Bodyguard The Musical

NON-PAID/NON-UNION AUDITIONS

JANUARY 14 12-6pm

JANUARY 15 12-6pm

CALLBACKS January 17 BY INVITE ONLY SHOW INFORMATION

Shows:

June 15-18 2023

Show Location:1500 East Broad Street Columbus, OH 43205

Tech week: June 11-14 2023

Rehearsal

Rehearsal dates/times:Sunday-Wednesday Starts April 23, 2023

Sunday 2pm-6pm

Monday-Wednesday 6pm-10pm

Rehearsal Location: The Brian Muha Memorial Foundation 880 S. Wayne Ave , Columbus , OH 43204



Production Description

Whitney Houston’s music ignites this breathtaking Broadway romantic thriller based on the 1992 Warner Brothers movie. A former Secret Service agent, Frank Farmer, takes on the job of bodyguard to international superstar Rachel Marron who is being terrorised by a deadly stalker. Each of them expects to be in charge. What they don’t expect is to fall in love. This show features a cascade of irresistible Whitney Houston classics including “Queen of the Night,” “So Emotional,” “One Moment in Time,” “Saving All My Love,” “Run to You,” “I Have Nothing,” “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” and one of the biggest-selling songs of all time: “I Will Always Love You.” CHARACTERS

Rachel Marron (Female) – A famous singer/actress who is at the top of her game! Sexy, confident and self-sufficient. Must be an EXCEPTIONAL powerhouse singer (Whitney Houston). G3 to F5 (belt) should be very comfortable with pop rock, gospel etc. ETHNICITY: African American

Nicki Marron (Female) - Rachel's older sister, a very talented singer who has taken a back seat to her sister’s rising star. Quiet type but attractive. Must be a very strong singer. Nicki must have a very soulful, gospel-tinged voice. She sings ballads in the show and should have a warm resonance, excellent pitch and an ability to riff. Range from G below middle C to E at top of staff. ETHNICITY: African American

Frank Farmer – A former CIA Agent Playing Age: He need not be a singer, just have the confidence to sing in front of a theater audience.

Bill Devaney – Rachel Marron’s long-standing Manager/Guardian Angel Playing Age: (non-singing)

Tony – Rachel Marron’s security

Sy Spector – Rachel Marron’s Publicist

Stalker – Rachel Marron’s Stalker

Ray Court – An experienced and knowledgeable CIA Agents

Fletcher – Rachel Marron’s son Playing Age: 11-13yrs old: Should be a strong boy singer with an innate knowledge of pop/soul idiom. Early Michael Jackson should be used as a reference. Needs to be able to sing a top E and have strong pitch and an ability to riff.

Ensemble (Klingman, Assassin, Rory, Douglas, Ray Court, DJ, Backup Vocalist, College Girls, Jimmy, Stage Manager, Host) AUDITION REQUIREMENT

What to prepare?

16-32 bars of a Musical Theatre/ R&B song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided.Allowed to use a track. Acapella singing is allowed. Headshot and resume recommended but not required.WALKS IN ARE ALLOWED!! WE ARE LOOKING FOR A VERY DIVERSE CAST! Dance

You’ll be asked to dance. So please wear appropriate attire. This dance will be contemporary. Good Luck! Remember to have fun and be yourself!