Marie and Rosetta - Submissions Sought
Cygnet Theatre Company
CONTRACT
SPT Minimum - $601/wk
SEEKING
Equity actors. See breakdown.
INSTRUCTIONS
Requesting video submissions for both roles. Please prepare a short vocal selection showing off a bluesy/gospel voice. Please also include whether you play guitar and/or piano. Self accompaniment is a plus.
Deadline: Fri, Nov 30, 2018
SUBMIT TO
PERSONNEL
Associate Artistic Director Rob Lutfy
Casting Director Jacob Caltrider
OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: December 18, 2018.
First preview: January 16, 2019.
Opening: January 19, 2019.
Closing: February 17, 2019.
OTHER
No phone submissions please.
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 submit.
BREAKDOWN
Referred to by some as the “godmother of rock ‘n’ roll,” Sister Rosetta Tharpe influenced artists like Elvis Presley and Ray Charles with her fierce guitar playing and unique style of gospel. “Marie and Rosetta” features electrifying music and brings us to Tharpe’s first rehearsal with young protégée Marie Knight before they set out to become one of the great duos in music history.
Casting 2 Women.
Sister Rosetta Tharpe: Female, 30-54. Vivacious with an irrepressible spirit. A mean guitar player with a bluesy/gospel voice. Plays spirituals that swing. Must play guitar (acoustic and electric) proficiently and have a large voice. Principal role. African-American.
Marie Knight: Female, 20-24. In her early 20s, but looks younger. A more traditional alto gospel singer who plays staid piano. One of the most famous in rock and roll history. Must have a gospel voice and play piano proficiently. Principal role. African-American.
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 submit.
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