Equity actor video submissions for principal roles are now being accepted for the Tina, The Tina Turner Musical currently running on Broadway. This new musical reveals a comeback story like no other, of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of racism, sexism and ageism to become the global Queen of Rock n’ Roll.
PERSONNEL
Producer: Stage Entertainment and The Nederlander Organization
Director: Phyllida Lloyd
Associate Director: Chesray Dolpha
Book: Katori Hall, Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins
Choreographer: Anthony Van Laast
Associate Choreographer: Janet Rothermel
Music Supervisor, Arrangements and
Additional Music: Nicholas Skilbeck
Music Director: Alvin Hough Jr.
Casting, The Telsey Office: Patrick Goodwin, CSA, Casting Director (viewing auditions)
General Manager: Bespoke Theatricals
SEEKING
- TINA TURNER: Female, 30’s-40’s. African American/Mixed Race. The piece spans through these years of Tina’s life. Known for her distinctive vocal style and performance skills, the story focuses on Tina’s introduction into the music industry with Ike Turner and the years of physical abuse she endured during her marriage to Ike- and also how she transformed her life and rebuilt her career after divorcing him. A charismatic leading actress with an excellent singing voice and huge amounts of vocal stamina and star quality. Feisty. Moves very well. PRINCIPAL.
- TINA TURNER ALTERNATE: Female, 30’s-40’s. African American/Mixed Race. The piece spans through these years of Tina’s life. Known for her distinctive vocal style and performance skills, the story focuses on Tina’s introduction into the music industry with Ike Turner and the years of physical abuse she endured during her marriage to Ike- and also how she transformed her life and rebuilt her career after divorcing him. A charismatic leading actress with an excellent singing voice and huge amounts of vocal stamina and star quality. Feisty. Moves very well. ALTERNATE/PRINCIPAL.
- IKE TURNER: Male, Early 30’s. African American/Mixed Race. Charismatic, a showman. Has a dangerous, vicious streak. Prone to sudden bouts of violence. Manipulative. Often high on drugs. This is NOT a big singing role. PRINCIPAL.
- ZELMA BULLOCK: Female, 40’s-50’s. African American/Mixed Race. Tina’s mother. Had an abusive relationship with Tina’s father. Tough, detached, cruel. Develops a close relationship with Ike. Finds it difficult to be maternal. Resents Tina and had an estranged relationship with her. Has an excellent singing voice. PRINCIPAL.
- RHONDA GRAAM: Female. 30-35 years old. Caucasian. Tina’s first Manager, confidant and close friend. Authoritative but caring. Has Tina’s best interests at heart. Rhonda started off as a business manager for the Ike and Tina Turner revue and helped Tina launch a solo career after she left Ike. Has an excellent singing voice and good movement skills. PRINCIPAL.
- GRAN GEORGEANNA: Female. 60’s. African American/Mixed Race. Tina’s Grandmother. A little slower physically but still very sharp. She’s more Tina’s mother than Zelma has ever been. Supportive. Ever present. Has an excellent singing voice. PRINCIPAL.
- ANNA MAE BULLOCK: Female. 10 years old. African American or Mixed Race. Young Tina Turner. Has a fantastic singing voice. Portrays childhood and innocence whilst having a big powerful voice. PRINCIPAL.
- YOUNG ALLINE BULLOCK: Female, 9 years old. African American or Mixed Race. Anna-Mae (Tina)’s sister. Has a good singing voice. PRINCIPAL.
- YOUNG CRAIG: Male, 6-9 years old. African American or Mixed Race. Tina’s youngest son. Has a good singing voic. PRINCIPAL
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Please prepare a short pop/rock song it the style of the show that demonstrates range and musicality. Please provide your own accompaniment. If you do not have access to accompaniment, you may sing your song of choice a cappella. As an alternative to singing a song of choice, you may vocalize using the MP3s in the following link: tinyurl.com/VocalizingMusic
Please send the video, along with your photo/resume attached, in an easily viewable link (Google Drive, Dropbox, Vimeo, etc.). In the subject line, please type: [Your full name – EPA] – [The track for which you’d like to be considered] and send your submissions to: tinaturnermusicalcasting@gmail.com
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 01/05/2022
Source: Playbill