ONE NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN – Equity Principal Auditions
LORT B Contract; $765/week minimum
Theaters: Pasadena Playhouse (Pasadena, CA)
Milwaukee Repertory Theatre (Milwaukee, WI)
Arena Stage (Washington, DC)
Producer: Arena Stage
Director: Randy Johnson
Book: Randy Johnson
Casting: Laura Stanczyk Casting
Dates:
Rehearsals begin in Pasadena: March 5, 2013. Playing in Pasadena: March 15-April 11, 2013
Tech rehearsals begin in Milwaukee: April 29, 2013. Playing in Milwaukee: May 2-June 2, 2013 (possible extension to June 9, 2013)
Rehearsals in Washington, DC: June 2013. Playing in Washington, DC: June 13 or 20-August 4, 2013 (possible extension to August 11, 2013)
Equity Principal Auditions
Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Shetler Studios and Theatres
244 West 54th Street, 12th Floor
10 AM – 6 PM New York, NY 10019
Lunch from 1:30 – 2:30 PM (enter at 244 West 54th ONLY; do not enter at 250)
Please see below for song style to prepare. Bring sheet music in correct key; accompanist provided but may not transpose.
Please bring a picture and resume, STAPLED TOGETHER.
Seeking:
JANIS JOPLIN
Late 20s. The music legend. Age portrayed in the show is 27 years old. Great, authentic rock & roll voice. Must be a natural actress, highly charismatic, and appealing to audience with vocal stamina. Must genuinely channel this rock legend, without impersonation. Guitar skills a plus but not required.
TO PREPARE: Prepare a blues/rock song in the style of Janis Joplin’s repertoire.
THE BLUES SINGER
Late 20s-Early 40s African-American Female. Character vocally portrays Ms. Joplin’s musical icons over the years including: Etta James, Bessie Smith, Nina Simone, Odetta, Big Mama Thornton, and Aretha Franklin. Not looking for impersonators. Strong Blues, Rock, and Legit vocal skills required.
TO PREPARE: Prepare a blues/rock song in the style of Etta James and Aretha Franklin.
JANIS JOPLIN ALTERNATE
Late 20s. The music legend. Age portrayed in the show is 27 years old. Great, authentic rock & roll voice. Must be a natural actress, highly charismatic, and appealing to audience with vocal stamina. Must genuinely channel this rock legend, without impersonation. Guitar skills a plus but not required.
TO PREPARE: Prepare a blues/rock song in the style of Janis Joplin’s repertoire.
THE BLUES SINGER ALTERNATE
Late 20s-Early 40s African-American Female. Character vocally portrays Ms. Joplin’s musical icons over the years including: Etta James, Bessie Smith, Nina Simone, Odetta, Big Mama Thornton, and Aretha Franklin. Not looking for impersonators. Strong Blues, Rock, and Legit vocal skills required.
TO PREPARE: Prepare a blues/rock song in the style of Etta James and Aretha Franklin.
THE KOZMIC THRILLS
Late 20s-Mid 30s, any ethnicity. A 3-member backing vocal group. Looking for strong singers to support the leading cast and cover the principal tracks. Movement required. Two of the members will serve as alternates for Janis Joplin and the Blues Singer (See above).
TO PREPARE: Prepare appropriate material for roles as listed above.
Alternates are guaranteed 2 performances a week after official opening.
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