Lewis Ward North American Tour LLC
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
SINGERS: Please sing 16 bars of a pop/rock song of choice (No musical theatre, please). Please provide your own accompaniment. For VIOLETTA and ALFREDO: Please sing 16 bars of a song showing operatic style. Please
provide your own accompaniment. As an alternative to singing a song of choice, you may sing an excerpt from PRETTY WOMAN. Sheet music, teaching tracks, and accompaniment tracks are accessible at the following link. Choose Soprano, Alto, Tenor, or Baritone: https://tinyurl.com/yj9ppzy9
DANCERS: The following link contains a teaching video, men’s dance combination, and women’s dance combination: https://tinyurl.com/wyt8cnxz. Please video record yourself dancing one of the combinations. Please wear sneakers/jazz shoes or character heels. Also, please sing 16 bars of a pop/rock song of choice (No musical
theatre, please). Please provide your own accompaniment. As an alternative to singing a song of choice, you may sing an excerpt from PRETTY WOMAN. Sheet music, teaching tracks, and accompaniment tracks are accessible at the following link. Please choose Soprano, Alto, Tenor, or Baritone: https://tinyurl.com/yj9ppzy9
TAPING INSTRUCTIONS: If you are using an iPhone to videorecord, please be sure to film horizontally and in a well-lit space (not backlit). At the top of the video, please slate your name and height. Please send the video,
along with your photo/resume attached, in a downloadable format (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) and in one file to the following email address: prettywomantourcasting@gmail.com. In the subject line, please type: [Your full name] - [The role for which you’d like to be considered].
CONTRACT
Short Engagement Touring $930 weekly minimum (Category 2)
SEEKING
Equity actors for chorus parts in the tour of PRETTY WOMAN (see breakdown).
PERSONNEL
Producer: Paula Wagner
Director/Choreographer: Jerry Mitchell
Associate Choreographer: Rusty Mowery (viewing dance auditions)
Book: Garry Marshall & J.F. Lawton
Music & Lyrics: Bryan Adams & Jim Vallance
Music Supervisor: Will Van Dyke (viewing auditions)
Executive Producer/General Manager: 101 Productions, Ltd.
Casting: The Telsey Office/Craig Burns, CSA (viewing auditions)
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals: September 2
Performances: October 9
OTHER
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of audition.
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
[ENSEMBLE, U/S VIVIAN WARD] To appear in the onstage ensemble and understudy the starring role of VIVIAN WARD: Character is female, 20s – 30s, any ethnicity. A quirky girl who reluctantly works on Hollywood Boulevard as a prostitute but harbors Cinderella dreams of a better life. A star-crossed meeting with a lost billionaire propels her into a fish-out-of-water adventure among the rich and powerful of Beverly Hills. A Rodeo Drive shopping transformation takes her from Malibu parties to opera galas where she learns that confidence, and staying true to oneself, is even more important than material wealth. In the process, she discovers her self-worth and becomes determined not to settle for anything less than taking full control of her own destiny. Needs strong comedic chops and movement ability. Excellent pop/rock singer. Must be versatile in style and have strong high belt and mix. ENSEMBLE
[ENSEMBLE, U/S EDWARD LEWIS] To appear in the onstage ensemble and understudy the starring role of EDWARD LEWIS: Character is male, late 30s – 40s, any ethnicity. A smart, successful, well-educated business mogul who takes over troubled companies and liquidates their assets. His tough, workaholic exterior conceals a sensitive, artistic side, including a love of music and the arts. He’s in the process of orchestrating the biggest financial deal of his career, but the recent death of his father has him questioning his priorities. He hires Vivian hoping for some temporary, hassle-free companionship, but she completely upends his life. He realizes he will have to change if he wants to hold onto the things that matter most to him. Excellent pop/rock singer. Tenor. Needs to confidently be able to sing an A. ENSEMBLE
