LYSISTRATA JONES – Equity Principal Auditions
Transport Group Transition $254/week minimum + pension, health.
Artistic Dir: Jack Cummings III
Score: Lewis Flinn
Book: Douglas Carter Beane
Dir/Choreo: Dan Knechtges
CD: Cindy Tolan
Casting Assoc: Adam Caldwell
1st reh: 4/11/11. Runs 5/14-6/12 (with possible three-week extension).
Equity Principal Auditions:
Friday, February 25, 2011 Pearl Studios NYC
10 AM - 6 PM 500 Eighth Avenue, 12th Floor
Lunch from 1 - 2. New York City
Please prepare a brief contemporary pop or rock song. Bring sheet music; accompanist provided.
Please bring a picture & resume, stapled back-to-back.
Musical re-sets the Greek classic “Lysistrata” (about women who go on a sex-strike) in an American college gym, where the cheerleaders teach the basketball team their real power to “Just say no!” It's a raucous twist on the student body that turns tunics to gym shorts, a vanquished army into the varsity squad, and the Greek chorus into co-eds.
Seeking (all roles are available (i.e. not yet offered and accepted) unless otherwise specified).
Michelangelo “Mick” Jackson:
Man, early 20s, any ethnicity. Lysistrata’s boyfriend, and the star captain of the college basketball team. A natural charismatic leader and alpha male. An inquisitive mind may be lurking underneath the jock persona. Must be an excellent singer/actor and solid dancer with great comedic timing. Vocal style: great contemporary pop / R&B voice. Must be comfortable playing basketball.
Mhyrinne Moore / Tiffany:
African American woman, early 20s. College cheerleader who would easily fit in with the girls of “The Hills”. Poses as “Tiffany”, a “gangsta” hooker, to get her boyfriend back. Must be a great singer/actor and solid dancer with great comedic timing. Vocal style: contemporary pop / R&B voice. Cheerleading skills a plus.
Cleonice Sanchez:
Latina, early 20s. Wise, fiery college cheerleader. Should be able to speak Spanish. Must be a good singer/actor and excellent dancer with great comedic timing. Vocal style: contemporary pop. Cheerleading skills a plus.
Cinesius Lee:
Caucasian or Asian man, early 20s. College basketball player. Suburban kid who dresses (and tries to act) like a “gangsta rapper”. Doesn’t typically think before he speaks, which gets him in trouble with his girlfriend Myhrinne. Must be a great singer/actor and solid dancer with great comedic timing. Vocal style: contemporary pop / R& B voice. Must be comfortable playing basketball.
‘Xander Ray:
Man, early 20s. Outcast college student, obessed with progressive causes. Deeply passionate about politics and standing up for change. Falls hard for Lysistrata. Must be a great singer/actor and excellent dancer with great comedic timing. Dances a duet with Lysistrata. Vocal style: contemporary pop.
Stratyllis “Tyllis” Carter:
African American man, early 20s. Argyle-wearing, preppy, self-proclaimed “buppie” (black yuppie) of the college basketball team. Must be a good singer/actor and solid dancer with great comedic timing. Vocal style: contemporary pop. Must be comfortable playing basketball.
Harold Lacedaemonian:
Early 20s, any ethnicity. Must be a good singer/actor and incredible dancer with great comedic timing. Acrobatics and physical tricks prefered. Vocal style: contemporary pop. Must be comfortable playing basketball.
‘Uardo Cortez:
Latino, early 20s. College basketball player. Actor should be able to speak Spanish. Must be a good singer/actor and solid dancer with great comedic timing. Vocal style: contemporary pop. Must be comfortable playing basketball.
Heterai:
Role added to casting notice on 2.15.11. Woman, late 20s – early 50s, any ethnicity. Our only adult, she is the wise narrator for the show and dons several personas, starting in ancient Grecian attire as a storyteller. Also a librarian, College Dean, Madame of a Brothel at the Eros Motor Lodge, a Jamaican Hooker, etc. A large presence and personality who can command our attention. Must have great comedic chops and a great big voice.
Robin Smythe:
Update, posted 2.15.11: Role previously listed as available is now CAST. Auditioning performers will be considered as possible replacements, should any become necessary. Woman, early 20s. Intellectual college student who works in the library. A bookworm, but with a wild child party girl inside. Quick-witted sense of humor. Must be a good singer/actor and excellent dancer with great comedic timing. Vocal style: contemporary pop.
Lysistrata Jones:
Update, posted 2.23.11: Role previously listed as available is now CAST. Auditioning performers will be considered as possible replacements, should any become necessary. Caucasian woman, early 20s. College cheerleading captain. She’s hot, and she knows it. A stereotypical blonde, she’s the charismatic leader of the popular girls; deep thoughts haven’t occurred to her until now. Must be an excellent singer/actor and solid dancer with great comedic timing. Vocal style: great contemporary pop / R&B voice. Cheerleading skills a plus.
Lampito Kanagawa:
CAST. Auditioning performers will be considered as possible replacements, should any become necessary. Asian woman, early 20s. Harajuku interpretation of a college cheerleader. Passionate but sometimes dimwitted. A follower, but not without her own backbone. Must be an excellent singer/actor and solid dancer with great comedic timing. Vocal style: contemporary pop. Cheerleading skills a plus.
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