FAME THE MUSICAL - Equity Principal Auditions
Producers: Keith Marrapodi, Barkley Kalpak Associates NYC Midsize (approval pending)
$568/week minimum. $60/day per diem. Transportation and housing provided.
Concept: David De Silva
Score: Jacques Levy
Book: Jose Fernandez
Dir: Jeff Kalpak
Assoc Dir/Choreo: Richard J Hinds
Mus Dir: Mark Fifer
CD: Bess Fifer, CSA
1st reh (NYC): On/about 9/6/11. Travel to Macau (China): 9/29. 1st Macau reh: 10/2. Runs at the Macau International Music Festival 10/6-10/9 (five perfs). Travel to NYC: 10/10.
Equity Principal Auditions:
Tuesday, June 14, 2011 Pearl Studios NYC
10 AM - 6 PM 500 Eighth Avenue, 4th Floor
Lunch from 1:30 - 2:30. New York City
Please prepare a brief song in the style of the show (contemporary pop/rock). Bring sheet music in the correct key; accompanist is provided, but may not transpose.
Please bring a picture & resume, stapled back-to-back.
This production will be set in the present day, 2011.
Seeking (all roles are available):
Note: All performers must have a valid passport and be at least 18 years of age.
The Actors
Nick Piazza:
Seeking actor 18+ to play age 15-18. Nick is an ambitious, enthusiastic, classical actor who is very serious about acting. Has hidden romantic interest for Serena. Seeking a strong pop singer who moves well. Range: D3 to G4, B4 preferred (tenor).
Serena Katz:
Seeking actress 18+ to play age 15-18. Serena is a shy, timid yet keen and enthusiastic actress. Develops returned romantic feelings for Nick. Seeking a strong pop singer who moves well. Range: Bb3 to Eb5 (alto).
Jose “Joe” Vegas:
Seeking actor 18+ to play age 15-18. Jose is Spanish. An acting student. Loud, funny and the comic of the show. Develops an unreturned crush on Carmen. Seeking a strong pop singer who moves well. Range: C3 to G4 (baritone or tenor).
The Dancers
Carmen Diaz:
Seeking actress 18+ to play age 15-18. Carmen is a sexy, confident but cocky dancer with a big ego. Determined to make it big and obsessed with fame; believes she has what it takes to achieve this. Initially has a casual relationship with Tyrone, but develops returned romantic feelings for Schlomo. She later dies after being hooked on drugs. Seeking a strong dancer who sings pop well. Range: Bb3 to G5 (soprano).
Tyrone Jackson:
Seeking actor 18+ to play age 15-18. Tyrone is a talented hip-hop dancer who comes from a poor background. Dyslexic. Shares a love-hate relationship with Iris. Seeking a strong dancer who sings pop well. Range: E3 to G4 (baritone).
Mabel Washington:
Seeking an actress 18+ to play age 15-18. Mabel is a brash, outrageous, brassy and plump dancer who is desperate to lose weight, but can't resist food. Often speaks her mind and gives advice to other characters in their times of trouble. Seeking a strong dancer who sings pop well. Range: D4 to G5, Bb5 preferred (soprano).
Iris Kelly:
Seeking an actress 18+ to play age 15-18. Iris is a very talented, graceful ballet dancer who is believed to be extremely wealthy. She often comes across as stuck up. Insecure about herself, and afraid people do not like her. Shares a love-hate relationship with Tyrone. Seeking a strong dancer who sings pop well (any range).
The Musicians
Schlomo Metzenbaum:
Seeking actor 18+ to play age 15-18. Schlomo is a shy classical violinist (or pianist, depending on the actor) who sets up a rock band. Comes from a musical background, with a father who is a famous violinist. Fed up from the strain of being expected to do well, and wishes to rebel. Rather a geek and is very insecure, but also very wise and academically clever. Has a returned romantic interest in Carmen. Seeking a strong pop singer who moves well. Range: C3 to G4 (tenor). Performer must play violin or piano.
Grace “Lambchops” Lamb:
Seeking actress 18+ to play age 15-18. Grace is a loud, confrontational rock chick and tomboy who plays the drums for Schlomo's band. Often loses her temper, and it is implied that she does not take school seriously. Seeking a strong pop singer (any range) who moves well. Performer must have great rhythm and must play drums.
Goodman “Goody” King:
Seeking actor 18+ to play age 15-18. Goody is a trumpet (or saxophone) musician in Schlomo's band. Believed to be Schlomo's best friend. Seeking a strong pop singer (any range) who moves well. Performer must play trumpet or saxophone.
The Teachers
Miss Esther Sherman:
Mid 30s+. Strict, old-fashioned and academic English teacher who loves her students, despite the fact that she comes down hard on them. Strong singer needed (F3 to F5 (alto)).
Ms. Greta Bell:
Mid 30s+. Dance teacher with a big passion for different styles of dance. Believes that dance is a way of life. Very protective, and believes in her students. Seeking a strong pop singer/dancer. Range: C4 to E5 (alto).
Mr. Sheinkopf:
Mid 30s+, European. Music tutor with a love for classical music and dislike for all things rock and roll. Performer must be a strong pop singer (any range).
Statement of casting personnel: “We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. For every role, [we solicit the audition participation of] qualified performers, without regard to disability, race, age, color, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law, unless otherwise specifically indicated.”
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