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Call Type
Non-Required Principal
Time(s)
Monday, March 18, 2013
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM AEA Appointments
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Lunch Break
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Open Call Auditions
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Contract
Short Engagement Touring Agreement
SETA-Contract Pending
Location
The Rollins Theatre @ The Long Center PAC
701 W. Riverside Dr.
Austin, TX 78704
Enter thru the main entry hall. Free parking around or $7 at Palmer Garage
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Seeking
Seeking Male Performers who can act, sing AND play a musical instrument. Dance is minimal in this production. All Actors MUST have an updated U.S. Passport and all appropriate paperwork to travel outside of the U.S. See Breakdown for details.
Preparation
Bring your instrument with you and be prepared to sing 16 bars of a song listed under the role you are auditioning for and accompany yourself on the instrument (certain characters play certain songs - see breakdown for info).
Other Dates
CALL BACKS: 3/19
FINAL CALL BACKS: 3/29 & 3/29 in New York, NY
(a select number of actors will be asked to New York for call backs. Round trip flight and double occupancy housing will be provided.)
Rehearsals: 5/13 in Canada
Tech: 5/27 in Canada
Other
Preview:5/30 in Canada
Opens:6/12 at the Ordway in St. Paul, MN
Close:3/2014 (Official date TBD)
Personnel
Producer: Christopher Manos
President: Nicholas Manos
Director/Choreographer: Norb Joerder
Musical Supervisor: John Banister
Creative Consultant: Matt Salisbury
Written By: Alan Janes
- A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Appointments
AEA Members can schedule appointment in advance for the audition on 3/18-email for an appointment:
buddycastingaustin@theaterofthestars.com.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
STORY: BUDDY tells the story in words and music of the last few years of Buddy Holly’s life. We see how he and his childhood high-school friends, the Crickets, turn country music upside down and create a unique style of sound which some called ‘the devil’s music’. We see Buddy’s frustrations at Decca Records, his skill as a songwriter and composer when recording and experimenting with Norman Petty, the excitement he and America felt when “That’ll Be The Day” went to #1, and his naïve determination to be the first white act to play the Apollo. Later we meet Maria Elena, his future wife, and witness his whirlwind romance. Then we are taken on his ill-fated ‘Winter Dance Party’ Tour of 1959. Finally, we are the audience at the Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake, Iowa, where Buddy’s final performance with Ritchie Valens (“La Bamba”) and ‘Big Bopper’ J.P. Richardson (Chantilly Lace”) is recreated, and what in theatre must be one of the most exciting musical concerts of all-time!
The following is a list of musical instruments that are acceptable for this production. If you play one of the instruments below - with the exception of the Stand-up Bass, Drums and Piano - please bring it with you to the audition. A stand-up bass, piano and drum set will be provided at the audition.
Electric or Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Stand-up Bass, Piano, Trumpet, Alto, Tenor or Baritone Saxophone,
Trombone, Accordion, Fiddle or Banjo, Harmonica, Drums
SEEKING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:
PRINCIPAL ROLES
All Roles are Open:
Buddy Holly
6 ft tall or over, preferably under 23. Must play guitar, sing and act with a rock and roll feel. Singer-songwriter and star from Lubbock, Texas. Buddy is intelligent and charismatic. Must possess serious star potential and have the desire to live as a rock ‘n’ roll superstar every night. PREPARATION NOTE: must sing either "That'll Be The Day", "Everyday" or "Oh, Boy" and accompany themselves on guitar. Actors should be familiar with all three songs.
Tommy Alsopp
6 ft tall or over, preferably under 23. Must play guitar, sing and act with a rock and roll feel. PREPARATION NOTE: must sing either "That'll Be The Day", "Everyday" or "Oh, Boy" and accompany themselves on guitar. Actors should be familiar with all three songs.
Joe B Mauldin
Preferably under 23. Serious character with musical ability from Lubbock, Texas. Must be able to sing, act and play the Double Bass. PREPARATION NOTE: should sing either "That'll Be The Day", "Everyday" or "Oh, Boy" or a similar rock and roll number.
Jerry Allison
Preferably under 23. Good looking. Must be able to play the drums and bring own sticks. Must have cheeky humor and ability to act. Must be able to sing. Character is from Lubbock, Texas. PREPARATION NOTE: should sing either "That'll Be The Day", "Everyday" or "Oh, Boy" or a similar rock and roll number.
J.P. Richardson (The Big Bopper)
Preferably 6ft tall or over. Must command the stage, be able to act, play a musical instrument and possess a comedic flair. Character is a former DJ from Texas with an irrepressible larger-than-life character. His key song is “Chantilly Lace”. PREPARATION NOTE: Must sing “Chantilly Lace” and play a musical instrument.
Ritchie Valens
Preferably under 25 of a Hispanic-American heritage. Must be able to act, sing and play a musical instrument. Good looking character with serious charisma, a dedicated eye for women and the ability to command the stage with his presence. His key song is “La Bamba”. Preparation Note: Must sing “La Bamba” and play a musical instrument.
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