A casting call has gone out seeking performers for the new musical adaptation of the Billy Wilder film classic Some Like It Hot. Which is slated for a Broadway premier in 2020. They are actively seeking diversity of every kind and in every role; trans, gender non-conforming, and actors with disabilities of every ethnicity are encouraged to attend the audition.
CONTRACT
Development Agreement
TIER 3 – approximately $1250 per week
PERSONNEL
Producer: The Shubert Organization and Neil Meron
Director/ Choreographer: Casey Nicholaw
Book by Matthew Lopez
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Scott Wittman
Musical Director: Mary-Mitchell Campbell
General Manager: 101 Productions
Casting: Telsey + Company/Bethany Knox, CSA
OTHER DATES
Dates: 4 weeks between 1/6/20 and 2/21/20
SEEKING
- JOE/JOSEPHINE– (mid 20’s, early 30’s, any ethnicity) charming narcissist who never sticks his neck out for anyone; dancer and musician who witnesses a mob hit and goes on the lam. Must tap dance. Vocal range (bottom-top): C#3 – G4.
- JERRY/DAPHNE – (mid 20’s, early 30’s, any ethnicity) the brains of the duo, Jerry’s ambitions are stymied by Joe’s domineering personality; dancer and musician who witnesses a mob hit and goes on the lam. Must tap dance. Vocal range (bottom-top): C#3 – Db5.
- SUGAR – (early/mid 20’s, any ethnicity) nightclub singer who dreams of becoming a Hollywood movie star; pretends to be jaded about the world but is secretly the most vulnerable person in the group. Vocal range (bottom-top): E3 – D5.
- SWEET SUE McGINTY – (40’s/50’s, any ethnicity) bandleader, a human bullhorn, a woman with incredible drive and ambition. Vocal range (bottom-top): E3 – C#5.
- SIDNEY BIENSTOCK – (40’s/50’s/60’s, any ethnicity) Sue’s business and songwriting partner, a mousy man with a big heart who is braver than he thinks. Vocal range (bottom-top): G2 – Ab4.
- OSGOOD FIELDING, III – (40’s/50’s, any ethnicity) a playboy socialite millionaire who is always the life of the party but really just wants to find his soulmate. Vocal range (bottom – top): G#2 – B4.
- SPATS COLUMBO – (50’s, 60’s, any ethnicity) Mafia boss and club owner; a dangerous, powerful, sometimes violent man; he rules by quiet intimidation.
Time & Date: Thursday, September 12, 2019 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Lunch 1:30 to 2:30)
Where: Pearl Studios NYC (519) 519 8th Ave 12th Fl
New York, NY 10018
Please prepare a brief pop/rock or contemporary musical theater song. Bring sheet music and a photo/resume stapled together. A piano accompanist will be provided.
Source: Playbill