PERSONALITY - Equity video submissions (chorus singers) Producing Org TBD | ,
Notice: Submission
CAT
$978 weekly minimum (contract pending)
Equity actors of all gender identities for chorus singer parts in PERSONALITY (see breakdown).
Chicago actors encouraged to submit.
All cast must be strong singers and good movers as they will participate in musical numbers.
NOTE FROM CREATIVE: We welcome performers of all gender identities, abilities/exceptionalities, and body types. Please take this into consideration when submitting clients. In addition to genders listed in character breakdowns, we are open to trans and non-binary performers for all roles.
Please prepare a brief song of your choice, in the style of the show, using your own accompaniment. You also have the option to use the provided sheet music/accompaniment at
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17oBjU N3qBpRE_9B157h0EWn6kp52ESVj? usp=sharing. Please select a vocal line of your choosing. Please submit to the Google Form link here:
https://forms.gle/UBwWv2vD4vZjezqW7
Deadline: 11/30/2022
Producers: B. Jeffrey Madoff of The Hard Kill, LLC
Executive Producer: Eric Cornell
Director: Sheldon Epps
Choreographer: Edgar Godineaux
Associate Choreographer: Kaeli Carr Book: B. Jeffrey Madoff with Lloyd Price Music & Lyrics: Lloyd Price
Music Director: Shelton Becton
General Manager: Adam Hess (DR Theatrical Management)
Casting: Paskal Rudnicke Casting
Viewing auditions:
Casting Directors: Jennifer Rudnicke, Mickie Paskal, AJ Links, Kaitlin Shaw
Audition Date(s): November 29th-December 16th, 2022
First Rehearsal: May 1, 2023
First Preview: May 30 or May 31st, 2023 Performance Run: May 30th- September 17th, 2023
Venue/Theater: The Studebaker Theatre
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.
LLOYD PRICE UNDERSTUDY/ENSEMBLE: Male-identifying, Black, 25- 45 years old. TO COVER LLOYD PRICE. Legendary singer and songwriter; the protagonist of the story. This role involves James Brown footwork, tap-dance vocabulary is helpful. Strong singer and dancer/mover.
ART RUPE/ENSEMBLE: Male-identifying, White, 45- 55 years old. Art Rupe, the owner of the record label. A strong Singer and Mover.
LEVY/ENSEMBLE: Male-identifying, White, 45- 55 years old. Charles Levy, Lloyd Price’s lawyer, and other ensemble roles. A strong Singer and Mover.
LITTLE RICHARD/ENSEMBLE: Male-identifying, Black, 25-30 years old. Little Richard, Sam Cooke as well as other characters. A strong Singer & Dancer.
MR PRICE/ENSEMBLE: Male-identifying, Black, 40- 50 years old. Lloyd Price’s hard-working father, and other ensemble characters. A strong Singer and Mover.
DAVE/ENSEMBLE: Male-identifying, Black, 35- 45 years old. A friendly musician in New Orleans that helps Lloyd Price connect with the record label, and other ensemble roles. A strong Dancer.
DON ROBEY/ENSEMBLE: Male-identifying, White, 40-50. Don Robey is Lloyd's first manager. He is a fast talking, aggressive hustler. A strong Singer and Mover.
MALE SWINGS: TO COVER MALE ENSEMBLE AND PRINCIPAL TRACKS. 20-45 years old. Strong Singers and Dancers.
FEMALE-IDENTIFYING ENSEMBLE:
NA NAAN/FEMALE ENSEMBLE: Female-identifying, Black, 35- 45 years old. Lloyd Price’s defensive and loving mother, and other ensemble roles. A strong Singer and Dancer.
ROSETTA THARPE/ENSEMBLE: Female-identifying, Black, 35- 45 years old. Sister Rosetta Tharpe, a talented Gospel singer and guitarist, as well as other characters. A strong mover and an excellent singer. Guitar skills preferred. Please note anyone who can play electric guitar.
FEMALE ENSEMBLE: Female-identifying, Black, 20-25 years old. Various roles. Strong Singers and Dancers.
FEMALE SWINGS: TO COVER FEMALE ENSEMBLE AND PRINCIPAL TRACKS. Black, 20-45 years old. Strong Singers and Dancers.
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