THUNDER KNOCKING ON THE DOOR Submission - Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Auditions

THUNDER KNOCKING ON THE DOOR

- Submit Photo / Resume for NYC Appointments

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park (Cincinnati, OH) LORT B+; $832/week minimum

Producing Artistic Director: Ed Stern

Writer/Director: Keith Glover

Musical Director: Michael Peed

Choreographer: Kenneth Roberson

Music/Lyrics: Keb Mo', Keith Glover & Anderson Edwards

Casting: Rich Cole

1^st Rehearsal: 3/27/12. 1^st Preview: 4/21/12. Opens: 4/26/12. Closes: 5/20/12

NYC auditions will be held on January 30 – February 1, by appointment only.

Seeking submissions from Actors' Equity Members only for these auditions.

For consideration, mail picture and resume to:

Rich Cole

648 Broadway-Suite 912

New York, NY 10012

re: THUNDER (name of role) / AEA

Be sure to put the title of the show and your role on your envelope. No phone calls, emails or visits

Callbacks: 2/2/12

A Blusical Tale of Rhythm and the Blues. NOTE: All Roles are African American. All must sing and dance well. However, strong emphasis will be on acting. Triple threats are always welcome. Actors do not have to play the guitar, but it helps.

Marvel Thunder:

30-40s African-American Male, romantic in the classic leading male tradition. He is a singer who moves well. There will be a lot of athletic needs. Familiarity with harmonica a plus. The character is a shape-shifter, magical and suave. He is very human and genuine as a Southern Gentleman with a strong sense of integrity and charm.

Glory Dupree:

Mid 20-30s Female, Strong singer/actor with strong belt, moves well. Classic Cinderella who transforms into a dynamo. Sexy with air of vulnerability.

Jaguar:

Mid 20-30s. Male, good comic actor, strong dancer, athlete who sings and is a good comic actor. Sexy, electric showstopper in the mold of James Brown, Sammy Davis Junior. He is not a buffoon.

Good Sister:

40s, Female, attractive, sexy and vivacious, singer/actor, Mother of Glory and Jaguar but not matronly. Donna Reed type.

Dregster:

40s-50s, Actor who sings and moves well. Good comic skills. Grounded and sensitive with strength. Plays the harmonica.