[ENSEMBLE, U/S HAPPY MAN/MR. THOMSPON] To appear in the onstage ensemble and understudy the principal role of HAPPY MAN/MR. THOMPSON: Character is male, 30s – 50s, any ethnicity. The magical Hollywood Boulevard fairy godfather to Vivian’s street Cinderella, he begins the story as a fast-talking peddler of Maps to the Stars who urges Vivian to hold onto her dreams. Later he transforms into Mr. Thompson, the efficient manager of the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. He teaches Vivian ballroom dancing, how to dress like a lady, and, most importantly, to believe in herself. Excellent pop/rock singer. Tenor. Must be vocally diverse and able to switch between styles. Strong movement ability. ENSEMBLE
[ENSEMBLE, U/S KIT DE LUCA] To appear in the onstage ensemble and understudy the principal role of KIT DE LUCA: Character is female, 20s – 40s, any ethnicity. A professional prostitute and party girl who took Vivian under her wing to teach her how to survive on the streets. Tough but funny, she comes to realize she has a lot to learn from Vivian about not giving up and settling for less. Inspired by Vivian’s example, begins a search for a better life. Excellent pop/rock singer. Powerhouse high belter. ENSEMBLE
[GIULIO] Character is male, late teens – early 20s, any ethnicity. Must read youthful. Strong technical dancer and strong pop/rock singer. To appear in the ensemble with a feature as the young bellhop at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Should have a wide-eyed innocence and comedic ability. Preferably on the shorter side in height. ENSEMBLE
[DAVID MORSE] Character is male, 20s — 30s, Black. The grandson of James Morse (a self-made industrial tycoon who owns a large ship-building company), he is eager, creative, and smart. He has come up with a daring plan to save his grandfather's company by retooling it to build cruise ships for the Hawaiian Islands. Strong pop/rock singer. Strong movement ability. ENSEMBLE
[MR. HOLLISTER] Character is male, 30s—40s, any ethnicity. A Beverly Hills high-end clothing store manager, he understands that sucking up to rich patrons is a big part of his job. He will say or do anything to make a sale. Strong pop/rock singer. Strong movement ability. ENSEMBLE
[VIOLETTA] Character is female, 20s – 40s, any ethnicity. To appear in the ensemble with a feature as an opera singer playing VIOLETTA in a “La Traviata” sequence. Must have a glorious high soprano operatic voice and also the ability to sing in the pop/rock style. Strong movement ability. ENSEMBLE
[ALFREDO] Character is male, 20s — 40s, any ethnicity. To appear in the ensemble with a feature as an opera singer playing ALFREDO in a “La Traviata” sequence. Must have a glorious high tenor operatic voice and also the ability to sing in the pop/rock style. Strong movement ability. ENSEMBLE
[HIGH BELT SOPRANOS AND ALTOS WHO DANCE] 20s – 30s, any ethnicity. To appear in the ensemble with features. Possible principal understudy assignments. Strong pop/rock singers. Strong dancing ability. ENSEMBLE
[STRONG POP TENORS AND BARITONES WHO DANCE] 20s – 30s, any ethnicity. To appear in the ensemble with features. Possible principal understudy assignments. Strong pop/rock singers. Strong dancing ability. Guitar-playing ability required for one ensemble role. ENSEMBLE
[STRONG POP TENOR AND BARITONE DANCERS WHO SING] Male, 20s – 30s, any ethnicity. To appear in the ensemble with features. Possible principal understudy assignments. Strong technical dancers. Need proficiency in ballroom style and partnering. Strong pop/rock singers. Guitar-playing ability required for one ensemble role. ENSEMBLE
[HIGH BELT SOPRANO AND ALTO DANCERS WHO SING] 20s – 30s, any ethnicity. To appear in the ensemble with features. Possible principal understudy assignments. Strong technical dancers. Need proficiency in ballroom style and partnering. Strong pop/rock singers. ENSEMBLE
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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