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Call Type
Equity Principal
Time(s)
Equity Principal Auditions by APPOINTMENT
Saturday, March 28th, 2015
11 AM to 7 PM
break 2 to 3
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Contract
SPT
$450/week AEA
Location
Ivoryton Playhouse Rehearsal Studio
24 Main Street
Centerbrook, CT
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Seeking
Equity actors who sing for various roles. See breakdown.
Preparation
Prepare a song from the show or in the style of.
Please bring a picture and resume, stapled together
Other Dates
1st reh: 7/21/15. Runs 8/5-8/30
Other
Theatre’s mailing address: Ivoryton Playhouse, PO Box 458, Ivoryton CT 06442.
Personnel
Executive/Artistic Director: Jacqueline Hubbard
Director/Choreographer: Todd Underwood
Music Director: Mike Morris
· A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Appointments
AEA members Call 860-767-9520 ext 203 for appointment.
AEA members without appoinments seen as time permits.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
Seeking:
HUEY
Caucasian man, 20s-30s. Frenzied, bombastic, motor-mouthed hero, who talks his way into becoming a DJ at a local white Radio station. Ignores race barriers and eventually falls in love with Felicia, a talented black singer, which causes a whole new set of problems for Huey in a segregated 1950s Memphis. Tenor with a great feel for pop/rock/r&b style.
FELICIA
African American woman, 20s-30s. Beautiful, wide-eyed. Fiercely gifted singer. Follows her heart and falls in love with Huey, despite knowing deep down that a relationship between a white man and a black woman in prejudiced Memphis is doomed. High r&b belt.
DELRAY
African American man, 30s-40s. Felicia's older brother. Owns the club on Beale Street where she sings. Realistic, cautious, protective, and aware of the realities of the segregation that exists in Memphis and the world beyond. Baritenor with great pop/rock/r&b voice.
GLADYS
Caucasian woman, 40s-60s. Huey's stern, traditional blue-collar, Southern mother. Has worked her entire life to be able to support herself and her son, whom she loves, but about whom she constantly worries. Strong singer with alto-belt mix; excellent actor with comic skills.
GATOR
African American man, 20s-30s. Bartender at Delray's - hasn't spoken since age five, when he saw his father killed. As the story progresses, Gator finds his voice again. Requires an excellent actor and singer (great r&b Baritenor); comic timing a plus.
BOBBY
African American man, 30s-40s. Janitor at Mr. Simmons' radio station. Full of personality and heart. Great gospel voice. Role requires an actor who is comfortable with physicality, as he has a dance break in his show-stopping number ''Big Love”; comic skills a plus.
MR. SIMMONS
Caucasian man, 40s-60s. Conservative owner of the radio station where Huey gets his start. The strong, Southern, commanding businessman becomes willing to take a chance on Huey when he realizes the audience Huey reaches and the money he can command. Great actor who is comfortable singing.
MALE ENSEMBLE
All ethnicities, to play 20s-40s. Male dancers who sing very well, to play various ensemble characters. Seeking excellent, athletic dancers who sing.
FEMALE ENSEMBLE
All ethnicities, to play 20s-40s. Female dancers who sing very well, to play various ensemble characters. Seeking excellent, athletic dancers who sing.
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