The Proud Mary, LLC
CONTRACT
Short Engagement Touring $930 weekly minimum (Category 2)
SEEKING
Equity actors for principal roles in TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL National Tour (see breakdown).
All stage managerial positions have been filled.
INSTRUCTIONS
SEE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS IN BREAKDOWN. Please send the video, along with your photo/resume attached, in an easily viewable link (Google Drive, Dropbox, Vimeo, etc.). In the subject line, please type: [Your full name - EPA] - [The track for which you’d like to be considered].. Deadline: Wednesday, March 2nd @5pm ET.
Deadline: Wed, Mar 2, 2022
SUBMIT TO
tinaturnermusicalcasting@gmail.com
PERSONNEL
National Tour – SETA Category 2
Producer: Stage Entertainment and The Nederlander Organization
Director: Phyllida Lloyd
Book: Katori Hall, Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins
Choreographer: Anthony Van Laast
Associate Choreographer: Janet Rothermel
Music Supervisor, Arrangements and Additional Music: Nicholas Skilbeck
Broadway Music Director: Alvin Hough Jr.
Casting: The Telsey Office
Casting Director: Patrick Goodwin, CSA (viewing auditions)
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals in NY: July 25, 2022
Tech in Providence, RI: August 30, 2022
1st Performance in Providence, RI: September 11, 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
PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:
If you are using an iPhone to video record, please be sure to film horizontally and in a well-lit space (not backlit). At the top of the video, please clearly slate your name, height, and where you are currently based.
Please prepare a short pop/rock song it the style of the show that demonstrates range and musicality. Please provide your own accompaniment. If you do not have access to accompaniment, you may vocalize using the MP3s in the following link: tinyurl.com/VocalizingMusic
SEEKING:
TINA TURNER: Female, 30’s-40’s. 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. PRINCIPAL.
IKE TURNER: Male, Early 30’s. 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. PRINCIPAL.
ZELMA BULLOCK: Female, 40’s-50’s. 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. PRINCIPAL.
GRAN GEORGEANNA: Female. 60’s. 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. PRINCIPAL.
RHONDA GRAAM: 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. PRINCIPAL.
ANNA MAE BULLOCK: 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. PRINCIPAL.
YOUNG ALLINE BULLOCK/YOUNG CRAIG: Child, 9-11 years old. African American or Mixed Race. Anna-Mae (Tina)’s sister. Has a good singing voice and good acting skills. Also: YOUNG CRAIG: Tina’s youngest son. Has a strong singing voice. PRINCIPAL.
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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