TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL (Tour) Equity Principal Actors - The Proud Mary, LLC Auditions

TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL (Tour) - NYC EPA The Proud Mary, LLC | New York, NY

Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

AUDITION DATE

Thursday, September 14, 2023

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (E)

Lunch 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

CONTRACT

Touring Agreement

$996 weekly minimum (Level 5)

SEEKING

Equity actors for replacements for roles in the Touring production of TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSCIAL (See breakdown).

All Equity Stage managerial positions are currently filled.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a short pop/rock song in the style of the show that demonstrates range and musicality. A piano accompanist will be provided. Please bring a headshot and resume stapled together.

LOCATION

Pearl Studios (500)

500 8th Ave

New York, NY 10018-6504

Holding room Studio 406

PERSONNEL

Producer: Stage Entertainment and The Nederlander Organization

Director: Phyllida Lloyd

Associate Director: Sharika Niles

Book: Katori Hall, Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins

Choreographer: Anthony Van Laast Associate Choreographer: Janet Rothermel Music Director: Alvin Hough Jr.

Casting: The Telsey Office, Patrick Goodwin, CSA and Rashad Naylor

Expected to attend:

Casting Directors: Patrick Goodwin, Rashad Naylor, Alexis Brown and/or Priya Ghosh of The Telsey Office

OTHER DATES

Currently Touring

OTHER

EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.

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.

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BREAKDOWN

TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL

SEEKING:

TINA TURNER: ROLE HAS BEEN CAST FOR YEAR 2 OF THE TOUR. Female, 30s-40s. African American/Mixed Race. The piece spans through these years of Tina’s life. Known for her distinctive vocal style and performance skills, the story focuses on Tina’s introduction into the music industry with Ike Turner and the years of physical abuse she endured during her marriage to Ike- and also how she transformed her life and rebuilt her career after divorcing him. A charismatic lead with an excellent singing voice and huge amounts of vocal stamina and star quality. Feisty. Moves very well.

IKE TURNER: ROLE HAS BEEN CAST FOR YEAR 2 OF THE TOUR. Male, Early 30s. African American/Mixed Race. Charismatic, a showman. Has a dangerous, vicious streak. Prone to sudden bouts of violence. Manipulative. Often high on drugs. This is NOT a big singing role.

ZELMA BULLOCK: ROLE HAS BEEN CAST FOR YEAR 2 OF THE TOUR. Female, 40s-50s. African American/Mixed Race. Tina’s mother. Had an abusive relationship with Tina’s father. Tough, detached, cruel. Develops a close relationship with Ike. Finds it difficult to be maternal. Resents Tina and had an estranged relationship with her. Excellent singing voice.

GRAN GEORGEANNA: ROLE HAS BEEN CAST FOR YEAR 2 OF THE TOUR. Female. 60s. African American/Mixed Race. Tina’s Grandmother. A little slower physically but still very sharp. She’s more Tina’s mother than Zelma has ever been. Supportive. Ever present. Excellent singing voice.

RHONDA GRAAM: ROLE HAS BEEN CAST FOR YEAR 2 OF THE TOUR. Female. 30-35 years old. Any ethnicity. Tina’s first Manager, confidant and close friend. Authoritative but caring. Has Tina’s best interests at heart. Rhonda started off as a business manager for the Ike and Tina Turner revue and helped Tina launch a solo career after she left Ike. Excellent singing voice and good movement skills.

ANNA MAE BULLOCK: ROLE HAS BEEN CAST. Female. 10 years old. African American or Mixed Race. Young Tina Turner. Has a fantastic singing voice. Portrays childhood and innocence whilst having a big powerful voice.

YOUNG ALLINE BULLOCK/YOUNG CRAIG: ROLE HAS BEEN CAST. Female, 9-11 years old. African American or Mixed Race. Anna-Mae (Tina)’s sister. Has a good singing voice and good acting skills. Doubles as: YOUNG CRAIG: Tina’s youngest son. Has a strong singing voice.