JERSEY BOYS Equity Principal Actors and Ensemble Singers - Actors Theater Series, Inc. Auditions

JERSEY BOYS - LA EPA/ECC Singers
Actors Theater Series, Inc. | Fullerton, CA

AUDITION DATE

Tuesday, February 6, 2024
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (P)
Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

CONTRACT

COST
$983 weekly minimum (Tier 3)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in JERSEY BOYS (See breakdown).

NOTE: While the characters are written with he/him or she/her pronouns in the original scripts, we welcome gender non-conforming, genderqueer, transgender, and non-binary actors to audition for the roles they most identify with. We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities. In addition, we will list disability when specific to a character, but are otherwise seeking actors
of all abilities. Thank you to First Folio Theatre for inspiring the language in this note as we work towards a more inclusive casting process.

All Equity stage managerial positions have been filled.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a short cut of an uptempo song in the style of the show. You may sing from the show. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

La Mirada Theatre Rehearsal Space
15519 Phoebe Ave
La Mirada, CA 90638

PERSONNEL

Director: T.J. Dawson
Choreographer: Dana Solimando
Musical Director: Allen Everman
Casting Director: Lindsay Brooks

Expected to attend:
Lindsay Brooks - Casting Director
Allen Everman - Musical Director

OTHER DATES

Director Callbacks: 02/12/24
Final Producer Callbacks: 02/13/24
Rehearsals: 04/02/24 - 04/14/24
Tech: 04/15/24 - 04/18/24
Preview: 04/19/24
Press Opening: 04/20/24
Closing Performance: 05/12/24

OTHER

For all questions - casting@mccoyrigby.com

EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.

An Equity Monitor will be provided.

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.

BREAKDOWN

JERSEY BOYS

SEEKING:

FRANKIE: Character is male-identifying. 20-35 years old, must be 5’9” or shorter. Tenor (up to a high A or Bb) w/falsetto and the ability to sing in the style of Frankie Valli. Charismatic, charming and comfortable with narrative text. Skilled in traditional four-part harmony. Strong mover.

BOB: Character is male-identifying. 20-35 years old. Ideally 5’11” or taller. Tenor/Baritenor (up to a high G). Intelligent, sensitive, introspective musical prodigy and comfortable with narrative text. Skilled in traditional four-part harmony. Strong mover.

TOMMY: Character is male-identifying. 30-40 years old. Tenor/Baritenor. Natural-born leader with appealing bad-boy quality. Comfortable with narrative text. Ability to play guitar a plus. Skilled in traditional four-part harmony. Strong mover.

NICK: Character is male-identifying. 30-40 years old. Bass/Baritone (down to a low E). Quiet dreamer longing for a life outside of The Four Seasons. Comfortable with narrative text. Skilled in traditional four-part harmony. Strong mover.

GYP DECARLO: Character is male-identifying. 40-55 years old. Tough, mafioso type. A strong singer and should be comfortable and convincing speaking phrases in Italian.

BOB CREWE: Character is male-identifying. 35-45 years old. Ideally 5’11” or taller. Quick-witted, intelligent and flamboyant. The music producer and lyricist integral in creating The Four Seasons.

JOE PESCI: Character is male-identifying. 20-35 years old, must be 5’9” or shorter. Tenor (up to a high A or Bb) w/falsetto. Young, energetic and funny. A strong singer - will likely cover Frankie.

ENSEMBLE: 20-40 years old. Strong actors who can sing and dance. Will play roles including but not limited to Mary, Lorraine, Francine and Barry Belson. Two swings will also be hired from this group.