GIVE ME A BREAK, A New, Rocking Musical By Laurie Windham and Barbara McMillen
ArtCentre Theater (NON EQUITY)
Director, Charles Ballinger,
Musical Director, Barbara McMillen
**World Premier All Original Rock Score**
It's 1979 in Dallas, Texas. Rock & roll band, Pulsar5, aches to be discovered -- to rise above the local nightclub scene, to perform their original songs, to be rock stars. When they finally get a do-or-die audition and an offer from a big-time agent, the band members find themselves torn between their conflicting definitions of success. Are they moving up--or selling out? Some rocky romantic relationships also threaten to wreck their dreams. But all is not lost, as each character learns what they want from music, love and the future.
Jan 2, Sunday, 1PM - 4PM
Jan 3, Monday 6PM - 9PM
Other dates open per request.
CASTING WILL CONTINUE UNTIL ALL ROLES FILLED. EMAIL TO SCHEDULE A TIME.
EMAIL FOR AN APPOINTMENT. INCLUDE HEADSHOT, RESUME AND ROLL YOU DESIRE. CASTING WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS UNTIL ALL ROLLS ARE CAST.
WHERE: ArtCentre Theater, 5220 Village Creek, 75093 , Dallas, Tx
HAVE YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO BE A ROCK STAR, BUT CAN'T PLAY AN INSTRUMENT? HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO ROCK OUT AND PLAY AIR GUITAR, DRUMS OR KEYS.
ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE EXCEPT LOUIE The role of Tek and Cocha may be double cast.
Two-act musical is designed for a cast of 7 actors, two women and five men, comprising five principal characters, and 5 minor roles.
CAST OF CHARACTERS
• Julia Fitzgerald. Soprano. late 20s. Pulsar5’s keyboardist, lead singer and writes band's original material. Chrissie Hyndes/Pat Benatar type. Dramatic looks, tall, thin, dark hair, with early stages of punk in her personal style. Wears a lot of black.
• Markie Markham. Mezzo. late 20s. Pulsar5's lead singer, plays rhythm instruments and dances onstage. Stevie Nicks type, Long, curly, blonde hair. Vulnerable, beautiful, voluptuous but thin, feminine. Wears scarf-style, flowing clothes.
• Billy Watts. Tenor. late 20s. Pulsar5's lead guitar and vocals. Steven Tyler type. Long hair, sexy, narcissistic, womanizer. Wears tight pants and sleeveless t-shirts. Looks dirty. Stays high/drunk most of the day.
• Tek Murdock. Tenor. early 30s. Pulsar5's bass player. Luke Wilson type. Solid, nice, earnest. Good looking, wholesome, neat. Straight-laced. Wears well-fitting jeans and button-down shirts.
• Sal Lepiggio. Baritone. late 20s. Pulsar5's drummer, Sings back-up. Comic relief and manager of the band. Italian, pudgy, a bit of a buffoon. Looks sloppy in baggy jeans and t-shirts.
• Louie Lizarde. Baritone. Middle-aged. Sleazy Las Vegas agent. Danny De Vito type. Crass. Wears gold jewelry, polyester suits, white shoes, sideburns. Smokes cigars. Big talker.
• Cocha. Falsetto. Late 30s Transvestite drug dealer who wishes he was Charro. Wears Tina Turner wig, cut-offs, high-heels and bare mid-riffs shirts.
• Buster. Lates 30s or older. Louie's advance man and chauffeur. Gruff. Stupid.
• Extras: Bartender, John in bar; Played by actors in Louie and Buster roles.
PERFORMANCE DATES: March 18-20, 24-27, 2011 - Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings and Saturday
afternoons -- day dates, ArtCenter Theater, ArtCentre Theater, 5220 Village Creek, 75093 , Dallas, Tx
REHEARSALS BEGIN: January 8 with music rehearsals for band characters.
REQUIREMENTS:
· Please bring one up-tempo, and one ballad pop or rock songs (Ballad not necessary for role of Sal. John the Bartender and Buster do not have to be singers.)
· Headshot and resume
· A plus if you can play your characters instrument, but NOT A REQUIREMENT.
· Non-equity roles available
· Audition appointment required
Auditioners are asked to come prepared to sing , and to read cold from the script at the audition. Each auditioner should plan to spend about five to ten minutes auditioning for the Producers. A call back audition will be held TBA. Those auditioners who the Producers wish to see further will be invited to the call back audition which may last up to three hours time.
TECHNICAL POSITIONS TO FILL: SET DESIGN, PROP DESIGN, SOUND AND LIGHT DESIGN, BOARD OPP, STAGE MANAGER, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR & CREW.
FOR AN APPOINTMENT:
