Hosanna Tour LLC
CONTRACT
Short Engagement Touring $1072 weekly minimum + Overage (Category 1)
SEEKING
Equity actors for chorus parts in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR - 50th Anniversary Tour (see breakdown).
W|S Casting in partnership with Jesus Christ Superstar is committed to creating an atmosphere that engages and promotes diversity and inclusion in all areas of personal identity. We strongly encourage performers of all ethnicities, races, gender identities, ages, body types and abilities to submit for this project. We are actively seeking a cast which is inclusive and strive to promote a process and production that expresses the multidimensional society in which we live.
INSTRUCTIONS
SEE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS IN BREAKDOWN. Please write Name and Union Status in the Subject line.
Label your audition file with your NAME! Also send your Photo and Resume as an attachment labeled with your name. PLEASE NO DOWNLOADS on Photos and Resumes. DANCERS submit to: jcstoureccdancers@gmail.com . SINGERS submit to: jcstoureccsingers@gmail.com . Audition Details: https://wscasting.com/jesus-christ-superstar-aea-required-calls-epa-and-eccs/
Deadline: Thu, Dec 16, 2021
SUBMIT TO
PERSONNEL
Music & Lyrics: Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice
Produced By: Stephen Gabriel, Work Light Productions
General Manager: Kevin Greene
Director: Timothy Sheader
Associate Director: Brian Harlan Brooks
Musical Director: Tom Deering
Tour Music Director: Shawn Gough
Choreographer: Drew McOnie
Viewing auditions:
Wojcik | Seay Casting Directors: Scott Wojcik, Gayle Seay Holly Buczek & Courtney Hammond
North American Music Supervisor: David Holcenberg
Associate Choreographer: Ashley Andrews
OTHER DATES
Tour Currently Running
Closing Date(s): on or about 8/21/22
OTHER
Tour Location is USA/Canada - All talent must have a valid passport good through 12/31/22.
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 submit.
BREAKDOWN
DANCERS
Instructions:
Please watch the INTRO (https://www.dropbox.com/s/zugjdkga1tp2lds/Introduction.MOV?dl=0) for a better understanding of the feel and idea of the combination.
Learn the COMBO (https://www.dropbox.com/s/6mcng3h6m1tdidf/Teaching.MOV?dl=0) from our Associate Choreographer.
Watch the FULL COMBO (https://www.dropbox.com/s/1ddwr3odhscaz0z/%20Full%20Combo.MOV?dl=0) at tempo.
Record your submission with the TRACK provided. Intro to the combo starts around 48 seconds in. Dancing begins at 55 seconds in with lyric “Christ you know I love you…”
Recording Instructions:
- Record in landscape format. Smaller file size preferred.
- In your recording, slate your name. Give us your height and a BRIEF intro of yourself and something that brings you joy.
- Make sure we see you head to toe and with as little movement from the camera as possible.
SINGERS – PLEASE CHOOSE ONE OF THE TWO OPTIONS BELOW
OPTION 1
Sing Poor Jerusalem in the octave written mm 21-28 and the octave of your choice mm29-32. Intro starting at mm17.
Men’s music for “Poor Jerusalem” - https://www.dropbox.com/s/e3cye4phrjtqvme/ECC%20Simon%20Zealotes.pdf?dl=0
Women’s music for “Poor Jerusalem” - https://www.dropbox.com/s/8xvh8z3f2f8y09s/ECC%20Singer%20Female%20Simon%20Zealotes.pdf?dl=0
MP3 for “Poor Jerusalem” - https://www.dropbox.com/s/6afzhnqfk6yg61t/ECC%20Simon%20Zealotes.mp3?dl=0
OPTION 2
Sing your own 16 – 32 BARS in the style of, or from the show, with your own accompaniment.
Recording Instructions:
- In your recording, slate your name and give us your height.
The Production brings the focus back to the show’s origins as a rock concept album, emphasizing a rock concert aesthetic rather than musical theater.
Specifically looking for exceptional singer/dancers who have an authentic feel, understanding & passion for the sound & music of late 60s/early 70s rock music. In particular The Beatles, Gloria Jones, Led Zeppelin, Stevie Wonder, Carol King, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell & Pink Floyd. Music choices should evoke this.
SINGERS:
Seeking Singer/ Dancers of ALL Gender Identities – versatile, strong classic rock, pop or soul singers who are also outstanding dancers. Must be both excellent dancers and singers. Character ages are 20's/30's. Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The choreography is extremely rhythmic, energetic and requires physical stamina. Ensemble members must be comfortable being able to sing well and engage in intense aerobic movement at the same time. Portions of the show involve lifts and partnering, jumping and kneeling. A dance background in any of the following styles is helpful: modern, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, African, musical theater. Men appear shirtless at times and some women appear with bare midriffs.
DANCERS:
Seeking Dancer/Singers of ALL Gender identities - versatile, outstanding dancers who are also strong classic rock, pop or soul singers. Excellent dancers and singers. 20's/30's. Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The choreography is extremely rhythmic, energetic and requires physical stamina. Ensemble members must be comfortable being able to sing well and engage in intense aerobic movement at the same time. Portions of the show involve lifts and partnering, jumping and kneeling. A dance background in any of the following styles is helpful: modern, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, African, musical theater. Men appear shirtless at times and some women appear with bare midriffs. Featured roles such as HEROD, SIMON and PETER will come out of the ensemble. Members of the Ensemble may also cover select principal roles.
Featured roles such as HEROD, SIMON and PETER will come out of the ensemble. Members of the Ensemble may also cover select principal roles. All ensemble members will need to dance or move extremely well.
[HEROD] High baritone; 30 -50s (B3 – G5) Featured ensemble role. The former Superstar, now gone to seed. Cynical, comedic, cruel: a creature. Candidates are encouraged to bring in their own individual performance. Director will shape concept around the right artist.
[SIMON] 20s- 40s. Tenor/high baritone (D3-Bb4(+)) with authentic northern soul/church/RnB voice to escalate the 1st act into a musical frenzy. Featured Ensemble role. Fanatic follower of Jesus and his underground movement. Instigator, outlaw, protestor.
[PETER] Folk-rock baritone, 20s- 30s. (D3-G4) Featured Ensemble role. Heartbreaking voice with a little edge. James Taylor/Rod Stewart. Guitar skills essential. Mild-mannered follower, scared believer.
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 submit.
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