Audition for CITY KID, New Theater Piece Directed Savion Glover - NJPAC

Grab a 30-minute slot here: njpac.org/savionauditions



We are seeking talented actors, dancers and singers ages 15-18 to join this exciting project CITY KID: Through high-voltage music and dance, CITY KID brings to life the passions of today’s teens. From the naïve arrogance of youth, through the pain and disillusionment of bad choices and fatal errors, CITY KID tells the story of kids trying to navigate life as they struggle to understand what it really means to be a CITY KID.



Auditions are required. Please email: Danielle Vauters, DVauters@gmail.com for audition questions.



Production title: CITY KID

Production location: Newark, NJ

Director: Savion Glover

Audition Location: 24 Rector Street, Newark, NJ 07102; Black Box – Center for Arts Education

Email: dvauters@njpac.org

Compensation: NON-EQUITY READING, NO PAYMENT

Auditions: June 28 10am-6pm

Call-Backs: Same Day!

Rehearsal Starts: August 8th 10am-6pm (Mon-Fri)

Rehearsal Ends: September 2nd 10am-6pm (September rehearsals held afterschool)

Covid Policy: Students auditioning must show proof of vaccination in accordance with City of Newark Guidelines and



character description

Principals



Jimmy: 15-16 – Innocent, optimistic; Goal- to become a ‘city kid’

Anna: 15-16 – Pretty popular, discontent; Goal- looking to find something meaningful in her life

Slick: 18 – the ‘man’ among the boys so he’s their leader; Cynical, charismatic, ambitious; Goal is to expand his territory and influence.

Danny: 17 – Cool, appealing, Intuitive, conflicted; Goal- to maintain his status with Slick in spite of Mr. Doe’s wisdom which he tries to ignore.

Lena: 18 – The lead ‘female’ in charge of the girls (except Anna who’s ambivalent); She’s powerful, cynical, charismatic, transactional; She sees Slick as her partner; Goal- to expand her power, wealth

Baddboy: 18 – A brute, King of Jefferson St; Goal – to take down Slick

ensemble

Boys



Stomp: 16 – Strong, Slick’s lieutenant; Goal- to follow Slick

Fever: 16 – Sensitive, maybe slightly effeminate; Goal- to follow Slick

Jock: 16 – Athletic, punky; Goal- to follow Slick

Mikey: 15 – Younger than the others; Goal- to keep up with the boys



Girls



Monica: 16 – Attitude, ambition; Goal – to follow Lena

Crystal: 16 – Party girl; Goal- to follow Lena

Niki: 16 – Anna’s closest friend; Goal- to follow Lena

Rose: 15 – The most naïve; Goal- to keep up with the girls


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