Tina Turner Musical LLC
CONTRACT
Production (League) $2323 weekly minimum
SEEKING
Equity actors for principal roles in TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL (see breakdown).
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: Wed, Jan 5, 2022
SUBMIT TO
tinaturnermusicalcasting@gmail.com
PERSONNEL
Producer: Stage Entertainment and The Nederlander Organization
Director: Phyllida Lloyd
Associate Director: Chesray Dolpha
Book: Katori Hall, Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins
Choreographer: Anthony Van Laast
Associate Choreographer: Janet Rothermel
Music Supervisor, Arrangements and Additional Music: Nicholas Skilbeck
Music Director: Alvin Hough Jr.
Casting, The Telsey Office: Patrick Goodwin, CSA, Casting Director (viewing auditions)
General Manager: Bespoke Theatricals
OTHER DATES
Currently running on Broadway.
OTHER
Venue: Broadway – Lunt Fontanne Theatre
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:
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 sing your song of choice a cappella. As an alternative to singing a song of choice, you may vocalize using the MP3s in the following link: tinyurl.com/VocalizingMusic
SELF-TAPING 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.
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 leading actress with an excellent singing voice and huge amounts of vocal stamina and star quality. Feisty. Moves very well. PRINCIPAL.
TINA TURNER ALTERNATE: 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 leading actress with an excellent singing voice and huge amounts of vocal stamina and star quality. Feisty. Moves very well. ALTERNATE/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. Has an excellent singing voice. PRINCIPAL.
RHONDA GRAAM: Female. 30-35 years old. Caucasian. 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. Has an excellent singing voice and good movement skills. 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. Has an excellent singing voice. 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: Female, 9 years old. African American or Mixed Race. Anna-Mae (Tina)’s sister. Has a good singing voice. PRINCIPAL.
YOUNG CRAIG: Male, 6-9 years old. African American or Mixed Race. Tina’s youngest son. Has a good singing voic. 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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