"Jersey Boys" Audition for the Theater
Auditions for "Jersey Boys" show. See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: SYNOPSIS: From the streets of New Jersey to the pinnacle of fame, witness the incredible 40-year friendship that fueled the success of four blue-collar kids as they rise to become pop music legends, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. With phenomenal music, unforgettable characters, and captivating storytelling, this record-breaking Broadway hit delivers a theatrical experience you’re sure to adore. With chart-topping hits like “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” you’ll journey through the highs and lows of their remarkable career. This Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical immerses you in an experience of pure entertainment that celebrates the timeless music that earned them a well-deserved place in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame. Rate: LOA. $777 weekly minimum (Ref. to LORT) Additional info: Please prepare a shortcut of a song from the show or in the style of the show that showcases your vocal range. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together. If you are unable to attend these in-person auditions you may submit a video audition. See the breakdown for details. Please prepare a shortcut of a song from the show or in the style of the show that showcases your vocal range. Please film your audition in front of a clean background, with no backlighting. As much as possible, limit ambient noise including air conditioners and other electronics. Submission Deadline: August 7th, 2024, 10:00 pm CST. 1st Rehearsal: January 3rd, 2025; Opening: January 29th, 2025; Closing: March 2nd, 2025. Performance schedule: Six to seven shows per week: Tuesdays through Sundays at 7:30 pm and some Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 2:30 pm. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. When applying, please schedule an audition appointment.
11 roles
A strong tenor with sweet and strong falsetto and be able to sing in the style of Frankie Valli. Strong tenor to high A or Bb plus strong falsetto up to treble G; charismatic and charming; comfortable with narrative text; has a gritty side as well as a polished veneer; comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies. Lead vocalist of The Four Seasons.
Strong tenor/baritenor voice; comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; comfortable with narrative text; an intelligent, sensitive, and introspective musical prodigy. The youngest and last member to join the group.
Strong tenor/baritenor voice; comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; comfortable with narrative text; ability to play guitar or make us believe he can, a very strong plus; a natural-born leader with an appealing, bad-boy quality. Eventually leaves the group when he racks up a debt with a loan shark.
Strong bass/baritone voice; comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; comfortable with narrative text; a quiet dreamer who longs for life after The Four Seasons. Has a good ear for vocals and helps train Frankie with his singing.
Tough, mafioso type; a strong singer comfortable with traditional four part harmonies. A mob boss that has ties to The Four Seasons via Tommy DeVito. He helps the group when Tommy racks up a significant amount of debt, mediating their negotiations with the loan shark as a third party.
Intelligent and exuberant; A strong singer comfortable with traditional four part harmonies. Genius music producer and lyricist; an integral part of creating the magic of The Four Seasons. Helps them record and release their music.
(Chorus / Ensemble): young, energetic; a strong singer comfortable with traditional four part harmonies; Referred to as Joey, he is a friend of Tommy, Frankie and Nick, and helps introduce Bob Gaudio to them. Eventually becomes an actor.
(Chorus / Ensemble): fabulous, versatile singer, and dancer with flexible vocal registers. Doubles as a variety of roles (Frankies wife, Mary, girlfriends of The Four Seasons, etc.); should fit well together a la 60s band Shangri-las and be believable as tough-as-nails Jersey girls; comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; must have strong belt and straight tone soprano.
(Chorus / Ensemble): fabulous, versatile singer, and dancer with flexible vocal registers. Doubles as a variety of roles (the many girlfriends of The Four Seasons, etc.); should fit well together a la 60s band Shangri-las and be believable as tough-as-nails Jersey girls; comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; must have strong belt.
(Chorus / Ensemble): fabulous, versatile singer, & dancer with flexible vocal register. Doubles as a variety of roles (Frankie’s teenage daughter, the many girlfriends of The Four Seasons, etc.); should fit well together a la 60s band Shangri-las and be believable as ‘tough-as-nails’ Jersey girls; comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies and have a very strong high belt.