Seeking Talent for Reading of 'Ain't Life Grand' New Musical
Audition for a reading of "Ain’t Life Grand!?" New Musical. We are looking to cast teens ages 14 and up. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Rate: Non-Paid Additional info: Auditions are being held by invitation. The reading will be held in Ma/y/June 2024 in Cincinnati. When applying, please submit a resume, a headshot/photo, and any demos (links, mp3, video). If you are selected to audition, sides and music will be emailed to you. Auditions can be videotaped or in person. The reading is scheduled to be held in May/June.
10 roles
Sarah Stone (late teens to early 30s* Soprano, musical theatre/legit, A3-E5, lead) Pragmatic and prudent. Over-achiever. She’s focused and isolated. Tethered. She puts career over relationships. She becomes vapid, self-absorbed, and uncomfortable with a lavish lifestyle.
Bobby Simmons (late teens to early 30s bari-tenor, A2-A4, lead) A wise cracking and naive nice guy. Reckless, aloof, and impatient. Flippant, bold, magnetic. Hormonally driven. Under-achiever. Bobby’s faithfulness and core values shatter in the face of temptation.
The Stage Manager: (plays multiple characters, second tenor/high baritone; Bb2-A4, lead) Rosie O’Donnell meets Nathan Lane meets Jason Alexander. A hot-dog vendor, an audition proctor, a stage manager, a crowd warmer, a doctor, a doorman, a reverend, a circus master of ceremony, a dealer). Must have great character actor skills.
Auntie the Governess (late 50s, mezzo, lead A3-G4), Mysterious and quirky, maternal and theatrical. A powerful woman who hides her past to protect her first love, yet unafraid to help her charges, Bobby and Sarah, live their dream. Strong bond with Sarah.
Franz Schulmann, The Maestro (early 60’s, bass-baritone, G2-E3, lead), Distinguished German Jewish with an accent. A bit clumsy, wise, and avuncular. He is a man who has lived behind the podium, devoted to the stage.
Early Jackson (early 20s to early 30s* bari-tenor, strong R&B and Jazz, lead) Best friend of Bobby. Nerdy and preachy. Steered by a clear sense of morality.
Becky Lyn (early 20s to early 30s* mezzo, strong R&B and Jazz, lead) Best friend of Sarah’s. Playful, but has no-nonsense professionalism about her. Finds her soul mate in Early.
Ricky (early 20’s to early 30’s* Tenor C2-Bb4, supporting) Latino. Experienced in romance.
Wanda Fable (early 30s to early 40s* mezzo, supporting), Voluptuous talk show host. Gets what she wants.
Richard (early 30s to early 40s* baritone, supporting legit baritone Ab2-F#3) Impeccably dressed, suave, and smooth-talking. Ladies man. Grifter. British/foreign accent.
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