Theatre Casting Call for "Million Dollar Quartet"
Looking for Equity actors for principal roles & understudies in 2027 season show "Million Dollar Quartet". ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Further details are provided below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: On December 4, 1956, four young musicians got together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would become one of the greatest jam sessions of all time. Put on your blue suede shoes and join Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins for the recording session of a lifetime. Loaded with classic rock ‘n roll hits such as “Great Balls of Fire,” “Sixteen Tons,” “I Walk the Line,” “Hound Dog” and many more. Rate: LORT Non-Rep $1213 weekly minimum (LORT B) $889 weekly minimum (LORT D) Additional info: PREPARATION: Please prepare 2 contrasting one-minute monologues or 1 minute monologue and 1 minute song. Please bring your headshot and resume stapled together. If you are unable to attend the in-person auditions, video submissions will be accepted. An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. First Rehearsal: Feb 5, 2027 Performance Dates: Feb 23 - Mar 11, 2027 Wilson Stage, LORT B If you are interested, please apply.
8 roles
(Male-Identifying) At the beginning of his career. Must be familiar with Elvis music and able to play guitar.
(Male-Identifying) Rock ‘n’ roll’s legendary piano prodigy and celebrated “Last Man Standing.” Must be a superb piano player, able to play like Jerry Lee Lewis; fun, energetic; comic skills a plus.
(Male-Identifying) The American pioneer of rockabilly music and best known for his song “Blue Suede Shoes.” Must be an excellent lead guitarist.
(Male-Identifying) Johnny Cash at the dawn of his epic career. Must be familiar with his music and able to play guitar.
(Male-Identifying) “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.
(Female-Identifying) Excellent singer; she was an aspiring singer and Elvis’s girlfriend; ahead of her time and assertive, she’s a great singer with a wide range; sings solos and back-up throughout the show.
(Male-Identifying) Jay is Carl Perkins’ brother and bassist, who has accompanied him to Sun Records to record Carl’s new album. He remains almost entirely silent in conversation, but performs as part of the ensemble numbers, and plays bass on all the musicians’ songs.
(Male-Identifying) Fluke is Carl Perkins’ drummer, who has accompanied him to Sun Records to record Carl’s new album. He remains silent in conversation, but performs as part of the ensemble numbers, and plays drums on all the musicians’ songs.
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