MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - HEADSHOT/RESUME SUBMISSIONS
Alabama Shakespeare Festival
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep
$926 weekly minimum (LORT C)
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET (See Breakdown).
INSTRUCTIONS
Submit your Headshot/Resume via the form below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Fg9mu-UaglPRwlPGxN4Sehys3rKLMy86mKeucUNpm9k/edit?ts=633b3f13
Deadline: Mon, Oct 17, 2022
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET - Headshot/Resume Submissions
SEEKING:
ELVIS (20s, Male Identifying) singer/guitar player. Elvis in his 20s at the beginning of his career. In the production, Elvis sings: “Memories Are Made Of This”, “That’s All Right”, “Long Tall Sally”, “Peace In The Valley”, “Party” and “Hound Dog”. Must be familiar with his music; should sound and look somewhat like Elvis without being an “impersonator”. Actors who are able to play guitar are encouraged to submit.
JERRY LEE LEWIS (20s-early 30s, Male Identifying) singer/pianist; he was rock & roll’s legendary piano prodigy and celebrated “Last Man Standing.” Fun; energetic. In the production, Jerry Lee Lewis sings: “Real Wild Child”, “Great Balls Of Fire” and “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On”. Actors with comedic skills who are superb piano players and able to play like Jerry Lee Lewis are encouraged to submit
CARL PERKINS (mid 20s, Male Identifying) singer/guitar player (lead guitar); he was the American pioneer of rockabilly music and best known for his song “Blue Suede Shoes”; In the production, Carl Perkins sings: “Matchbox” “Who Do You Love?” “My Babe” “See You Later, Alligator”. Actors who are excellent lead guitarists are encouraged to submit. An amp will be provided.
JOHNNY CASH (Late 20s-Late 30s, Male Identifying) singer/guitar player. Johnny Cash at the dawn of his epic career. Tall. In the production, Johnny Cash sings: “Folsom Prison Blues” “Sixteen Tons” “I Walk The Line” “Riders In The Sky”. Must be familiar with his music. Actors who are able to play guitar are encouraged to submit; should sound and look somewhat like Johnny without being an “impersonator”.
SAM PHILLIPS (Mid-30s-40s, Male Identifying) “Father of Rock’n’Roll” and founder of Sun Records who discovered Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and many others including Roy Orbison and B.B. King; a towering and charismatic figure in American music; for the auditions, actors will be asked to prepare sides from the show.
DYANNE (20s-early 30s, Female Identifying) ANY ETHNICITY. Excellent singer; she was an aspiring singer and Elvis’s girlfriend; ahead of her time and assertive, she’s a great singer with a wide range; sings solos and back-up throughout the show; sings “Fever” in her alto range and covers the high soprano part of “Riders In The Sky” (Johnny Cash song). In the production, Dyanne sings “Fever” and “I Hear You Knockin’.” For the auditions, actors will be asked to prepare a song from the era.
PERSONNEL
Book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux
Original Concept and Direction by Floyd Mutrux inspired by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins
Artistic Director: Rick Dildine
Director: David Ruttura
Music Director: TBD
Casting Office: Koppel Casting
Casting Director: Karie Koppel
OTHER DATES
1st Reh: March 27, 2023
1st Prev: Apr 12, 2023
Opens: Apr 14, 2023
Closes: May 7, 2023
OTHER
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.
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