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Talent Wanted for Upcoming 2025 Season Show

Lancaster, PA, United States
ID: 277554Exp: 1/27/2025
$573/week
Description:

The company is holding auditions for 2025 season show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE ABRIDGED (REVISED) (REVISED AGAIN) Rehearsal Dates: June 10 -22, 2025 Tech Dates: June 24 & 25, 2025 Performance Dates: June 26-29, 2025 NOTE: All actor are encouraged to brings themselves to the role, and that will shape the way the "characters" are portrayed. All characters require physical comedy, high vocal energy, and some audience interaction. Actors of all gender identities/expressions and ethnicities are encouraged to submit. "MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET" Rehearsal Dates: June 24 - July 6. 2025 Tech Dates: July 8 & 9, 2025 Performance Dates: July 10-19, 2025 Rate: CONTRACT LOA $573 weekly minimum (LOA ref. COST) - Agreement pending Additional info: PREPARATION For Complete Works, please prepare a comedic monologue (2 min max) in the style of the show. Comedic Shakespeare is acceptable. For Million Dollar Quartet, please prepare a brief cut of a rock and roll song in the style of the show. Auditioners are highly encouraged to accompany themselves if possible. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together. If interested, please apply.

10 roles

JessFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

"COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE ABRIDGED"

DanielMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

"COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE ABRIDGED"

AdamMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

"COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE ABRIDGED"

Elvis PresleyBoth genders20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Singer/guitar player. Elvis in his 20s at the beginning of his career. Must be familiar with his music; should sound and look somewhat like Elvis without being an "impersonator." "MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET"

Jerry Lee LewisBoth genders20-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Singer/pianist. Jerry Lee Lewis was rock & roll's legendary piano prodigy and celebrated "Last Man Standing." Fun, energetic. Comedic, and a superb piano player; able to play like Jerry Lee Lewis. "MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET"

Carl PerkinsBoth genders25-39 y.o.All ethnicities

Singer/guitar player (lead guitar). Carl Perkins was the American pioneer of rockabilly music and best known for his song "Blue Suede Shoes." Excellent lead guitarist. "MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET"

Johnny CashBoth genders26-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Singer/guitar player. This is Johnny Cash at the dawn of his epic career. Familiar with his music. Sound and looks somewhat like Johnny without being an "impersonator." "MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET"

Sam PhillipsBoth genders35-49 y.o.All ethnicities

(Non-Singing Role) The "Father of Rock'n'roll" and founder of Sun Records who discovered Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and many others including Roy Orbison and B.B. King. A towering and charismatic figure in American music. "MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET"

DyanneBoth genders20-44 y.o.All ethnicities

(Female-Identifying) Excellent singer. Dyanne was an aspiring singer and Elvis's girlfriend. Ahead of her time and assertive, she's a great singer with a wide range. "MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET"

Jay PerkinsBoth genders20-49 y.o.All ethnicities

(Male-Identifying) Jay is Carl Perkins' brother and bassist. He is loyal to Carl but also not interested (or willing) to get caught up in the politics of the record business. He is an extremely skilled bass player and performer, able to play at strange angles with other musicians leaning on, or even standing on, his bass. "MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET"