Cincinnati Landmark Productions Will hold Auditions for The 2024 Summer Classic Season: Jersey Boys & Escape to Margaritaville
Open Audition dates/times:
- Saturday, February 24, 2024 1 to 3:30pm
- Sunday, February 25, 2024 1 to 3:30pm
Callbacks:
- Monday, February 26, 2024 6:30pm to 9:00pm (Jersey Boys)
- Tuesday, February 27, 2024 6:30pm to 9:00pm (Margaritaville)
Audition Location:
Warsaw Federal Incline Theater
801 Matson Pl.
Cincinnati, OH 45204
If you’d like the audition forms sent to you in advance, email Genevieve Perrino @ genevieveperrino@clpshows.org.
Important Audition Information!
- For Jersey Boys please prepare 32 bars of a musical theater or 60’s pop song in the style of the show.
- For Escape to Margaritaville please prepare 32 bars of a musical theater or a Country/Rock/Folk song in the style of the show.
- You will most likely only sing one of your two songs if auditioning for both shows.
- You will be taught a dance combination at these auditions.
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age to audition.
- Please bring a headshot and resume. MUST HAVE A RESUME listing theatrical experience in order to audition.
- You may be asked to read from the script(s).
No more than 2 conflicts will be accepted during the rehearsal process.
All roles are paid positions. In Escape to Margaritaville the role of J.D. has been precast.
No other Roles have been precast.
Cast members do not have to be the actual ages of the characters in any of the productions – But must be able to look age appropriate and act accordingly.
CLP is actively seeking a diverse cast. Performers of all races and ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities and abilities are encouraged to audition.
JERSEY BOYS
May 29 – June 23, 2024
Book by: Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice
Music by: Bob Gaudio, Lyrics by: Bob Crewe
With phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, JERSEY BOYS follows the fascinating evolution of four blue-collar kids who became one of the greatest successes in pop-music history. Winner of Best Musical at both the Tony Awards® and Olivier Awards®, JERSEY BOYS takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of stardom. Thrill your audiences with electrifying performances of chart-topping hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Dawn,” and “My Eyes Adored You,” which brought The Four Seasons the highest honor: induction into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame.
Kat Moser-Priddy, Director
Jacob Priddy, Music Director
Julius Jones, Choreographer
Angelica Ortiz, Stage Manager
Roles
- Frankie Valli: (Male Identifying) a strong tenor with a sweet and strong falsetto and able to sing similar to Frankie Valli. Tenor to high A or Bb plus strong falsetto up to treble G. Charismatic and charming; must be a very strong actor (comfortable with narrative text and emotional range) and have a gritty side as well as a polished veneer; must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies. Can play at an age range from 18 to 30 years old. Ideally looking for 5’9” or shorter. Leading role.
- Nick Massi: (Male Identifying) a strong bass/baritone voice;(Low E a plus). Must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; must be comfortable with narrative text; a quiet dreamer. Subtle comedic timing. Strong bass/baritone voice. Can play at an age range of 25 to 35 years old. Leading role.
- Bob Gaudio: (Male Identifying) a strong tenor/bari-tenor voice; (high belt G-natural). Must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; must be comfortable with narrative text; an intelligent, sensitive, and introspective musical prodigy. Likable and engaging. Compared to the other band members, he is a straight-laced and polished 18 to 30 years old. Preferably tall. Strong tenor/bari-tenor voice. Leading role.
- Tommy DeVito: (Male Identifying) a strong tenor/bari-tenor voice; must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; must be comfortable with narrative text; ability to play guitar is a plus, but not required; a natural born leader with an appealing, bad-boy quality. Short fuse with smooth recovery. He must be a great actor. 25 to 35 years old. Leading role.
- Mary Delgado: (Female Identifying) a strong singer, actor, and dancer; Frankie’s wife; tough, “seen it all,” Italian, Jersey girl; she’s got a killer sense of humor; actor also plays a variety of other roles; strong belt or mix/belt. Must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies. Supporting Role.
- Bob Crewe: (Male Identifying) intelligent and flamboyant; genius music producer and lyricist; an integral part of creating the magic of The Four Seasons. Enthusiastic and energetic. Singing ability is a must for background vocals. 25 to 35 years old, man. Supporting role.
- Gyp DeCarlo: (Male Identifying) tough, mafioso type; must be a good actor and strong singer. 35 to 50 years old. Comedic timing is a plus. Character actor. Supporting role.
