Call Type
Equity Principal
Date of Audition
3/23/2011
Location
Pasadena Playhouse Rehearsal Studios
Homestead House, 2nd Fl.
680 East Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91101
Upstairs above Nest Furnishings
Time(s)
Wednesday, March 23rd
10am-6pm
Lunch 1-2pm
Sign-in begins at 9am
· EPA Rules are in effect.
· A monitor will be provided.
Appointments
P.s. - The open kids call (AEA kids given priority) on Saturday3/26 has been changed toSunday morning 3/27 at 10AM.
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Contract
LORT Non-Rep
$765/wk
Seeking
Please see breakdown.
Preparation
Bring sheet music to sing something pop or rock or gospel (not to exceed two and a half minutes). Be sure to bring a photo and resume stapled together.
Other Dates
1st Rehearsal May 2; 1st Preview June 14
Opening Date June 26; Closing July 17
Possible extension through July 24
Other
Paul Hardt and Stuart Howard from SH Entertainment will be in the room.
Personnel
Artistic Director: Sheldon Epps
Director/Choreographer: Debbie Allen
Book: Bill Brown
Music: Tena Clark and Gary Prim
Lyrics: Tena Clark
Musical Director: Jim Vukovich
Casting: SH Entertainment
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| Breakdown
[TWIST] Looking for adorable 9-13 year old singer who must be able to tap well and act. Gymnastic ability is a plus. Twist is the orphan son of a white mother and a black father who is searching for his identity and his family. LEAD
[DELLA] 25-35, must be a fierce singer and strong actress with a powerful pop/r&b voice. She is the moral compass of the story, sacrificing herself to help young Twist find a better life. Star making vehicle LEAD
[BOSTON] 32-42; African American song and dance man working in New Orleans. Great singer and dancer; especially tap. After his performing partner is murdered, he opens a speakeasy during Prohibition, using young boys to sell liquor for him. He is always on the lookout for easy money, even if his methods aren’t always legal or moral. LEAD
[ROOSEVELT KING] 25-35- African American song and dance man. Must be an incredible tap dancer with gymnastic skills and a good voice. He is Twist's father.
[ANGELA THATCHER] 25-30 Caucasian. Must be strong soulful singer/actress. She embodies the rebel who is also the pinnacle of high society. She is Twist's mother
[LUCIUS THATCHER] 35-45 powerful tenor. Twist's uncle who is trying to steal his inheritance and keep secret his identity. He is the Devil. LEAD
[MR. PRUDHOMME] 50-65 Caucasian. Song and dance man and terrific actor. He is the legal advisor to the Thatcher Family, a great lover of the arts and the key to the discovery of Twists' identity.
[CRAZAH CHESTERFIELD] Male, 40-50; any ethnicity. Strong singer/actor who moves well. He is an undertaker and a shady opportunist who is more than happy to exploit the bereaved. LEAD.
[MISS COTTON] 38-50; Caucasian. Strong singer/actress who moves well. She runs the orphanage with an iron fist. The only thing she seems to enjoy is a glass of gin.
[POTLATCH] 45-60, any ethnicity. Strong voice and dance skills a must. The greedy hypocrite with a comedic streak, who runs the orphanage.
[PISTOL] 10-14 years old; any ethnicity. Strong singer/dancer especially tap. He is the leader of the Boston Boys gang.
[YANCY] 13-15 years old; any ethnicity. Strong singer and dancer; especially tap. He is the bully of the orphanage.
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