Seeking Cast for "Jersey Boys" The Musical
Auditions for "Jersey Boys" show. Seeking cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. Rate: All roles are paid a $500 rehearsal stipend and a per show rate between $60 and $70. Understudies will receive an additional rehearsal stipend. Swings are paid a $500 rehearsal stipend and $100 per week on-call stipend for the run, plus a per-show rate for any shows they cover. No AEA/Equity contracts are available for this production. Additional info: Casting strong singer-dancer-actors aged 18+. People of all races, ethnicities, abilities/disabilities, and sexual/gender identities welcome and encouraged to audition. There are also Swing and Understudy tracks available. Requirements: - 32 bars of a pop/rock song from the 60’s or 70’s in the style of the show (No Musical Theatre). - Bring sheet music in the appropriate key – an accompanist will be provided. - 1-minute monologue appropriate to the show OR 1-minute story about yourself. Invited callbacks will be held Saturday May 4th 10:00am to 3:00pm. REHEARSALS: July 28 – August 29, 2024. Generally Sunday through Thursday evening – some Sunday afternoons. There will also be 2 additional music rehearsals for the men cast as the Four Seasons to get a jump start on music. This will be scheduled once the show is cast based on availability. TECH: August 31 – September 5, 2024. PERFORMANCES: September 6 – October 6, 2024 If you are interested, please apply.
14 roles
Vocal Range: Tenor (C4-G5) – strong Falsetto A tenacious, scrappy kid from a tough neighborhood with an unusually high, clear falsetto. Charismatic and charming; must be a strong actor (comfortable with narrative text and direct address) and have a gritty side as well as a polished veneer. Must be able to sing in the style of Frankie Valli, and must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies. Strong mover.
Vocal Range: Bari-Tenor (E4-G3) A charismatic, smooth-talking operator with a quick temper who is a born hustler from a tough neighborhood and the essence of “Jersey” cool – an appealing, bad-boy quality. Must be a strong actor (comfortable with narrative text and direct address). A strong tenor/bari-tenor voice, must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies. Strong mover. ABILITY TO PLAY GUITAR A MAJOR PLUS.
Vocal Range: Tenor (B2-Ab4) Boyish and fresh-faced, he is an intelligent, sensitive, and introspective musical prodigy beyond his years. Must be a strong actor (comfortable with narrative text and direct address). Must be comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies. Strong mover.
Vocal Range: Bariton/Bass (C3-B3) Steady, sturdy, lumbering man of few words, a police record, and a strong musical talent – maybe a touch of OCD. Must be a strong actor (comfortable with narrative text and direct address). Must be comfortable with four-part harmonies. Strong mover.
Vocal Range: Bari-Tenor Intelligent and flamboyant. The genius, and eccentric, music producer and lyricist – quick-witted and a little sassy. This track plays multiple roles including Bob Crewe and a mobster. Good movement ability.
Vocal Range: Bari-Tenor. Tough mafioso type – silent but deadly attitude indicative of his high position in the mob. This track plays multiple roles including the owner of a bowling alley. Character actor with good movement ability.
Ideally BIPOC. Vocal Range: Tenor with a strong falsetto This track plays multiple roles including Barry Belson, the DJ who first put the Four Seasons on the radio, as well as the French Rap star Yannick. Ability to riff in R&B style.
Vocal Range: Bari-Tenor This track plays multiple roles including Norm Waxman, and Charlie Calello who replaces Tommy. Must be comfortable with four-part harmonies. Ability to play guitar a major plus.
Vocal Range: Tenor (C4-G5) – strong Falsetto This track plays multiple roles including future Oscar winning actor Joe Pesci, and an audio engineer. Must be able to sing in the style of Frankie Vallie and be comfortable with four-part harmonies.
Vocal Range: Tenor (up to High A) This track plays multiple roles including Hank Majewski, a comedian/musician who joins the group for a short time, as well as Tommy’s accountant. Must be comfortable with four-part harmonies.
Vocal Range: Alto/Belt Wife of Frankie Valli and mother to their children – strong, independent woman from the neighborhood. Plays multiple other roles. Strong singer/mover.
Vocal Range: Mezzo/Alto/Belt Frankie Valli’s girlfriend – a sophisticated journalist who is unlike the girls from the neighborhood. Plays multiple other roles including a French rapper. Strong singer/mover.
Vocal Range: Mezzo/Alto/Belt Frankie’s rebellious daughter. This track plays multiple roles. Strong singer/mover.
Vocal Range: Various. 3 Male presenting and 1 female presenting Swings will cover all ensemble tracks as well as Nick Massi.
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