Jack:- A Musical Drama On The Life of JFK - EPA York Theatre Company Book/Lyrics/Original Concept: Tom Sawyer Music/Lyrics/Book: Will Holt Director: Igor Goldin Music Director: Matt Castle Casting Director: Michael Cassara, CSA 1st reh: 10/28 Performances: 11/1 - 11/3 Anticipated salary: $534/week + health/pension (approval pending) James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director Andrew Levine, Executive Director NOTE: Written by Emmy-nominee Tom Sawyer (showrunner for Murder, She Wrote) and Will Holt (The Me Nobody Knows, Over Here!), and directed by Drama Desk-nominee Igor Goldin. The action takes place in two parts, from 1937-1946 and then 1952-1963. All actors should be able to portray the historical characters listed, though we are more interested in embodiment than impersonation. All performers must sing extremely well. Seeking: JOHN F. KENNEDY mid-to-late 30s, Caucasian male. The 35th President of the United States. Soaring tenor (to high A - but it sits up there) with great musicianship. JACQUELINE KENNEDY ONASSIS early 30s, Caucasian female. The first lady. Traditional leading lady sound, mezzo-ish. ROSE FITZGERALD KENNEDY 50s-60s. Mother to 9 children, including JFK. Mezzo, with great theatre voice. THE AMBASSADOR (JOSEPH P. KENNEDY) 50s-60s, male. American businessman, investor and government official. Strong-voiced baritone with vocal heft - must sing well and have a stately presence. HONEY FITZGERALD father to Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy and grandfather of JFK. Character singer. JOE KENNEDY, JR. and BOBBY KENNEDY 20s-30s, male. Baritone to G, strong musicianship. LYNDON B. JOHNSON/BULL CONNOR Versatile male character actors, 40s-50s. High baritone. MEDGER EVERS, FIDEL CASTRO AND OTHERS early-30s to mid-40s, African-American or Hispanic male. Character baritone to G, strong musician. ROSA PARKS AND OTHERS late 20s to early 30s, African-American female. Belter to C#. DEB AND OTHERS 20s, female, very pretty. Great versatile soprano with excellent musicianship - one belted high F. LADY CAVENDISH AND OTHERS 30s-40s, female. Theatre mezzo with great musicianship. The following role has been CAST. Actors may be considered for possible replacement if needed: RICHARD M. NIXON AND OTHERS The (future) 37th President of the United States. Baritone. Equity Principal Auditions Tuesday, October 15, 2013 10 AM to 6 PM Lunch 1:30 to 2:30 York Theatre Company 619 Lexington Avenue Performers should prepare a brief, traditional musical theatre selection that shows off their voice. Bring sheet music; accompanist provided. Bring picture and resume, stapled together If unable to attend EPA, please mail/messenger a submission to: Michael Cassara Casting 333 W. 39th Street - Suite #800 New York, NY 10018 ATTN: Jack ******************************
Posted on: Fri, 11 Oct 2013 20:32:57 +0000
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