*Please note: CM Performing Arts Center is a NonProfit Community Theatre. All performers are volunteers*
The CM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER is holding Main Stage auditions for performers who are strong singers and dancers ages 16 and up for JERSEY BOYS on Monday, February 16, and Tuesday, February 17 at 7:30PM. Callbacks will be by invitation only.
Please prepare a 16 – 32 bar cut of a musical theatre song either from the show or in a similar style. An accompanist will be provided. There will be a dance audition following the vocal auditions. Please wear clothes comfortable for dancing as well as sneakers.
Performance dates are below. Please bring possible rehearsal and/or performance conflicts to the auditions. The CM Performing Arts Center is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the casting and encourages actors of diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups to audition. Video submissions will be accepted if you are unable to make either audition date. Please send a video submission of a vocal selection as well as showcasing dance ability, along with a headshot and resume to Nick@cmpac.com with your name and JERSEY BOYS AUDITIONS in the subject line. Please note, video submissions should only be used if you cannot attend in person.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Saturday, April 18 7:30PM
Sunday, April 19 2PM
Wednesday, April 22 2PM
Saturday, April 25 2PM
Saturday, April 25 7:30PM
Sunday, April 26 2PM
Friday, May 1 7:30PM
Saturday, May 2 2PM
Saturday, May 2 7:30PM
Sunday, May 3 2PM
Saturday, May 9 2PM
Saturday, May 9 7:30PM
Sunday, May 10 2PM
*The Following are potential add-ons that should be treated as actual performances.*
Sunday, April 19 at 6:30PM
Wednesday, April 22 at 10AM
Sunday, April 26 at 6:30PM
Wednesday, April 29 at 10AM
Sunday, May 3 at 6:30PM
Sunday, May 10 at 6:30PM
Friday, May 15 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 16 at 7:30PM
Sunday, May 17 at 2PM
Sunday May 17 at 6:30PM
Friday, May 22 at 7:30PM
Saturday, May 23 at 11AM
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Producer – Alyse Nicole Arpino
Director – Nick Zappetti
Assistant Director – Anthony Arpino
Music Director – Carl Hottinger
Choreographer – Kevin Burns
PLOT:
With phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, JERSEY BOYS follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history. Winner of Best Musical at both the Tony Awards® and Olivier Awards®, JERSEY BOYS takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
Nick Massi: (Male Identifying, 25-45) Strong bass/baritone voice, must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; a quiet dreamer who longs for life after The Four Seasons; understated with a dead-pan quality. One of The Four Seasons.
Tommy DeVito: (Male Identifying, 25-45) Strong tenor/baritone voice, comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; funny; a wise-guy; a natural-born leader with appealing bad-boy quality. One of The Four Seasons.
Bob Gaudio: (Male Identifying, 20-40) Strong tenor/baritone voice; must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; an intelligent, sensitive, and introspective musical prodigy. One of The Four Seasons.
Frankie Valli: (Male Identifying, 20-40) A strong tenor with strong falsetto, able to sing in the style of Frankie Valli; strong tenor to high A or Bb plus strong falsetto up to treble G; charismatic and charming; a gritty side as well as a polished veneer; must be very comfortable with four-part harmonies. One of The Four Seasons.
Bob Crewe: (Male Identifying, 30-50) Intelligent and flamboyant; genius music producer
and lyricist; an integral part of creating the magic of The Four Seasons.
Gyp DeCarlo: (Male Identifying, 45-65) Tough, Mafioso type. A Godfather of sorts to the
Jersey Boys.
Norman Waxman / Nick DeVito & Others: (Male Identifying, 25-45) Owns a private money lending agency; to play various roles; tenor/bari-tenor voice.
Mary Delgado & Others: (Female Identifying, 20-40) Frankie’s wife; tough, “Seen it all”, Italian, Jersey girl; she’s got a killer sense of humor; actor may also play a variety of other roles, including member of a 60’s style girl group.
French Rap Star / Hal Miller / Barry Belson & Others: (Male Identifying, 20-50) Various supporting roles.
Lorraine & Others: (Female Identifying, 20-40) Frankie’s girlfriend; educated; not from Jersey; a reach career girl; young Diane Sawyer; actor may also play a variety of other roles, including member of a 60’s style girl group and tough-as-nails Jersey girl.
Joe Pesci / Recording Studio Engineer & Others: (Male Identifying, 18-35) Young, energetic and funny. Will also play various roles.
Francine Valli & Others: (Female Identifying, 20-40) Frankie’s daughter; named for, doted on and deeply loved by Frankie. She’s a Jersey girl—vulnerable, lost and acts out to make up for lack of attention from her dad. Actor may also play a variety of other roles including member of a 60’s style girl group and a tough-as-nails Jersey girl.
Ensemble: (Male & Female Identifying, 20+) Various characters with a variety of voice ranges.
Anyone age 16 or older is welcome to audition. Ages listed in character descriptions reflect
the age to be portrayed on stage.
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