Actors for "The Speakeasy Murder and Other Acts of Prohibition"
Performers for production of "The Speakeasy Murder & Other Acts of Prohibition". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See more info below. About the project: Step into the mystery. Own the spotlight. Solve the crime... or cause it. The Speakeasy Murder & Other Acts of Prohibition is a light-hearted, family friendly, comedy whodunnit with music. Rate: All roles are paid. Pay is $100 per show paid bi-weekly via ACH. Rehearsal stipend will be provided. Performers will receive comp. and discounted tickets. Additional info: The producers are committed to providing a professional, safe, and comfortable working environment and expect the same from the performers. ALL PERFORMERS MUST: Be legally able to work in the United States. Provide a valid form of identification. Agree to the tentative, rehearsal schedule. Be Off Book by the required date. Please see the document attached. When applying, please include all audition material. If auditioning for a character who sings, then please prepare a 32 bar or 1 minute cut of an up tempo Broadway standard or jazz standard with a belt.
7 roles
Charlie is the classic 1920’s gangster. He runs the NYC nightclub called the Luna Lounge. He’s tough and rarely hears “no” for an answer. He once had a prolonged fling with Rose (as he does with ALL his headliners). But now, he is pursuing Carmen Colada. Charlie sings one standard “crooner” number in the show.
Mid 40’s. Mr. Cain is Charlie’s henchman. He is Charlie’s confidant and knows almost all of Charlie’s inside secrets. He is in love with Rose. Almost everyone treats Mr. Cain with respect. Mr. Cain does not sing.
Larry Lombardo is the wisecracking bandleader. He is in debt to Charlie which explains his employment at the Luna Lounge. He’s lighthearted, yet disgruntled. He once knew how to lead an orchestra, but now he is less than enthusiastic about his current gig. Larry does not sing in this show.
Tommy is the emcee at the Luna Lounge. He is in love with Carmen. He owes Charlie his life. Above all, it is Tommy’s job to keep the show going. Tommy sings one “crooner” standard.
Rose, at one point, was the toast of the town. She is now a washed up has-been. She has a good voice but these days she’s damaged goods. Rose is still in love with Charlie and yearns for the days of yesteryear. Rose sings one number in the show.
Carmen is the sweet ingénue. She will soon be the headliner at the Luna Lounge and everyone (except her) knows it. She is a little flaky and is in love with Tommy. Carmen sings one number in the show.
Mamma is the quintessential Italian Mother. She is sweet yet tough. She is Charlie’s mother and owns the Luna Lounge. Her ownership is her trump card and she knows how to use it. Mama does not sing in this show.
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