MJP Musical LLC
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AUDITION DATE
Tue, Dec 03, 2019
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EST)
Lunch 1:30 to 2:30
CONTRACT
Production (League) $2168/week min
SEEKING
Equity actor/singers for various roles. See breakdown.
PREPARATION
Please prepare a short pop song that shows range and control. Bring picture and resume.
LOCATION
Pearl Studios NYC (500)
500 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6504
3rd floor. Check lobby upon arrival for any changes.
PERSONNEL
Produced by The Michael Jackson Estate and Columbia Live Stage
Written by Lynn Nottage
Directed and Choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon
Music Supervision by David Holcenberg
General Management by Bespoke Theatricals
Casting by Telsey + Company
OTHER DATES
1st rehearsal: May 11, 2020
1st performance: July 6, 2020
OTHER
Pursuant to the terms of a concession made to this employer's agreement, the employer has agreed that any Equity member who attends this call will have an opportunity to be seen.
EPA Procedures are in effect for 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
[YOUNG MICHAEL JACKSON]
Age 10. Seeking Great singer/dancer/actor to portray Michael at age 10. PRINCIPAL (If you are unable to attend but are interested in being considered for this role, please email
mjthemusicalcasting@gmail.com for information on how to submit.)
[MICHAEL JACKSON (ROLE IS CAST; SEEKING UNDERSTUDY)]
Late teens-early 30s. Seeking great singer, dancer, and actor to cover the starring role of Michael Jackson, portrayed throughout his teen and adult years. PRINCIPAL (If you are unable to attend but are interested in being considered for this role, please email
mjthemusicalcasting@gmail.com for information on how to submit.)
[RACHEL (ROLE IS CAST)]
Female, any ethnicity, 20s-30s, smart, inquisitive, ambitious but warm, single-minded documentary filmmaker and journalist. Skilled actor and singer.
[ROB/JOSEPH JACKSON (ROLE IS CAST)]
30s-40s, a forceful and dominating presence. Great actor and singer with dance ability.
[BERRY GORDY/NICK (ROLE IS CAST)]
40s-50s, organized and authoritative. Great singer and actor.
[ALEJANDRO (ROLE IS CAST)]
30s, ambitious and persuasive. A seductive personality. Great actor and singer
[BENJI (ROLE IS CAST)]
30s, funny, a follower. Great comic actor. Should sing well.
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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 audition.
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