"Sisters of Swing" Musical Seeking Cast
Auditions for "Sisters of Swing" show. In need of cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below. About the project: This book musical follow sisters LaVerne Maxene and Patty from their early days on the road through their rise as recording stars to entertaining American GIs overseas to their breakup. The score intermingles over twenty hit songs and goes beyond the ordinary to offer a unique perspective into these women as human beings, showing how the events of their lives shaped who they became to the rest of the world, The Andrews Sisters! Rate: All actors will receive a $100 travel stipend and $45 per performance. Additional info: Seeking 3 strong female presenting singer-actors (and one swing) who move well. All three sisters must have excellent musical skill and the ability to sing three-part harmony. These actors will portray The Andrews Sisters from childhood to maturity. Seeking 2 male presenting actors to play various roles. The actor playing the role of Vic must also be able to play piano-accompany a few select songs. WHAT TO PREPARE: Actors will be seen in the order they arrive the day of auditions. You do not need to stay the entire time. Please prepare a 16-32 bar cut of a song in the style of the show and one of the monologues in the attachment. BRING WITH YOU: Photo, resume, and conflicts for October – January. REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will begin the week of October 28th. Please note tech week is immediately following the New Year’s Holiday. Actors will also need to be available for a few rehearsals leading up to opening night in Evergreen. PERFORMANCES: Sisters of Swing is a co-production. Performances will take place January 10 – 19th in Aurora and January 24th – February 2nd in Evergreen. Actors must be available for the full run of the show at both venues. Rehearsals will take place between Aurora and Evergreen. If you are interested, please apply.
5 roles
Lead singer, youngest sister. Clown of the group, adores the spotlight.
Soprano, middle sister. Outspoken sister, always testing boundaries.
Alto, oldest sister. Closest to parents, tends to be a little mother. Plays the piano.
Strong actor-singer. Plays a wide variety of characters throughout the show.
Plays Vic Schoen (the sisters arranger and Pattys love interest). Will also play select Ensemble roles throughout the show.