Clinton Area Showboat Theatre - Clinton, IA EPA Clinton Area Showboat | Clinton, IA
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Monday, April 22, 2024
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (C)
BREAK: 1:00PM - 2:00PM
To schedule an appointment please email james.davis@clintonshowboat.com
If you are unable to attend in person, digital Submissions are also accepted. To submit please email: showboatcasting@gmail.com
SPT
$361 weekly minimum (SPT 2)
Equity actors for roles in The Clinton Area Showboat Theatre's 2024 Season (see breakdown).
The Clinton Area Showboat Theatre (CAST) strives to foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, harassment, bullying, and intimidation--where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, can contribute fully, and have equal opportunities. We seek to foster an environment of mutual respect, collaboration, acceptance, appreciation, and caring for all members of our company.
Please prepare two 32-bar cuts, a one-minute monologue, along with headshot and resume. See breakdown for production-specific preparation for MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
The Mac
2215 Lincoln Way
Clinton, IA 52732
THIS SPACE'S VENTILATION HAS NOT BEEN VERIFIED BY ACTORS' EQUITY ASSOCIATION.
Ryan Scoble, Casting Director
EXPECTED TO ATTEND:
Chris Streets, Director
James Kyle Davis, Executive Producer Kris Doss, Associate Producer
Million Dollar Quartet: May 27th - June 23rd
Rock of Ages: June 17th - July 7th
We Will Rock You: July 1st - July 21st
The Marvelous Wonderettess: July 15th - August 4th
OTHER
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
CLINTON AREA SHOWBOAT 2024-25 SEASON
ELVIS – 20s; male; Elvis in his 20s at the beginning of his career. Familiar with his music and able to play guitar. In the production, Elvis sings: “Memories Are Made Of This,” “That’s All Right,” “Long Tall Sally,” “Peace In The Valley,” “Party,” and “Hound Dog.” NOTE: Should sound and look somewhat like Elvis without being an “impersonator.”
JERRY LEE LEWIS – 20s-early 30s; he was rock ‘n’ roll’s legendary piano prodigy and celebrated “Last Man Standing.” A superb piano player, able to play like Jerry Lee Lewis; fun, energetic; comic. In the production, Jerry Lee Lewis sings: “Real Wild Child,” “Great Balls Of Fire,” and “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On.”
CARL PERKINS – mid 20s; male; (lead guitar); he was the American pioneer of rockabilly music and best known for his song “Blue Suede Shoes.” An excellent lead guitarist. In the production, Carl Perkins sings: “Matchbox,” “Who Do You Love?,” “My Babe,” and “See You Later, Alligator.”
JOHNNY CASH – late 20s-late 30s; male; Johnny Cash at the dawn of his epic career. Familiar with his music and able to play guitar; tall. In the production, Johnny Cash sings: “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Sixteen Tons,” “I Walk The Line,” and “Riders In The Sky.” NOTE: Should sound and look somewhat like Johnny without being an “impersonator.”
SAM PHILLIPS – mid-30s-40s;“Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll” and founder of Sun Records who discovered Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and many others including Roy Orbison and B.B. King; a towering and charismatic figure in American music.
DYANNE – 20s-early 30s; She was an aspiring singer and Elvis’s girlfriend; ahead of her time and assertive, she’s a great singer with a wide range; sings solos and back-up throughout the show; sings “Fever” in her alto range and covers the high soprano part of “Riders In The Sky” (Johnny Cash song). In the production, Dyanne sings “Fever” and “I Hear You Knockin’.” NOTE: All ethnicities are encouraged to submit.
DREW: Male, 20s (Vocal Range: Bb3-D5) An appealing, good-guy rocker with great boyish charm and vulnerability. Drew works as a bar back at the legendary Bourbon Room hoping and waiting for his dreams to come true. He finds an instant attraction to Sherrie, the beautiful new arrival from the Midwest, who encourages him to go after his dreams. Easy comedic timing and a very strong rock tenor voice.
SHERRIE: Female, 20s (Vocal Range: G3-F5) An in-shape, pretty, fresh faced, innocent Midwestern girl stepping right off the bus into a new world to pursue her dreams of stardom in LA. Strong comedic timing, strong rock belt, with good movement ability. NOTE: Must be comfortable in revealing/skimpy clothing.
LONNY: Male, late 20s - 40s (Vocal Range: D3-D5) The narrator of the piece; charming, mischievous, welcoming, vibrant personality. A guy who would be fun to spend one drunken night with. A slightly unflattering appearance but doesn’t see it. Strong, honest comedic timing/improv skills and strong rock vocals.
DENNIS DUPREE: Male, 30s - 40s (Vocal Range: D3-G4) Classic stoner type guy who runs the famous Bourbon Room club on the Sunset Strip. Torn about whether he should sell the club to Hertz, a German businessman. A laid back, easy going, dude’s real dude. Very strong comedic timing and Bari-tenor rock vocals.
STACEE JAXX/FATHER: Male, 30s - 40s (Vocal Range: C3-Eb5) An oversexed, sexy rock star. He is at the top of his game and just left his very successful metal rock band to venture out on his own. Arrogant and charming, his life is a merry-go-round of good old sex, drugs and rock- n-roll. Very strong comedic timing and strong rock tenor voice.
JUSTICE/MOTHER: Female, 40s - 50s (Vocal Range: G3-Db5) African American female, commanding presence, an easy sensuality about her, once a performer, she now operates a strip club where Sherrie winds up working. Takes on the maternal role for the girls that work for her. She is sultry, maternal and a sexy madam. Strong, soulful vocals and belt.
