Casting Performers for Production of "Hair"
The company is holding auditions for "Hair" Show and looking for actors, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: It’s 1967: the Vietnam War (American War as it is known in Vietnam) is raging and the Age of Aquarius is dawning. Claude, his best friend Berger, their roommate Sheila, and their tribe of friends struggle to balance the demands of the harsh and violent world with their dream for a more beautiful and peaceful world. When Claude receives his draft notice, he must decide whether to join his friends in resisting the draft, or bow to the pressures of society and his conservative parents, thereby sacrificing his ideals and, possibly, his life. 'Hair' was a sensation when it premiered in 1967, as it brought the counterculture movement into the theatre and the national spotlight. The issues the show brings up - alienation, civil disobedience, youthful defiance - continue to timelessly resonate today." Additional info: Please prepare a 18-32 bar cut of a pop/rock song, preferably from the 60’s/70’s or a musical theater selection in the style of the show. Sides will be provided during the audition for cold reads. Rehearsal Dates: July 1- Aug 7 Performance dates: Aug 8, 2024 - Aug 18, 2024 Please apply if interested.
10 roles
(Rock baritone/tenor), a social activist recently banished from high school. An unrestrained animal. He knows what is right and sticks to it no matter the consequence. The leader of the tribe. High energy, athletic, wild. Strong presence and is looked up to.
(Rock baritone/tenor); the most “beautiful beast in the forest”. Smart, attractive male with a playful side; a lover of life. Strong actor. Berger’s best friend, recently drafted, whose only possession, other than his freedom, is his hair. A charismatic leader and a man of conscience who struggles with the conflict of what his heart tells him is right and what the authorities around him lead him to believe.
(Rock alto/belter); a second semester student and passionate protester from NYU who lives with Berger and Claude, aspires to spread love, loves Berger, but having Claude’s baby. The most intelligent of the tribe. Wants to change society through peaceful protest. Must have a strong voice and presence
(Alto); a follower, not a leader. Incredibly sweet, understands Claude better than anyone. Wise, passionate, creative woman, who is pregnant with the tribe’s baby. She acts as the tribe’s mother figure. Strong actress to play comedic and dramatic scenes.
(Mezzo); a flower child mourning a lost love. The youngest female of the tribe. Sings “Frank Mills”.
(Alto/mezzo belt); outspoken and lots of fun. Great with comedy and ad-lib vocals
(Soul/rock baritone/tenor); speaks his mind and hopes you can keep up with him. High energy, spiritual performer with a strong voice and presence. A true tone setter that is a natural on stage in any situation.
(Rock baritone); A young person with very gender-fluid vibes. High energy, versatile performer. Must be a natural with comedy. Looks up to Berger and Mick Jagger.
(Tenor/Countertenor); drag role. Strong comic timing and improv skills are preferred.
(Various vocal ranges); this is not a “chorus”, as the entire cast is a true ensemble. Tribe members sing many featured songs and play many roles in the show including Mother/Father, Tourist Couple, historical figures, and more. Energetic, creative performers with strong improv skills.
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