- Joe Pesci: (Male Identifying) young, energetic; must be a good actor and a strong singer. 18 to 25 years old man. Ideally be 5’9” or shorter. Will understudy ‘Frankie Valli.’ so, must have a strong tenor with a sweet and strong falsetto and be able to sing in the style of Frankie Valli. Strong tenor to high A or Bb plus strong falsetto up to treble G. Featured ensemble role.
- Barry Belson: (Male or Female Identifying) a strong actor and singer to play various roles (friends, producers, etc.); strong tenor to high C; with a strong falsetto to G above high C; Has the ability to riff in rhythm-and-blues style. 20s-40s. Featured ensemble role.
- Norm Waxman: (Male Identifying) owns a private money lending agency; intimidating. Strong actor/singer to play various roles; strong tenor/bari-tenor voice down to a strong low G (low E a big plus). Featured ensemble role.
- Lorraine: (Female Identifying) girlfriend of Frankie. Has a loving/caring side. A driven career woman who knows what she wants. versatile actress, singer, and dancer with flexible vocal registers to play a variety of roles. Must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies and sing in a 60’s pop/rock style. Need to belt and/or have a strong mix to F-natural or high soprano is a plus but not required. 18 to 30 years old. Featured ensemble role.
- Francine: (Female Identifying) daughter of Frankie. ‘tough-as-nails’ Jersey girl. Must be a strong dramatic actress. must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies; must have a strong belt. Must be very comfortable with traditional four-part harmonies and sing in a 60’s pop/rock style. Need to belt and/or have a strong mix to F-natural or high soprano. 18 to 25 years old. Featured ensemble role.
- Featured Ensemble Members: (Male/Female Identifying) strong singers, dancers, and character actors to play various roles and serve as understudies. Must be comfortable with harmonies and 60s pop/rock style.
JIMMY BUFFET’S ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE
Aug. 21 – Sept. 15, 2024
COMPOSER/LYRICIST, JIMMY BUFFET
BOOK BY GREG GARCIA AND MIKE O’MALLEY
Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville is a musical comedy featuring the most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics, including “Cheeseburger in Paradise”, “Margaritaville,” “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” “Fins,” “Volcano,” and many more. With a book by Emmy Award winner Greg Garcia (“My Name is Earl,” “Raising Hope”) and Emmy nominee Mike O’Malley (“Survivor’s Remorse,” “Shameless”), this hilarious, heartwarming musical is the summer party you’ve been waiting for!
Tim Perrino, Director
Greg Dastillung, Music Director
Cassidy Steele, Choreographer
Holly McGowan, Stage Manager
Roles
- TULLY – (Male Identifying, age 30-40) Vocal Range: Tenor – B2-C5- Smooth-talking, self-deprecating playboy. He’s completely content with the life he’s chosen as the singer at a tropical resort, until he meets Rachel, a vacationer who upends his heart. Guitar skills a plus.
- RACHEL – (Female Identifying, age 30-40) Vocal Range: Soprano – A3-F#5- Fully committed to her job and helping the world. Willing to put in as many hours of hard work as it takes and expects everyone else to do the same. Suspicious of fools and operators, Rachel is not easily distracted from her life plan.
- TAMMY – (Female Identifying, age 30-40) Vocal Range: Soprano – B3-F5- Loyal friend to Rachel. Cheerful and always ready for a good time. Sees the best in people and has a zest for life that is often squelched by her fiancé, Chadd. Her low self-esteem manifests itself as denial in her own life.
- BRICK – (Male Identifying, age 30-40) Vocal Range: Bari-Tenor – A2-C5- The Margaritaville Hotel & Bar’s bartender. Has a big heart and is a good friend to Tully. Not the brightest bulb, but sensitive and thoughtful. Willing to put himself out there emotionally and is able to admit when he’s scared.
- MARLEY – (Female Identifying, age 40-50) Vocal Range: Soprano – G#3-G#5- No-nonsense and assertive with a sharp sense of humor. She runs the Margaritaville Hotel & Bar and keeps everyone in check, but clearly cares about her employees, her customers, and J.D. (Speaks with an island accent.)
- ENSEMBLE – All genders and ethnicities with a broad set of age ranges; these characters will range from islanders to tourists to wedding guests. There will be a lot to do within this ensemble and many will still have featured dialogue and vocal lines. The Ensemble are the heart and soul of the show that help keep all of the action moving!
- Please note: The role of J.D. has been pre-cast.
JERSEY BOYS
The 2024 Summer Classic Season at Warsaw Federal Incline Theater announces the cast for JERSEY BOYS running May 29-June 23. Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. Music by Bob Gaudio. Lyrics by Bob Crewe.
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