Beatrice Arthur: Astral Dame - The Duplex Non Equity Auditions

Bea Arthur impersonator, Jason B. Schmidt seeks a new Bosom Buddy for his show's return engagement in NYC in June! Join the ranks of Drag Divas, Broadway Babes and"Liza Minelli" as Bea Arthur's special guest artist in her celestial one woman show, Beatrice Arthur: Astral Dame. #BeABosomBuddy: Record a 30 second audition video, (16 bars, a St. Olaf Story, a fabulous lamb recipe) and email it to Bea. She will upload selected videos to her Facebook page (https://m.facebook.com/BeaAstralDame). The videos with the most likes, comments and shares will move on to the Semi Finals and Finals, with the penultimate prize, the role of two lifetimes: Bea Arthur's new BFF! The winner will perform a duet with Bea and a short solo piece in the show on June 13th. Check out Bea's call to action here: https://youtu.be/MYQZuqEzh_s About the show: Calling all Golden Girls fans, Maude maniacs, and those who carry a torch for tough broads with soft hearts, Bea is back. Repeat: Bea Arthur, all five foot ten inches of her, has come back from the cosmos to perform another smashing gig at The Duplex NYC in Beatrice Arthur: Astral Dame! Through the artistry of Jason B. Schmidt (who played the Bea Arthur role in Thank You For Being a Friend: The Musical), the Tony- and Emmy Award-winning star performs her signature numbers along with a few surprises only the original “Queen Bea” can deliver. Sold out turns in NYC, Asbury Park NJ, Portland OR and soon Philadelphia, have left the dame longing again for the lights of (off) Broadway! Be there for an out-of-this-world evening of comedy, quips and tender tributes to the remarkable Bea Arthur. Featuring a SURPRISE GUEST ARTIST, ! Paid Stipend for 10 minute set and one rehearsal with artistic team. Opportunity for future collaborations - create YOUR one (wo)man show with US!