Casa Manana, Inc.
AUDITION DATE
Tue, Jun 18, 2019
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (CDT)
Lunch: 12:00PM - 1:00PM
APPOINTMENTS
Please reserve spot by contacting gina.gwozdz@casamanana.org Monday-Friday 9am-5pm or go to www.casamanana.org to sign up for your own appointment.
CONTRACT
COST Minimum - $712/wk
SEEKING
Singers. See breakdown.
PREPARATION
These are local auditions in Fort Worth, Texas. Please prepare a short song in the style of 50s Rock or Country. If you can play an instrument, bring it to the audition or video of playing. Bring sheet music in a binder. Accompanist will be provided. No Submissions at this time please.
LOCATION
Casa Manana
3101 W Lancaster Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76107-3042
Auditions will be held on the main stage.Please enter through lobby.
PERSONNEL
Producer- Wally Jones
Director- Parker Esse
Music Director-Vonda K. Bowling
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals begin on August 26, 2019. Performances are September 7-15, 2019 at Casa Mañana Theatre, Fort Worth Texas.
OTHER
www.casamanana.org
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
Seeking strong actors and singers of all genders, ethnicities, ages and types.
Buddy Holly-American musician and singer-songwriter from Lubbock, Texas. Central figure of mid-1950s rock and roll.
Joe B. Mauldin-Serious character with musical ability from Lubbock, Texas. Must be able to sing, act, and play the Double Bass.
Jerry Allison-25 to 35 years old. Good looking from Lubbock, Texas. Must be able to sing and play the drums. Must have cheeky humor and ability to act.
Hipockets Duncan- Lubbock, Texas disc jockey who gave Buddy his first opportunity.
Maria Elena-Young, Puerto Rican receptionist of Buddy's music publisher, married Buddy after 5 hours.
Big Bopper-25 to 35 years old, male. Must command the stage, be able to sing and play a musical instrument, and possess a comedic flair. A former DJ from Texas, larger-than-life character.
Norman Petty-American musician and record producer of Buddy, from Clovis, New Mexico.
Vi Petty- Founded the studio with husband, Norman Petty. Lots of soul, a visionary from Clovis, New Mexico.
Ritchie Valens-25 to 35 years old, Hispanic male. Must be able to sing and play a musical instrument. Good looking character with serious charisma, a dedicated eye for women and the ability to command the stage with his presence.
Marlena-20 to 25 years old, Big voice, young, energetic. Sings 'Shout' in the show.
Ensemble (Performers at Apollo/DJ/Hayriders) of strong singers/movers.
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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