Final call for tick, tick ... BOOM! auditions
Sat, 6 Dec 2003, 10:14 pmBlackbird Productions2 posts in thread
Final call for tick, tick ... BOOM! auditions
Sat, 6 Dec 2003, 10:14 pmBLACKBIRD PRODUCTIONS PROUDLY ANNOUNCE AUDITIONS FOR THE AUSTRALASIAN PREMIERE CAST OF
tick, tickÂ… BOOM!
A musical by Jonathan Larson – the creator of RENT
You know about the phenomenon. You've heard about the awards.
You remember the heartbreak. But you might not know the whole story.
Before RENT, Jonathan Larson had another story to tell - his own.
Following the highly acclaimed season of FALSETTOS for the 2003 Midsumma Festival Blackbird Productions are thrilled to be back for the 2004 Midsumma Festival with the Australasian Premiere of tick, tick Â… BOOM!
Auditions are now open and you should call 0410 628 389 to book an audition time.
Audition registrations will be taken from Monday 1 December each weekday between 10 am and 5 pm and are strictly by appointment only. Auditions will be held at Chapel Off Chapel, Prahran.
Preparation Please prepare one uptempo song in the rock musical theatre genre. Uptempo contemporary pop/rock songs are also acceptable. You should also prepare one ballad.
Character Breakdown
JONATHAN: Late 20's - early 30's. Vocal Range A – A (two octaves)
Dynamic, attractive leading man. Struggling East Village composer turning 30; smart and likeable, extremely passionate and determined; edgily ironic and irreverent. Strong rock voice required.
SUSAN: Late 20's - early 30's. Vocal Range A flat – D
JONATHAN's girlfriend. Attractive, sexy and dynamic dancer. Nurturing, loving and supportive but growing increasingly frustrated with JONATHAN's pre-occupation and lack of commitment. Same actress plays a number of additional character roles requiring terrific comic timing.
MICHAEL: Late 20's - early 30's. Vocal Range B flat - G
JONATHAN's best friend. Attractive, gay business professional with an artist's soul. Career-minded and image-conscious, but also supporting of and caring toward JONATHAN. The same actor plays a number of additional character roles requiring terrific comic timing.
Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to audition.
tick, tick ... BOOM! is the musical tale of Jonathan's days as a struggling artist in SoHo. ItÂ’s 1990 and RENT is still six years away from its Broadway debut. He is on the verge of turning 30 - faced with life-altering choices and fighting to keep his dreams. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city; his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue; and he's still waiting tables and trying to write that great American rock musical.
With fourteen songs, ten characters, three actors, and a rock band, tick, tick ... BOOM! comes to life with comedy, song and heartfelt passion taking you on the playwright/composer's journey that led to the Broadway blockbuster, RENT.
"A sweet hopeful show that throbs with adrenaline."- The New York Times
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION auditions@blackbirdproductions.com.au or 0410 628 389
tick, tickÂ… BOOM!
A musical by Jonathan Larson – the creator of RENT
You know about the phenomenon. You've heard about the awards.
You remember the heartbreak. But you might not know the whole story.
Before RENT, Jonathan Larson had another story to tell - his own.
Following the highly acclaimed season of FALSETTOS for the 2003 Midsumma Festival Blackbird Productions are thrilled to be back for the 2004 Midsumma Festival with the Australasian Premiere of tick, tick Â… BOOM!
Auditions are now open and you should call 0410 628 389 to book an audition time.
Audition registrations will be taken from Monday 1 December each weekday between 10 am and 5 pm and are strictly by appointment only. Auditions will be held at Chapel Off Chapel, Prahran.
Preparation Please prepare one uptempo song in the rock musical theatre genre. Uptempo contemporary pop/rock songs are also acceptable. You should also prepare one ballad.
Character Breakdown
JONATHAN: Late 20's - early 30's. Vocal Range A – A (two octaves)
Dynamic, attractive leading man. Struggling East Village composer turning 30; smart and likeable, extremely passionate and determined; edgily ironic and irreverent. Strong rock voice required.
SUSAN: Late 20's - early 30's. Vocal Range A flat – D
JONATHAN's girlfriend. Attractive, sexy and dynamic dancer. Nurturing, loving and supportive but growing increasingly frustrated with JONATHAN's pre-occupation and lack of commitment. Same actress plays a number of additional character roles requiring terrific comic timing.
MICHAEL: Late 20's - early 30's. Vocal Range B flat - G
JONATHAN's best friend. Attractive, gay business professional with an artist's soul. Career-minded and image-conscious, but also supporting of and caring toward JONATHAN. The same actor plays a number of additional character roles requiring terrific comic timing.
Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to audition.
tick, tick ... BOOM! is the musical tale of Jonathan's days as a struggling artist in SoHo. ItÂ’s 1990 and RENT is still six years away from its Broadway debut. He is on the verge of turning 30 - faced with life-altering choices and fighting to keep his dreams. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city; his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue; and he's still waiting tables and trying to write that great American rock musical.
With fourteen songs, ten characters, three actors, and a rock band, tick, tick ... BOOM! comes to life with comedy, song and heartfelt passion taking you on the playwright/composer's journey that led to the Broadway blockbuster, RENT.
"A sweet hopeful show that throbs with adrenaline."- The New York Times
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION auditions@blackbirdproductions.com.au or 0410 628 389