Aurora Theatre Inc.
Description:
Aurora Theatre Inc. | Lawrenceville, GA
Call Type
Equity Principal
Contract
SPT
Tier 6; $417/week
Personnel
Music: Trey Anastasio and Amanda Green
Lyrics: Amanda Green
Book: Doug Wright
Director: Hunter Foster
Choreographer: Lorin Latarro
Music Director: Ann-Carol Pence
• A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Other Dates
First Rehearsal: Week of April 6, 2015
Opening: Thursday, May 7, 2015
Closing: Sunday, May 31, 2015 (with a possible 1-week extension)
www.auroratheatre.com
Other
Aurora Theatre does not provide housing to out-of-town actors.
Equity members without appointments will be seen throughout the day as time permits.
Seeking
Equity actor/singers for various principal roles.
see breakdown.
Breakdown
SYNOPSIS: Inspired by the true events of the acclaimed 1997 documentary of the same name, this new musical is infused with a soulful rockabilly score. Hands On A Hardbody is the hilarious, hard-fought contest deep in the heart of Texas, where only one winner can drive away with the American dream.
*ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE, NONE HAVE BEEN PRE-CAST**
SEEKING:
JD Drew:
60; a “good old boy” with pomaded gray hair and a high wattage grin
Kelli Mangrum:
22; a pretty brunette with steel ambition.
Benny Perkins:
mid-40’s; lanky frame, weather-beaten face, ingratiating grin and lots of homespun philosophy.
Greg Wilhote:
early 20’s; a freckled white kid in a baseball cap.
Jesus Pena:
20’s; a Mexican kid.
Chris Alvaro:
well-built under his hoodie, a pair of aviator glasses conceal his eyes.
Ronald McCowan:
35; a good-natured Afrian-American with a slight Louisiana accent.
Heather Stovall:
29; a flirtatious blone restaurant hostess.
Virginia Drew:
a one-time beauty settling into middle-age.
Mike Ferris:
late 30’s; boyishly handsome, wears a cheap tie with a Nascar clip.
Cindy Barnes:
former Miss Gregg County, still fond of pagent hair and pastels.
Norma Valverde:
a stout Latina woman in tennis shoes and a floral applique t-shirt.
Janis Curtis:
a tough old bird with sun-burnished skin and missing teeth.
Don Curtis:
wears a cardboard sign on his head that proclaims “I LOVE YOU JANIS, GO BABY GO!”
Doctor Stokes:
a professor from LeTourneau University
Appointments
AEA members email to casting@auroratheatre.com. If no email access, call Jaclyn Hofmann at 678-226-6226. EMAIL PREFERRED. Auditions in 5 min. slots.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Response Method(s):
email
audition
Audition Information
Sunday, December 14, 2014
5:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Monday, December 15, 2014
10 AM to 6 PM (lunch 1 to 2)
Where:Aurora Theatre
128 East Pike Street
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
GPS to Parking Garage: 153 Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30045
What to Prepare:Prepare a song in the style of the show that most effectively showcases your range and vocal ability. Have a cut prepared, but bring entire song, in case we need to see more. Accompanist provided.
Bring TWO copies of your most current stapled-together picture & resume. NO PAPER CLIPS, PLEASE.
