BUDDY THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Equity Chorus Call Singers - Theater of the Stars Auditions

BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY – Equity Chorus Call /Singers

Theater of the Stars, Inc (Atlanta, GA)

Short Engagement Touring Agreement (SETA), pending

$602/week (this amount will increase once contract terms have been finalized)

Per diem is $48/day with single occupancy or $66/day for double occupancy

*Additional fees will be paid for multiple instruments that the Actor is contracted to play.

Producer - Christopher B. Manos

Director/Choreographer - Norbert Joerder

Musical Director in Audition - Michael Dansicker

First Rehearsal: 5/13/13, in Canada. First Preview: 5/30/13 in Canada

Official Opening: 6/11/13 at the Ordway in St. Paul, MN.

Tours through March 2014

Seeking Performers who can act, sing, AND play a musical instrument.

Dance is minimal in this production.

All Actors MUST have an updated U.S. Passport and all appropriate paperwork to travel outside of the U.S.

AUDITION NOTE: All must be able to sing, act and play a musical instrument. The following list of musical instruments are acceptable for this production. If you play one of the instruments below - with the exception of the Stand-up Bass, Drums and Piano - please bring it with you to the audition. A stand-up bass, piano and drum set will be provided at the audition.

Electric or Acoustic Guitar

Bass Guitar

Stand-up Bass

Piano

Trumpet

Alto, Tenor or Baritone Saxophone

Trombone

Accordion, Fiddle or Banjo

Harmonica

Drums

Some characters must play specific instruments. See below:

Maria Elena Holly

Preferably under 25 of a Hispanic-American heritage. A classy and educated female character with the ability to sing. Must be able to play a musical instrument.

Vi Petty

Preferably under 40. The wife of Norman Petty with a heart of gold. Must be able to sing and act and play the keyboards. Must also have a good sense of humor. Ability to play an additional instrument (other than keyboards) is preferred.

Hipockets Duncan

Under 40. Must be a strong actor with the ability to sing and play a musical instrument. Character is an exuberant hometown radio DJ from Lubbock, Texas with an air of authority and a keen sense of humor.

Norman Petty

Under 40. Must be a strong actor with the ability to sing and play a musical instrument. Character is a record producer from Clovis, New Mexico, with a businesslike manner and a love of making records.

Apollo Performer

6 ft tall or over. Male of African-American heritage with the ability to hold the stage on his own. His key song is “Shout”. Must have good comedic timing and be able to act. Must be able to play a musical instrument. The ability to play the Saxophone is preferred.

Apollo Performer

Female of African-American heritage with the ability to hold the stage on her own. Must have good comedic timing and the ability to act. Her key song is “Shout”. Must be able to play a musical instrument.

Female Ensemble Member

Preferably under 30. Must be able to act, sing and play a musical instrument.

3 Male Ensemble Members

Preferably under 35. Must be able to act, sing and play a musical instrument.

One Female Swing

Must be able to sing and have the ability to play a multitude of roles and musical instruments.

One Male Swing

Must be able to sing and have the ability to play a multitude of roles and musical instruments.