"Billy Elliot" The Musical Looking for Performers
Seeking cast for “Billy Elliot: The Musical”. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Set in a northern English mining town against the background of the 1984 miners' strike, Billy Elliot is the inspirational story of a young boy's struggle against the odds to make his dream come true. Follow Billy's journey as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class, where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and community... and changes his life forever. Rate: All roles are paid. Additional info: Please bring a recent headshot and resume. Callbacks are Sunday, November 10, 2024 from 4:30-7:30. Rehearsal schedule: February 22 – March 27 M-Thur 6:00 – 10:00, Friday OFF, Saturday 12-4, Sunday 1-5. Performance Schedule: March 28, 29, 30, April 4, 5, 6 (7:30 Friday & Sat, 2:00 Sunday) If you are interested, please apply.
14 roles
(Eb4, A2) - Billy's stoic father. A widowed miner struggling with maintaining a household in lieu of a work strike, he is still deeply scarred by the death of his wife. Billy's dancing initially sends him into a rage, but he learns to support his son.
(F#4, F#3) - Billy's eccentric grandmother. She is forgetful and a little aloof. Despite her inattention, she harbors a bitter resentment towards her dead abusive husband but has found solace through dance.
(Bb5, Gb3) - The local ballet teacher who eventually becomes Billy's mentor. Hardened and mouthy, she has capacity for caring when she sees promise in Billy. Believes in the power of personal expression through dance.
(F4, D3) - Billy's brother. A lazy but passionate miner. Hotheaded and scrappy with seemingly no regard of respect for his father, although he shares his disapproval of dance.
Miners. Ensemble.
Miners. Ensemble.
Miners. Ensemble.
Ballet Girls. Ensemble.
Ballet Girls. Ensemble.
Ballet Girls. Ensemble.
Ballet Girls. Ensemble.
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Royal Ballet School Members. Ensemble.
Royal Ballet School Members. Ensemble.
