Ghost Brothers Of Darkland County – Photo / Resume Request for NYC Appointments (Rev)
The Alliance Theatre
Category: Performer
Description:
The Alliance Theatre (Atlanta, GA) LORT B; $765/week minimum
Book by: Stephen King
Music and Lyrics: John Mellencamp
Director: Susan Booth
Musical Director: T Bone Burnett
Musical Consultant: Andy York
Choreographer: Danny Pelzig
Casting: Laura Stanczyk Casting
1st rehearsal: 2/28/12. Runs: 4/11 – 5/13/12
Note: The musical style of this piece is folk-country blues, in the style of the carter family and Johnny Cash. Front porch, not slick. It is not modern country (Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, etc.) Or traditional/ contemporary musical theatre. The “rock” in this piece is not the rock of rock of ages, but the rock of Howlin’ Wolf, Bob Dylan, and John Mellencamp. Other appropriate vocal references would be Sheryl Crow, Roseanne Cash, and Kris Kristofferson. The authors are keen to find actors with authentic southern accents.
Seeking:
Joe Mccandless:
50s. Caucasian man. A haunted man with two grown sons who are bound to repeat the tragedy of Joe's youth. A strong father, a sympathetic man but scarred by the events of his youth and the destruction of his dreams and heroes. A mellow, pop/country baritone with crust on it.
Monique Mccandless:
50s. Caucasian woman. Maternal, warm but also capable of ferocity when protecting her children or her husband. Works hard to keep her temper in check. A real woman - she does have a favorite son, the wilder one which might tell us something about her youth. A rich, sweet pop/country belt with a mix.
Frank Mccandless:
22. Caucasian man. Their younger son. The intellect, the good son, on the right side of the tracks. Works hard and is actually getting places. Not as charismatic or attractive as his elder brother who until now has been the star. At heart, a good young man who loves his brother and his parents but is tormented by rivalry and the fear he will never be as loved as his less talented but more appealing brother. A strong, Southern Fried pop/rock voice.
Drake Mccandless:
24. Caucasian man. The older brother. His mother's favorite. Handsome, wild, artistic and vulnerable. A singer/songwriter. Emotional. Does not have the intellect or ultimately the ability to succeed the way his brother does. Easily hurt and manipulated but a man's man. A strong, Southern Fried pop/rock voice.
The Shape:
Any age. Male. The dark side of all of us. Mischevious, destructive, inventive. Clever and smart. Sees all the cracks in our plaster and climbs inside. Must have joy and imagination in his deviousness. Could be a character sing or a great, great pop/rock singer but more importantly, must possess impishness, eccentricity, charisma and the ability to capture an audience's imagination.
Andy:
21. Caucasian man. Joe's oldest brother. A Ghost. The charismatic one. Has all the wildness of Drake McCandless but also has a generation of regret and reflection. This doesn't mellow his intrinsic nature though and still fights to defend his territory. A strong, Southern Fried pop/rock voice.
Jack:
18. Caucasian man. Andy's younger brother. A Ghost. Youth and impulse caught eternally in a loop. Wild and sweet. The destructive impulse not so present any more but still capable of making a lot of noise. A strong, Southern Fried pop/rock voice.
Jenna:
19. Caucasian woman. Beautiful. A Ghost. Still in love with both boys but feels the sting of their tragedy as well as the one coming much more than either of them or the living McCandless'. Desperate to rewrite or unwrite history but ultimately as trapped as any of them. A beautiful, pure pop/country voice belt with mix.
NYC auditions will be held September 12-16, by appointment only.
Seeking submissions from Actors' Equity Members only for these auditions.
For consideration, email picture and resume to Meryl at:
ghostbrotherscasting@gmail.com
Indicate in the subject line: Attn: Meryl / AEA Self Submission
Deadline for submissions: September 6, 2011
Company:The Alliance Theatre
Address:
Atlanta, GA
US
Contact:
[Name Withheld]ghostbrotherscasting@gmail.com
Response Method(s):
By Email
