Equity actors and performers are not being sought for a new Broadway musical adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks novel, The Notebook which will arrive on stage next Spring. Music and lyrics by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and a book by playwright and This Is Us writer/producer Bekah Brunstetter, producers Kevin McCollum and Kurt Deutsch announced on Aug 3rd according to Deadline.
PERSONNEL
Based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks
Executive Producers: Kevin McCollum and Kurt Deutsch
Directors: Michael Greif and Schele Williams
Book: Bekah Brunstetter
Music and Lyrics: Ingrid Michaelson
Music Supervisor: Carmel Dean
Choreographer: Katie Spelman
Casting: The Telsey Office, Patrick Goodwin, CSA
Viewing submissions:
Patrick Goodwin (Casting Director)
Alexis Brown (Casting Director
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals: on or about January 2. 2024
Previews: on or about February 6, 2024
Opening: on or about March 14, 2024
SEEKING
- WOMAN 1: NURSE LORI/MOTHER, AS CAST: 40s-50s. Any ethnicity. NURSE LORI: A family friend of Older Noah’s and a nurse at his (and Older Allie’s) assisted living facility. She is a woman of science, not feelings. MOTHER: Middle Allie’s Mother. Strict and very protective, wants what she believes is best for her daughter. A very strong singer. Featured Ensemble.
- WOMAN 2: GEORGIE, AS CAST: ROLE HAS BEEN CAST. Early 20s to mid-30s. Any ethnicity. Friend of Fin’s; later his wife. Middle Noah’s friend and confidante. Always looks like she’s in on some big secret the Universe is keeping from the rest of us. A very strong singer. Will likely understudy the principal role of YOUNGER ALLIE. Featured Ensemble.
- WOMAN 3: SARAH, AS CAST: Late teens. Any ethnicity. Young Allie’s friend. A very strong singer. Will likely understudy the principal role of YOUNGER ALLIE. Ensemble
- WOMAN 4: NURSE JOANNA, AS CAST: ROLE HAS BEEN CAST. 40s-50s. Any ethnicity. A nurse in Older Noah and Older Allie’s assisted living facility. Means well. Will likely understudy the role of Mother/Nurse Lori. Ensemble.
- MAN 1: JOHNNY/FIN, AS CAST: 20s-30s. Any ethnicity. JOHNNY: A physical therapist at Older Allie’s assisted living facility. FIN: Younger Noah’s best friend. Joyous, determined, rarely stops talking. A very strong singer with great comic timing. Will likely understudy the principal role of YOUNGER NOAH. Featured Ensemble.
- MAN 2: MIDDLE ALLIE’S FATHER/ SON, AS CAST: Late 50s-Late 60s. Any ethnicity. MIDDLE ALLIE’S FATHER is a wealthy, successful, assured businessman. SON (Older Allie and Older Noah’s son) is concerned about the toll his mother’s illness is taking on his father. More of a realist about the situation. A very strong singer. Will likely understudy the principal role of OLDER NOAH. Featured Ensemble.
- MAN 3: LON, AS CAST: Early 30s. Any ethnicity. Middle Allie’s fiancé. Privileged. Great looking. Allie’s mother’s perfect idea of a son-in-law. A very strong singer. Will likely understudy the principal role of MIDDLE NOAH. Featured Ensemble.
AUDITION TIME & DATE: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 10:00 AM for Female Singers -AND- 2:00 PM for Male Singers (Lunch 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
WHERE: Pearl Studios (500)
500 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-650 Holding room Studio 406
PREPARATION – Please come warmed up and ready to sing 16-32 bars of a pop/rock or musical theater song in the style of Ingrid Michaelson. A piano accompanist will be provided. Please bring a picture and resume stapled together.
Source: Playbill