The Karate Kid Musical LLC
CONTRACT
Development Agreement $1300 weekly minimum
SEEKING
Equity actors for principal roles in THE KARATE KID (see breakdown).
The producers, creative team and casting team are committed to an equitable, inclusive, and accessible casting process for The Karate Kid. We are seeking people of all races, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, and gender identities to audition. As this is a work session, the current draft will go through many revisions and ultimately who we cast will reflect those changes. The breakdown and vocal ranges below refer to the characters as they are currently written and are not meant to limit the actors we're looking to cast in the roles.
INSTRUCTIONS
To submit, please prepare a VIDEO of you singing a from the show. You may also sing an 80s pop/rock song of your own in the style of the show. For the role of FREDDIE, you may sing an 80s pop/rock song of your own choosing or any of the songs in the folder that best suit your voice. Sheet music and accompaniment tracks can be downloaded at https://tinyurl.com/TKKEquityMaterials.
To submit your tape, please fill out this form: https://tinyurl.com/TheKarateKidAudition.
Deadline: Wed, Jul 21, 2021
PERSONNEL
Produced By: Jack Lane and Gorgeous Entertainment – Kumiko Yoshii & Brendan Walsh
Directed By: Amon Miyamoto
Music and Lyrics By: Drew Gasparini
Book By: Robert Kamen
Choreographed By: Keone Madrid & Mari Madrid
General Manager: Foresight Theatrical
Casting: Tara Rubin Casting/Tara Rubin, CSA & Xavier Rubiano, CSA
Viewing auditions: Xavier Rubiano, CSA
OTHER DATES
Work Session Dates:
Tuesday, September 7th, 2021 – Friday, October 1st, 2021
Pre-Broadway Regional Tryout – Spring 2022
OTHER
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
CHOJUN MIYAGI: he/him. 60s. Bari/tenor A2-F4. This character is Japanese. Born in Okinawa. He learned karate from his father, who learned it from his, all the way up the Miyagi line. The living embodiment of the secret karate master. His wife and infant son died in childbirth in a Japanese internment camp. He lives alone and works as a maintenance man in Daniel and Lucille’s building. Not searching for connection but deeply yearning for it.
DANIEL LARUSSO: he/him. 17. Strong pop-tenor up to a Bb4. This character is Italian American. Innocent and charming, he arrives in California close to despair over leaving his life in New Jersey behind. Ready to make friends and fall in love, but quickly disillusioned by the harsh welcome he receives from Johnny Lawrence and his friends. Close to his mother but in search of a more formidable role model.
LUCILLE LARUSSO: she/her. Mid to late 30s. Strong pop belt up to an E5. This character is Italian American. Upbeat and determined to make a new life for her and her son, despite tight financial circumstances. Moves to California in search of opportunity. Loves hearing about the drama of young love. Her husband died after a long illness while she was still pregnant with Daniel. Works hard to be both mom and dad—an impossible task, which Daniel understands. OFFER OUT.
JOHN KREESE: he/him. Mid to late 30s. Strong pop/rock tenor up to a G4. This character can be Black, Indigenous, White, API, Latine, Mixed or MENASA. The karate teacher at Cobra Kai Dojo. A Vietnam War veteran, he preaches military discipline and unfettered rage to his impressionable young students, including Johnny Lawrence, his star pupil. Sees the world in terms of winners and losers. Still grappling with the failure of Vietnam, he will stop at nothing to win back at home. OFFER OUT.
ALI MILLS: she/her. 17. Strong pop-mezz belt up to a D5. This character is South Asian American or Mixed South Asian American. SoCal girl from a wealthy family who feels there must be more to life beyond her sheltered existence. Immediately taken with Daniel, but constantly trailed by her ex-boyfriend, Johnny. Wants to support Daniel but wishes he had more confidence in her, didn’t see her only as a rich kid. Not content to take life as it is, hungry for adventure.
JOHNNY LAWRENCE: he/him. 17. Strong pop/rock tenor up to a Ab4. This character can be Black, Indigenous, White, API, Latine, Mixed or MENASA. Elitist bully whose blood boils at the sight of Daniel. Immediately decides Daniel is a threat when he sees the spark between him and Ali. Bent on beating Daniel into submission. Determined to control Ali, his ex-girlfriend. As privileged as they come, but with none of Ali’s openness or humility. A karate student at John Kreese’s dojo. Strong mover/dancer a plus.
FREDDIE FERNANDEZ: he/him. 17. This character is Mexican American. A student at Daniel’s high school who lives in the same building as Daniel. He has a thick skin and a cheery attitude, but no illusions about the social hierarchy in San Fernando, where he and Daniel are right at the bottom. Wants to help Daniel fit in, but not willing to stand up to Johnny and his friends. Doubtful that Daniel and Ali are right for each other. THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST.
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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