC & Nina Lannan Associates
Music: Elton John
Book and Lyrics: Lee Hall
Original Director: Stephen Daldry
Original Co-Director: Julian Webber
Original Choreographer: Peter Darling
Music Supervisor: David Chase
General Manager: Dawn Kusinski; Gentry & Associates
Adult Casting: Tara Rubin Casting
Children Casting: Nora Brennan Casting
Equity Principal Auditions / Adult Roles:
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Pearl Studios
10 AM – 5:30 PM 500 8th Avenue, 4th floor
Lunch: 1:30 – 2. New York City
Please prepare a brief, contemporary pop song. Bring sheet music in correct key; accompanist provided but may not transpose.
Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together.
2009 winner of 10 Tony Awards including: Best Musical, Best Choreography, Best Book and Lyrics of a Musical, Best Actor in a Musical and Supporting Actor in a Musical; 2006 Olivier Award for Best Musical, Best Choreography and Best Actor in a Musical. Based on the award-winning film.
Seeking the following ADULT principal roles. Note: All characters have a Northern or Geordie (northeastern England) accent.
Mrs. Wilkinson:
30s - 40s. Billy's dancing teacher. Excellent singing voice. Great energy, drive, determination, warmth and compassion. Doesn't suffer fools gladly. Good comedic skills. Must be able to tap and be a strong mover/dancer.
Dad:
40s. Billy’s dad. Leading actor. Needs to be able to sing. 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.
Grandma:
50s - 70s. Actress must be able to sing. Good dance or movement skills. Tap if possible. Good comedy skills required. Character actress.
Tony:
20s. Billy’s brother. Geordie miner. Excellent singing voice. Outspoken. Loud, macho, up for a fight.
George:
Late 30s – 50s. Billy’s Boxing teacher. Geordie miner. Excellent comedy skills. Friend of Dad’s. Spokesman of the miners. Community spirited. Working class. Singing not essential and no tap required.
Casting Director’s statement: “Actors of all races and ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to attend this call.”
