London, Chicago Auditions for NCL JADE

Casting Breakdown

Norwegian Cruise Line JADE Production Cast

Singer/Actors for “Smokey Joe’s Café*” and “Shout”
Dancers for a new show*

*directed & choreographed by Patricia Wilcox

Singer/actor Minimum pay $800/wk; includes travel, room, board & transportation
Dancer pay $700/wk; includes travel room, board & transportation.

Six week rehearsal period and six month contract; rehearsals begin approximately July 13.

General Manager: Gary Musick Productions
Contact: Mindy Johnson McLemore

Track Breakdown below and at www.garymusick.com/jadeauditions.html

Singers should prepare a selection of sheet music in the style of one of the above shows. An accompanist will be provided. No CD’s with tracks please.

New York City Auditions
Ripley Grier Studios; 520 8th Ave

Tuesday April 14—Dancers
9:30am registration
10am to 3pm Open Call
4pm Callbacks

Wednesday April 15—Singer (open call)
9:30am registration
10am to 5pm Open Call

Thursday April 16—Singers, agent appointments
Agent submissions only
For appointments contact Gary Musick Productions
615/259-2400 or auditions@garymusick.com

Friday April 17—Singer callbacks
10am-5pm
Be prepared to move

London Auditions
Pineapple Studios; 7 Langley Street, Covent Garden

Monday April 27—Dancers
9:30am registration
10am to 3pm Open Call
4pm Callbacks

Tuesday April 28—Singer
9:30am registration
10am to 2pm Open Call
2pm to 6pm Agent submissions only

Appointments will be for agent submissions only.
For agent appointments, contact Gary Musick Productions
615/259-2400 or auditions@garymusick.com

Wednesday April 29—Singer callbacks
10am-5pm
Be prepared to move

Chicago Auditions
Lou Conte Studios; 1147 W Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60607

Thursday May 7—Dancers and Singer/Actors
9:30am dancer registration
10am to 1pm Open Call
12:30pm singer registration
1pm to 5pm Open call and agent appointments*

Friday May 8—Singer and Dancer callbacks
10am-5pm
Singers: Be prepared to move

Appointments for Agent submissions only
For appointments contact Gary Musick Productions
615/259-2400 or auditions@garymusick.com




TRACK BREAKDOWN:

SHOUT! THE MOD MUSICAL - CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

BLUE GIRL: 25-30. low Bb to High C, with a high soprano belt
Blue is sophisticated, poised, cool, and aloof. A blue-blooded fashion model
Don’t Sleep in the Subway, You’re My World

GREEN GIRL: 35-40. Mezzo with a big belt.
She is a good-time girl. Bluesy, middle-class, and zany, she is a bit frayed at the edges, and hopelessly single. A comedian is needed.
Goldfinger, I Couldn’t Live Without Your Love

ORANGE GIRL: 33-37. Soprano with belt -- low Bb to High Bb.
The mother of the group. Orange is domestic and maternal, wise, soulful, and mature. She is slowly asserting her new-found independence.
Wishin’ & Hopin’, You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me, All I See Is You

RED GIRL: 20-27. Soprano with belt -- low Bb to High C.
The baby of the group, Red is quirky, enthusiastic, and naïve. A hopeless romantic, she is insecure about her looks.
How Can You Tell, To Sir With Love, Those Were The Days

YELLOW GIRL: 25-30. Alto with big rock diva belt -- F below mid C to belt Eb.
Yellow is an uninhibited and brash American. She is a ray of sunshine with a surprising vulnerability.
Son of a Preacher Man, Shout


SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE - CHARCTER BREAKDOWN

DeLee – Alto - G below middle C – E.
Sexy, strong dance ability (shimmy girl), youthful
Caucasian
Falling, Trouble, I’m A Woman

Patti – Alto - G below middle C - E.
Blues ability, gutsy, strong and confident
Caucasian
Kansas City, I Keep Forgettin’, Pear’s A Singer, I’m A Woman

Brenda - Alto - A below middle C - E.
Sassy, sexy
African-American
Don Juan, You’re the Boss, I’m A Woman

BJ – Alto - G below middle C - E.
Gospel, soulful quality, earthy
African-American
Fools Fall in Love, Kansas City, Saved, Hound Dog, I’m A Woman

Michael – High Tenor - Bb above middle C.
Elvis Type, sexy, strong dance ability
Caucasian
Ruby Baby, Kansas City, Teach Me How To Shimmy, Jailhouse Rock

Adrian – High Tenor - Bb above middle C.
Soulful, confident, charming
African-American
Young Blood, There Goes My Baby, Stand By Me, On Broadway

Ken – Tenor - G above middle C.
Fun, mischievous
African-American
Dance with Me, Poison Ivy, On Broadway

Fred – Baritone - E above middle C.
Mature, lovable
African-American
You’re the Boss, Stay A While, On Broadway

Victor – Tenor - Bb above middle C.
Young, comical, playful
African-American


New Show - CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

DANCERS—seeking male and female dancers for a new show. Dancers must be technically strong; versatility a must. Acro a plus but not necessary. Women bring flats and character shoes. No singing required. Seeking all ethnicities.
Director/choreographer: Patricia Wilcox