HERTZ KLINEMANN: Male, 40s - 60s (Vocal Range: F3-G#4) An attractive older German gentleman. Uptight, cold, intimidating businessman trying to buy up the Strip to develop it. He is our villain and needs to have a commanding presence with strong comedic timing and baritone vocals. Has a German accent.
FRANZ KLINEMANN: Male, 20s -30s (Vocal Range: Db3-E5) Hertz’s foppish son, young German male. Works for his father but not by choice. Pressured and intimidated by his father. Shy, gentle with a big heart. Strong vocals and comedic timing. Must have a good German accent.
REGINA: Female, 20s - 30s (Vocal Range: A3-Eb5) A fun, hippie type, in shape, tree-hugging fighter who will stop at nothing to protect the Sunset Strip. Strong comedic timing and belt vocals. NOTE: Must be comfortable in revealing/skimpy clothing.
MAYOR/JA'KEITH/ENSEMBLE: Male, 20s - 40s A strong character actor with good comedic timing to play numerous roles, in shape, strong rock tenor and strong dance/movement ability.
JOEY PRIMO/ENSEMBLE: Male, 20s - 40s A young male with the rocker sensibility, in shape, strong rock tenor and strong/dance/movement ability.
GALILEO (Male) A misfit who keeps hearing strange voices and songs in his head which deliver messages he can’t understand. Galileo won’t dress like a Ga Ga kid and has been caught trying to make music. He is confused and unaware that he is the one the Bohemians have been waiting for, who will lead them to the place where the last remaining live instruments have lain hidden for hundreds of years. Vocal Range: D below middle C to A above middle C. High rock voice with strong falsetto. Full voice falsetto is to E two above middle C.
SCARAMOUCHE (Female) Another misfit who also gets into trouble with the Secret Police, Scaramouche meets Galileo in hospital, and they run away together. Her sharp wit keeps Galileo on his toes and gradually they fall for each other. Vocal Range: E below middle C to E two above middle C. Strong rock belt.
KILLER QUEEN (Female) Killer Queen is a ruthless businesswoman and is in charge of Global Soft, the worldwide corporation which is responsible for the suppression of all live music. She’s power crazy and tough, as well as beautiful. Vocal Range: E below middle C to E two above middle C. Strong rock belt. Full soul/rock voice.
KHASHOGGI (Male) He works for Killer Queen, getting rid of any original or creative musical thoughts and going after the Bohemians. His victims are sent to the Seven Seas of Rhye. Vocal Range: D below middle C to Bb above middle C. High rock baritone with strong falsetto. Full voice falsetto to E two above middle C.
BUDDY (Male) Buddy is an old librarian and a hippy who has studied the sacred musical texts to the extent that even the Seven Seas of Rhye cannot entirely erase them from his mind. He’s a comic character who acts as a foil to Galileo and Scaramouche towards the end of the play. Vocal Range: E below middle C to E above middle C. Light rock voice.
BRIT (Male) One of the Bohemians who are intent on discovering the secrets of live music, and who believe that someone will come who will show the Bohemians the way. When they find Scaramouch and Galileo they are unsure at first, but are eventually persuaded that Galileo really does have strange musical lyrics in his head over which he has no control. When the Secret Police attack the Bohemian hide out, Brit is killed. Vocal Range: D below middle C to B above middle C. Full rock voice.
OZ (Female) One of the Bohemians who are intent on discovering the secrets of live music, and who believe that someone will come who will show the Bohemians the way. When they find Scaramouch and Galileo they are unsure at first, but are eventually persuaded that Galileo really does have strange musical lyrics in his head over which he has no control. When the Secret Police attack the Bohemian hide out, Oz is captured along with the other Bohemians. Vocal Range: D below middle C to B above middle C. Full rock voice.
Cindy Lou (18, 28) knows she is the prettiest girl at Springfield High. She knows she will be named Prom Queen and acts out against her best friend Betty Jean when things don’t go her way. She makes the biggest change between Acts I & II, having learned the lessons of true love and loss. Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano Belt: E3–F5. Sings melody line on most songs, so the other girls hang their vocals on this voice. Among the songs she sings lead are: Allegheny Moon, Son of a Preacher Man, and Maybe.
Missy (18, 28) is the over-achiever of the group. Very controlled, very concerned that everything at the prom turns out wonderful and perfect. Head of the Prom Decorations Committee, and absolutely smitten with her music teacher. Her best friend is Suzy. Vocal Range: Soprano: G3–A5. Wide range, floating high vocals and belting throughout the show. Among the songs she sings lead are: Secret Love, You Don’t Own Me, and Wedding Bell Blues.
Betty Jean (18, 28) is the class clown and tomboy, always vying for attention with Cindy Lou, her best friend. It’s also highly probable that Betty Jean wants to be with Cindy Lou herself, but just doesn’t even know what those feelings really are. Cindy Lou steals Betty Jean’s boyfriend away, which causes a lot of the friction at the prom. She holds this grudge against Cindy Lou until they make up at the ten year reunion. Vocal Range: Alto with strong low range: D3–E5. Among the songs she sings lead are: Lipstick on Your Collar, I Only Want To Be With You, and That’s When The Tears Start.
Suzy (18, 28) is the gum-chewing, happy-go-lucky, go-along girl. Super-best friends with Missy, Suzy is always a little giddy and a little silly, and finds great pleasure in everything she does. In love with the lighting operator, completely surprised when named Prom Queen. Frustrated, sad, hormonal, and pregnant in Act II. This role requires an excellent part singer and expert comedienne. WARNING: Do not hire a ditzy person to play the ditzy blonde. Vocal Range: Mezzo-Alto with both sweet and soulful voice: G3–E5. Among the songs she sings lead are: Stupid Cupid, Hold Me, Thrill Me, and Rescue Me.
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