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Breakdown
All other roles open
DREW - An appealing, good-guy rocker with great, easy comedic timing, a boyish charm, vulnerability and a very strong rock tenor voice. Drew works at the legendary Bourbon Room hoping and waiting for his dreams to come true. He finds an instant attraction to Sherrie, the beautiful new arrival from the Midwest, who encourages him to go after his dreams. 18-Early 30’s, looks young. Constantine Maroulis, Jeremy Jordan, Mark Ratner from Fast Times at Ridgemont High if he were a little cooler and could rock.
SHERRIE - An in-shape, pretty, fresh faced, innocent Midwestern girl stepping right off the bus into a new world to pursue her dreams of stardom. She’s an ingénue with spark. Strong comedic timing, strong rock belt, good movement ability. Should be comfortable in revealing/skimpy clothing. 18-Early 30’s, looks, young. Young Michelle Pfeiffer, Julienne Hough, Kerry Butler, Brandy, Olivia Newton John in the last scene of Grease.
LONNY - The narrator of the piece, charming, mischievous, welcoming, vibrant personality, a guy who would be fun to spend one drunken night with. Strong, honest comedic timing/improv skills and strong rock vocals. 20’s-40’s. Jack Black, Puck (the Shakespearean one, not the MTV one).
DENNIS DUPREE - Classic stoner type guy who runs the famous Bourbon Room club. Torn about whether he should sell the club to Hertz, a German businessman. Very strong comedic timing. A laid back, easy going dude real dude. Bari-tenor rock vocals. Late 30’s-50’s. Could look like Meatloaf, David Crosby, Don Henley or any member of a Prog. Rock band.
STACEE JAXX/FATHER - A sexy rock star. Decided to leave his successful hair/metal-rock band to try it solo. Self important, confident intriguing in all the wrong ways, the ultimate bad boy; he is all about sex, drugs and rock-n-roll. Great strong comedic
timing and strong rock tenor voice. Early 20’s-40’s. David Lee Roth, Steven Tyler, Sebastian Bach, Vince Neil.
JUSTICE/MOTHER – Disco Diva, strong presence, an easy sensuality about her, once a performer, she now operates a strip club where Sherrie winds up working. Takes on the maternal role for the girls that work for her. Strong, soulful vocals and belt needed. Late 30’s-50’s. Chakka Khan, Carole King, Older Joss Stone, Teena Marie, Adele, Aretha
HERTZ KLINEMANN - An attractive older German male. Uptight, cold, intimidating businessman trying to buy up the Strip to develop it. The bad guy of the piece. Strong comedic timing and baritone vocals. 40’s-60’s. Klaus Kinski, Werner Herzog, Rutger Hauer, Nurse Ratched, Cinderella’s Stepmother.
FRANZ KLINEMANN - Hertz’s son, young German male. Works for his father but not by choice. Pressured and intimidated by his father. Shy, gentle with a big heart. Strong vocals and comedic timing. 20’s- Early 30’s. Should look like an elegant, pop star in the style of David Bowie or any New Waver who wore suits and make-up.
REGINA - A fun, hippie type, in shape, earthy girl who fights against the attempted take over of The Strip.Strong comedic timing, belt vocals and comfortable in revealing/skimpy clothing. 20’s- Early 30’s. The spirit of Elle Woods, Hermione and Susan B. Anthony.
MAYOR/JA'KEITH/ENSEMBLE - A strong character actor with good comedic timing to play numerous roles, strong rock tenor and strong dance/movement ability. Late Teens--30’s.
JOEY PRIMO/ENSEMBLE - A young male with the rocker sensibility, strong rock tenor and strong/dance/movement ability, possible US for Drew/Stacee. Late Teens--30’s.
MALE ENSEMBLE- 2 awesome headbanging dudes who will play members of Arsenal (if you play guitar, bass or drums that would be rad!), protestors, club patrons, etc… 20’s--30’s.
FEMALE ENSEMBLE - Four of the sexiest female singer/dancers around. Sassy, in shape, beautifuul. Must be comfortable in very skimpy/sexy clothing. Strong dancers proficient in jazz and modern, comedic ability and strong rock vocals. Will US principal roles. Late Teens--30’s.
None of the roles will be understudied.
Actors unable to attend this call may submit headshot and resume to:
CENTER REP ATTN: CASTING 1601 Civic Drive Walnut Creek CA 94596
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