Music Theatre of Connecticut
AUDITION DATES
Tue, Feb 11, 2020
10:30 am - 2:30 pm (EST)
Wed, Feb 12, 2020
10:30 am - 2:30 pm (EST)
APPOINTMENTS
AEA members please contact ALEX AT 203-454-3883 OR email to: ADMIN@MUSICTHEATREOFCT.COM FOR APPOINTMENT
CONTRACT
SPT $438/week
SEEKING
Equity SINGER/ACTORS for ALL ROLES. Actors of all ethnicities are STRONGLY encouraged to attend. Connecticut and Westchester talent a plus and encouraged to audition.
PREPARATION
1950's/60's pop or rock and roll song. If you are auditioning for Buddy or Joe, you may bring guitar or bass. An amp will be provided at the audition. Actresses for Vi should be prepared to play piano. For other roles, pianist provided.
LOCATION
Music Theatre of Connecticut
509 Westport Ave
Norwalk, CT 06851
Free parking on site OR Metro-North New Haven Line to East Norwalk stop
PERSONNEL
Kevin Connors, Director, Musical Director TBA
Present in the auditions will be Kevin Connors (director), Jim Schilling (MTC Managing Director) and Alex Mongillo (Administrative Manager)
OTHER DATES
BUDDY rehearses March 6 - March 19, 2020; Opens March 20 and runs Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 4pm and 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm through April 5, 2020. All rehearsals and performances are at the theatre in Norwalk, CT. NYC actors' (who are cast) train travel via Metro North is paid by the theatre. Commute time is approx. 1hr 10 minutes one way.
OTHER
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of audition.
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 attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
All actors must be great singers in the 1950’s/60’s rock and roll style, great with harmonies and quick studies.
BUDDY HOLLY, 18-30, singer-songwriter and star from Lubbock, Texas. Buddy is intelligent, charismatic, preferably 6’ or over. Must play guitar, have a great feel for rock ‘n’ roll. Serious star potential, must have a desire to live as a rock ‘n’ roll superstar every night.
JOE B. MAULDIN, 18-30, Double bass player from Lubbock, Texas. Serious, very square with great musical ability.
JERRY ALLISON, 18-30, Drummer from Lubbock, Texas. Good looking, irrepressible cheeky guy. Great rock and roll drummer.
RITCHIE VALENS (and others), Latino/Hispanic, 18-25, good-looking, attractive, handsome with serious charisma, a dedicated eye for the ladies, and the ability to hold the stage in his own right. His key song is “La Bamba.” Ability to play a musical instrument a plus.
THE BIG BOPPER (and others), 18-64, a former DJ, he is a Texan with an irrepressible larger than-life character with the ability to command the stage on his own as a single performer. His key song is “Chantilly Lace.” Ability to play a musical instrument a plus.
MARIA ELENA HOLLY/Hayrider, Latino / Hispanic, 18-25, Attractive, classy and well-educated. Ability to play any instrument would be a huge plus.
HIPOCKETS DUNCAN,18-40, An exuberant hometown radio DJ from Lubbock, Texas, with an air of authority and a keen sense of humor. Ability to play a musical instrument a plus.
NORMAN PETTY (and others), 18-40, A record producer from Clovis, New Mexico, with a businesslike manner and a love of making records. Ability to play a musical instrument a plus.
VI PETTY/Hayrider - 18-40, Norman Petty’s wife, has a heart of gold. Must have exceptional rock ‘n’ roll keyboards ability, with a good sense of humor.
MALE APOLLO PERFORMER, Great African American singer/actor with great comic timing, 22-40, Ability to hold the stage on his own. Key song “Party.” Ability to play a musical instrument a plus.
FEMALE APOLLO PERFORMER, 18-50, Great African American singer/actor with great comic timing. Ability to hold the stage on her own. Key song “Party.” The ability to play a musical instrument is an advantage but not a prerequisite.
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Music Theatre of Connecticut, currently in its 33rd season, is located in a beautiful theatre center in Norwalk, CT. The company has won numerous Best awards including Connecticut Crtitics' Circle Awards and BroadwayWorld Awards, as well as the prestigious Killen Award for Outstanding Contribution to Professional Theatre, joining Long Wharf, Hartford Stage and the Westport Playhouse.
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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 audition.
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