SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ – EPAs by Appointment in Orlando
Florida Studio Theatre (Sarasota, FL) LORT D; $566/week minimum
Casting & Hiring Coordinator, James Ashford (attending auditions)
Artistic Director, Richard Hopkins
Director: TBA
Music Director: Corinne Aquilina
The Music of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
Begins rehearsal – 10/9/12. Runs: 11/2/12 – 1/26/13
Equity Principal Auditions by Appointment:
Monday, August 13, 2012 at the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre
10 AM – 6:30 PM 812 East Rollins Street
Lunch from 1 – 2:30. Orlando, FL
Prepare the brief song of their choice that shows range and a brief contemporary monologue of their choice. Bring sheet music with the cuts clearly marked—an accompanist will be provided. All should bring an updated photo & resume to the audition.
For an appointment, call Russ Kerr, Artistic Assistant at 941-366-9017, ext. 347. AEA members without appointments will be seen as time permits.
A celebration of music from the 50s and 60s. Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller bring together all their hits that helped change the face of the American music scene. Featuring such witty, bluesy songs as “Kansas City,” “Yakety Yak,” “On Broadway,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Stand by Me,” along with stellar dance numbers and hilarious routines.
Fred
African American man, 20s-40s. Solid and implacable. Bass. “You’re The Boss”, “Little Egypt”.
Ken
African American man, 20s-40s. A smoothie. Baritone. “Spanish Harlem”, “Loving You”, “Poison Ivy”.
Adrian
African American man, 20s-40s. Second tenor. “Stand By Me”, “Youngblood”, “Love Potion #9”.
Victor
African American man, 20s-40s. Comic bad boy. First tenor. “I (Who Have Nothing)”, “Searchin’”, “Treat Me Nice”.
Michael
Caucasian man, 20s-40s. Sexy and suave. Second tenor. “Jailhouse Rock”, “Kansas City”, “Ruby Baby”.
Delee
Caucasian woman, 20s – early 30s. Innocent, but with a wild streak. The Shimmy Girl. (Big) belt, and mix. “Falling”, “Trouble”, “I’m A Woman”.
Brenda
African American woman, 20s-40s. Savvy, sexy and smart. (Big) belt, and mix. “Don Juan”, “Some Cats Know”, “I’m A Woman”.
Pattie
Caucasian woman, 20s-40s. Grounded. The Voice of Experience. (Big) belt, and mix. “Pearl’s A Singer”, “I Keep Forgettin’”, “Don’t”.
BJ
African American woman, 20s-50. Large in stature. Sexy, funny and heartbreaking. Huge Gospel voice, belt and mix. “Fools Fall In Love”, “Hound Dog”, “Saved”.
Florida Studio Theatre recognizes and appreciates the benefits of diversity in the work place. People who share this belief or reflect a diverse background are encouraged to audition.
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