Singing Opportunities in "Dogfight" Show
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Directors are currently in search of singers for "Dogfight" Show. Please, see the details below. About the show: It's November 21, 1963. On the eve of their deployment to a small but growing conflict in Southeast Asia, three young Marines set out for one final boys' night of debauchery, partying and maybe a little trouble. But, when Corporal Eddie Birdlace meets Rose, an awkward and idealistic waitress whom he enlists to win a cruel bet with his fellow recruits, she rewrites the rules of the game and teaches him the power of love and compassion. (Via Music Theatre International) General content warnings: Period-typical misogyny, period-typical racism, period-typical ableism, bullying, sexual assault, crude language, wartime violence and death. Rate: This is a non-union, non-paid opportunity. Additional information: Tech/Performance Dates: REHEARSALS: November 25th (Evening), November 26th (Evening), November 27th (All Day) . PERFORMANCES: November 28th (Evening), November 29th (Evening), November 30th (Matinee + Evening). Please note: Weekly rehearsals will take place on 1-2 weeknights and one weekend day each week. A one minute song selection from the musical theater canon that shows off your range. Contemporary is suggested, but not required. A one minute contemporary monologue. An artistic resume, if you have one. If you're interested, please apply.
11 roles
Tenor. A newly-minted Marine private and a leader amongst his friends. Initially a cocky smooth-talker, he reveals a softer side during his encounter with Rose. (Content warnings: Use of racial slurs, onstage intimacy)
Mezzo-Soprano. An awkward diner waitress and aspiring musician. Her experience with the Marines’ cruelty awakens an inner strength and self-confidence she didn’t know she had. Ability to play or learn guitar is required. (Content warnings: Onstage intimacy)
Baritenor. Birdlace’s fellow Marine and close friend. An obnoxious, crude Southern boy and ringleader of the dogfight. (Content warnings: Use of ableist and sexist slurs)
Tenor. The third member of the “Three Bees” trio, he is Birdlace’s good friend. Somewhat nerdy and inexperienced with women, he wants to impress his peers. (Content warnings: Sexual assault)
Soprano. A streetwise and cynical prostitute who accompanies Boland to the dogfight. She tries to offer Rose her advice on life.
Other Marine privates who participate in the dogfight.
Other dates brought to the dogfight.
Rose’s protective mother who wants to keep her daughter from getting hurt.
Acts as performer and judge at the dogfight. Doubles as a bus passenger to whom Eddie tells the story in the show’s framing device.
A prostitute visited by the Marines. One of the ‘dates’ will double in this role. (Content warnings: Sexual assault)
Will learn multiple show tracks and perform in case of an absence. Swings will also have the option to participate in the show in a production capacity.
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