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Call Type
Equity Principal
Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions (3 days)
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Friday, April 26, 2013
9:30 AM to 5:30 PM each day
Lunch 1 to 2
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Contract
Other
AEA 5-Week Workshop Agreement; $757/week
Location
Ripley-Grier 520 (Everyone must show
government photo ID to enter building.)
520 8th Ave. (36th/37th)
New York, NY
16th floor
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Seeking
Equity performers, men and women.
ALL ACTORS MUST BE TERRIFIC RAPPERS AND SINGERS.
See breakdown for more details
Preparation
Please prepare a 1 minute freestyle rap and 32 bars of an up-tempo non-musical theater song. An accompanist will be provided
Bring picture and resume, stapled together.
Other Dates
Workshop: June 3rd – July 7, 2013
Other
NOTE: HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME is a new musical inspired by the work of Tupac
Shakur
See breakdown for more info
Personnel
Director: Kenny Leon
Music/Lyrics: Tupac Shakur
Book: Todd Kreidler
Choreographer: Wayne Cilento
Casting: Caparelliotis Casting
· EPA Rules are in effect.
· A monitor will be provided.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
NOTE: HOLLER IF YA HEAR ME is a new musical inspired by the work of Tupac
Shakur. Set present-day in the inner city streets (My Block) of a Mid-western industrial city, HOLLER follows two childhood friends (JOHN and VERTUS) and their friends, relatives and adversaries as they struggle to reconcile the challenges and realities of their daily lives with their hopes, dreams and ambitions. ALL ACTORS MUST BE TERRIFIC RAPPERS AND SINGERS.
SEEKING ONE ACTOR FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
JOHN CAVINESS
Male, mid to late 20s, African American. Two strikes, fresh out of jail, and looking to make a clean start. Loyal, trustworthy, determined – he has learned from his mistakes and wants to make a fruitful and peaceful life for himself. Struggling with leaving behind the ghosts of his past and remaining loyal to those he loves, even if it’s at a cost.
VERTUS WESTON
Male, mid to late 20s, African American. JOHN’s best friend; stayed out of trouble as a comic book-reading kid until he started hanging with JOHN. Took over as the King of My Block when JOHN went to jail. Currently selling drugs but has bigger dreams for himself. Cares deeply about the people in his life but doesn’t always know how to show it or act it.
BRIAN “GRIFFY” GRIFFIN
Male, early 20s. Caucasian. Mechanic running his father’s auto body shop in a predominantly black neighborhood. A good-natured, funny kid with good intentions, though he does harbor feelings of anger over the violent street death of his friend BENNY. ACTOR MUST PLAY GUITAR VERY WELL.
ANDREA WESTON
Female, mid 40s – mid-50s, African American. VERTUS’ loving but no bulls**t mother. Loves unconditionally, works tirelessly; she’s seen and been through a lot in her life. Worries for the future of her son.
CORINNE
Female, mid to late 20s, African American. JOHN”s ex-girlfriend, now with VERTUS. Beautiful, loving and confident, but still harboring feelings for JOHN and resentment over his treatment of her after he went to prison. Nobody’s fool, CORRINE is learning how to stand her ground and ask for what she feels she deserves.
STREET PREACHER
Male, 40s – 50, African American. Older man living on the streets, preaching peace and the Bible through a bullhorn. May not seem “all there”, but speaks passionately and constantly about the need for peace, love and God in his dangerous and violent neighborhood.
ANTHONY
Male, 19, African American. Best friend of Vertus’ deceased brother BENNY. A sensitive and thoughtful soul, ANTHONY is at a crossroads: wanting and envisioning change but growing increasingly aware of and tempted by the violent realities of inner city life. Actor must be a terrific actor and rapper.
NUNN
Male, mid to late 20s, African American. One of VERTUS’ two man crew. Pragmatic, steely and unsentimental older-brother type; a tough guy who can take care of himself and who recognizes when things heat up that it might be best to disappear from the hood.
DARIUS
male, early to mid 20s, African American. The other of VERTUS’ two man crew. Used to idolize JOHN when he was a kid. A cocksure hothead who is quick to pull his weapon. Acts like he is next in line to be the King of My Block.
REGGIE
Male, late teens – early 20’s, African American. Fresh out of high school. A Young Soulja. Friend of Nunn, Anthony and Darius. Strong comic skills.
LEMAR
Male, late teens – early 20s, African American. Fresh out of high school. A Young Soulja. Friend of Nunn, Anthony and Darius. Strong comic skills.
MY BLOCK CHORUS MALES
Males, 18 – 32, African American/Latino. All shapes, sizes and types. The more individual the better. Seeking strong singers/rappers who move well.
MY BLOCK CHORUS FEMALES
Females, 18 – 32, African American/Latina. All shapes, sizes and types. The more individual the better. Seeking strong singers/rappers who move well.
MY BLOCK DANCER MALE
18 – 32. African American/Latino. Fantastic hip-hop dancers; looking especially for dancers versed in special skills such as popping, toprocking, robotting, footwork, etc.
MY BLOCK DANCER FEMALE
18 – 32. African American/Latina. Fantastic hip-hop dancers; looking especially for dancers versed in special skills such as popping, toprocking, robotting, footwork, etc.
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