HANK WILLIAMS: LOST HIGHWAY Equity Principal Auditions - WaterTower Theatre Auditions

Call Type
Equity Principal

Time(s)
Friday, July 5, 2013
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Sunday, July 7, 2013
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Contract
SPT
SPT 6-minimum $404/wk

Location
Addison Theatre Center
15650 Addison Road
Addison, TX 75001

Seeking
WaterTower Theatre is seeking 10 skilled actor/musicians for the upcoming musical Hank Williams: Lost Highway

Preparation
Actors should prepare a song in the style of the show and are encouraged to accompany themselves with an instrument. An accompanist will be provided. Audition appointment, headshot and resume are required.

Other Dates
Callbacks: Sunday, July 7 (6pm-10pm)
PERFORMANCE DATES: October 11 - November 3, 2013
REHEARSALS BEGIN: September 23

Other
Equity & Non-Equity roles available. Scripts available for perusal at WTT Box Office (Tues-F 12-6). Local hire only. No housing or travel provided.

www.watertowertheatre.org

Personnel
Directed by Michael Serrecchia
Music Direction by Sonny Franks

· EPA Rules are in effect.

· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.

Appointments
TO BOOK AN AUDITION:
Schedule an appointment at:
https://instant-scheduling.com/sch.php?kn=204069&typId=44970&step=2
OR call
972.450.6277

Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.

Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.

Breakdown

Hank Williams – Male 25-30. A south Alabama hillbilly singer, thin and black-eyed. The role requires a strong Bari-Tenor (yodel flip, falsetto) who can embody that signature “Hank” sound. Must play guitar. Range: A3-A5

Tee-Tot – Male. A black south Alabama street singer. Hank’s mentor; teaches Hank to sing with soul. Must play some guitar. Range: E2 to Bflat5

The Waitress – Female late 20s-late 30s. The keeper of an all-night diner somewhere in the south. A cheerful, lonely person. Traditionally a non-singing role but a strong mezzo/belter is a plus.

Mama Lilly – Female 50s. Hank’s mother. A “Marjorie Main”-strong and somewhat overbearing. Range: E4-A5

Hoss – Male 25-30. A member of Hank’s band, The Drifting Cowboys. A big, boyish man. Plays upright (“doghouse”) bass. Range: D3-E4

Jimmy (Burrhead) – Male 20s-early 30s. A member of Hank’s band, plays lead electric guitar. From Oklahoma, especially so in his speech. Range: D3 to G4

Leon (Loudmouth) – Male 20s-early 30s. A member of the band and skillful musician on many instruments, featured on the fiddle. Pleasant and taciturn. Strong bari-tenor.

Fred Rose (Pap) – Male 40s-50s. A founder and executive of a Nashville music publishing company. A Midwesterner from Chicago. Traditionally non-singing but country vocals a plus.

Audrey Williams – Female 20s-early 30s. Hank’s first wife, later his professional widow. A blond Alabama beauty, sweet and exuberant and sure. Range: D4-G5

Shag - Male. The pedal steel guitarist. Age and type are flexible, singing a plus.