Haystack on Broadway LLC
Production (League)
$2323 weekly minimum
Equity actors for principal roles in SHUCKED (See breakdown).
Please prepare a country song of your choice OR if you prefer to sing from the show, sheet music and accompanist tracks for the song CORN can be found at:
https://tinyurl.com/yc2t87pa . All principals in the show sing the song CORN. Sing in any octave you choose. Please submit your picture, resume and audition video (must be sent as a streaming link, no downloads). Include your full name and role you are submitting for in the subject line. Submission Deadline: Wednesday, November 30 at 6:00PM ET
Deadline: Wed, Nov 30, 2022
Producer: Mike Bosner
Director: Jack O'Brien
Book: Robert Horn
Music & Lyrics: Shane McAnally and Brandy Clark
Music Supervisor: Jason Howland
Choreographer: Sarah O'Gleby
Viewing submissions:
Casting Director: Stephen Kopel
Casting Associate: Neal Buckley
First Rehearsal: Feb 6, 2023
First Preview: March 8, 2023
Opening: April 4, 2023
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
SHUCKED - What do you get when you pair a semi-neurotic, New York comedy writer with two music superstars from Nashville? A hilarious and audacious farm-to-fable musical about the one thing Americans everywhere can’t get enough of: corn. SHUCKED is the new musical comedy that proves sometimes tearing down a few walls, rather than growing them, is the only way to preserve our way of life. With an outrageously funny book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn, an irresistible score by Grammy Award winning songwriting team of Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, and direction by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien, SHUCKED is about to turn Broadway on its ear and offer a kernel of hope for our divided nation.
SEEKING:
STORYTELLER 1 (Female identifying. 25-45. Black.) ROLE IS CAST. Has a contemporary vibe, a raconteur with a razor-sharp wit and delivery. They function in the story as one of two closely connected narrators who, through comedy and song, guide the audience’s journey using their own unique brand of humor and by telling us about their own journey. They comment, participate, warn, philosophize, and guide the action from scene to scene, often giving a personal POV that has political and philosophical undertones. This inviting character has a beguiling confidence and a warm yet very cynical twinkle. They are hoping their story and the slightly sarcastic and heartfelt way they reveal it, can help heal the divide that is damaging the spirit of our nation. Through their guidance, perhaps we can start to see those that are different than us…differently.
STORYTELLER 2 (Male identifying. 25-45. Any ethnicity.) Has a contemporary hipster vibe, a ‘back on their heels’ easiness, but also a razor-sharp wit and delivery. They function in the story as one of two closely connected narrators who, through comedy and song, guide the audience’s journey using their own unique brand of humor. Part Yoda, Part Kerouac, Part Nietzsche [if he had a tattoo on his butt that said ‘make good choices’] they comment, participate, warn, philosophize, and guide the action from scene to scene, often giving a personal POV that has political and philosophical undertones. This inviting character has a beguiling confidence and a warm yet cynical twinkle. Believing there is no time like the future, they are hoping their story and the slightly sarcastic and heartfelt way they reveal it, can help heal the divide that is damaging the spirit of our nation.
MAIZY (Female identifying. 20s. Any ethnicity) ROLE IS CAST. With a confident, proud, farm girl strength and a small town, childlike naivete and innocence, she is the fiery heart of the story. So optimistic she calls it yes-vember, she’s fearless, sees the good in everyone, and often takes things at face value. Yet, at a place of change in her life, she’s starting to question everything, including herself. Unpretentious yet unpredictable, she has a hunger to know more without losing what it is that makes her humble and unique. Much of the comedy exists in MAIZY’S small-world innocence, positivity, honesty and openness.
LULU (Female identifying. 20s-late 30s. Any ethnicity.) ROLE IS CAST. Maizy’s cousin and best friend, she’s an opinionated, self-aware woman who speaks her mind and yours. She’s right, and you’re just saying things. She runs the most successful business in town and is an immovable force with a self-proclaimed confidence. She has a sensitive side… until you push her too far, has an uncanny intuition, and can drink any guy under the table, after she’s done building it. With a romantic edge and a love of family and faith that keeps her grounded, she’s the sister you wish you had, the woman you hope you get, and the friend you can trust with your life.
BEAU (Male identifying. 20s-early 30s. Any ethnicity.) ROLE IS CAST. He’s a proud and stubborn farm boy who loves his momma, his music, and his moonshine. Basic, broody, big hearted, Beau is the no-nonsense shit kicking boy next door with a quirky joy and a love of his community.
GORDY (Male identifying. late 20s-late 30s. Any ethnicity.) ROLE IS CAST. As handsome as he is fast talking, he’s a seductive, second-rate Florida con man. A poor man’s politician who can make some people swoon and others suspicious.
PEANUT (Male identifying. 20s-early 30s. Any ethnicity.) ROLE IS CAST. The colorful town prophet that everyone comes to for advice, as they hang on his every word… of which there are many. Everyone’s best friend, his insights and wisdoms are a trailer park Ted talk. Though you sometimes need a GPS to get to the end of his stories, the journey is always worth taking.
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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