Casting Call For "Summer: The Donna Summer Musical" In New York
Casting call for Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. Seeking performers. ONLY LOCAL & FL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: From the powerhouse production team that created "Jersey Boys" comes "Summer: The Donna Summer Musical." This is the story of Donna Summer's meteoric rise from young starlet to the Queen of Disco featuring a score of more than 20 of Summer's mega hits including "Bad Girls," "Last Dance," and "Hot Stuff." Rate: Diva Donna, Disco Donna and Duckling Donna: Theatrical Guest Entertainers $2000/week. LEADS: starting at $1,200/week. ENSEMBLE: Starting at $1,100/week. Additional info: Callbacks in NYC: March 13-15, 2023. Rehearsals begin on or about June 20, 2023 in Tampa, FL. End of contract February 1, 2024 (date may change slightly). Certain ensemble cast members will also participate in other entertainment onboard including Sensoria, Game Shows, and Disco Wonderland After Party for an additional salary incentive. When applying, please include headshot/resume and any vocal or dance reels.
23 roles
Donna Summer at the pinnacle of her career. She is warm and wise. She has lived a life and is our emcee for the evening. Also plays MARY GAINES, Donna’s mother. Professional singer, including belt to E and believable strong mix to G above the staff. Must dance/move well. Leading role.
Donna Summer. She is riding the wave of her skyrocketing career from Boston to Germany to the discotheques of Los Angeles and Manhattan. She is charismatic and strong as she navigates this world of fame for the first time. Professional singer, including belt to E and believable strong mix to G above the staff. Must dance well. Leading role.
Donna Summer as a pre-teen. Early 20s to play younger. She is trying to find her voice amid a large Boston family. She has gumption, and yet is also fragile. Also plays MIMI, Donna’s oldest daughter. Pre-teen who will become professional singer, including belt to E and believable strong mix to G above the staff. Must dance well. Leading role.
Bass player for Brooklyn Dreams and Donna’s eventual husband. Steadfast, supportive, bright and witty. Track includes two duets with Donna. Tenor or Bari-tenor, comfortable on G above middle C. Must move well. Leading role.
Donna’s younger sister. Preteen. Early 20s to play younger. Supportive. Also plays BROOKLYN: Donna’s middle daughter. Spunky and outspoken. Must sing well and be able to perform a solo gospel riff. Must dance very well. Donna cover. Supporting role.
Donna’s youngest sister. Preteen. Early 20s to play younger. Sometimes at odds with Donna as only little sisters can be. Also plays AMANDA: Donna’s youngest daughter. Imaginative. Adores her mother. Must sing well. Must dance very well. Donna cover. Supporting role.
Much like her younger counterpart, she supports Donna when her sister needs her most. Must sing well and be able to perform a solo gospel riff. Must dance very well. Donna cover. Supporting role.
Compassionate. Helps Donna during one of her darkest times. Also plays NORM BROKAW: Donna’s William Morris agent. Must sing well. Must dance very well. Donna cover. Supporting role.
Neil Bogart’s business-savvy wife. One of Donna’s few friends in the industry. EXCELLENT dancer who also must sing and act well. Track includes a featured vocal section. Supporting role.
Donna’s father. Ex-military. Has stern exterior but loves his children more than anything. Supporting role.
The head of Casablanca Records and Donna’s mentor. Works hard and parties harder. Must sing and dance well. Supporting role.
Ensemble: Strong dancer/singer/actors of the ensemble to play various roles.
Ensemble: Strong dancer/singer/actors of the ensemble to play various roles.
Ensemble: Strong dancer/singer/actors of the ensemble to play various roles.
Ensemble: Strong dancer/singer/actors of the ensemble to play various roles.
Ensemble: Strong dancer/singer/actors of the ensemble to play various roles.
Ensemble: Strong dancer/singer/actors of the ensemble to play various roles.
Ensemble: Strong dancer/singer/actors of the ensemble to play various roles.
Ensemble: Strong dancer/singer/actors of the ensemble to play various roles.
Ensemble: Strong dancer/singer/actors of the ensemble to play various roles.
Ensemble: Strong dancer/singer/actors of the ensemble to play various roles.
Ensemble: Strong dancer/singer/actors of the ensemble to play various roles.
Ensemble: Strong dancer/singer/actors of the ensemble to play various roles.
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