PRODUCTION
JERSEY BOYS – Equity Principal Auditions
2nd National Tour Production Equity Production Contract; $1653/wee minimum
Producer: Dodger Stage Holdings
Music: Bob Gaudio
Lyrics: Bob Crewe
Book: Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice
Director: Des McAnuff
Choreographer: Sergio Trujillo
Musical Director: Ron Melrose
Casting: Tara Rubin Casting
Equity Principal Auditions
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at Chelsea Studios
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 151 West 26th Street, 5th Floor
Thursday, July 21, 2011 NYC
10 AM - 5:30
Lunch from 1:30 – 2.
Prepare a Rock ‘n’ Roll song. Please do not sing anything from the show. Bring your book of music with sheet music in correct key; accompanist provided but may not transpose.
You will NOT be asked to stay and move on this day.
Bring picture and resume, stapled together.
From the mean streets of Jersey to American Bandstand, this is the thrilling story of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became the biggest doo-wop sensation of all time: The Four Seasons. Using their legendary music, two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff brings to life the exciting early days of rock-and-roll, and the price of fame for four guys who had nothing – and everything – to lose. JERSEY BOYS was originally produced at the La Jolla Playhouse.
Seeking:
Frankie:
20s-early 30s. Must be 5’9” or shorter. Must have a strong tenor with sweet and strong falsetto and be able to sing in the style of Frankie Valli. Strong tenor to high A or Bb plus strong falsetto up to treble G. Charismatic and charming. Must be a very strong actor (comfortable with narrative text) and have a gritty side as well as a polished veneer. Must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies. Leading role.
Bob:
20s-early 30s. Preferably tall. Strong tenor/baritenor voice. Must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies. Also needs to be comfortable with narrative text. Ability to play piano a plus, but not necessary. An intelligent, sensitive, and introspective musical prodigy. Leading role.
Tommy:
30s. Strong tenor/baritenor voice. Must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies. Also needs to be comfortable with narrative text. Ability to play guitar and/or learn - a very strong plus. A natural-born leader with an appealing, bad-boy quality. Leading role.
Nick:
30s. Strong bass/baritone voice. Must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies. Also needs to be comfortable with narrative text. Ability to play bass a plus, but not necessary. A quiet dreamer who longs for life after The Four Seasons. Leading role.
Gyp Decarlo:
45-65. Tough, mafioso type. Must be a good actor and strong singer. Ability to play guitar a plus, but not required. Supporting role.
Bob Crewe:
35-45. Intelligent and flamboyant – genius music producer and lyricist. An integral part of creating the magic of the Four Seasons. Supporting role.
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