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MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - EPA
Relevant Theatricals, John Cossette Productions, et. al. | New York, NY
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Date of Audition:
9/2/2014
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Call Type
Equity Principal
Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
10 AM to 6 PM
lunch 1:30 to 2:30
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Contract
Short Engagement Touring Agreement
$620/week minimum
Location
Telsey + Company
315 West 43rd Street, 10th floor
New York, NY
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Seeking
Equity performers, men and women, for various roles.
see breakdown.
Preparation
SEE Breakdown for specific preparation instructions for each character.
Bring picture and resume, stapled together
Other Dates
First Rehearsal in York, PA: December 27, 2014
First Performance: January 9, 2015
Other
General Manager: Foresight Theatrical
Personnel
Director: Eric Schaeffer
Book: Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux
Music: Various Artists (songs listed below)
Musical Arrangements and Supervision: Chuck Mead
Casting: Telsey + Company
· 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
On December 4, 1956, an auspicious twist of fate brought together Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley at Sun Records’ storefront studio in Memphis, TN. The man who made it happen was the “Father of Rock’n’Roll,” Sam Phillips, who discovered them all. The four legends-to-be united for the only time in their careers for an impromptu recording session that has come to be known as one of the greatest rock jam sessions of all time.
SEEKING:
[ELVIS]
20s; male; actor/singer/guitar player to portray Elvis in his 20s at the beginning of his career. Must be familiar with his music and able to play guitar; should sound and look somewhat like Elvis without being an “impersonator”. PRINCIPAL
Please prepare an Elvis Presley song (or a song in that style or from the era) and accompany yourself on the guitar. In the production, Elvis sings:
“Memories Are Made Of This”
“That’s All Right”
“Long Tall Sally”
“Peace In The Valley”
“Party”
“Hound Dog”
[JERRY LEE LEWIS]
20s; male; actor/singer/pianist; he was rock & roll’s legendary piano prodigy and celebrated “Last Man Standing.” Must be a superb piano player, able to play like Jerry Lee Lewis; fun, energetic; comic skills a plus. PRINCIPAL
Please prepare a Jerry Lee Lewis song (or song in that style or from the era) and accompany yourself on the piano. In the production, Jerry Lee Lewis sings:
“Real Wild Child”
“Great Balls Of Fire”
“Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On”
[CARL PERKINS]
mid 20s; male; actor/singer/guitar player (lead guitar); he was the American pioneer of rockabilly music and best known for his song “Blue Suede Shoes”; Must be an excellent lead guitarist. PRINCIPAL
Please prepare a Carl Perkins or Elvis Presley song (or song in that style from that era) and accompany yourself on the guitar. An amp will be provided. In the production, Carl Perkins sings:
“Matchbox”
“Who Do You Love?”
“My Babe”
“See You Later, Alligator”
[JOHNNY CASH ]
mid 20s; male; actor/singer/guitar player to portray Johnny cash at the dawn of his epic career. Must be familiar with his music and able to play guitar; tall; should sound and look somewhat like Johnny without being an “impersonator”. PRINCIPAL
Please prepare a Johnny Cash song (or song in that style from that era) and accompany yourself on the guitar. In the production, Johnny Cash sings:
“Folsom Prison Blues”
“Sixteen Tons”
“I Walk The Line”
“Riders In The Sky”
[SAM PHILLIPS]
mid 30s; male; excellent actor; “Father of Rock’n’Roll” and founder of Sun Records who discovered Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and many others including Roy Orbison and B.B. King. A towering and charismatic figure in American music. PRINCIPAL
Please prepare a monologue from the show.
[DYANNE]
mid 20s; female; excellent actor and singer; she was an aspiring singer and Elvis’s girlfriend; attractive; great singer with a wide range; sings solos and back-up throughout the show – sings “Fever” in her alto range and covers the high soprano part of “Riders In The Sky” (Johnny Cash song). PRINCIPAL
Please prepare a song from the era. Bring sheet music (accompanist will be provided). You may sing from the show or a song of your own. In the production, Dyanne sings:
“Fever”
“I Hear You Knockin’”
[FLUKE]
male; any age; excellent drummer. Some singing a plus. PRINCIPAL
Please prepare a song from the era to play on the drums rhythm section style (drum kit will be provided). You may choose any song from the show or a song of your own. Please be prepared to sing as well; you may sing while you play the drums. There will be an accompanist provided. Bring sheet music for the accompanist.
[JAY PERKINS]
male; 30s Carl Perkin’s older brother; excellent bass player; sings back-up on many songs throughout the evening. PRINCIPAL
Please prepare a song from the era to play on the upright bass (bass will be provided). You may choose any song from the show or a song of your own. Please be prepared to sing as well; you may sing while you play the bass. There will be an accompanist provided. Bring sheet music for the accompanist.
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