Bucks County Playhouse Theatre Inc
New Hope, PA
US

DESCRIPTION

AUDITION DATE

Monday, December 16, 2024

9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (E)

Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

CONTRACT

COST

$914 weekly minimum (Tier 1)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in HARD ROAD TO HEAVEN (See breakdown).

All ethnicities are welcomed and encouraged to audition. Every effort will be made to have a cast that is reflective of the world we live in with regard to racial diversity and gender identification.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a brief selection of music in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a picture/resume, stapled together. If you are unable to attend, you may email your photo and resume to

[email protected],

Subject Line: "HARD ROAD TO HEAVEN EPA [Role]".

LOCATION

Sunlight Studios

321 W 44th St

Ste #202

New York, NY 10036

Holding room - Studio A

PERSONNEL

Director: Jackson Gay

Bookwriter: Willy Hotlzman (two Pulitzer nominations, Peabody Award)

Songwriter: David Spangler (Elizabeth 1, Magic Show, Seesaw)

Songwriter: Marty Dodson (writer for Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, George Strait, The Oak Ridge Boys, The Plain White T's, Saving Jane, Lonestar, Billy Currington, Craig Morgan, etc)

Music Director: Jacob Yates

Casting: Eisenberg Casting

Expected to attend:

Casting Director: Daryl Eisenberg, CSA

Casting Assistant: Joey Bermudez

OTHER DATES

Rehearses: February 3-28, 2025

NYC Rehearsals: Mon-Fri Feb 3-21, 2025.

Tech at Bucks County: Feb 25-28, 2025

First Preview: Feb 28, 2025

Opening: March 8, 2025

Performances: February 28-March 23, 2025

OTHER

Travel to Bucks County and housing at the theater will be provided during tech/the run of the show.

Producer: Bucks County Playhouse (Alexander Fraser, Robyn Goodman & Josh Fiedler)

EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.

An Equity Monitor will be provided.

Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination.

Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

BREAKDOWN

HARD ROAD TO HEAVEN

SYNOPSIS: HARD ROAD TO HEAVEN is an authentic country musical about a family that starts out singing in the southern gospel circuit. As one becomes the reigning queen of country music, the family confronts the challenges of the fast-paced male-dominated music business and its effect on their lives.

NOTE: Seeking strong, contemporary vocalists in all roles.

SEEKING:

JENNY DIXON: Female, 30s. The reigning Queen of Country Music. Sharp, witty. Strong and vulnerable. Determined as hell and doesn’t let anyone push her around. Tough on the outside, soft on the inside. BELTER

LINNELL DIXON: Female, late 50s-60. Jenny’s mother. Retreated to the church after her early attempts at country music stardom. Values being a good Christian woman - and determined to keep her family together. Fiercely protective of her daughters. Lots of bark, some bite. ALTO

ANNA GRACE DIXON: Female, 18+ to play 10 and 17. Jenny’s sister. Every bit the young hipster. Brilliant, heading to Yale - but wants to be a singer/songwriter instead. Cynical, sarcastic. More Billie Eilish than country music. SOPRANO BELTER

HANK DIXON: Male, early 50s-60s. Jenny’s father. Warm, loving, and supportive. More laid-back and easy-going than Linnell. BARITONE

CHARLIE MORGAN: Male, Black, 60s. Longtime friend of Hank. Owner of a small gospel record label. Has a great ear for locating exciting new talent. Jenny’s manager. BARITONE

JIMMY LEE STANLEY: Male, late 30s. Jenny’s old flame. Once a preacher, now in real estate. Sweet and charming. TENOR

KELLIN WAYNE: Male, 30s-40s. Rising record company executive. Slick, sexy, oozes charm while clearly on the make. TENOR

MARCUS DORSEY: Male, Black, 19. An up-and-coming music producer and musician working with Anna Grace. Smart, funny, and happy to let Anna Grace take the lead. TENOR

YOUNG JIMMY LEE & OTHERS: Male, 20s. Young Jimmy Lee plus others. TENOR

YOUNG JENNY & OTHERS: Female. 20s. Young Jenny Dixon plus others. Tough-as-nails star on the rise. Rebellious, vivacious, and ready to leave her family behind. ALTO

SONNY & OTHERS: White male, late 20s. Sonny is a rising, hot, good ole' boy country star plus others. BARITONE

MALE ENSEMBLE: Male, Black, mid 30s-50. Strong vocalist with the ability to play a variety of roles. GOSPEL TENOR

FEMALE ENSEMBLE: Female, mid 30s-50. Strong vocalist with the ability to play a variety of roles. SOPRANO

OFF-STAGE MALE COVER: Male, Black, 20s-30s. Will cover Marcus and Ensemble.

OFF-STAGE FEMALE COVER: Female, 30s. Will cover Jenny and Ensemble.

SALARY

COST $914 weekly minimum (Tier 1)

UNION

AEA