Producing Org TBD
CONTRACT
Development Agreement $1,300 weekly minimum (Tier 3) plus pension and health
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in MURIEL'S WEDDING: THE MUSICAL (see breakdown).
Muriel Heslop is back! The iconic Australian film is now an equally iconic laugh-out-loud musical. Stuck in a dead-end life in Porpoise Spit, Muriel dreams of the perfect wedding—the white dress, the church, the attention. Unfortunately, there’s one thing missing. A groom. Following her dreams to Sydney, Muriel ends up with everything she ever wanted—a man, a fortune and a million Twitter followers. That’s when things start to go really wrong. The film’s original writer-director PJ Hogan has updated his screenplay into a dazzling new stage show, bringing the story into the present but keeping all the irreverence and naughtiness of the film along with its dark edge.
INSTRUCTIONS
SEE PREPARATION IN BREAKDOWN. Submit audition at https://forms.gle/hTWodkuZPq9QpGs47.
Deadline: Thu, Jun 9, 2022
PERSONNEL
Producer: Global Creatures
Writer: PJ Hogan
Music & Lyrics: Kate Miller-Heidke & Keir Nuttall
Director: Simon Phillips
Choreographer: Andrew Hallsworth
Music Supervisor: Isaac Hayward
General Manager: Foresight Theatrical
Casting: The Telsey Office/Craig Burns, CSA, casting director (Viewing video submissions)
OTHER DATES
August 15 through September 16 (Working around show schedules)
OTHER
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
PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please prepare a brief pop song from the last 25 years. Please provide your own accompaniment. As an alternative to singing a song of choice, you may sing an excerpt from “The Gutter” that best fits your vocal type. Sheet music, teaching tracks, and accompaniment track are located at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/a75isqzsveifvd8/AADnT1doNUYqvBAzTl0NLW9ja?dl=0 .
TAPING INSTRUCTIONS:
At the top of the video, please slate your name and height. If you are using an iPhone, please be sure to film horizontally and in a well-lit space (not backlit).
[BETTY HESLOP] Character is female (cis or transgender), 40—50, any ethnicity. Muriel’s mother. Soft, frail, sweet, and characterful with a nervousness about her. Able to capture the audience’s support with very few spoken lines. Not necessarily a trained singer, but good intonation is essential. PRINCIPAL
THE FOLLOWING ROLES ARE CAST:
[MURIEL] Character is female (cis or transgender), 20, any ethnicity. Socially awkward and eternally hopeful that she’ll find love. Imperfect but resilient, she learns to overcome her insecurities and take control of her life. Extremely strong all-around musical theatre performer able to convey a wide range of emotions and hold the entire show. Warm and characterful. Beautiful pop mix and belt with stamina. PRINCIPAL
[RHONDA EPINSTALL] Character is female (cis or transgender), 20, any ethnicity. Muriel’s best friend. Feisty and energetic personality. Pop belt and mix with versatility. PRINCIPAL
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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