Auditions will be held at 6 p.m. Dec. 14, and at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 and Dec. 16. Callbacks are by invitation only, and will be held Dec. 21. Auditions will be held at Edison Valley Playhouse, 2196 Oak Tree Road, Edison.
A story of compassion, heartbreak and redemption "Dogfight," adapted from the 1991 River Phoenix/Lilli Taylor movie by composers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul of the Tony-nominated "A Christmas Story," musically moves from the pre-war sounds of early-1960s San Francisco through the gritty tough reality of Vietnam and back to the counterculture revolution of the mid- to late 1960s.
The show is casting 10-15 actors. Age ranges are how old actors must appear, not their actual ages. Men must be willing to cut their hair in a buzzcut, the style of the Marines of the 1960s. All roles are available.
Prepare 32 bars of your most comfortable and polished vocal selection. You may prepare any style you wish but keep the following in mind:
- "Dogfight" has a number of pop, rock, folk and overall contemporary overtones. It will be an advantage if your selection shows you off in this direction.
- The vocal ranges listed also apply to supporting cast, so choose selections accordingly to show off your strongest register.
- Auditionees may not use a selection from "Dogfight" as audition material.
- Sheet music must be in the correct key, clearly marked and easy to read. No transpositions.
- Acapella auditions will not be allowed.
- Choose something you will enjoy performing so you will be seen at your best.
Character breakdown is as follows:
| Eddie Birdlace | A Marine private first class. He is well respected and a natural leader among his comrades. Initially a hothead; a cocky smooth talker. He eventually sheds his brash exterior when he falls for Rose. | Male, 18-25 years old | Range: A2-A4 |
| Rose Feeny | A diner waitress who dreams of life as a musician. She is naturally shy girl, naïve of the world around her. Becomes smitten with Birdlace and discovers a lot about her self respect and confidence along the way. Some knowledge of how to play basic guitar a plus but not required. | Female, 18-21 years old | Range: G3 - E5 |
| Bernstein | A Marine private first class and Birdlace's good friend. A bit nerdy and very inexperienced with the opposite sex. | Male, 18-25 years old | Range: B2-B4 |
| Boland | A Marine private first class and Birdlace's closest friend, he is the most vocal supporter of the dogfight and fairly crude in his behavior and language. | Male, 18-25 years old | Range: B2-B4 |
| Marcy | Boland's date for the dogfight. She is a nearly toothless and homely prostitute. Crass and brash, but sneaky and cunning. | Female, 25-35 years old | Range: F#3-Eb5 |
| Lounge Singer | Oily crooner and judge of the dogfight. May also double in the ensemble. | Male – 25-35 years old | Range: B2–B4 |
The supporting cast will fill out the remaining characters of "Dogfight," some with lines and featured vocals, including additional Marines, hippies and bus passengers. Cast members also will provide supporting vocals from offstage.
Provide an updated theatrical resume if it is available. Be prepared to list all rehearsal conflicts for all dates between Jan. 5 and March 13. Everyone who auditions will be photographed at check-in, and auditions will be videotaped.
Performances will be at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. Sundays March 13-28. Tech week will run from March 6 through March 12.
For more information, contact DogfightEVP@gmail.com.
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