THE OUTSIDERS (Broadway) - Equity video submissions Outsiders Broadway LLC | New York, NY
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
5:55 PM - 6:00 PM (E)
Production (League)
$2537 weekly minimum
Equity actors for roles in THE OUTSIDERS (See breakdown).
Venue: Bernard B Jacobs Theater
Please prepare a brief country, soul, rock or folk song that shows your range. You may use your own material, or you may use the materials at the following link:
https://tinyurl.com/OutsidersBwayAEAMaterial .
Via Submission
New York, NY 10036
Based on S.E. Hinton’s Novel and Francis Ford Coppola’s Film
Book by Adam Rapp with Justin Levine Music and Lyrics by Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance) and Justin Levine
Directed by Danya Taymor
Choreography by Rick Kuperman & Jeff Kuperman
Music Supervisor, Arranger, Orchestrator: Justin Levine
Casting by Tara Rubin Casting
Viewing submissions:
Casting Directors: Xavier Rubiano, CSA or Louis DiPaolo
1st Rehearsal: February 5th, 2024
1st Preview: March 16th, 2024
Opening Night: April 11th, 2024
Other Personnel:
Producers: The Araca Group, American Zoetrope, Olympus Theatricals
General Manager: 321 Theatrical Management
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As part of a pilot program created in the new agreement for Production: Broadway and Sit Downs, the employer will accept 126 video submissions from Equity members. Members will sign up online for one of the 126 slots. Only members who get one of the 126 slots will receive a confirmation e-mail with the preparation and submission information. After members' submissions have been viewed, the employer will notify each member who viewed their audition.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
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THE OUTSIDERS (Broadway)
The sound of THE OUTSIDERS is a blend of folk, soul, southern rock, blues, with some elements of early country, hints of bluegrass and church revival. This is not a twangy score, no strong accents needed, not a hoedown or a hootenanny, but more of a celebration of Americana, traditions around acoustically driven, sincere, soulful, visceral human expression. Authenticity is key, as this should not feel like something put on, but the truest expression of these characters' emotional lives. For these reasons, we are interested in unique and eclectic voices to comprise our company. For some stylistic references, here is a playlist featuring artists such as Bonnie Raitt, The Band, Bill Withers, and more.
Here is a link to a Spotify playlist for musical references:
https://tinyurl.com/OutsidersPlaylist
SYNOPSIS: THE OUTSIDERS is a story about class, broken homes, protecting one’s turf, and the all too-real American condition known as the “Haves and Have Nots.” It is a world of kids of every sort, from destitute outlaws, gas station workers, and high school dropouts (the Greasers), to the very well appointed, college-bound, and wealthy (the Socs). This is Tulsa 1967, where to be a Soc means to be rich and white. To be a Greaser is to be poor, rejected by the Haves because of any number of facets: economic status, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity and any other facet that Tulsa Soc Society deems as other. The Greasers are a group of boys who have created a chosen family that reflects the true diversity of Tulsa.
DARREL CURTIS- 20. The oldest Curtis brother. Strong, athletic, intelligent, hardworking, strict. A former golden boy, his future was ripped away from him after his parents were killed in a tragic accident. Works two roofing jobs and has taken on the difficult task of raising and providing for his two younger brothers. Trying his best to keep it together but fraying at the edges under pressure from all sides. Sacrificed his future to give his brothers one. Incredible potential squashed by circumstance. Had to grow up too fast. Suffers no fools.
The following roles are CAST:
PONYBOY CURTIS- 15, A dreamer with a cowboy spirit. Our narrator and a budding writer finding his voice, can be vulnerable when speaking to the audience. The youngest Greaser and youngest brother of three. Curious, introspective, a storyteller. Freshly orphaned and raw from the pain. Idolizes Paul Newman in Cool Hand Luke and his individualism. A natural loner, he finds true friendship with Johnny Cade.
JOHNNY CADE- 16 but looks younger. Black, Indigenous, Latine, API, MENASA or Mixed. Ponyboy’s best friend, the smallest and most vulnerable of the Greasers. Sensitive and loyal, suffers from PTSD from abuse at home and on the streets, he has found family in the Greasers. Has a special connection with Dallas Winston, outsiders among outsiders.
DALLAS “DALLY” WINSTON- 19, Black, Indigenous, Latine, API, MENASA or Mixed. Wily, rebellious, audacious, impulsive, and reckless. Sensual and single minded. Fiercely loyal, brutally honest. The outlier of the Greasers, originally from New York’s Hell’s Kitchen. Cares deeply for Ponyboy and especially Johnny Cade, sees him as his little brother.
SODAPOP CURTIS- 17, the middle Curtis brother. Charismatic, exceptionally handsome, and a high school drop-out, he now works at the local gas station. Ponyboy's security blanket at home. Privately nursing a broken heart but hides it well and deflects so he doesn't have to take anything too seriously.
SHERRY “CHERRY” VALANCE- 17, white. A dreamer. Confident, privileged, curious, open minded. Has been conditioned to be what society expects her to be: Bob's Girlfriend and Captain of the Cheerleading team. Experiences an awakening once she meets Ponyboy and the other Greasers. Finds her courage. Displays tremendous compassion for the Greasers and Ponyboy in particular. Breaks the mold.
KEITH TWO-BIT MATTHEWS- 18, Black, Indigenous, Latine, API, MENASA or Mixed. Strong Dancer. A natural clown with an infectious sense of humor, extremely loyal to the Greasers and to the Curtis family. One of the best fighters among the greasers.
BOB - 17/18, white, the leader of the Soc’s, Tulsa Society's golden boy. Cocky, charming, dazzling, a natural leader. Has the whole world by the tail. Cherry's boyfriend and the captain of the football team. Comes from extreme privilege, he doesn't take no for an answer. Expresses his rage and repressed emotions through violence and bullying.
PAUL - 20, white. Physically intimidating, he was the best receiver on his high school football team and went on to play college ball. Bob's best friend and 2nd in command. Buries his fears and insecurities under a mask of confidence and self-assurance. A one-time football teammate of Darrell, he got to have the future Darry dreamed of. Quiets his own demons by wailing on Greasers.
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